Third Avenue Playhouse continues their 2019 season with The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, written by James Lecesne. The show opens on Thursday, May 16, 2019 with a pay-what-you-can preview performance on Wednesday, May 15.
Alan Kopishcke provides a tour de force in this production. The story centers around Chuck DeSantis, a brash New Jersey detective eager for a case that gets him out from behind his desk. On one extraordinary day, he finds it: the disappearance of teenager Leonard Pelkey. Digging deeper and deeper into Leonard’s life, Chuck follows clues that lead him to unexpected places, introduce him to surprising people, and show him how one boy’s bravery can light the way toward truth. A luminous force of nature whose magic is only truly felt once he is gone, Leonard becomes an unexpected inspiration as the town’s citizens question how they live, who they love, and what they leave behind.
“An affecting and entertaining testament to the beauty of a world in which difference is celebrated rather than denigrated.” –Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times
“An excellent forum about of how important it is to be who you are. For everyone to share with their loved ones.” –Shari Barrett, Broadway World
“A magical theatrical experience. Hilarious, heartbreaking, and ultimately uplifting.” –Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
“Undeniably powerful.” –Jeremy Ross, Living Out Loud L.A.
Tickets are General Admission for $30 and Students $12. Purchase online at www.thirdavenueplayhouse.com, by phone 920-743-1760, or in person at 234 N. 3rd Ave. (Tuesday–Friday Noon–5pm) or one hour prior to curtain.
The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey is sponsored by a generous donation from Jami and Joe Hanreddy.
Third Avenue Playhouse Season Subscriptions offers tickets at a discounted prices when purchased in 3, 4, or 5-packs. Subscriptions are available for purchase until Jun 9, 2019.
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