…and Jesus Moonwalks the Mississippi
December 11-15

By Marcus Gardley | Directed by Sara Katzoff

Wednesday, Dec 11, 7:30pm
Thursday, Dec 12, 7:30pm
Friday, Dec 13, 10am* & 8pm
Saturday, Dec 14, 2pm & 8pm
Sunday, Dec 15, 2pm

Set on the banks of the Mississippi River during the apex of the Civil War, ...and Jesus Moonwalks the Mississippi is an excavation of antebellum history told through a poetic reimagining of the myth of Persephone and Demeter. In playwright Marcus Gardley’s own words: “Jesus Moonwalks is in a lot of ways my signature play. It is based upon a story my great-grandmother used to tell about her father who fled the bonds of slavery and traveled the country in search of his family.”

"Blending personal narrative, Greek and Yoruba mythology, black folktales, and biblical iconography, ...and Jesus Moonwalks the Mississippi weaves a story of grace, humor, pain and transformation to create a distinctly American quilt.” – Robert Hurwitt, San Francisco Chronicle

*The 10:00am performance is intended for school groups, and can be booked by emailing us at theatre@bu.edu. We will NOT offer general admission for this performance.

Produced by special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials supplied by WILLIAM MORRIS ENDEAVOR ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre | 820 Commonwealth Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446

$15 General Admission | $10 BU Alumni | Free with BU ID, at the door, day of performance, subject to availability | Non-BU tickets available at the door CASH ONLY

If you are a WBUR member, please email theatre@bu.edu for a $2.00 off discount code.

RUN TIME: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, with a 15 minute intermission

FAQs

Are you accessible via public transit? Is there parking available?

The College of Fine Arts is conveniently located a short walk from the Boston University West stop on the MBTA Green Line - B Branch.

Parking is available starting 90 minutes prior to performance time. The closest parking to the College of Fine Arts will be at the Agganis Arena at 925 Commonwealth Avenue. If there is also a performance at the Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre, the Booth Theatre Garage will be open and the entrance is at 148 Essex Street, Brookline, MA.

Rates will vary, generally $12-15 for theatre events. Please see bu.edu/parking for more information.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No - you do not have to print any tickets. Simply check in with the box office table when you arrive.

Is it OK if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Yes; the attendee should give the name under which the ticket was booked.