Graham Parker to Moderate BREAKFAST WITH MUGABE Talk Back, 2/19

Graham Parker, General Manager WQXR and Vice President of NYPR will moderate the Breakfast With Mugabe post-performance talk back, as the play celebrates its 100th performance and on the eve of president Robert Mugabe's 90th birthday celebration, Wednesday, February 19.

Mr. Parker joins an impressive list of journalists and educators who have moderated the play's Talk Back series over the last few weeks.

Parker oversees WQXR, the most listened to classical station in the country and New York's only all classical music station. Over the past two years he has implemented an ambitious growth plan that puts WQXR front and center in New York's thriving classical music scene. While serving WQXR's loyal fan base with long-established programs like Exploring Music and Young Artists Showcase, the station has cultivated new audiences by integrating on air offerings with live events and digital offerings.

Graham will be joined on stage by fellow Londoner, Breakfast With Mugabe playwright Fraser Grace and members of the cast, for this very special evening of milestones. The Talk Back series has become an exciting exchange with the audience.

Breakfast With Mugabe is a New York Times and Time Out NY Critics' Pick -- an award-winning thriller that is both timely and relevant. Originally produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-Upon-Avon in 2005, it went on to win the highly prestigious John Whiting Award the following year. The production was recently nominated for two Audelco Awards in the best actor and best actress categories. On

The play is currently at The Lion Theatre on Theatre Row for a limited engagement that ends on March 1st. Tickets for Breakfast With Mugabe can be purchased through Telecharge via www.telecharge.com, and by calling 212-239-6200 or 800-447-7400.

Photo of Mr. Parker courtesy WQXR.