Arts & Entertainment

Newarker to Star in Play at Luna Stage

'Master Harold,' an apartheid-era coming-of-age tale, begins run Jan. 30

“Master Harold”...and the boys, a play by renowned South African playwright Athol Fugard, is scheduled for a monthlong run beginning Jan. 30 at Luna Stage, 555 Valley Road, West Orange.

Appearing in a leading role in the play will be award-winning Newark actor Jamil Mangan, who will play “Sam” in what is widely considered to be Fugard’s masterpiece, a coming-of-age tale set in apartheid-era South Africa.  

The production runs to March 2 with scheduled shows on consecutive days: Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Talkbacks with the director follow performances on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

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Ticket prices range from $25 to $35 with discounts offered to students at $10. Season passes are also available. Show tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online at www.lunastage.org or by calling (973) 395-5551.


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