"The Good War"

Tuesday, November 11–Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 PM | Saturday, November 15, 2025, 2 PM and 7:30 PM

By Studs Terkel
Adapted for the stage and directed by Nanci Carol Ruby

Memory comes to life in Studs Terkel’s "The Good War", a collection of in-depth interviews with those who lived through World War II. Experience firsthand accounts from basic training to the battlefield, from factory workers to army nurses, from those interned in camps, and from those thrust to the forefront of this worldwide conflict. This work explores one of humanity’s oldest questions: “Is there any such thing as a good war?”

Join us for a veterans reception on Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30 PM, in honor of those who have served. Veterans always receive 10% off tickets to all Center for the Arts performances; please use military/veterans code through etix. Additionally, for this production, they are also eligible to receive complimentary opening night tickets through Vettix.org or by calling the Box Office.

Join a talkback with local veterans, the actors, and director after the Wednesday, November 12 performance. 

Please note this production contains sounds and weapons of war.