Arts & Entertainment
Allentown Symphony Hall - Ed Asner starring as FDR
Ed Asner starring as FDR
Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 8:00pm
Ed Asner explores the life of one of America's best-loved presidents and the events and decisions that shaped a nation. This powerful play flows the iconic president as he reflects on his years in office, from inauguration to the trials of World War II. Sunrise at Campobello, Dory Schary's play depicting FDR's early battles with polio, made its Broadway debut on January 30, 1958. Later made into a successful movie, the play chronicles FDR's personal journey. This one-man show takes us through FDR's White House years including the Depression, the steps leading up to WWII and the war years. Ed Asner shows us why this president was known as "that man in the White House", scorned by many and admired by most. Tickets: $35-60. Meet and Greet: $75.