Reader’s Theatre – War of the Worlds, The 1938 Radio Script
Fri - Oct 30, 2026 7:30 pm
Sat - Oct 31, 2026 3:00 pm
Sun - Nov 1, 2026 3:00 pm
Standard Ticket Price: $ 21.90
Venue: Grace Mills River
495 Cardinal Rd, Mills River NC 28759
Venue: Hendersonville Theatre
229 S. Washington Street Hendersonville, NC 28739
Produced By: Hendersonville Theatre
Description:
About the Show
Broadcast from New York’s Mercury Theatre in 1938, this infamous radio play, based on the novel by H. G. Wells, had many terrified listeners convinced that an actual alien invasion of Earth was taking place. Adapted by Howard E. Koch, co-writer of Casablanca, and directed and narrated by Orson Welles, this original script detailing the frightening tale of an extraterrestrial takeover is now available to bring to life onstage to thrill and chill audiences.
The October 30 at 7:30 PM show will be performed at the Grace Mills River Church.
The October 31 at 3:00 PM, November 1 at 3:00 PM shows will be performed at Hendersonville Theatre.