Goodman Theatre

For Immediate Release

((February 20, 2009 - Chicago, IL) The Broadway transfer of Goodman Theatre's critically-acclaimed production of Desire Under the Elms, directed by Robert Falls, is set to begin preview performances April 14 at the St. James Theatre (246 W. 44th Street) in a 13-week limited engagement; opening date is April 27. The New York production features the original Chicago cast of stage and screen stars Brian Dennehy (Goodman's Death of a Salesman, Long Day's Journey Into Night), Carla Gugino (Entourage, Spy Kids, Sin City) Pablo Schreiber (Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Awake and Sing!), Boris McGiver (The Wire) and Daniel Stewart Sherman (Broadway's Cyrano de Bergerac). The design team is Walt Spangler (set); Ana Kuzmanic (costumes); Michael Philippi (lighting) and Richard Woodbury (original music and sound). Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel and Steve Traxler produce.

Falls' bold revival of Desire Under the Elms was hailed an "operatically scaled production (that) honors O'Neill's mighty ambition" (The New York Times); "innovative...(not) your typical O'Neill" (Entertainment Weekly); "colossal, unabashedly sexual" (Chicago Tribune); and "enthralling…you will not soon forget this thunderous production" (Chicago Sun-Times). The production runs through March 1 at the Goodman as the centerpiece of the Falls-curated landmark theatrical event, "A Global Exploration: Eugene O'Neill in the 21st Century." Casting note: Amy J. Carle replaces Carla Gugino for all remaining performances in Chicago.

Tickets ($25 - $82) are still available for Desire Under the Elms at the Goodman and may be purchased online at GoodmanTheatre.org, at the box office (170 North Dearborn) or by phone at 312.443.3800. Mezztix are half-price mezzanine tickets available at 12 noon at the box office, and at 10am online (promo code MEZZTIX) day of performance; Mezztix are not available by telephone. 10Tix are $10 mezzanine tickets for students available at 12 noon at the box office, and at 10am online on the day of performance; 10Tix are not available by telephone. Valid student I.D. must be presented when picking up the tickets. Limit four per student with I.D. All tickets are subject to availability and handling fees apply. Discounted Group Tickets for 10 persons or more are available at 312.443.3820.

UBS is the Lead Corporate Sponsor for "A Global Exploration: Eugene O'Neill in the 21st Century" and The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is the Sponsor Partner. Motorola Foundation is the Corporate Sponsor Partner. Allstate is the Corporate Sponsor Partner and The Elizabeth F. Cheney Foundation is the Sponsor Partner for Desire Under the Elms. American Airlines is the Exclusive Airline of Goodman Theatre. This program is partially supported by a grant from the Governor's International Arts Exchange Program of the Illinois Arts Council.

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