Photo Flash: Second Stage's The Butcher of Baraboo

Through June 30th, Second Stage Theatre is presenting Marisa Wegrzyn's world premiere comedy The Butcher of Baraboo, the first production in Second Stage Theatre's acclaimed Uptown Festival.  The play began on May 24th.

Directed by two time Tony Award-winner Judith Ivey (Steaming, Hurlyburly, Follies), The Butcher of Baraboo will feature Ashlie Atkinson (Theatre World Award for Fat Pig, "Rescue Me," films such as Inside Man), Michael Countryman (Night Must Fall, Holiday, Laughter on the 23rd Floor), Ali Marsh (Ridiculous Fraud at the McCarter Theatre, "As the World Turns"), Debra Jo Rupp ("That 70's Show," films such as Death Becomes Her), and Welker White (Lemon Sky at Second Stage, Goodfellas).

"Valerie (Rupp) is the butcher of Baraboo, Wisconsin.  Her husband has gone missing and everyone suspects she played a hand, especially her nosy sister-in-law (White) who just happens to be the town sheriff.  And her daughter, a drug-pushing pharmacist (Atkinson), might know more than she lets on.   The Butcher of Baraboo is a black comedy about a butcher, a secret, and one perfectly polished meat cleaver," state press notes.

The Butcher of Baraboo is presented at Second Stage Theatre's uptown home, the McGinn/Cazale Theatre on Broadway at 76th Street.  Ticket are $40 and can be purchased by calling the Second Stage Theatre Box Office at 212-246-4422 or online at www.2ST.com.

Photos by Joan Marcus

 
Debra Jo Rupp

Debra Jo Rupp and Ashlie Atkinson

Welker White and Debra Jo Rupp

Michael Countryman, Debra Jo Rupp and Ali Marsh

Ali Marsh and Debra Jo Rupp

Debra Jo Rupp and Michael Countryman