A view from the bridge, not literally

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Actor Mark Strong as the main character Eddie Carbone.

Rachel Sobina, Staff writer

Following its renowned original broadcast, the production of “A View from the Bridge” returns to cinemas due to audience demand.
This production of Arthur Miller’s tragic masterpiece won several 2014 Olivier Awards, including Best Revival, Best Actor for Mark Strong (“The Imitation Game,” “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy”) and Best Director for Ivo van Hove.
Playwright Miller confronts the American dream in this tragic tale.
In Brooklyn, Eddie Carbone welcomes his Sicilian cousins to the land of freedom.
But when one of them falls for his niece, they discover that freedom comes at a price.
Eddie’s jealous mistrust exposes a deep, unspeakable secret that drives him to commit the ultimate betrayal.
If you would like to know what happens next, “A View From the Bridge” will be playing in the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center on Sept. 18 at 12:55 p.m.
Adult tickets are $18, senior and student tickets are $15 and youth tickets are $10.
Beginning this year, all National Theatre Live showings are free for Mercyhurst students who present their student ID at the box office.