Jesus Hopped The “A” Train

Witness a thrilling revival of the intense prison drama “Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train” by Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis. This dark comedy play explores the American justice system, religion, and morality. Set in the lockdown wing of Rikers Island prison in New York City, the play follows the story of Angel Cruz, a young Puerto Rican man accused of murdering a religious leader, Reverend Kim. Angel claims he was trying to save his friend from Kim’s cult. The play features characters such as Angel Cruz, Lucius (a charismatic born-again serial killer), Angel’s lawyer, Charlie (a kind prison guard), and Valdez (a sadistic prison guard). The themes include race and class, moral responsibility, and the grey area of human behavior and psychology. Critics describe the play as a powerful and poignant portrayal of prison life, where the actors vividly and darkly depict the complex themes and characters.

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