TUSCUMBIA — An outdoor drama depicting the life of America’s first lady of courage attracts thousands of visitors to the North Alabama town of Tuscumbia every year.
Playwright William Gibson’s epic drama, “The Miracle Worker at Ivy Green,” is performed on the grounds of Ivy Green, the birthplace of Helen Keller, showcasing to the world the miracle that took place in the late 1800s. The 62nd annual production will run Fridays and Saturdays June 2-24 and July 7-15.
Produced by the Helen Keller Foundation, “The Miracle Worker at Ivy Green” is Alabama’s official state outdoor drama.
The live performance recalls the childhood of the girl who suddenly lost her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months, and the extraordinary teacher, Annie Sullivan, who taught her to communicate with the world.
The play carries the audience into the daily disappointments and then the miraculous breakthrough of the young Helen at the guidance of her teacher, with authentic costumes and sets and professional acting.
Gates open at 7 p.m. and play begins at 8 p.m. Admission is $20/reserved seats and $15 for general admission. Groups of 20 or more receive a $2 discount per ticket. For reserved seating tickets and group discounts, please call 256-383-4066. Special seating is available upon request for persons with special needs with a two-week notice.
Tickets may be purchased online at https://www.themiracleworker.
Gibson was an American playwright and novelist who died in 2008 at the age of 94. He won the Tony Award for Best Play for “The Miracle Worker” in 1959, which he later adapted for the film version in 1962. Both the play and the film adaptation featured Patty Duke as Helen Keller and Anne Bancroft as Annie Sullivan.
For more information, visit https://www.themiracleworker.
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