Join stars from Superstar Trek and Superstar Trek: The Next Generation because they recreate this common radio thriller. The breathless speed and convincing information inform you why the 1938 broadcast of the “eyewitness statement” of an invasion from Mars triggered a nationwide panic. Originally directed by Orson Welles and performed by his Mercury Theater of the Atmosphere, The War of the Worlds can be an adaptation of H. G. Wells’ novel from the same name.

The War of the Worlds is actually the mother of all space invasions, offering a rare mix of chills, thrills and great literature.

An L.A. Theater Works full-cast performance featuring John de Lancie, Meagan Fay, Jerry Hardin, Gates McFadden, Leonard Nimoy, Daryl Schultz, Armin Shimerman, Brent Spiner, Tom Virtue and Wil Wheaton.

Includes a conversation with Leonard Nimoy.

The War of the Worlds is a part of L.A. Theatre Functions’ Relativity Series featuring science-themed plays. Main financing for the Relativity Series is usually provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Basis to enhance open public understanding of research and technology in today’s world.