David Hyde Pierce-Helmed 'VANYA AND SONIA' Extends Through 3/16 at Mark Taper Forum

Center Theatre Group has a big hit in Christopher Durang's Tony Award-winning comedy "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike," currently in performances at the CTG/Mark Taper Forum. With strong ticket sales and critical acclaim, CTG has extended the run by a week, now closing on March 16, 2014.

The hysterically funny and affecting new play, directed by David Hyde Pierce, based on the Broadway direction of Nicholas Martin, opened February 9 and features (in alphabetical order) Mark Blum, Christine Ebersole, Shalita Grant, David Hull, Kristine Nielsen and Liesel Allen Yeager.

"Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" features sets by David Korins, costumes by Gabriel Berry, lights by David Weiner and original music and sound by Mark Bennett. Casting is by Mark B. Simon, CSA, and Daniel Swee, CSA, and the production stage manager is David S. Franklin.

Tickets are currently on sale for performances of "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" through March 9. Tickets for the extension week will go on sale to the public on February 19. Tickets are available by calling (213) 628-2772, visiting www.CenterTheatreGroup.org, or in person at the Center Theatre Group box office at the Ahmanson Theatre. Tickets range from $20 - $109 (ticket prices are subject to change). The Mark Taper Forum is located at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Avenue in Downtown L.A. 90012.

Photo Credit: Craig Schwartz