Edelman, Brand et al. Lead Gurney's BLACK TIE at Primary Stages in 2011

Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director), has announced today the complete cast for the final production of the 2010-2011 season: the World Premiere of the new comedy, Black Tie by A.R. Gurney under the direction of Mark Lamos, who return to Primary Stages where they collaborated on the world premiere productions of Indian Blood and Buffalo Gal.

The five-member cast will feature Ari Brand as Teddy, Daniel Davis as Curtis's Father, Gregg Edelman as Curtis, Carolyn McCormick as Mimi, and Elvy Yost as Elsie.

Performances begin Tuesday, January 25, 2011 for a limited run through Saturday, March 20, 2011 at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Opening night is set for Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

Father of the groom, Curtis, simply wants to make a memorable toast. But before he is able to raise his glass, he must defend the time-honored ways of his past, including his attire. Cultures clash when a surprise guest is announced, threatening to throw convention out the window. Curtis finds that balancing the standards of his late father and the needs of his future family may prove too messy for a black tie affair.

The creative team includes John Arnone (Set), Jess Goldstein (Costumes), Stephen Strawsbridge (Lights), John Gromada (Sound), and Faye Armon (Prop Supervisor). The Production Stage Manager is Matthew Melchiorre.

Black Tie will play the following performance schedule: Tuesdays & Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., Thursdays & Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3:00 p.m. on January 30, February 6 & 13, March 20 and a special Wednesday matinee at 2:00 p.m. on February 16. Following the public performances on February 10 & 17, there will be a special "Artist/Audience Talkbacks" for the attendees of those performances.

Single tickets for Black Tie are priced at $45 for preview performances (January 25 - February 6) and $60 for all remaining performances (February 9 - March 20). Tickets may be purchased by calling Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200, online at www.primarystages.org, or in person at the 59E59 Theaters Box Office. Group Tickets (10+) are $45.00 each, and are available by calling (212) 840-9705, ext. 219. Please visit the website at www.primarystages.org, or call (212) 840-9705 for additional information.

The special Pay What You Can ticket offer (now in its third season at Primary Stages) will be available for performances on Wednesday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, January 27 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale two hours prior to curtain and are limited to two (2) tickets per person, cash only, no change given, must provide mailing address and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, only at the 59E59 Theater Box Office.

For theater patrons 35 and under, Primary Stages offers specially priced $20 tickets (maximum two tickets per valid ID). Advance tickets are available through Ticket Central using code PS35. Failure to present a valid ID will result in an additional fee. All tickets are subject to availability.

Photo Credit: Linda Lenzi

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