PRESS FEATURES

John Grisham’s First Novel A TIME TO KILL Hits Broadway

11/08/2013 —PIX11
PIX11 correspondent Lisa Mateo talks to playwright Rupert Holmes about the challenges he faced in bringing the best-selling book to the stage.

In Performance: Patrick Page of A TIME TO KILL

11/05/2013 —The New York Times
In the courtroom drama A TIME TO KILL, Patrick Page plays a Mississippi district attorney, prosecuting the case against black man who kills his daughter’s two white attackers. In this scene, he addresses the jury.

Inside the Striking Set Design of Broadway’s A TIME TO KILL

10/29/2013 —TDF Stages
In A TIME TO KILL, Tony Award®-winner Rupert Holmes’ adaptation of John Grisham’s lauded debut novel of the same name, the audience sees the case in question from every angle—literally.

Stars Of A TIME TO KILL On Broadway

10/23/2013 —CBS New York
Stars of the new Broadway drama, A TIME TO KILL, based on John Grisham's novel about vigilante justice in the deep South. Two of the stars, Patrick Page and Sebastian Arcelus, joined CBS New York on The Couch.

Video Exclusive: It’s a Thrilling Opening Night in the Courtroom for Sebastian Arcelus & the Cast of A TIME TO KILL

10/22/2013 —Broadway.com
The stage adaptation of John Grisham’s bestselling novel A TIME TO KILL has officially come to order on Broadway, starring Sebastian Arcelus, Patrick Page, John Douglas Thompson and more. Celebrate opening night with the stars!

Author John Grisham, Patrick Stewart, Brooke Shields and More Toast Broadway's A TIME TO KILL on Opening Night

10/21/2013 —TheaterMania
Celebrated novelist John Grisham joined the cast of Broadway's A TIME TO KILL, inspired by his book of the same title, on Opening Night. Following the performance, Grisham and the cast, led by Sebastian Arcelus and John Douglas Thompson, headed to the Bryant Park Grill to toast the new production with a star-filled Opening Night party.

Photo Coverage: A TIME TO KILL Cast Takes First Official Broadway Bow with John Grisham & Rupert Holmes!

10/21/2013 —Broadway World
A TIME TO KILL opened last night, October 20, and BroadwayWorld was there throughout the night to celebrate with the cast. Check out photos from the curtain call!

A TIME TO KILL Opens on Broadway: Red Carpet Arrivals, Curtain Call and Cast Party

10/21/2013 —Playbill.com
Producers Daryl Roth and Eva Price present the Broadway debut of Tony® winner Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of A TIME TO KILL, based on John Grisham’s best-selling novel, which officially opened Oct. 20 at the John Golden Theatre.

Taking Matters Into His Own Hands: Sebastian Arcelus on A TIME TO KILL

10/21/2013 —Metro New York
Sebastian Arcelus spoke with Metro about A TIME TO KILL’s controversial topics (as handled upstart lawyer Jake Brigance), how the audience becomes the jury and how he personally feels about vigilante justice.

John Grisham: "I Went Door-to-Door to Sell My Books"

10/18/2013 —The Today Show
Author John Grisham’s new book, Sycamore Row, is likely to be another best-seller, but he recalls that before he became popular, he went door to door trying to sell copies A TIME TO KILL out of the trunk of his car. Now that book is a Broadway play. NBC’s Jamie Gangel reports.

A Time To Revisit Clanton, Miss., In John Grisham's Latest

10/18/2013 —NPR
Rupert Holmes and John Grisham discuss their process in adapting the best-selling novel for the stage.

A TIME TO KILL Comes to Broadway

10/16/2013 —Good Day New York
Tonya Pinkins, Sebastian Arcelus and Ashley Williams visited the set of Good Day NY to talk about bringing the best-selling novel to the stage.

Squigs Pens a Courtroom Sketch of A TIME TO KILL

10/17/2013 —Broadway.com
Broadway.com resident artist Justin "Squigs" Robertson headed to the Golden Theatre to draw a courtroom sketch of the trial in action, featuring Sebastian Arcelus and Patrick Page embroiled in a heated debate.

Chart the History of John Grisham’s A TIME TO KILL, From Bestselling Novel to Broadway Thriller

10/16/2013 —Broadway.com
find out how a real-life story inspired A TIME TO KILL, the celebrated novel, a blockbuster film and now a thrilling drama on the Great White Way.

A TIME TO KILL Stars Address Race, Justice

10/11/2013 —USA Today
Cast members talk about how race and justice drive the conversation of A TIME TO KILL, and how audience members bring current issues with them when they see the show.

Real Events Make Play A TIME TO KILL Resonate

10/10/2013 —NPR
The people who put socially conscious plays on Broadway usually like to stress how relevant their work is. The folks behind A TIME TO KILL may have more reason than most.

