Day They Kidnapped The Pope, The
by Joao Bethencourt

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Synopsis

This startling comedy has proven a smash hit in Europe with major productions in Germany, France, Spain and Holland.

When it was presented in Rome, the Vatican newspaper gave it a rave review.

The improbable events become momentarily believable in the magic of the theatre.

On a visit to New York, the Pope comes out of St. Patrick's Cathedral and, confused by a thunderstorm, gets into a taxi.

The driver, Sam Leibowitz, kidnaps him and takes him to his Brooklyn apartment where he holds him for a special ransom—a day of world peace.

The Leibowitz family is stunned by this act and Sam's bewildered wife fixes a lunch, saying, "Call the children; call the Pope."

As the excitement builds outside, an enchanting play develops inside that is sure to delight your audience.

One divided set.

Publication

Publisher Samuel French

Day They Kidnapped The Pope, The is a comedy play written by Joao Bethencourt and published by Samuel French .

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