Mar 22 - Apr 12, 2025
in the Capital Blue Cross Main Stage
a co-production of Open Stage and Someone to Tell It To
Evenings at 7:30pm: Mar 22, 28, 29, Apr 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12
Matinees at 2:00pm: Mar 23, 30
Special Performances & Events:
Opening Night and Reception: occurs after every performance
Post-Performance Discussion: Sat, Mar 22
ASL Interpreted Performance: Thu, Apr 3 at 7:30pm (contact boxoffice@openstagehbg.com for best seating)
Please plan on arriving at least 15 minutes before the performance starts. There will be no late seating after the commencement of the performance to ensure the safety of our performers and patrons.
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Advanced tickets will be available to members of The Inner Circle.
About
A true story of a life-altering friendship...
Tim Madigan, an “anonymous guy who wrote stories for a newspaper in Texas,” and Fred Rogers, the icon of children’s television and one of the history’s most beloved celebrities, formed an unexpected, deep friendship.
"You know him, at least if you are of a certain age, as Mister Rogers, the icon of children’s television, America’s secular saint, loving and gentle, wise and compassionate. I knew him as my friend, Fred… I considered him to be one of my closest friends. In fact, it’s no exaggeration to say that if it were not for Fred Rogers, I might not be around today, alive to tell you my story..."
Tim Madigan invites us into his memories and friendship with a man who shaped more than a generation—simply with his kindness.
You’ll Love I’m Proud of You, if you enjoy: "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom, "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert, “Tiny Beautiful Things” and "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed
Running time: 90m with no intermission
Recommended for ages 13 and up
a co-production of Open Stage and Someone to Tell it To
Cast & Crew
Program
90m with no intermission
Runtime
Content Advisory
Parents Strongly Cautioned
This show contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14.
See specific content warnings below.
This show contains the following:
strong coarse language
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