CVTG presents One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – The Chippewa Valley Theater Guild presents One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, November 7-17.

News release:

Convicted of a petty crime, a charming and rebellious conman named Randle McMurphy manages to serve his short sentence in a spacious mental hospital rather than in prison.

He soon learns that this was a mistake. He immediately clashes with the authoritarian head nurse, the cruel and tyrannical Nurse Ratched. Despite Ratched’s strict rule, McMurphy quickly takes over the court, prompting the others to stage a rebellion so they can watch the World Series on television. But McMurphy’s brash defiance may have consequences in this brilliant adaptation of Ken Kesey’s famous novel.

“One of the best, most meaningful and most moving plays of recent times.” – WPIX-TV

“Cuckoo captivating.” – New York Post

“Powerful.” – New York Times

“Funny, touching and exciting.” – New York Daily News

“Brilliantly. Material of the great theater.” – WQR Radio

“Turns the audience into one group of wild applause.” – WNYC Radio

Brief information:

Kirk Douglas played Randle McMurphy in the original Broadway production.

Michael Douglas decided to make a film version because he was drawn to the novel’s “one man against the system” plot. He convinced his father (Kirk Douglas, who owned the film rights) to let him take on the role of producer.

The film version of the play starring Jack Nicholson won an Oscar for Best Picture.

Revived in 2002, the play won a Tony Award for Best Revival and starred Gary Sinise.

Chippewa Valley Theater Guild Presents One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

19:30, November 7–9, November 14–16 and 13:30, November 10 and 17.

Bolshoi Theater

Adults/Seniors: $28.00. Students: $15.00.

Mature themes rated PG-13. Language.

Tickets: online at cvtg.org or call 715-832-7529.