Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, acclaimed Broadway stage directors, Brad and Jennifer Moranz, and Andrew Carroll, New York Times bestselling author, have announced a second showing of their highly successful musical “BEHIND THE LINES: War Letters By American Heroes,” May 22 at 7 p.m.
“BEHIND THE LINES: War Letters By American Heroes” was arranged by Broadway veterans Brad and Jennifer Moranz using war letters attained by Andrew Carroll, the director of the Center for American War Letters (www.WarLetters.us) at Chapman University. It is based on Carroll’s New York Times bestselling books, including Letters of A Nation, Behind the Lines, and War Letters. During the performance, actors will dramatically read war-time correspondences spanning from the American Revolution up to the present day. Those readings will be accompanied by stirring songs and music from the eras of each letter performed by live musicians.
“Since the moment the actors took a bow last fall, we’ve been asked to bring the musical back for a second act,” said Patriots Point Executive Director Mac Burdette. “The show is very inspirational and we think with Memorial Day right around the corner, we couldn’t have picked a better date. An audience of more than 500 people laughed and cried with us last year. We hope to see even more folks this year aboard the Yorktown.”
Those without internet access can call 843-881-5960 Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to purchase tickets by phone. “BEHIND THE LINES: War Letters By American Heroes” is a one-night-only event made possible by the USS Yorktown Foundation.