Unicorn's BOLDNEWPLAYS Opens With RED, 9/20

Unicorn Theatre's 38th Season of BOLDNEWPLAYS will open with the 2010 Tony Award Winner for Best Play, RED by John Logan. This play is a startling snapshot of an angry and brilliant artist at the height of his fame and takes you into the mind of master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko, for whom paintings are pulsating life forces and intended to "rip out your guts and expose your soul." Producing Artistic Director Cynthia Levin will direct. Local theatre legend Jim Birdsall will take on the role of Mark Rothko and Sam Cordes will play Ken, Rothko's young assistant. RED will now preview September 14-18 and play September 20-October 2, 2011. This is one week later than previously announced.

These date changes are due to a scheduling conflict and the nature of live theatre. The Goodman Theatre in Chicago has a very close relationship with Mr. Logan, and they had the opportunity to secure the first production after the Broadway run. They decided to open on September 17th, so our original opening of Sept 10th had to be moved back.

"The Unicorn will then be the second regional production in the nation to open. This is very exciting for us to get the chance to be the first production after such a highly regarded theatre like The Goodman." Cynthia Levin stated regarding the date change.

Subscribers are currently being contacted to adjust their dates and seats. Single tickets for RED go on sale August 15, 2011.

Unicorn Theatre subscriptions are now on sale for all seven shows down to three shows. These can be purchased on the phone at 816-531-PLAY, through the website at www.unicorntheatre.org, or in person at 3828 Main Street, KCMO 64111 Monday through Friday 12-5pm.

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