Calendar of Events

Meet Mary Lou in a city near you! Mary Lou takes "The God Box" story around the country all year long. 

Currently she is performing The God Box: A Daughter's Story in theaters in major markets and donating all the proceeds of tickets and book sales to health, hospice and cancer care, as well as charities and not-for-profit organizations dedicated to women, family and educational causes. In addition to her one woman, one act play, Mary Lou also presents selected scenes from the show along with readings from her book for smaller venues. And she is also available for book signings, readings and book club conversations via Skype. 

Please reach out to her at hello@theGodBoxproject.com. 

Check out this calendar for upcoming events. 


Past Events

October 13

At 7PM at Cardinal Cushing Theater at Notre Dame Academy at 1073 Main St. Hingham, MA

The God Box, A Daughter's Story coming to Hingham, MA Mary Lou brings her award winning solo show to the Boston area with a performance benefiting St. Mary of the Assumption Parish of Hull, MA.

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April 22

CHARLESTON, SC: Charleston Collegiate School, 2024 Academy Road

The God Box, A Daughter's Story See the play that rocked Off Broadway. One night only to raise funds for The Point. 7:30PM performance. Tickets $35-50-75 (Price includes show, parking and reception) For info visit www.thepointis.org Booksigning to follow show.

February 23

NAPLES, FL: St. John the Evangelist Life Center Ballroom,625 111 Avenue N,

The God Box Book Reading Mary Lou will share passages from The God Box book and scenes from her play followed by a booksigning to benefit the Faith and Wine group of St. John the Evangelist. 6:30-8:30, $25 which includes dinner, tickets www.faithandwine.com

February 22

TAMPA FL: Most Holy Redeemer Duffy Hall 210 E. Linebaugh Avenue

The God Box Book Reading Mary Lou will share the journey of The God Box book with selected scenes from the play followed by a booksigning to benefit Morning Star School in Tampa. 6:45-8:30PM

October 13 - 10/30/16

Nine cities in the Republic of Ireland: 10/13 Portlaoise, 10/14 Cork, 10/15 Kilkenny, 10/21 Tralee, 10/22 Limerick, 10/27 Sligo, 10/28 Roscommon, 10/29 Longford, 10/30 Dublin/Dun Laoghaire

The God Box, A Daughter's Story 2016 Ireland Tour The God Box show is coming to Ireland for three weeks to benefit Local Hospices through the Irish Hospice Foundation. All shows are at 8PM and all tickets 18 euros/15 euros concession. Theatres listed and ticket info listed. This is the 30th anniversary year of the IHF which supports the voluntary hospice movement all across Ireland.


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August 29

Cape May Stage, Cape May, NJ

The God Box, A Daughter's Story Benefit for Christy McCauley and PRISMS A special performance hosted by the McCauley and Hathaway families to benefit PRISMS, Parents and Researchers Interested in Smith-Magenis Syndrome. Cocktails and appetizers 6:30PM, Performance at 8PM followed by booksigning

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June 7

Spring Lake Bath and Tennis Club, Spring Lake, NJ

The God Box, A journey of the heart Save the date for this special luncheon, featuring Mary Lou with readings and selected scenes from The God Box as well as her story of discovering her career calling by learning to let go. All proceeds benefit the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth fund for their ministries of healthcare and education and to support the retired and infirm sisters. Ticket information will be posted shortly.

April 30

Arcadia University Theater, Glenside

The God Box, A Daughter's Story play Help support scholarships at Bishop McDevitt High School by coming to see the show that brings audiences to tears...and to their feet!

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February 17

Heymann Performing Arts Theater, Lafayette, Louisiana

The God Box, A Daughter's Story Come see the show that benefits Lourdes Foundation in Lafayette. 7PM. For more information,
call the Heymann Center’s ticket office at 337-291-5555.

