Clarence Brown Theatre Extends THE WHIPPING MAN Through 2/23

Due to popular demand and Winter Storm Pax, the Clarence Brown Theatre has added additional performances of "The Whipping Man". The added performance dates are: Sunday, February 16 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, February 22 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, February 23 at 2:00 pm.

"We are thrilled the community has responded so favorably to this production and are excited to be able to add performances to meet the demand," said David B. Byrd, CBT Managing Director.

In order to assist patrons with rescheduling, the Box Office will have extended hours Friday, February 14 with phones operating from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

In "The Whipping Man," a wounded Jewish Confederate soldier returns to his home in Richmond only to find it ruined and abandoned, except for two former slaves also raised in the Jewish faith. As the three men celebrate Passover, they uncover a tangle of secrets and grapple with an uncertain future brought on by the end of the Civil War. The production contains strong language content and strobe lighting.

The production premiered Off-Broadway in 2011 at the Manhattan Theatre Club, for which Lopez was awarded the John Gassner Playwriting Award from the Outer Critics Circle. Having rapidly gained in popularity, it is currently being widely produced throughout the country.

In April 1865, a wounded Jewish Confederate soldier returns to his home in Richmond only to find it ruined and abandoned, except for two former slaves also raised in the Jewish faith. As the three men celebrate Passover, they uncover a tangle of secrets and grapple with an uncertain future brought on by the end of the Civil War. The production contains strong language content and strobe lighting.

Called "haunting, striking, and powerful" by "The New York Times," the production premiered Off-Broadway in 2011 at the Manhattan Theatre Club, for which Lopez was awarded the John Gassner Playwriting Award from the Outer Critics Circle. Having rapidly gained in popularity, it is currently being widely produced throughout the country.

Ticket prices range from $5 for UT students to $40. Discounts are available for UT faculty/staff, the military and senior citizens. For more information or tickets, call the CBT Box Office at 865-974-5161 or visit us online at clarencebrowntheatre.com.

With a dual mission to train the next generation of theatre artists and to provide top quality professional theatre, the Clarence Brown Theatre at the University of Tennessee Knoxville is one of only 12 academic LORT (League of Resident Theatre) institutions in the nation. Under the artistic direction of Calvin MacLean, the CBT season runs from August through May and features eight productions ranging from musicals to drama. The 2013-2014 remaining season includes: The Trip to Bountiful, Wrens and Monty Python's Spamalot. Stay connected with the Clarence Brown Theatre on Facebook (Clarence Brown Theatre), follow us on Twitter (@ClarenceBrown) and view Clarence Brown videos on YouTube (Clarence Bro).