Box Office for New Off-Broadway Musical HIMSELF AND NORA Opens This Weekend

Himself and Nora, with book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Brielle begins performances at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane, between Sixth Avenue and MacDougal Street) on May 14th.

It was one of the world's great romances. She was the country girl from Galway whose burning sexuality and acerbic wit inspired the genius of James Joyce. Himself and Nora is a passionate musical that reveals the private life of one of modern literature's most controversial figures and illustrates the untold story of Joyce's lifelong love and muse Nora.

The Minetta Lane Theatre Box office will officially open on Saturday, April 2nd at 1pm. $10 of each ticket purchased in-person, by phone and online on April 2nd and 3rd will be donated to the St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters.

Producer Cherie King said, "Himself and Nora is thrilled to partner with St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters where money from each ticket sold will go to support this amazing and worthwhile charity. James Joyce lived in penury most of his life and benefited from the support of others. This is Mister Joyce's turn to give back."

"It is an honor for St Francis Food Pantries and Shelters to have the support of theHimself and Nora production team, " said Joseph Sano, Managing Director of the organization. "James Joyce is regarded as one of the most influential and important authors of the twentieth century. He lived in poverty most of his life and benefited from the support of others. Our mission at St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters is to alleviate the physical and emotional hunger of the poor and needy in a dignified manner. This partnership will bring us one step closer."

Matt Bogart (Jersey Boys, Miss Saigon) stars as James Joyce opposite Whitney Bashor (Bridges of Madison County) as Nora. Directed by Michael Bush, produced by Cherie King and executive produced by R. Erin Craig, Himself and Nora will officially open on June 6th.

James Sampliner is the music director of Himself and Nora. The musical has choreography by Kelli Barclay, set design by Paul Tate dePoo III, costume design byAmy Clark, lighting design by Jason Lyons, and sound design by Keith Caggiano. Casting is by Geoff Josselson, general management by DR Theatrical Management, production management by Production Core and production stage management by CJ LaRoche.

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LISTINGS INFORMATION: Himself and Nora will play at the Minetta Lane Theatre, (18 Minetta Lane, between Sixth Avenue and MacDougal Street) beginning May 14th. Opening night is Monday, June 6th. Performances are Tuesdays at 7pm, Wednesdays at 2pm and 8pm, Thursdays at 8pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets for Himself and Nora are $89 with premium and gold seating available. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.HimselfandNoraMusical.com,www.Ticketmaster.com, or calling (800) 745-3000.