Years ago, two leaders battled for Eternia, a fatastical land where compassion struggles against greed. Where one became the good King Randor, the other grew into the monster Skeletor who plans to rise once again and take Eternia. To protect the kingdom, the mystical powers of Castle Greyskull chose a hero - Randor's lazy, impulsive teenaged son Adam. Although a little relucant to take on a new secret idenity, Adam may not mind the name He-man if it can help his father.
The play opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 20 October 1919 and closed in December 1919 after 48 performances. The opening night cast included Laura Hope Crews and Sidney Toler.