North American Premiere of THE WAR OF THE ROSES Opens Tonight

Delaware Theatre Company, the only theatre in the State of Delaware developing new works for Broadway, presents its opener THE WAR OF THE ROSES by Warren Adler, directed by Bud Martin. THE WAR OF THE ROSES opens tonight, September 17, 2016 at 8pm.

The dark comedy follows married couple Barbara and Jonathan Rose, who go from suburban bliss to a deadly territorial battle. The breakup of their marriage leads to the ugliest divorce imaginable, revealing chaos in unpredictable ways. The War of the Roses was originally published in 1981. The novel was adapted into a film in 1989, starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner.

"I am thrilled to welcome such a talented and passionate cast to this project", says Executive Director Bud Martin. "Our audiences will be amazed by the physical production and talent of THE WAR OF THE ROSES."

The four leads are:

Christina DeCicco (Barbara Rose) - Broadway's EVITA and the First National Tour of WICKED

Cameron Folmar (Thurmont) - Broadway and Off'Broadway's THE 39 STEPS

Jack Noseworthy (Jonathan Rose) - Broadway's A CHORUS LINE and film's "Event Horizon"

Lenny Wolpe (Goldstein) - Broadway's THE DROWSY CHAPERONE and WICKED

In the ensemble are: Adam Altman, Eric Kramer, Brian McCann, Kerry Kristine McElrone and Karen Peakes.

Performances are held at DTC's intimate, 315- seat theatre, located at 200 Water Street in Wilmington, DE, just feet from the beautiful Riverfront. Single tickets are on sale now and prices start at just $20 a ticket for select seats and performances. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more and students. For information on bringing a group to the theatre, call DTC's Group Sales Manager Jillian Farley at 302-594-1100 x244.

Delaware Theatre Company is located at 200 Water Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Box Office Phone: 302.594.1100. Box Office Hours: 10am-4pm. Ticket Prices: $20-$55. More information at www.DelawareTheatre.org.