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Set in the region of South Africa known as the Karoo, The Road to Mecca tells the story of an elderly woman who has spent the years since her husband’s death transforming her home into an intricate and dazzling work of art. The reclusive Miss Helen has become depressed and appears increasingly unable to care for herself. Pastor Marius Byleveld, who embodies the village’s conservative values, is determined to get Miss Helen into an old-age home. Her friend Elsa, a young teacher from Cape Town who is deeply suspicious of the patriarchal traditions Byleveld represents, is just as determined that Miss Helen remain free.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Mar. 4, 2012.

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About The Road to Mecca

What Is the Story of The Road to Mecca?
Set in apartheid South Africa, The Road to Mecca is based on the true story of Helen Martins, an elderly woman who, after her husband’s death, reconstructed her home and front yard into an array of glittering art. When Helen gets an unexpected visit from Elsa, a spirited young teacher who is inspired by Helen’s work, Elsa discovers that Helen is being coerced out of her home by the local church. Elsa convinces Helen to stay put and continue creating art, even though suspicious clues around the house suggest that Helen may be having difficulty taking care of herself. To Elsa’s disdain, Pastor Marius Byleveld pays a visit, hoping Helen will take an open room in the church’s old-age home. Elsa and Byleveld both state their arguments, but the final decision is one that only Helen can make.

The Road to Mecca Ends
Final Bow
The Road to Mecca Ends
Squigs Captures the Candlelit World of The Road to Mecca
Broadway Ink
Squigs Captures the Candlelit World of The Road to Mecca
New Feature! The Road to Mecca Star Jim Dale's Role Call of Favorite Characters
Role Call
New Feature! The Road to Mecca Star Jim Dale's Role Call of Favorite Characters
The Road to Mecca Celebrates an Illuminating Opening Night
Videos
The Road to Mecca Celebrates an Illuminating Opening Night
Rosemary Harris, Carla Gugino and Jim Dale Bask in the Opening Night Glow at The Road to Mecca
Photo Op
Rosemary Harris, Carla Gugino and Jim Dale Bask in the Opening Night Glow at The Road to Mecca
Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists Enjoy Their Journey to The Road to Mecca?
Word of Mouth Review
Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists Enjoy Their Journey to The Road to Mecca?
The Road to Mecca, Starring Rosemary Harris, Carla Gugino and Jim Dale, Opens on Broadway
Curtain Up
The Road to Mecca, Starring Rosemary Harris, Carla Gugino and Jim Dale, Opens on Broadway
The Road to Mecca Director Gordon Edelstein on Collaborating With 'Gracious and Generous' Playwright Athol Fugard
First Person
The Road to Mecca Director Gordon Edelstein on Collaborating With 'Gracious and Generous' Playwright Athol Fugard
Carla Gugino Visits Live With Kelly
TV Appearance
Carla Gugino Visits Live With Kelly
A Candlelit First Look at The Road to Mecca, Starring Rosemary Harris, Jim Dale and Carla Gugino
First Look
A Candlelit First Look at The Road to Mecca, Starring Rosemary Harris, Jim Dale and Carla Gugino
Athol Fugard’s The Road to Mecca, Starring Carla Gugino, Rosemary Harris and Jim Dale, Begins Previews
Curtain Up
Athol Fugard’s The Road to Mecca, Starring Carla Gugino, Rosemary Harris and Jim Dale, Begins Previews
Get a Pre-Show Peek at The Road to Mecca Stars Rosemary Harris, Carla Gugino and Jim Dale
On the Scene
Get a Pre-Show Peek at The Road to Mecca Stars Rosemary Harris, Carla Gugino and Jim Dale
Rosemary Harris, Jim Dale and Carla Gugino Prepare to Embark on The Road to Mecca
Hot Shot
Rosemary Harris, Jim Dale and Carla Gugino Prepare to Embark on The Road to Mecca
The Road to Mecca Arrives
First Performance
The Road to Mecca Arrives
Tickets Now on Sale for The Road to Mecca, Starring Carla Gugino, Jim Dale & Rosemary Harris
Now On Sale
Tickets Now on Sale for The Road to Mecca, Starring Carla Gugino, Jim Dale & Rosemary Harris
Rosemary Harris, Carla Gugino & Jim Dale to Star in The Road to Mecca on Broadway
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Rosemary Harris, Carla Gugino & Jim Dale to Star in The Road to Mecca on Broadway
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