GOD OF CARNAGE to Close on June 27

By: Apr. 26, 2010
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Broadway's hottest comedy, the Tony Award-winning Best Play, GOD OF CARNAGE marked its 400th performance on Broadway at the Jacobs Theatre Thursday, April 22 and has now announced that the show will come to a close on June 27th at the completion of the current cast's contracts.

GOD OF CARNAGE now stars Dylan Baker, Jeff Daniels, Lucy Liu and Janet McTeer and plays at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street).

After receiving rave reviews in London, GOD OF CARNAGE opened on Broadway March 22, 2009 to unanimous praise.

Jeff Daniels originated the role of 'Alan' in the original Broadway production of GOD OF CARNAGE, for which he received a Tony nomination. In a rare casting twist, he returns to the show to play the role of 'Michael.'

Janet McTeer created the role of 'Veronica' in the London premiere of the play. Ms. McTeer is appearing with the support of Actors' Equity Association

The Yasmina Reza comedy won the Tony Award for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play (Matthew Warchus). GOD OF CARNAGE also won the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy.

GOD OF CARNAGE is a comedy of manners without the manners. The play deals with the aftermath of a playground altercation between two boys and what happens when their parents meet to talk about it.

GOD OF CARNAGE reunites the creative team that staged the Tony Award-winning Best Play, Art. Designed by Mark Thompson (sets and costumes), with lighting by Hugh Vanstone, sound by Simon Baker & Chris Cronin, the play has music by Gary Yershon.

Tickets are available through Telecharge.com, by phone at 212-239-6200, or 800-432-7250, online at http://www.Telecharge.com> or in person at the Jacobs Theatre box office, 242 West 45th Street. Box office hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00am - 8:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm to 6:00pm.



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