Photo Flash: First Look at Dee Hoty & More in THE PREACHER AND THE SHRINK, Now Playing at The Beckett Theatre

Performances of THE PREACHER AND THE SHRINK, a new play by Merle Good starring Dee Hoty, are now underwawy at The Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd Street. The official Opening Night is set for Monday, November 18th at 7 PM and the limited engagement is scheduled to run through January 4th. Under the direction of Steven Yuhasz, THE PREACHER AND THE SHRINK also features Tom Galantich (Mamma Mia!, City of Angels, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), Mat Hostetler (War Horse, "Boardwalk Empire," "White Collar"), Adria Vitlar (The Columnist, Blood and Gifts), and Nicholas Urda (Love's Labour's Lost). Check out a first look at the cast in action below!

In THE PREACHER AND THE SHRINK, a spirited young woman makes a sexual accusation which checkmates her father, a popular and respected pastor. They have been estranged for years by a deep grief. Will she follow through? Will he fight back? Even the psychiatrist (Dee Hoty) who tries to help becomes conflicted when middle age romance develops. THE PREACHER AND THE SHRINK unwraps these struggles with startling consequences.

Three-time Tony nominee Dee Hoty has starred in numerous Broadway hits including The Will Rogers Follies, City of Angels, Mamma Mia!, Footloose, and Me and My Girl, and Off-Broadway in Personals and Vanities. She played Phyllis Rogers Stone in the all-star Paper Mill revival of Follies, which was preserved on a two-CD set as the only complete recording of the legendary Sondheim score. Her TV credits include "Elementary," "Smash," "St. Elsewhere," and "My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies."

The playing schedule for THE PREACHER AND THE SHRINK is Tuesdays at 7 PM, Wednesdays through Fridays at 8 PM, Saturdays at 2 & 8 PM, and Sundays at 3 PM. Tickets are available through www.Telecharge.com / 212-239-6200.

Photos by: Carol Rosegg

Tom Galantich, Dee Hoty

Adria Vitlar, Dee Hoty

Dee Hoty, Tom Galantich

Mat Hostetler, Adria Vitlar

Tom Galantich, Dee Hoty

Adria Vitlar, Mat Hostetler

Dee Hoty, Tom Galantich

NICHOLAS URDA, Tom Galantich

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