I saw the 12/2/2022 performance at the San Diego Civic Theatre. When I was around 9 at 2am I went into my sisters room she wasn't there and turned on her black and white TV and saw the original movie starring Gregory Peck as Attiscus Finch, I knew I was watching something incredibly special. I suspect that original B&W movie couldn't capture the full book (on my reading list), and the broadway production couldn't capture the full B&W movie .. that said, on a scale of 1-10, the performance rates a 10. On a scale of 1-10 Melanie Moore's portrayal Scout rates 1000 and captures the essence of the child actor Mary Badham's playing Scout in the original B&W movie. Interesting the B&W movie there are child actors, on Broadway they are adult actors playing kids. Gregory Peck in the original B&W is such a better Atticus IMHO, still Richard Thomas' performance of Atticus is outstanding but many times effeminate which Gregory Peck never was, Richard he does get tough when its called for. Overall I rate the play a 10, what a great production.

This is an excellent adaptation of my favorite book. The performance was heartfelt. I really enjoy a play when the cast is committed and the emotion is palpable. It's safe to say this is my absolute favorite performance. I can't recommend this show enough.

Go see this if you get the chance. It was a superb perfornance.

Excellent performance with a message for those who wish to kill or persecute the innocent today as they did back in the 1930’s. If we need an example of a dedicated Advocate to emulate, see Atticus Finch. Bravo Bravo to the entire cast!!

What an incredible experience. Acting was phenomenal. Only downside was the audience , who for the most part, acted as if they have never been to a play before…laughing at in appropriate times, cell phones ringing and constant coughing ( note…if you are having a coughing spell, get up and leave the theatre for a few minutes so others can hear the actors)

Thought the production was wonderful, and went to the Marriott hotel for drinks and dinner before and had an excellent time! Great job, Richmond!!!!!