Ben Butler presented by Washington Stage Guild at Undercroft Theatre

Ben Butler

Undercroft Theatre
900 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington

A Union general, a lawyer before the Civil War, commands a fort in not-yet-seceded Virginia. When a runaway slave arrives making an eloquent plea for sanctuary, whose laws must the general follow? When secession happens, he looks for every loophole he can to avoid returning the young man to the Confederacy. Based on a true story and an area premiere.

Presented by Washington Stage Guild

Thru - Apr 16, 2023

Thursdays: 7:30pm

Fridays: 8:00pm

Saturdays: 2:30pm & 8:00pm

Sundays: 2:30pm

Show Type: Drama

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Ben Butler Reviews

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Washington Post - Highly Recommended

"...Martin displays terrific comic timing as Butler, deftly channeling the general’s narcissism and exasperation, whether fussing with paperwork or pontificating over the sherry decanter. Scenic designer Megan Holden gives the character an atmospheric space to dominate, filled with 19th-century furniture and wooden crates."

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- Celia Wren

DC Theater Arts - Highly Recommended

"...It’s hard to imagine a comedy that takes place during the Civil War, but that’s exactly what Richard Strand’s Ben Butler is. Director Kasi Campbell (The Dazzle, Rep Stage), a Helen Hayes Award winner, has brought a woman’s perspective to this all-male play. She evokes marvelous performances from her cast, whose charms and foibles are apparent from the start."

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- Sophia Howes

BroadwayWorld - Highly Recommended

"...These are rich, complex figures brought to life on stage by Martin and Sapp. It's a delight to watch these two actors work together in this quick, dramatic, and funny show about what it takes to change another's mind, fight for freedom, and institute true justice."

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- Morgan Musselman

Ben Butler presented by Washington Stage Guild at Undercroft Theatre

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