Primary Stages' BLACK TIE Extends Thru 3/27

By popular demand, Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director), has announced a one-week extension for the final production of the 2010-2011 season: the World Premiere of the new comedy, Black Tie by A.R. Gurney. Originally scheduled to end its limited run on Sunday, March 20 th, Black Tie will now play through Sunday afternoon, March 27 th at 3:00p.m.

Performances began Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Primary Stages at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Opening night was held on, February 8, and to commemorate the occasion, Byron W. Brown, Mayor of the City of Buffalo (Gurney's hometown), proclaimed the date "A.R. Gurney Day." Black Tie, a virtual sell-out during preview performances, is now one of Primary Stages highest sellers following opening night.

Directed by Mark Lamos, Black Tie features a five member cast that includes Ari Brand as Teddy, Daniel Davis as Curtis's Father, Gregg Edelman as Curtis, Carolyn McCormick as Mimi, and Elvy Yost as Elsie. Mr. Gurney and Mr. Lamos returned to Primary Stages where they collaborated on the world premiere productions of Indian Blood and Buffalo Gal.

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 Strawbridge (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 February 13, March 20 and 27 and a special Wednesday matinee at 2:00 p.m. on February 16. Following the public performances on February 17, there will be a special "Artist/Audience Talkbacks" for the attendees of those performances.

Single tickets for Black Tie are priced at $60 and 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.

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.

 

 

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