Off-Broadway Run of FLANAGAN'S WAKE Suspended

FLANAGAN'S WAKE, the interactive Irish wake that has been running 16  years in Chicago, announced today that it has suspended its previously announced New York opening at Sweet Caroline's this month due to the loss of a major investor.  The show has been in previews at Sweet Caroline's since November 13, 2009.

A statement from producer's reads: "Flanagan's Wake will not open as previously announced. The producers regret that performances at Sweet Caroline's have been suspended due to the loss of a major investor."

FLANAGAN'S WAKE (www.FlanagansWakeNYC.com) was to be the first production set for an open run at the new Theater at Sweet Caroline's (322 West 45th St, between 8th and 9th Aves). Previews began Friday, November 13, 2009, with the official opening scheduled for Monday, January 11, 2010. The production is directed by Amy Binns-Calvey with Musical Direction by Bonnie Shadrake.

One of the longest-running shows in Chicago Theater History, FLANAGAN'S WAKE invites audiences to join the villagers of Grapplin, Ireland as they mourn and grieve the passing of one of their own as only the Irish can. FLANAGAN'S WAKE has delighted audiences all over the U.S. - in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Rochester, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and Detroit.

Collaboratively written by Amy Binns-Calvey, Geoff Binns-Calvey, Jimmy Binns, Jack Bronis, Mark Czoske, Phil Lusardi, Pat Musker and Bonnie Shadrake, FLANAGAN'S WAKE was conceived by Jack Bronis and inspired by Joe Liss.

The cast of FLANAGAN'S WAKE featured James Houton, Mary Theresa Archbold, Pay Shay, Brett Waldon, Michael Kevin Baldwin, Mike Connell, and Abigail Gullo. Scenic Design is by Joseph Heitman.