AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Plays Waterfront Playhouse 12/22-1/14

August: Osage County begins a four week run this evening at the Waterfront Playhouse. This dazzling play has won every major theater award, including the 2008 Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Play. Written by Tracy Letts, “August” has garnered rave reviews.

“August: Osage County” is the story of one family with way too many secrets. When the family patriarch mysteriously disappears, the Weston clan gathers at their rural Oklahoma homestead. Their reunion is rocked when shocking truths are revealed and an emotional Armaggedon erupts . The results are fiercely funny and powerfully moving. 

Tonight’s opening will include a catered post-performance reception sponsored by Bunnie Smith. Please note that all curtain times are 7:30. Tickets are available for all performances, including the preview performances at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. The production is sponsored by KEY TV and season sponsors are Wodu Media, Digital Island Media and ATT: The Real Yellow Pages.

Directed by artistic director, Danny Weathers, “August” features an outstanding ensemble of Key West actors: John Wells, Joy Hawkins, George diBraud, Bob Bowersox, Jessica Miano Kruel, Chris Stone, Tom Murtha, Kyle Caskey, George Murphy, Joe McMurray and new to the Waterfront stage are Stephanie Yosen, Nicole Nurenberg and Shakti Assouline. Michael Boyer creates the rambling Oklahoma house, Carmen Rodriguez is the costume designer, David Bird will create the lighting and Trish Manley is the stage manager.

For tickets call 305-294-5015 or you may purchase them online at www.waterfrontplayhouse.org. Please check the website for more information, including show dates over the holidays. Check out the Friday Night Special for discounted ticket prices. Don't miss this thrilling night of theater.