'Marriage of Convenience' Spoofs Sex & Politics Jan.16-Feb.2

What happens when an urbane, successful author wants to run for the Senate and happens to be gay? Advised by his PR man that his sexual identity will lead to his defeat he is persuaded to take a wife. Ironically the woman he chooses, his secretary, happens to be a lesbian, just one of the many twists and turns in A Marriage of Convenience, Norman Beim's biting comedy that spoofs sex and marriage, in addition to offering a sparkling commentary on the political scene today. 

A Marriage of Convenience will begin previews on January 16 and 17, will open on January 18 and will run through the February 2 at The Turtle's Shell Theater in Manhattan. Audiences will appreciate the irony as characters discover surprising things about themselves when they're circumstances are "conveniently" altered. And it won't take much of a political cynic to appreciate how everyone is "using" each other to comic delight. 

The inconvenience of A Marriage of Convenience will be brought into sharp and humorous contrast in this production to be directed by Norman Beim, as part of The TSP Artists' Platform series. The award-winning design team includes scenic designer Ryan Scott, lighting designer Eric Larson, costume designer Christina Giannini and sound designer David Roy. 

Tickets: $18 at www.theatermania.com or call 866-811-4111 or 212-352-3101

Performances begin January 16, officially opening January 18 with performances through February 2. Show times are Mon at 7PM; Wed - Sat at 8PM with special 3PM matinees on Jan 19 & 26. The Turtle's Shell Theater (in the Times Square Arts Center) is located at 300 West 43rd Street.