Beggar on Horseback

Set a beggar on horseback, (s)he’ll ride to the devil.

Often described as Kaufman’s most ambitious play, this rarely done gem is ripe for revival. Based on Hans Sonnenstossers Hollenfahrt (Jack Sun-Catcher’s Descent into Hell), the story of art versus money is as timely today as it was in 1925, when George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly used the best of German expressionism to create a fantastical adventure that is uniquely American.

How much is your soul worth? Would you sell it if you thought you’d get your dream life? Everything you ever wanted? You’re gonna want to see Nelly Sunshine’s Journey to Hell.