Charles Lindbergh:
The Lone Eagle
About The Play...
Charles Lindbergh:
The Lone Eagle
Soar with Lucky Lindy in the cockpit of the Spirit of St. Louis as he battles bad weather, exhaustion — and ghosts — to emerge as the first pilot ever to fly nonstop from New York to Paris. Experience the crushing worldwide fame that overwhelms this shy Minnesota country boy when he lands at Le Bourget Airport. Meet the young and beautiful Anne Morrow, who would marry him and blossom into one of the world’s first female pilots and a world-renowned author. Witness the heartbreak of their son’s kidnapping and murder and the garish spectacle of the ensuing “Trial of the Century.”
Written and performed by Steve Carroll
Intriguing
Charles Lindbergh continues to intrigue us decades after his death — and Steve Carroll’s riveting play has mesmerized audiences all around the country in his portrayal of this fascinating American icon.
Controversial
Lindbergh’s controversial anti-war opinions led to unfair accusations of Nazi sympathies, which he dispelled as a heroic World War II fighter pilot. Fly with him in a terrifying dogfight with a Japanese fighter plane over the South Pacific in the war’s closing days, then discover the shocking double life he led in his later years that has only recently come to light!
Captivating
“Charles Lindbergh: The Lone Eagle” has captivated audiences all over the U.S., as Steve Carroll has performed his compelling play for audiences of all ages.
See What People Are Saying
Joan B. Stadsklev, Director Chipola College — Fine and Performing Arts
Thank you for your excellent presentation of CHARLES LINDBERGH: THE LONE EAGLE as part of our Chipola Artist Series. Students and town folk alike were totally engaged and one could barely hear a pin drop throughout your entire performance. I thought the PowerPoint of Lindbergh family pictures and well placed sound effects enhanced your already strong one man play. Thank you again for coming and for sharing this historical figure with us. It was not only entertaining but very educational as well.
I think you are helping to bring a kind of realism to the public image of my father, precisely because you don’t do the portrayal of him as others have done. It is different, and it is deeper. It makes people think. This is very difficult, and you do it very well. One of the reasons, ironically, is that you do not try to “reproduce” my father. Instead, you try to understand him, and then to represent him.
It’s a gift, and it means a lot to me. Thank you!
President — The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation
Reeve Lindbergh
To me the real value in your production was how you brought history and the values of the early 1900s to life. I am sure that all of those who were in attendance can now say they know who Charles Lindbergh was, and more importantly could tell you what he did and stood for. Thanks for a great show. I am sorry that we did not have more time to show you more of our lovely state. I look forward to seeing you and your lovely wife in the future. Have a wonderful Spring.
Mr. Carroll performed the play on Saturday, May 3 and a matinee on Sunday, May 4. On both occasions he received a rousing standing ovation. He BECAME Charles Lindbergh and was there to set the record straight about his life. Afterwards, he answered numerous questions and expounded on areas concerning Lindbergh’s family, finances, and observations appropriate to his thinking at the time of his life. It was very apparent that Mr. Carroll is both an exceptional writer and actor, and had done his homework and performed expressively, efficiently, effectively and exquisitely!! A must-see!!
What Others Are Saying
Your one-man show, CHARLES LINDBERGH: THE LONE EAGLE, was a joy to watch and present! Across the board, patron feedback was extremely positive and heartfelt. There is no question our patrons were thoroughly enamored and entranced with your performance and, I’m sure, all of the fascinating information about Charles Lindbergh. I have no doubt that other than his transcontinental flight and his son’s kidnapping and murder, the audience had little knowledge of the rest of his life which your
show brings to light in an extremely entertaining and professionally performed manner.
PCA Executive Director
Gary L. Ackerson, PhD
Workshop Coordinator — Gold Canyon Arts Council
Event Chair — Hunterdon Tricentennial Committee
About Charles Lindbergh: The Lone Eagle
PHOTOS
Scenes from Charles Lindbergh: The Lone Eagle
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FUN FACTS
About Charles Lindbergh
FUN FACT 1
FUN FACT 3
WORLD WAR II
DAREDEVIL
He was a major opponent of the U.S. involvement in WW II
FUN FACT 4
AVIATION
SPACE PROGRAM
He played a role in
the advent of the
space program
FUN FACT 2
He worked as
a daredevil and
a stunt pilot
He achieved
several more "firsts"
in aviation