MTC's Moonlight and Magnolias Begins Performances Tonight

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Ron Hutchinson's Moonlight and Magnolias, directed by Lynne Meadow, will begin performances tonight, March 3rd, at 8:00PM and will open officially on Tuesday, March 29th at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street).

The cast features Matthew Arkin, David Rasche, Douglas Sills and Margo Skinner.

Set in Hollywood in 1939 and inspired by real events, MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS is a behind-the-scenes account of the collaboration between film producer David O. Selznick (Douglas Sills), director Victor Fleming (David Rasche) and screenwriter Ben Hecht (Matthew Arkin) as they write the screenplay for Gone With The Wind. Completing the cast, Margo Skinner plays the role of Miss Poppenghul, Selznick's secretary.

The design team for MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS includes Santo Loquasto (set), Jane Greenwood (costumes), Rui Rita (lighting) and Obadiah Eaves (sound).

Visit www.manhattantheatreclub.org for more information.

The performance schedule for MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS is: Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 PM, with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 PM, and Sunday evening performances at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $60 and can be reserved by calling CityTix at (212) 581-1212.