'Things We Want' Extends at Theatre Row thru Dec.30

Due to popular demand, The New Group proudly announces an extension of Jonathan Marc Sherman's Things We Want, with tickets now on sale through December 30.  Directed by Ethan Hawke and featuring Paul Dano, Peter Dinklage, Josh Hamilton and Zoe Kazan, the production was originally slated to run from October 22 - December 15.  Things We Want had its Official Opening on November 7 at The New Group at Theatre Row (The Acorn Theater/410 West 42nd Street).

"In Things We Want, three brothers reunite in their inherited childhood home.  Forced to live together again as adults, they struggle to redefine themselves as they pursue the things they want in life.  While facing their own personal obstacles, a drastic shift in dynamics occurs when a sexy young neighbor suddenly enters their lives," explain press notes, "Directed by Ethan Hawke, this dark comedy by Jonathan Marc Sherman paints an insightful and bittersweet picture of the illusions people have about what makes them happy and what is within their power to change."

Set Design is by Derek McLane.  Costume Design is by Mattie Ullrich.  Lighting Design is by Jeff Croiter.  Sound Design is by Daniel Baker.

Things We Want will play at The New Group at Theatre Row (The Acorn Theater / 410 West 42nd Street, between 9th & 10th Avenue) as follows: Monday at 8PM, Tuesday at 7PM, Wednesday through Saturday at 8PM and Saturday at 2PM (matinee).  Please note: No performance on November 22, December 17, December 24 and December 25.  There will be additional performances at 2PM on November 18 and December 23, 7PM on November 18, November 25, December 23, December 30, and 3PM on December 26. 

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