Thrill Me Announces Closing Date of August 21

By: Aug. 11, 2005
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After a run filled with impressive reviews and three extensions, The York Theatre Company has announced that its musical hit, Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story, by Stephen Dolginoff, will play its final performance Sunday, August 21 at 7 PM. "Thrill Me was a huge hit for us, and by extending eight weeks past its original six week run, far exceeded expectations," said York's Artistic Director, Jim Morgan. "It is already on its way to a very successful life in theatres around the country. We are delighted to have helped bring another significant new musical to New York's attention."

Due to renovations underway at Saint Peters Church, where The York Theatre is located, the following performance schedule will be in effect: Friday, August 12th at 8 PM, Saturday, August 13th at 5:00 PM, Saturday, August 20th at 2:30 PM and two performances Sunday, August 21 – at 3 PM with a final performance at 7 PM. Student tickets are available on the day of the performance for $20, subject to availability. Tickets are available at Smarttix.com, (212) 868-4444, or in person at the box office on the lower level at Saint Peter's.

Thrill Me, directed by Tony winner Michael Rupert (Sweet Charity, Falsettos), and based on the infamous 1924 Leopold and Loeb murder case, opened at the York Theatre (at Saint Peter's Citigroup Center, 619 Lexington Avenue at 54th Street) on May 26th for a limited run. The author/lyricist/composer Stephen Dolginoff, who began his career as a musical theater actor, is currently playing the role of Nathan Leopold; Shonn Wiley (Dracula, Never Gonna Dance, 42nd Street) recently began performances as his partner in crime, Richard Loeb.

Set in 1924 Chicago, it explores the obsessive and destructive psychological relationship of childhood friends Leopold and Loeb which caused them to forever be remembered as "the thrill killers."

The York Theatre Company is located in Saint Peter's Theatre, at 619 Lexington Avenue (enter on 54th Street). Visit www.yorktheatre.org for more information.



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