Leap of Faith

“Seductive...Raúl Esparza is a Broadway star whose energy is as fierce as his talent...a performance that digs deep into questions of faith, love and mystery.” -- Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times 

“Are you ready for a miracle?" 

You’ll be dancing in the aisles when con man Jonas Nightingale brings his gospel-charged tent revival to rain-starved Kansas. Four-time Tony Award® nominee Raúl Esparza and Golden Globe Award nominee Brooke Shields star in this World premiere Broadway-bound new musical. 

Based on the movie with Steve Martin, Leap of Faith boasts a brand-new score from eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast) and is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Rob Ashford, Helmer of the recent Taper favorite Parade. 

When his traveling ministry breaks down in a small Kansas town, part-time reverend and full-time con artist Jonas (Esparza) quickly pitches a tent and invites the locals to a revival. The sheriff is determined to stop Jonas from separating the townspeople from their money, but Jonas’ real challenge arises when he meets a pretty waitress (Shields) and her son, whose love forces an ultimate cynic to take a real leap of faith. 

September 11 – October 24, 2010  

Ahmanson Theatre 

This production of Leap of Faith is generously supported in part by Artistic Director’s Circle members AnneMerie Donoghue and Leigh Crawford.