Mae West and the Trial of Sex

Schedule

Mon Jun 09 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Crane Theater | Minneapolis, MN

Before she was a film star, Mae West was a playwright. Her shows were Broadway hits... until police raids and charges of public indecency.
About this Event

Walking Shadow Theatre Company presents

Mae West and the Trial of Sex

by John Heimbuch

directed by Allison Vincent

at Crane Theater

May 31- June 22, 2025


Extra! Extra! Provocative Playwright Mae West Runs Afoul of Broadway Censors, Her Popular Play SEX Raided for Obscenity. Tammany Hall claims it was necessary to prevent West's new homosexual drama, THE DRAG, from corrupting the youth of New York. The sultry starlet faces time in the slammer if she doesn't amend her immoral ways and stop SEX at once!


Mae West and the Trial of Sex draws from court documents, newspapers, and West's own plays to explore the overt sexuality and curious queerness of her rise to fame, in this world premiere production by Artistic Director John Heimbuch.


Ticket Prices:

Tickets are pick-your-price: $30 - $70.

Ticket sales only cover a portion of what it actually costs to present our plays.

For ticket sales to completely cover our production expenses, a ticket would cost $50.

You choose your price! If you are able to pay the true cost of $50, we ask you to do so. Or, pay as little as $30, or choose a more generous amount and help support our accessible ticket program.

A limited number of $15 Economic Accessibility tickets are available starting one month before the performance date, for anyone who needs to pay less, no questions asked. Limit 2 per order.

Student tickets are FREE. Limit 2 per order. Available starting one month before the performance date.

Monday, June 9 at 7:30pm is our Pay What You Can night, with all tickets as low as $10.

All seating is general admission, though we're happy to make accommodations or handle special seating requests.


Content Advisory:

This show is recommended for ages 16+ and includes adult language. This play is still in development and we will update the content advisory as we know more.


Health and Safety:

  • We do not currently require proof of Covid vaccination or masking. Covid policy is subject to change based on regional conditions and/or guidance.
  • Please do not attend the show if you have tested positive for Covid-19 or if you are actively experiencing Covid-like symptoms.


Location and Parking:

Crane Theater is located at 2303 Kennedy St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Parking and the entrance to the theater are located at the back of the building. Look for the yellow door. There is also ample free street parking available in the evenings.

Where is it happening?

The Crane Theater, 2303 Kennedy Street Northeast, Minneapolis, United States
Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 70.00

Walking Shadow Theatre Company

Host or Publisher Walking Shadow Theatre Company

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