'RIDING THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS' Opens Tonight at Barrow Street Theatre

The Barrow Street Theatre will present an eclectic mix of comedy, improv, 3D shadow puppetry, and master storytelling all in their Fall season, which also marks the theatre's 10th anniversary. All work will be presented at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street) in New York City's West Village.

Riding the Midnight Express with Billy Hayes opens officially tonight, October 2, direct from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Hayes recounts the true story of his arrest in Istanbul for smuggling hash and his brazen escape from prison, rowing 17 miles across the open sea in the dark of night during a raging storm.

The show officially opens tonight, October 2, 39 years to the day of his harrowing escape. It is an epic journey of self-discovery; written and performed by the man who lived it. Wednesday - Saturday at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are $45 and $65.

Tickets for all shows are now on sale via Smarttix or 212.868.4444, and at the Barrow Street Theatre box office at 27 Barrow Street at 7th Avenue South in the heart of Greenwich Village. Nearby subway stops are the 1 at Christopher Street (walk 1 block South on 7th Avenue to Barrow) and the A, C, E, B, D, F and M at West 4th (walk West on 4th Street, left on Barrow). $20 Student Rush tickets are now available in advance via Smarttix, 1 ticket per valid student ID, to be shown at Will Call no earlier than 30 minutes prior to performance. Box office hours for the month of August are Monday - Friday, 1pm to 6:30. Saturday from 1pm to 6pm. Closed Sundays and Labor Day. Beginning September 2 the box office will be open at 1pm daily.

For more information, visit www.barrowstreettheatre.com.

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