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October 18

The Donald F. Flanagan Theater at Southgate of Shrewsbury MA

The God Box, A Daughter's Story At 2PM the Friends of Northborough Senior Center will present "The God Box" to benefit Northborough Senior Center. Southgate of Shrewsbury is located at 30 Julio Drive. Tickets are $35 and include a copy of the book. Purchase them by calling: (508) 393-5035
or visit Northborough Senior Center
119 Bearfoot Rd. Northborough, MA 01532
Questions: Anita Hagspiel (508)-414-8943

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June 20

The Lime Tree Theatre, Limerick, Ireland

The God Box, A Daughter's Story One night only, The God Box solo show will be performed to benefit the Irish Hospice Foundation and the Milford Hospice

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June 17

Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

The God Box, A Daughter's Story The God Box heads to Ireland for a two city tour to benefit the Irish Hospice Foundation

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May 12

St. Edward the Confessor Church, Milford, NJ

St. Edward's Golden Agers Reading and selected scenes at 1PM in the Parish Hall

April 28

Irish Arts Center at 553 W. 51st Street, NY, NY 10019 at 8PM

New York, NY To benefit the Irish Hospice Foundation. Tickets available at the box office 866-811-4111 or at www.irishartscenter.org

April 19

The Sellersville Theater, 24 Temple Ave. Sellersville, PA

Sellersville, PA performance of "The God Box" The Grand View Hospital Auxiliary will host a 1PM performance of the show to benefit Grand View Hospice. Booksigning and reception to follow show.
Sellersville Theater is 24 W. Temple Ave. in Sellersville, PA.
Tickets are $20 by calling GVHA 215-453-4084 or at the box office; Or go to www.ST94.com or call the box office at (215)-257-5808 (includes a $6.60 handling charge).

March 30 - 3/31/15

Bolt Theatre on the University of Dayton campus

Dayton, OH performances of "The God Box" Two performances to benefit scholarships for the Erma Bombeck Writing Conference, held every other year on campus.
March 30 at 7PM: Tickets $25 (includes book) or $15/buy four tickets and get one free. Talkback follows show: "Writing your Heart Out" with Mary Lou joining local authors Katrina Kittle, Mary McCarty, Sharon Short and Joanne Huist Smith onstage;
March 31 at 7PM: Tickets $50 (includes book) Emcee:Cheryl McHenry, WHIO-TV anchor. Talkback: “A Mother’s Bond” featuring Betsy Bombeck and Mary Lou Quinlan onstage after the performance.
Bolt Theatre located at 300 College Park, Dayton, OH. Ticket info tickets.udayton.edu

March 7

National Dance Museum Theater

Saratoga Springs, NY Benefits Code Blue. Details to come.

January 28

St. Ann Jubilee Center at St. Ann Catholic School

Naples, Florida performance of "The God Box" In celebration of Catholic Schools Week, St. Ann Catholic school will host a performance of the show in the St. Ann Jubilee Center at 6:30PM on January 28 at the school located at 542 Eighth Avenue South, Naples, Fl, 34102.
Tickets are $20 and available by calling 239-262-4110. All proceeds benefit the students at St. Ann Catholic School.

January 18

The Sugden Community Theater

Naples, Florida performance of The God Box Mary Lou will perform the show on behalf of Avowcares.org on Sunday January 18th at 7:30PM at The Sugden Community Theater, 701 5th Avenue S. Naples, FL 34102. Tickets are $50 and include a signed hardcover copy of "The God Box" book as well as a dessert reception after the show.
Tickets: 239-263-7990 or at www.naplesplayers.org or in person at the box office.

October 24

Livingston, NJ: Performance at St. Barnabas Conference

Livingston, NJ An all day conference sponsored by Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center, "Living to the End: Exploring the End-of-Life Experience"

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October 10

New Hope, PA

St. Martin of Tours Church FREE Book reading and scenes from The God Box

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October 9

King of Prussia, PA: Keynote Speech at Radisson Hotel for Women's Professional Organization

King of Prussia, PA Keynote speech for Main Line Chamber of Commerce Women's Professional Organization

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October 9

Villanova, PA: Performance at Villanova University to benefit Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation

Villanova, PA Performance to benefit Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation

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October 5

Harrisburg, PA: Performance at Bishop McDevitt High School to benefit Sisters of St. Joseph

Harrisburg, PA Performance to benefit Sisters of St. Joseph

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July 31 - 8/25/14

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Edinburgh Festival Fringe “The God Box, A Daughter’s Story” rocked 24 shows at the largest and most prestigious arts festival in the world, the international gathering called The Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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July 22 - 7/23/14

New York, NY: Performance at East to Edinburgh Festival

New York, NY Two performances as a part of 59e59's East to Edinburgh Festival, celebrating New York's shows bound for Edinburgh's 2014 Fringe Festival.

