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The Mountaintop

Thu 16 Apr—Sun 3 May7pm

This Olivier-Award-winning play takes place on April 3, 1968, the eve of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who has just delivered his famous speech, “I’ve been to the Mountaintop.” In this surrealistic fantasy, a mysterious hotel maid brings Dr. King a cup of coffee and prompts him to confront his life, his past, his legacy and the plight and future of his people.

Written by Katori Hall

Directed by Jamil A.C. Mangan

This Olivier Award-winning play takes place on April 3, 1968, the eve of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who has just delivered his famous speech, "I've Been to the Mountaintop." In this surrealistic fantasy, a mysterious hotel maid brings Dr. King a cup of coffee and prompts him to confront his life, his past, his legacy, and the plight and future of his people.

Performances are April 16-May 3, 2026: Thurs-Sat at 7pm and Sun at 3pm

Early Bird general admission tickets are $35 before March 30th, then $40

Senior Tickets: $25

Running time: 90 minutes, no intermission

Special Nights:

Artists Night/Previews: Thursday, April 16 at 7pm - all seats $25


Thursday at Apr 16, 2026, 7:00 PM

Friday at Apr 17, 2026, 7:00 PM

Saturday at Apr 18, 2026, 7:00 PM

Sunday at Apr 19, 2026, 3:00 PM

Thursday at Apr 23, 2026, 7:00 PM

Friday at Apr 24, 2026, 7:00 PM

Saturday at Apr 25, 2026, 7:00 PM

Sunday at Apr 26, 2026, 3:00 PM

Thursday at Apr 30, 2026, 7:00 PM

Friday at May 1, 2026, 7:00 PM

Saturday at May 2, 2026, 3:00 PM

Sunday at May 3, 2026, 3:00 PM

Sunday at May 3, 2026, 3:00 PM

1400 Clinton Street
Hoboken, NJ

The Studio 420 14th Street

(201) 683-7014

EIN 01-0778023

info@milesquaretheatre.org


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