Synopsis
Flight is a dramatic exploration of the life of Charles Lindbergh, tracing his rise from pioneering aviator to reluctant celebrity. Spanning the years from his historic solo flight across the Atlantic to the personal and political controversies that later defined him, the play examines the price of fame and the uneasy divide between public heroism and private struggle. Through shifting scenes and a compact ensemble cast, Garth Wingfield’s play offers a poignant look at the making, and unravelling, of an American legend.
Reviews
“James carries the responsibility with stylistic aplomb, skipping around the stage with cocky self-confidence, snapping out orders with cynical disdain for his bewildered victim.”
Variety
“Why should we care about the personal lives of those that entertain us or achieve great accomplishments? Why do we expect them to be perfect role models? Why should we care about their opinions on matters that have nothing to do with their fields of expertise? Flight doesn’t answer these questions, but asks us to consider the flesh and blood face that accompanies media-created celebrity.”
BroadwayWorld