Christine Jorgensen Reveals Reopens Off-Bway, Feb. 16

By: Feb. 15, 2006
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The hit one-man play Christine Jorgensen Reveals will reopen at the Studio Theatre on Theatre Row (410 W. 42nd St.) on February 16th before playing engagements in Boston and Dublin.

The show, which was conceived by and stars Bradford Louryk (Clytemnestra's Unmentionables, redbird), tells the story of its title character--the first famous American transexual. Christine Jorgensen Reveals recently closed at Dodgers Stages, but will now run through April 1st at the Studio Theatre. It will then head to the Boston Center for the Performing Arts in Boston, MA from April 6th through 29th before playing the Dublin Gay Theatre Festival from May 8th through 13th.

"My only answer is that I am more of a woman than a man." George Jorgensen always knew he was different.  In 1952, he traveled from New York to Denmark to undergo a sex change operation.  When he returned as Christine, she was the subject of curiosity and controversy, and became the most famous woman in America...In Christine Jorgensen Reveals, Bradford Louryk brings his lipsynched recreation of America's first famous transsexual's only recorded interview to life. The result is a disarming and enlightening new play about personhood and the nature of humanity in which Ms. Jorgensen – displaying extraordinary intellect, charisma, poise, and grace – speaks candidly about her sensational life," according to press notes.

This production utilizes the original recording, which has been digitally remastered and enhanced, and features costumes designed by 2005 Ecco Domani-winning fashion designer Mary Ping, with wigs designed by Jason P. Hayes. Christine Jorgensen Reveals also features scenic design by Wilson Chin; lighting design by Josh Bradford; sound design by Rob Kaplowitz; video/projection design by Kevin Frech and properties designed by Jung Griffin. Makeup will be provided by MAC Cosmetics.

The show will play Thursday-Saturday evenings at 8 PM.  Tickets, which are $30, are available by calling (212) 279-4200.  For more information, visit www.christinereveals.com.

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