Noel Coward's "After the Ball" Directed by Tony Walton Begins 12/7

AFTER THE BALL a musical by Noel Coward based on Oscar Wilde's "Lady Windermere's Fan," will make its American Premiere at the Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd St.) on Thursday, December 16 at 7:00 PM. Previews begin Tuesday, December 7 at 8:00 PM.

Directed and designed by Tony Award Winner Tony Walton, AFTER THE BALL is set in London 1899 at the turn of the century--and Oh, what a century it's been! Queen Victoria still reigns supreme as the Creme de la Creme gather at the home of Lord and Lady Windermere in Hyde Park for a brilliant soiree, the ball of the season! But amidst the warmth of the gaslights, the swirling ballgowns and the outrageous flirting from behind flashing fans, a secret lurks and betrayal rears its ugly head. Noel Coward's enchanting musical adaptation takes up where Oscar Wilde leaves off and Lady Windermere's honor is severely tested as home and duty clash dangerously with passion and compromise.

The cast features Kristin Huxhold, Mary Illes, Paul Carlin, David Staller, Collette Simmons, Greg Mills, Kathleen Widdoes, Josh Grisetti, Drew Eshelman, and Elizabeth Inghram.

Set and costume designs are by Tony Walton, and Musical Direction is by Mark Hartman. Choreography is by Lisa Shriver and lighting is by Brian Nason.

Evening performances for AFTER THE BALL are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Matinees are Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 PM.

Tickets are $45 and $50 and can be purchased from the Irish Repertory Theatre Box Office or by calling (212) 727-2737.