by Katori Hall
Directed by JAMIL A.C. MANGAN
It’s April 3, 1968, and an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis after delivering one of his most memorable speeches. When a mysterious young maid named Camae delivers room service, the two engage in humorous conversation that progresses into a soul-searching discussion about their mutual hopes and fears. When Camae reveals a secret, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy. This Olivier Award-winning play offers an intimate and empathetic portrait of one of history’s most consequential leaders told by one of today’s most important writers, Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall (The Hot Wing King).
"Audacious [and] inventive” -Associated Press
"“[THE MOUNTAINTOP] crackles with theatricality and a humanity
more moving than sainthood." -Newsday (NY)
Previews (March 4 & 5, 2026)
Wednesday at 7:30pm
Thursday at 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Regular Performances (March 6 - 22, 2026)
Friday at 8:00pm
Saturday at 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm Talk Back with the cast following matinee performances
Tuesday at 2:00pm
Wednesday at 7:30pm
Thursday at 7:30pm
Additional morning performances at 10:30am
all seats $25 (plus $3.50 service charge)
Thursday 03/12/26
Friday 03/20/26
Recommended age: Ages 13 and up.
Approximately 95 minutes, no intermission.
River Bend Bookshop will hold a specially curated book sale in the lobby throughout the run of the show. Twenty percent of each sale will be donated to support Playhouse on Park. Shop before/after the show or stop in any time the box office is open!
Photos: Meredith Longo
TORREY LINDER (Dr. MLK Jr.) is happy to be back at Playhouse on Park! National Tour: Drifter BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, Store Manager ELF, Tito DIRTY DANCIN’. Regional: MISTER/HARPO THE COLOR PURPLE (DCPA/Signature Theatre); BOB COME FROM AWAY (Theatre Aspen). Playhouse on Park: Mr. Tambo THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS. 1 John 4:8. IG @torreyl333.
JASMINE SHANISE (Camae) Playhouse on Park debut! Portland Theater Festival: Corrina PRIMARY TRUST; Theatre Arlington: Kendra AMERICAN SON. Television: Showtime’s YOUR HONOR; Showtime’s DEXTER: ORIGINAL SIN. She honed her craft as a student of IDSA UK. She thanks her family and friends for their love and support and the cast and crew for their hard work and dedication.
JAMIL A.C. MANGAN (Director/Actor) is thrilled to return to Playhouse on Park, where he previously directed TONI STONE by Lydia R. Diamond. Directing credits include PIPELINE (Next Act Theatre), ALL OF EVERYTHING (Renaissance Theaterworks), FUGUE IN ‘D’ MENTIA (BMP New Play Festival/Detroit Public Theater), HECHO EN ECUADOR (Teatro IATI), THE GOSPEL OF COLONUS (Symphony Hall), SONS OF JOHNNY JOHNSON (The Duke Theater), and LEAP (Episcopal Actors’ Guild of America), with film directing work including OUTRUNNING (Tantrum East). Acting highlights include winning the Connecticut Critics Circle Award for Best Actor for FENCES (Playhouse on Park) and a Best Actor nomination for portraying DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. in THE MOUNTAINTOP (TheatreWorks Hartford). Additional stage credits include MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN (Classic Stage Company), ROMEO & JULIET (Apocalyptic Artists/Classical Theatre of Harlem), AGATHA CHRISTIE’S WORLD PREMIERE DEATH ON THE NILE by Ken Ludwig (Arena Stage), MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis), and RADIO GOLF (Everyman Theatre). Film and television credits include FBI, BLUE BLOODS, MANIFEST, QUANTICO, GOTHAM, THE FOLLOWING, and Netflix’s GOOD COP. www.jamilmangan.com | IG @actwithjamil.
*Appears courtesy of Actors Equity, the professional union for actors and stage managers.
