Boca Raton resident and playwright Karen Campion brings her award-winning family drama “I Made It to the Moon” to New York City for the first time at the Broadway Bound Theatre Festival this August.
ByHeather Redlich
This compelling story has special resonance for South Florida audiences, as it explores how family secrets from the turbulent 1960s come back to haunt a carefully constructed 1990s life of a New Yorker—themes that speak to the many New York transplants who now call Boca Raton home.
When college student River brings his fiancée home for the holidays, his mother Kristina is determined to break up the engagement. But her plan explodes when a figure from her secret past walks through the door, forcing the entire family to confront the lies they’ve built their lives on.
Set in December 1996—the last days before the internet stripped away privacy—this eight-person ensemble piece explores what happens when survival decisions made during the chaos of the 1960s come back to haunt a carefully constructed 1990s life.
Local Connection: While Campion calls Boca Raton home, the production features an all-New York theater team, including director KM Jones (League of Professional Theatre Women Board Member) and veteran NYC actors Warren Bub (Law & Order, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Janel Tanna (Best Acting Performance, Cannes 2024), and the scene stealing grandma, Roberta Pikser (danced with Chuck Davis!). Interestingly, Bub’s character John hails from South Florida, adding another local connection to the story.
Broadway Bound Theatre Festival 2025 AMT Theater, 354 W 45th Street, New York City August 6 (5pm) • August 8 (8pm) • August 9 (5pm)
The production has garnered recognition including Official Selection at American Story Showcase 2025 and Best Stage Play Nominee Script Awards Los Angeles.
Local Angle: For Boca Raton residents who dream of seeing their own stories told on bigger stages, Campion’s journey represents the possibilities that await local artists. Many South Florida theater enthusiasts are already planning trips to support their hometown playwright’s NYC debut.
