American Stage Theatre Co's MISS DAISY Breaks Attendance Records

American Stage Theatre Company has never had over 5,500 patrons attend a Mainstage production in its 31 year history...until now.

The recently closed DRIVING MISS DAISY had a total of 5,614 attendance for its six week run.

"The interest and support we have received from audiences in Tampa Bay has been amazing," said Todd Olson, American Stage's producing artistic director. "To not only have over 5,000 people come out to enjoy the incredible performances in DRIVING MISS DAISY, but to break the 5,500 in attendance is an incredible testament to our patrons and their love of live theatre. While other theaters around America are forced to close down, American Stage has been incredibly supported by this community."

The rest of the top five attended plays in American Stage's history are FENCES (5,391), DOUBT (4,682), TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE (4,601), A TUNA CHRISTMAS (4,453) and DINNER WITH FRIENDS (4,327).

DRIVING MISS DAISY played from March 10 thru April 18, and starred Bob Devin Jones, Ann Morrison and Steve Garland.

American Stage Theatre Company continues its first full season in the Raymond James Theatre with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet's new comedy, NOVEMBER, running June 9 thru July 4.

The must-see Tampa Bay premiere! This recent Broadway hit by playwright and political satirist David Mamet proves once and for all that there is no lower place than the highest office in the land. Upon learning that he lacks the funds to either campaign for re-election or to construct a legacy-ensuring library, the incumbent President taps an unlikely income source: the turkey industry. Thanksgiving, Native American casinos and the prospect of officiating a live, televised lesbian wedding all demand attention in this riotous, oval office romp. Very strong language.

NOVEMBER stars Michael Edwards (TUESDAY'S WITH MORRIE), Wayne LeGette (BLITHE SPIRIT), Chris Rutherford (HAMLET), Giles Davies and Sarah Gavitt.

Performances and ticket prices are as follows:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening curtain is at 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday evening curtain is at 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday matinee curtain is at 3 p.m.

Tickets prices are $26-$45 depending on date and time of performance.
Students Rush tickets are $10, 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Please call the American Stage Box Office at (727) 823-PLAY (7529)
or go to www.americanstage.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

American Stage Theatre Company is located at the Raymond James Theatre, 163 3rd Street North in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.

American Stage Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1977. The company's mission is to create the most satisfying live theatre in the Tampa Bay area, accessible to all members of the community. Their vision is to preserve the greatest human stories from our past, while creating the most defining stories and storytelling of our time. American Stage presents its six play Mainstage Series on its brand new 182-seat Raymond James Theatre each year. The very popular American Stage in the Park celebrates its 25th Anniversary year. The theatre's other programming includes: After Hours Series, School Tour, and classes and summer camp for children. The Hough Family Foundation is the season sponsor, Raymond James is the Mainstage sponsor, Bank of America is the education partner and WUSF 89.7 is the radio sponsor of American Stage.

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