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War of the World's Infamous Radio Play on Bannerman's Island!

Location

Bannerman's Island, Hudson River - Boat leaves Beacon Dock
Mailing Address - Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. POB 843
Glenham, NY, NY 12527

41.506247 -73.985205

County: Dutchess
Region: Mid Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 16, 2017, 3:00PM, Boat takes attendees to Bannerman's Island for an Island tour followed by the performance. Return trip gets people back to Beacon Dock by 7:30pm

Details

Event Type Theatrical Event Description This infamous radio play, first broadcast from New York's Mercury Theatre in 1938, had many terrified listeners convinced that an actual alien invasion of Earth was taking place. Originally directed and narrated by Orson Welles, this play made the world tremble. Now you can experience the original script with live actors as they present the frightening tale of an extraterrestrial take-over! Organization Hosting the Event Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc.

Registration

Advance registration required.
September 1st registration. Contact: Neil Caplan 845-831-6346
$65.00 fee includes Boat trip to and from Bannerman's Island, a tour of the Island and the War of the Worlds Performance

Additional Information

Additional Equipment Required: No

Event Duration (hours): 4
Under 12

Family Friendly
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No
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