Martin Burke Stars in Pulitzer Prize-Winning HARVEY at Topfer Theatre Now thru 6/16

In the first season on the Karen Kuykendall Stage in the new Topfer Theatre, ZACH Theatre presents Harvey. Previews are tonight, May 15-22, with opening set for May 23 at 7:30 p.m., followed by a reception with the stars of show. Performances continue through June 16, 2013 every Wednesday - Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Champagne Opening and Press Night is Thursday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m., and LGBT Wilde Party with pre-show mixer is Thursday, May 16.

In this Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, Martin Burke stars as Elwood P. Dowd (played in the movie by Jimmy Stewart), a happy-go-lucky chap with a kind word for everyone he meets, especially his invisible best friend, a six-foot tall rabbit named "Harvey." When Elwood's social-climbing sister decides to have him committed, this delightful play embarks on a madcap discovery that is by turns hilarious and endearing. Maybe dreams are more important than we ever imagined.

ZACH's Producing Artistic Director Dave Steakley says: "Martin Burke and the role of Elwood in HARVEY is a marriage made in heaven. Martin's charm, ability to make us see Harvey as a fully-realized 'pooka,' and gift for comedy will be a large amount of fun for all of us. Martin is joined by actress Lauren Lane, who is such a gifted interpreter of physical comedy, which makes her a natural for this project."

To order tickets call 512-476-0541 ext. 1 or visit www.zachtheatre.org. Tickets range from $25-$65. Student Rush Tickets: $18 one hour before show time (with valid ID). ZACH's full bar featuring signature cocktails and hors d'oeuvre boxes opens one hour prior to showtime and remains open for one hour post-show.

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