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April 8

Doylestown, PA: Book reading/performance to benefit Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Doylestown, PA The Ladies of Mt. Carmel present as special evening with Mary Lou sharing scenes from "The God Box" to benefit Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.

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March 29

Lawrenceville, NJ: Spring Your Faith Women's Retreat

Lawrenceville, NJ Breakfast, a special presentation from Mary Lou and music to benefit St. Andrews Home & School Association.

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March 22

Morristown, NJ: Show benefits Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey

Morristown, NJ
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March 11

Philadelphia, PA: Performance at Innovation Studio in Kimmel Center to benefit Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA Proceeds from ticket and book sales benefit CHOP.

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March 10

Philadelphia, PA: Performance at Saint Joseph's University to benefit Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA Proceeds from ticket and book sales benefit CHOP.

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March 9

Glenside, PA: Performance to benefit Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Glenside, PA Proceeds from ticket and book sales benefit CHOP.

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March 9

Glenside, PA: Performance to benefit Bishop McDevitt High School

Glenside, PA Proceeds from ticket and book sales benefit McDevitt's Fund for Tuition Assistance and the Cardinal Dougherty Legacy Fund.

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March 3

New York, NY: Performance at Cherry Lane Theater benefitting Gilda's Club

New York, NY
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January 29

Port Charlotte, FL: Performance to benefit St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School

Port Charlotte, FL Proceeds from ticket and book sales benefit St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School.

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October 18

New Hope, PA: Performance to benefit Friends of the Canal and the Benevolent Care Fund of Chandler Hall

New Hope, PA A 7:30pm performance at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA. Proceeds from ticket and book sales benefit Friends of the Canal and the Benevolent Care Fund at Chandler Hall.

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October 16

New York, NY: Performance for Estrogenius Festival at Stage Left Studio

New York, NY Performance as a part of NYC's EstroGenius Festival, workshop/talkback with Mary Lou and Martha Wollner (director) to follow.

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October 4

Manahawkin, NJ: Performance to benefit All Saints Regional Catholic School

Manahawkin, NJ A 7PM performance at ASRCS. The proceeds from the show and books will benefit the All Saints Regional Catholic School.

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September 26

Frenchtown, NJ: Book Presentation and Signing at the Frenchtown Inn

Frenchtown, NJ Come join Mary Lou Quinlan at the Frenchtown in at 7PM, proceeds benefit Hunterdon Hospice.

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September 24

Abingdon, VA: Performance to benefit Southwest Virginia Education Center

Abingdon, VA Performance at 7 PM at the Grand Hall of Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center. Proceeds from tickets and books to benefit educational programs at Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.

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May 25

Freehold, NJ: Performance to benefit GIERS

Applewood Estates, 2 PM Performance to benefit GIERS - Grief Information Education and Recovery Services.

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May 19

Omaha, Nebraka: Performance to benefit the Hospice House-The Josie Harper Residence.

Omaha, Nebraska 2 PM performance at the Mike and Josie Harper Center.

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May 5

Newtown, PA: Performance to benefit St. Mary Medical Center

Newtown Theatre, 2 PM The proceeds from the performance and books sales will benefit the St. Mary Medical Center Healing Ministries.

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May 4

Burlington, MA: Performance to benefit the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center

Lahey Clinic Auditorium, 2 PM The proceeds from the performance and books will support the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center’s Comprehensive Breast Health Center.

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April 30

Flemington, NJ: Performance to benefit the Hunterdon Hospital Hope Hospice Unit

North Hunterdon High School, 7 PM Performance to benefit the Hunterdon Hospital Hope Hospice Unit.

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April 28

Philadelphia, PA: Performance to benefit St. Hubert High School for Girls

St. Hubert High School Auditorium, 2 PM
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April 24

Warminster, PA: Performance to benefit Ann's Choice senior living community

Theater at Ann's Choice, 2 PM and 7:30 PM Performance to benefit Ann's Choice senior living community!

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April 16

Greenville, SC: Performance to benefit the Greenville Hospital System Cancer Center

Warehouse Theater, 7 PM Benefiting the Greenville Hospital System Cancer Center.

