On the eve of his assassination, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is visited by a mysterious stranger in this powerful reimagining of his final night. Set in a storm-lashed room at the Lorraine Motel, The Mountaintop is an intimate, poetic exploration of legacy, mortality, and the man behind the movement. A gripping and deeply human portrait of a legend at the crossroads of history.

Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, Feb. 5-8, 2026

Run time approximately 90-100 minutes. This play is performed without an intermission.

Content Advisory: As part of its commitment to present thought-provoking and socially relevant theatre, this powerful Theatre Lawrence production is not for everyone. The play contains mature themes, strong language including use of an offensive racial slur, discussions of infidelity, violence, and racism. This production may not be suitable for pre-teens due to adult content and language.