Tickets to New Group's THE JACKSONIAN with Bill Pullman & Ed Harris Now on Sale

The New Group launches its 2013-2014 season with the New York premiere of the Geffen Playhouse production of The Jacksonian, by Pulitzer Prize winner Beth Henley. Directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls, this production features Ed Harris, Glenne Headly, Amy Madigan, Bill Pullman and Juliet Brett. Previews begin October 25 in advance of an Official Opening Night on Thursday, November 7 at 7:00pm. A limited Off-Broadway engagement is slated through December 15 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (The Acorn Theatre / 410 West 42nd Street).

Jackson, Mississippi, 1964. When his wife kicks him out, respectable dentist Bill Perch (Ed Harris) moves into the seedy Jacksonian Motel. There, his downward spiral is punctuated by encounters with his teenage daughter (Juliet Brett), a gold-digging motel employee (Glenne Headly), a treacherous bartender (Bill Pullman), and his now-estranged wife (Amy Madigan). Revolving around the night of a murder, The Jacksonian, brimming with suspense and dark humor, unearths the eerie tensions and madness in a town poisoned by racism.

This production includes Set Design by Walt Spangler, Costume Design by Ana Kuzmanic, Lighting Design by Daniel Ionazzi, and Original Music and Sound Design by Richard Woodbury.

The Jacksonian premiered in February 2012 at the Geffen Playhouse, where it enjoyed an extended run. The production, directed by Robert Falls, featured Ed Harris, Glenne Headly, Amy Madigan, Bill Pullman and Bess Rous.

In Winter 2014, as the second production in the company's season, The New Group delivers the world premiere of Thomas Bradshaw's Intimacy, directed by Scott Elliott. The third production of The New Group's 2013-14 season is to be announced.

Subscriptions for The New Group 2013-2014 season available now. Three-play packages begin at $99. Subscriptions & info: (212) 244-3380 x305. For more, visit www.thenewgroup.org.
The Jacksonian begins October 25 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (The Acorn Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street). Opening Night takes place Thursday, November 7 at 7:00pm.

General performance schedule: Monday & Tuesday at 7:00pm; Thursday through Saturday at 8:00pm, with matinees on Saturday at 2:00pm & Sunday at 3:00pm. No performances: October 28, November 8, November 28. Added Wednesday matinees at 2:00pm: October 30, November 6, November 27. Regular tickets are $75.00. Premium tickets are $95.00. Tickets, on sale Monday, August 26, may be arranged through www.telecharge.com or (212) 239-6200, or at the Theatre Row Box Office (12-8 PM daily).

Photo by Walter McBride