Directed by BLAKE ROBISON
Believe in miracles. Adapted from the bestselling novel, A Prayer for Owen Meany is a sweeping saga of friendship, destiny and the miracle of faith. Set against the backdrop of societal upheaval in America during the 1960s, this heartwarming and often amusing story recounts the unbreakable bond between Owen and John, who remain forever linked by a tragic childhood accident. The aftermath propels John into a lifelong journey of questions regarding his own spiritual beliefs. At the same time, Owen surfaces with the unwavering conviction that he is an instrument of God. After capturing the imagination of generations of readers, Owen Meany has become an extraordinary and unforgettable theatrical event.
"Staged with epic flair ... Owen Meany soars." — The Washington Post
ADVISORY: A Prayer for Owen Meany is appropriate for adult and older teenage audiences. While a powerful story of friendship and faith, the play also contains very strong adult language and mature themes.
RUNNING TIME: The show runs approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes, including one intermission.
John Irving
Jun 9, 2017, 15:00 PM
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Mr. Irving was born in Exeter, New Hampshire, in 1942. His first novel, Setting Free the Bears, was published in 1968 when he was 26 years old. He competed as a wrestler for 20 years and coached wrestling until he was 47 years old. Mr. Irving has been nominated for a National Book Award three times — winning once, in 1980, for his novel The World According to Garp. He received an O. Henry Award in 1981 for his short story “Interior Space.” In 2000, Mr. Irving won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Cider House Rules. In 2013, he won a Lambda Literary Award for his novel In One Person. In 2015, he published his 14th novel, Avenue of Mysteries. An international writer — his novels have been translated into more than 35 languages — Mr. Irving lives in Toronto. His all-time bestselling novel, in every language, is A Prayer for Owen Meany.
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