WEST ORANGE, NJ — Luna Stage will open its 2016-2017 season with the world premiere of “King of the Mountains,” by Ben Clawson. Audiences journey back to 1903 Yosemite and have a seat at the campfire as President Teddy Roosevelt and naturalist John Muir go head to head. This historic camping trip was a milestone in the ongoing battle over what to do with public land and would contribute to the forming of the National Parks Service.
“King of the Mountains” opens to previews on Thursday, Oct. 6, and runs Thursdays through Sundays until Oct. 30. Opening night is Saturday, Oct. 8. Performances on Oct. 9 and 13 will be followed by a talkback. Tickets can be purchased at lunastage.org, or at the box office Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A member of Valley Arts, Luna Stage is located at 555 Valley Road in West Orange. The theater is handicapped accessible and offers assistive listening devices. For more information, call 973-395-5551.