Charles Lindbergh: The Lone Eagle

One-Man Show, One Night Only

Sarasota, FL ­– Feb. 8, 2008 – Theater patrons will marvel at the indomitable will and ambition of Charles Lindbergh in the one-man show Charles Lindbergh: The Lone Eagle presented at the Historic Asolo Theater at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art on March 15, 2008.  The show is written and performed by Steve Carroll. 

“Theatergoers will be inspired through Carroll’s interpretation of this mysterious, yet intriguing and inspirational legend,” said Dwight Currie Curator of Theater Programming at the Ringling Museum of Art. “The strength and complexity of Charles Lindbergh’s character and life will be releaved in this one-man show.”

Charles Lindbergh: The Lone Eagle chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of Charles Lindbergh, one of the nation’s most recognized individuals. Also known as “The Lone Eagle” and the “Lucky Lindy,” Lindbergh unwilling became the media’s first “superstar,” when he completed the first solo non-stop transatlantic flight from New York to Paris in 1927.   He again became the spotlight of the media surrounding the kidnapping and death of his first child. 

Beyond the media spotlight on his life, Lindbergh used his talents and interests to serve the public good. He served several branches of the military both as a civilian and a commissioned general, was instrumental in the invention of an artificial heart and lung, fought for the conservation of sea mammals and won a Pulitzer prize for his book, The Spirit of St. Louis.

A Lindbergh historian and actor, Carroll will add a personal touch to Lindbergh’s life in this one-man show. The show was originally produced at the New Jersey Repertory Company and has traveled around the nation. 

Tickets for Charles Lindbergh: The Lone Eagle are $25 and $20 for Ringling Members.  Tickets are available by calling the Historic Asolo Theater Box Office at 941.360.7399. Show times are 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

For more information visit www.ringling.org.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, in its affiliation with Florida State University, is the largest museum/university complex in the nation.  It preserves the legacy of John and Mable Ringling, educating and enabling a large and diverse audience to experience and take delight in a world-renowned collection of fine art; Cà d’Zan, the Ringling historic mansion; the Circus Museum; the Original Asolo Theater; and historic architecture, courtyard, gardens and grounds overlooking Sarasota Bay.
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General Admission includes the Ringling Museum of Art, special exhibitions, Ca' d’Zan Mansion, Circus Museum, and Mable’s historic Rose Garden, all on 66 acres of lushly landscaped grounds. Adults are $25; senior citizens (65 and over) are $20; children ages 6-17 are $5.  Free Admission for children 5 and under accompanied by an adult, museum members.  Advance tickets are available by calling 941.358.3180. Visit Ringling.org for more information.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida State University, is one of the largest museum/university complexes in the nation.  It preserves the legacy of John and Mable Ringling, educating and enabling a large and diverse audience to experience and take delight in a world-renowned collection of fine art; Ca' d’Zan, the Ringling historic mansion; the Circus Museums; the Original Asolo Theater; and historic architecture, courtyard, gardens and grounds overlooking Sarasota Bay.
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