FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 8, 2011
Media Contact: Sarah Pressler
240.644.1387
press@roundhousetheatre.org
Round House Theatre’s
world premiere production of
CHARMING BILLY
is being held over!
Performances added thru February 27, 2011
at Round House Theatre Bethesda
240.644.1100 or roundhousetheatre.org
(BETHESDA, MD) Due to ticket demand, Round House Theatre is extending the run of its world premiere production of Charming Billy. Originally slated to have its final performance on Sunday, February 20, 2011, Charming Billy will now have additional performances on:.
- Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 8:00pm
- Friday, February 25, 2011 at 8:00pm
- Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 3:00pm
- Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 8:00pm
- Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 3:00pm
Tickets may be purchased by phone at 240.644.1100, online at roundhousetheatre.org, or at the Round House box office in Bethesda. Groups of 10 or more should call 240.644.1387.
Round House Theatre Producing Artistic Director Blake Robison directs his stage adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Bethesda author Alice McDermott, winner of the 1998 National Book Award for Fiction. In a small Bronx bar, a funeral party has gathered to honor Billy Lynch. Through the night, his friends and family weave together the tale of a husband, lover, dreamer, and storyteller, but also that of a hopeless drunk whose immense charm was but a veil over a lifetime of secrets and all-consuming sorrow. Charming Billy is a masterful look at how a community can pin its dreams to one man, and how good intentions can be as destructive as the truth they were meant to hide.
The cast includes Julie-Ann Elliott, Conrad Feininger, John Feltch, Kate Guesman, Molly Cahill Govern, Mitchell Hébert, Erin Jacobs, Kathryn Kelley, Brianna Letourneau, Amy McWilliams, Kathie Mack, Jane Papish, Talia Silber, Michael Tolaydo, David Whalen, and Joey Wolf.
The artistic team includes scenic and lighting designer Kevin Rigdon, costume designer Trish Rigdon, sound designer Matthew M. Nielson, properties designer Andrea Moore, and stage manager Jennifer Schwartz.
Charming Billy is sponsored in part by generous support from Bonnie and Alan Hammerschlag and Pasternak & Fidis.
Charming Billy Ticket Info
Charming Billy has been held over through February 27, 2011 at Round House Theatre Bethesda, 4545 East-West Highway.
Round House Theatre is one block from the Bethesda station on Metro’s Red Line.
Charming Billy is recommended for age 13 & up.
Tickets may be purchased by phone at 240.644.1100, online at roundhousetheatre.org, or in person at the Round House box office in Bethesda.
Specially priced tickets for patrons age 30 and under are available at all performances: $10 Tuesday through Friday and $15 Saturday and Sunday ‑ call 240.644.1100.
Groups of 10 or more should call 240.644.1387.
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