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April 12

Gwynedd, PA: Performance to benefit The Peruvian Project

Gywnedd-Mercy College Theatre, 7:30 PM Proceeds will benefit The Peruvian Project, a partnership between Gwynedd-Mercy College and the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.

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March 23

Philadelphia, PA: Performance for SJU She United

Saint Joseph's University, Bluett Theatre, 3 PM Book sales benefit SheUnited scholarships for women.

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March 7

New York, NY: Reading to benefit the Glucksman Ireland House

NYC Glucksman Ireland House (1 Washington Mews, New York, NY) Book sales benefited Ireland House programming.

February 16 - 2/17/13

New York, NY: Performance for The Connelly Center Middle School

The Connelly Theater (220 East 4th Street Manhattan, NY) Donations benefitted The Connelly Center Middle School for girls living in poverty on the Lower East Side of NYC

December 12

Valparaiso, IN: Performance to benefit the Valparaiso Family YMCA

Memorial Opera House Benefit for the Valparaiso Family YMCA.

November 29

Whithouse Station, NJ: Performance to benefit pediatric cancer research.

Whitehouse Station, NJ A portion of the proceeds from all books purchased were donated to the Amanda Styles Cirelli Foundation Pediatric Cancer Research.

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November 29

Morristown, NJ: Performance to benefit Morristown Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Center

Forbes Auditorium at Morristown Memorial Hospital Proceeds went to the Morristown Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Center.

November 16

Flourtown, PA: Performance to benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph

Mount St. Joseph Academy Theater Proceeds were donated to the retirement fund for the Sisters of St. Joseph.

October 28

Philadelphia, PA: Selected scenes from the play performed at the St. Helena's Communion Breakfast.

Philadelphia, PA

October 24

Lake Forest, IL: Performance to benefit the BCureful Foundation

Gorton Community Center, The John E. Baggett Auditorium Proceeds benefit awareness for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).

October 23

Chicago, IL: Performance at "M2Moms - Marketing to Moms" conference

The Chicago Cultural Center

October 14

Philadelphia, PA: Performance during Saint Joseph's University "Hawktoberfest."

Saint Joseph's University, Bluett Theatre Event to benefit SJU SheUnited scholarships for women.

October 12

Doylestown, PA: Book reading + signing for the Doylestown Women's Group.

Doylestown, PA Fundraiser luncheon for women undergoing treatment for cancer.

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press & praise
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  • "What a beautiful and profoundly human book....I will keep The God Box in my heart for a long, long time."
    – LAURA SCHROFF, AUTHOR OF "THE INVISIBLE THREAD"
  • "The courage and wisdom from the messages left in her mother’s God Box will inspire you to create a God Box of your own."
    – GAIL SHEEHY, AUTHOR OF "PASSAGES IN CAREGIVING"
  • "Mary Lou Quinlan has told the story of her mother in a way that entertains, moves and inspires. The thoughts about life and values will stick with you forever."
    – JIM LEHRER, EXECUTIVE EDITOR OF PBS NEWSHOUR
  • "In the slips of paper that carry this sweet story forward, we can see the love in our own families and the great possibilities of simple faith."
    – JEFFREY ZASLOW, COAUTHOR OF "THE LAST LECTURE"
  • "A beautiful story of love, faith and family. It reads like an intimate, familiar prayer."
    – ELIZABETH GILBERT, AUTHOR OF "EAT, PRAY, LOVE"
  • "A wonderful legacy…Keeping a God Box is an incredibly moving and hopeful ritual that we should all consider adding into our daily lives."
    – REBA, MUSICIAN, AUTHOR, ACTRESS
  • "Mary Lou Quinlan shares her mother’s handmade and heartfelt gift of how to persist, believe and move forward with joy."
    – LEE WOODRUFF, AUTHOR OF "IN AN INSTANT"

The God Box App is shiny new and ready to welcome your cares

March 19, 2024
by Mary Lou Quinlan

Since The God Box book was published in the spring of 2012, so many readers have told me that they started their own God Boxes. I love hearing stories of children creating God Boxes and married couples joining their prayer and cares in a family box. (And my mother would be thrilled!)  A 'real' God box is a constant reminder that we are not in control and that letting go is the first step to finding comfort, hope and relief for life's worries. But did you know that many thousands have gone virtual with their God boxes? To help the many busy ...

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