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Lightnin

Lightnin

Written by: Frank Bacon Winchell Smith
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Step back into the Wild West with Lightnin, a captivating tale from 1918 that captivated audiences for over 1000 performances on Broadway and inspired two film adaptations. Set against the backdrop of a seedy hotel straddling the Nevada-California state line, this story unfolds as Lightnin’ Bill Jones and his wife navigate a world rife with legal complexities and cunning out-of-town businessmen. As the locals band together, they reveal a depth of savvy and resilience that surprises everyone. Join us for a thrilling ride through the hills where the unexpected is always just around the corner. - Summary by ToddHWCopyright Comedy and Fairy Tales Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret-Susanna Centlivre

    Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret-Susanna Centlivre
    Aug 24 2026
    Step back into the Wild West with Lightnin, a captivating tale from 1918 that captivated audiences for over 1000 performances on Broadway and inspired two film adaptations. Set against the backdrop of a seedy hotel straddling the Nevada-California state line, this story unfolds as Lightnin’ Bill Jones and his wife navigate a world rife with legal complexities and cunning out-of-town businessmen. As the locals band together, they reveal a depth of savvy and resilience that surprises everyone. Join us for a thrilling ride through the hills where the unexpected is always just around the corner. - Summary by ToddHW
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    2 hrs and 8 mins
  • Love for Love-William Congreve

    Love for Love-William Congreve
    Aug 23 2026
    Step back into the Wild West with Lightnin, a captivating tale from 1918 that captivated audiences for over 1000 performances on Broadway and inspired two film adaptations. Set against the backdrop of a seedy hotel straddling the Nevada-California state line, this story unfolds as Lightnin’ Bill Jones and his wife navigate a world rife with legal complexities and cunning out-of-town businessmen. As the locals band together, they reveal a depth of savvy and resilience that surprises everyone. Join us for a thrilling ride through the hills where the unexpected is always just around the corner. - Summary by ToddHW
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    3 hrs and 59 mins
  • Parson's Wedding-Thomas Killigrew

    Parson's Wedding-Thomas Killigrew
    Aug 22 2026
    Step back into the Wild West with Lightnin, a captivating tale from 1918 that captivated audiences for over 1000 performances on Broadway and inspired two film adaptations. Set against the backdrop of a seedy hotel straddling the Nevada-California state line, this story unfolds as Lightnin’ Bill Jones and his wife navigate a world rife with legal complexities and cunning out-of-town businessmen. As the locals band together, they reveal a depth of savvy and resilience that surprises everyone. Join us for a thrilling ride through the hills where the unexpected is always just around the corner. - Summary by ToddHW
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    4 hrs and 15 mins
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