MRT Productions Take Home 5 IRNE Awards

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) would like to congratulate winners of the awards in the Large Theater category by the Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE). It was an exciting evening for everyone who attended, and MRT is proud to announce the following winners in the Large Theater category. Rebecca Harris won for Best Supporting Actress for Mrs. Whitney, while Megan McGinnis won for Best Actress in a Musical for Daddy Long Legs. Laura Berquist won Best Musical Director for Daddy Long Legs, and John Caird won for Best Director of a Musical for Daddy Long Legs. Lastly, Daddy Long Legs took home the award for Best Musical.

MRT's 2012-2013 Season is sponsored by LowellBank. Daddy Long Legs was sponsored by Lowell Five. Mrs. Whitney was sponsored by Wannalancit Mills, an interest of Farley White. Merrimack Repertory Theatre is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

TICKETS: Single tickets to all productions in the 2012-2013 Season are on sale now. Tickets begin at $20. Tickets may be purchased online at MRT.org or by calling the Box Office at 978-654-4MRT (4678). Merrimack Repertory Theatre's Box Office is located at 50 E. Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA.

DISCOUNTS: Senior discount 10% off adult ticket price. Student tickets $15. Group discounts are available for groups of six or more by calling 978-654-7561. Rush tickets (50% off adult ticket price) are available for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday night performances only, and go on sale at the box office 3 hours before curtain.

SUBSCRIPTIONS: Don't miss a single show! Discount subscription packages are now on sale for MRT's 2013-2014 Season. All subscriptions include exclusive subscriber-only benefits, including free parking, restaurant and theatre discounts, lost ticket insurance and free, unlimited ticket exchanges. For season or subscription information, call 978-654-4678 or visit MRT.org.