Southwest Shakespeare Company - Moby Dick  SSC
  • DATE & TIME Mar 21 - Apr 4, 2026 Times Vary
  • LOCATION Anita Cox-Farnsworth Studio Theater
  • ALL-IN PRICE(S) $71.50
    DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS, STUDENTS & EDUCATORS (WITH ID)

Moby Dick - Presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company

Moby Dick, based on the Herman Melville masterpiece of the same name and adapted by Mark Rosenwinkel, tells a tale of whaling and revenge, but explores deeper messages of obsession, destiny and man’s relationship to nature. Narrated by the sailor Ishmael, he tells the story of his time upon a ship named Pequod, captained by the intense Captain Ahab. Ahab is obsessed with hunting Moby Dick, a giant white sperm whale that had destroyed Ahab’s prior ship and cost him his leg. The destructive nature of his obsession puts himself and the entire crew at risk. In the dramatic end to Ahab’s chase, we learn whether man or nature prevail.

Graphic design: C.J. Mascarelli

USE YOUR BARD CARD BENEFITS

Delve into the history of Moby Dick in a Seminar on March 21st at 9:00am.

Flachmann Seminar is included when purchasing a Bard Card ticket package or purchase it separately here.

Box Office: Tue. - Sat., 12 PM - 5 PM; Sun. - Mon. - CLOSED | Box Office Phone: 480-644-6500


Moby Dick - Presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company

Moby Dick, based on the Herman Melville masterpiece of the same name and adapted by Mark Rosenwinkel, tells a tale of whaling and revenge, but explores deeper messages of obsession, destiny and man’s relationship to nature. Narrated by the sailor Ishmael, he tells the story of his time upon a ship named Pequod, captained by the intense Captain Ahab. Ahab is obsessed with hunting Moby Dick, a giant white sperm whale that had destroyed Ahab’s prior ship and cost him his leg. The destructive nature of his obsession puts himself and the entire crew at risk. In the dramatic end to Ahab’s chase, we learn whether man or nature prevail.

Graphic design: C.J. Mascarelli

USE YOUR BARD CARD BENEFITS

Delve into the history of Moby Dick in a Seminar on March 21st at 9:00am.

Flachmann Seminar is included when purchasing a Bard Card ticket package or purchase it separately here.

Box Office: Tue. - Sat., 12 PM - 5 PM; Sun. - Mon. - CLOSED | Box Office Phone: 480-644-6500


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