Sebastian Arcelus Goes From House of Cards to A TIME TO KILL

10/10/2013 —Backstage
A juicy supporting role on the show that transformed television would be the summit of most actors’ careers. For Sebastian Arcelus, it’s a jumping-off point.

TIME For Broadway

10/03/2013 —ABC News
Tom Skerritt talks to ABC News about his Broadway debut in A TIME TO KILL, plus what his costars did that took him by surprise.

Next Act for Master of the Page-Turner: John Grisham’s A TIME TO KILL Comes to Broadway

10/03/2013 —The New York Times
A TIME TO KILL was deep into technical rehearsals in late September when John Grisham arrived in New York. The day after his flight landed, he and his wife grabbed a bite before heading to the theater.

A TIME TO KILL Broadway Stars: Grisham’s Tale of Racial Disharmony Resonates in Trayvon Martin Era

10/01/2013 —The Wrap
“It makes me shudder, because we’ve come so far in so many ways, but we’re not even close to where we need to be in other ways,” Ashley Williams says.

A TIME TO KILL Set To Take On Broadway

09/30/2013 —CBS New York
John Grisham's explosive story of A TIME TO KILL recently began performances on Broadway. Stars Tom Skerritt and Tonya Pinkens join the CBS New York team to discuss bringing the timeless story to the stage.

Court Is In Session! A TIME TO KILL, Starring Sebastian Arcelus, Begins Performances on Broadway

09/28/2013 —Broadway.com
A TIME TO KILL on Broadway will now come to order! The new stage adaptation of John Grisham’s bestselling novel begins performances September 28 at the John Golden Theatre.

It's Time for Rupert Holmes, Sebastian Arcelus, Tonya Pinkins and the Cast of A TIME TO KILL to Meet the Press

09/17/2013 —Playbill.com
At a September 16 press day, Rupert Holmes and cast members Sebastian Arcelus, Tonya Pinkins, Patrick Page, Tom Skerritt and Ashley Williams chatted with Playbill about the lure and popularity of Grisham's legal dramas and the collective desire to have the play ask questions rather than provide answers.

In the Spotlight: Cast of A TIME TO KILL

09/17/2013 —Broadway World
Check out photos from the cast of A TIME TO KILL in action as they perform for the press.

John Grisham's A TIME TO KILL Adapted for Broadway Stage

09/17/2013 —Associated Press
Best-selling author John Grisham's first novel, A TIME TO KILL, has been adapted for the stage and is heading for Broadway with an ensemble cast that includes Fred Dalton Thompson of TV's Law and Order and Tom Skerritt, an Emmy Award® winner for Picket Fences.

Your First Look at Sebastian Arcelus and the Handsome Company of Broadway's A TIME TO KILL

09/16/2013 —TheaterMania
The cast of Broadway's A TIME TO KILL, led by Sebastian Arcelus and John Douglas Thompson, met the press on Monday, September 16, at The Heath at the McKittrick Hotel. See pictures from the event here!

Tom Skerritt Will Make Broadway Debut in A TIME TO KILL; Casting Complete

08/14/2013 —Playbill
Producers Daryl Roth and Eva Price announced Aug. 14 that Emmy-winning TV and film star Tom Skerritt will make his Broadway debut in Tony winner Rupert Holmes' stage adaptation of A Time to Kill, based on John Grisham’s best-selling novel, which will begin previews Sept. 28 at the John Golden Theatre.

A TIME TO KILL Ranked on 25 Greatest Law Novels…Ever!

08/01/2013 —ABA Journal
This is Grisham’s first novel and, many critics believe, his best. It is a deceptively complicated, character-driven novel set against a simple act of revenge.

Producers Add to A TIME TO KILL Broadway Cast

07/26/2013 —USA Today
Patrick Page, Tonya Pinkins, Chike Johnson, Ashley Williams, Dashiell Eaves, J.R. Horne, John Procaccino, Tijuana Ricks and Lee Sellars will join previously announced Sebastian Arcelus, Fred Dalton Thompson and John Douglas Thompson.

Sebastian Arcelus to Star in Broadway's A TIME TO KILL

07/19/2013 —CBS New York
Sebastian Arcelus, Fred Dalton Thompson and John Douglas Thompson will star in the stage adaptation of John Grisham's A TIME TO KILL on Broadway. Performances will begin Sept. 28 at the John Golden Theatre, with opening night set for Oct. 20.

Grisham’s A TIME TO KILL Coming to Broadway

06/25/2013 —The New York Times
A stage adaptation of A TIME TO KILL, John Grisham’s legal thriller about a young white lawyer defending a black man for a revenge murder in Mississippi, will open on Broadway in the fall, the first adaptation of a novel by the best-selling Mr. Grisham for the theater.