Rod Serling’s Requiem for a Heavyweight Coming to Crystal Theatre

Press release

Crystal Theatre in Norwalk proudly presents Rod Serling’s Requiem for a Heavyweight — the 1956 Emmy Award-winning drama that redefined television and still resonates today with its raw power, human struggle, and timeless message.

First brought to life on live television, Serling’s play tells the unforgettable story of Mountain McClintock, a once-great boxer facing the end of his career. Stripped of the only identity he has ever known, he must navigate betrayal, survival, and the search for dignity outside the ring.

Why This Show Matters

• Historic Achievement: Winner of the 1956 Emmy Award for Best Original Teleplay, cementing Rod Serling’s legacy as one of America’s greatest dramatists.
• A Human Story: Beyond boxing, it’s about resilience, exploitation, and the fight for self-respect.
• Rare Theatrical Event: A chance to see Serling’s masterpiece live, in an intimate setting
that amplifies its emotional impact.

Show Details
■ Crystal Theatre, Norwalk, CT
■ October 10–12 & October 17–19, 2025
■ Tickets: crystaltheatre.org/requiem