KENNEDY: Bobby's Last Crusade
West Coast Theatricals
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DateMar 8, 2026
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VenueAronoff Center
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LocationJarson-Kaplan Theater
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Ticket Prices$49, $59, $69
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AvailabilityOn Sale Now
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Event Details
In 1968, Bobby Kennedy’s words electrified a nation. This one‑man performance brings those speeches to life in a deeply moving, theatrical experience that feels as urgent today as it did then. It's a powerful, human story about hope, leadership, and compassion.
1968 stands as one of the most turbulent and transformative years in American history. The Vietnam War raged on, trust in national leadership was eroding, cities across the country were erupting in protest, and Robert F. Kennedy found himself at a crossroads that would define his legacy.
This powerful one‑man play brings audiences inside Kennedy’s brief but electrifying campaign for the presidency. Told entirely from Bobby’s perspective, the story follows his journey from the moment he entered the race on March 16, 1968, to the final speech he delivered on June 4 at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.
Through Kennedy’s own words—his most stirring speeches, his private doubts, and the intimate, lesser‑known moments of the campaign—the play reveals a portrait of a leader driven by compassion, justice, and an unshakable belief in America’s potential.
The issues he championed more than fifty years ago feel strikingly relevant today, giving the performance a resonance that is both historical and urgently contemporary.
More than a history lesson, this is a moving, human, and deeply theatrical experience that invites audiences to reflect on leadership, courage, and the enduring power of hope.
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AGE RECOMMEDNATION
12 and over.
RUNTIME
90 minutes with an intermission
PURCHASE POLICIES
No refunds, unless otherwise specified.
If your performance is postponed or rescheduled, we will automatically move your tickets to the new performance date(s). If you are unable to attend the new dates, we will work with you to find a solution, which may include, without limitation, an exchange into an alternate performance or a credit for a future performance.
THEATER ETIQUETTE
For the comfort and enjoyment of your fellow audience members, and to not distract those around you and the actors onstage:
- Turn OFF your cell phone. Even silent calls can be distracting, and the light from your phone can be as disruptive as a cell phone ring. Turn OFF your cell phone.
- Be sure your cell phone is turned off again after intermission.
- Refrain from talking or allowing children to kick seats ahead of them during the performance.
- Photos and recording during the performance are strictly prohibited.
Note that guests who are disturbing those around them may be asked to leave the theater.