American Stage presents Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK 7/19-9/25

American Stage Theatre Company ends its record breaking 2010-11 season with Neil Simon's classic comedy, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, July 19 thru September 25. Pay What You Can nights are July 26, Aug. 17, 24 and Sept. 7 and 21.

Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK is about those delicious, delirious and dicey first days of marriage. It's 1964, and newlyweds Paul (Gavin Hawk) and Corie (Samantha McKinnon Brown) are just starting their life together in a tiny, fifth floor Manhattan walkup. He's a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she's a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. On moving into their new apartment, the newlyweds are invaded by Corie's interfering mother as well as an aging lothario neighbor-in-the-attic. After a series of hilarious misunderstandings, Paul must figure out how to connect with Corie, who just wants him to be a little more spontaneous (running "barefoot in the park" would be a great start). Don't miss this sparkling, romantic comedy from the master of the form.

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK is directed by John O'Connell (DIAL "M" FOR MURDER) and stars Hawk (321), McKinnon Brown (LYSISTRATA), Richard Coppinger (THE SEAFARER), Brian Webb Russell (THE SEAFARER) and Nicki Savitt.

"We are so excited to end our season with a comedy by one of the greatest American Playwrights of all time, Neil Simon," said Todd Olson, American Stage's producing artistic director. "BAREFOOT IN THE PARK is the perfect show for anyone wanting to escape from the hot Florida sun and laugh for two hours."

Performances and ticket prices are as follows:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening curtain is at 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday evening curtain is at 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday matinee curtain is at 3 p.m.

Tickets prices are $29-$47 depending on date and time of performance.
Opening Night: $50.
Pay What You Can nights are July 26, Aug. 17, 24 and Sept. 7 and 21.
Students Rush tickets are $10, 30 minutes prior to curtain.

Please call the American Stage Box Office at (727) 823-PLAY (7529)
or go to www.americanstage.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

American Stage Theatre Company is located at the Raymond James Theatre, 163 3rd Street North in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.

American Stage Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1977. The company's mission is to create the most satisfying live theatre in the Tampa Bay area, accessible to all members of the community. Their vision is to preserve the greatest human stories from our past, while creating the most defining stories and storytelling of our time. American Stage presents its six play Mainstage Series in its brand new, 182-seat Raymond James Theatre each year. The theatre's other programming includes: American Stage in the Park, "After Hours" Series, Susan R. Hough Cabaret Series, School Tour and camps and classes for children and adults. The Hough Family Foundation is the Season Sponsor, Raymond James is the Mainstage Sponsor, Bank of America is the Education Partner, WEDU is the Media Sponsor and WUSF 89.7 is the Radio Sponsor of American Stage. BAREFOOT IN THE PARK is co-sponsored by BayTech/Label.

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