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DC Premiere

The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical

Jun 3 - Jul 13, 2025
A man in a white blazer, white bucket hat and a red Hawaiian shirt in front of a colorful blue, yellow, and red background with typewriter text across it. There are cartoon images of a drink in his hand, a cigarette in his mouth, and spirals on his eyes.

Let’s get wild in this exciting new musical about the infamous author from the mind of Joe Iconis (Be More Chill) and directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley (Come from Away).

A collision of politics, counterculture and rock and roll in human form, Hunter S. Thompson is impossible to pin down. Careening from the 1940s to 2005, Thompson invents Gonzo journalism, attempts to take down a corrupt president, and quests for equality for his fellow weirdos, outsiders and freaks. However, this anti-hero’s drug-fueled tornado leaves a trail of destruction as he grapples with his legacy in a world that has left him behind.

Funny and unique, as anarchic and irreverent as the writer himself, this explosive rock musical will spark a revolution for the rebel inside us all.

“Funny, freaky, informal, fiercely independent… an emotional passing of the torch to the future activists of the world, a celebration of and a primal call to the freaks and misfits.” – San Diego Magazine‘s review of the original sold out production at La Jolla Playhouse

Music and Lyrics by Joe Iconis
Book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss
Directed by Christopher Ashley

Performance Info

Seating Chart

  • Running Time

    Running time is approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.

  • Content Warnings

    This show contains adult language, guns/gunshots, loud noises, and some disturbing content.

  • Recommended Age

    Recommended for ages 18+.

  • Effects Warnings

    This show will use strobe lights, herbal cigarettes/joints and theatrical haze.

Content Warnings

This show has adult language, guns/gunshots, loud noises, simulated drug use, violence, and suicide, and will use strobe lights/lighting effects, herbal cigarettes/joints and theatrical haze. Recommended for ages 18+

Specialty Performances

Discussion Nights

June 17 at 7:30PM & July 9 at 7:30PM

Go behind the scenes with an exclusive post-show discussion following select Tuesday and Wednesday performances.

Pride Night

June 27 at 8PM

A special Friday event for members of the LGBTQ community, family and friends with a lively post-show reception.

Accessibility

Signature Theatre offers several accessibility options to ensure our Theatre is welcoming to everyone.

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Accessible Performances

ASL Interpreted

July 8 at 7:30PM

Masks Required

June 28 at 2PM

July 9 at 7:30PM

Sponsored by

Signature Theatre

4200 Campbell Ave Arlington, Virginia