Photo Coverage: 'November' Opening Night Curtain Call & Party

David Mamet's November officially opened on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street).

"Set just days before a major presidential election, November involves civil marriages, gambling casinos, lesbians, American Indians, presidential libraries, questionable pardons and campaign contributions," explain press notes.

The highly anticipated World Premiere comedy began previews on Thursday, December 20 and stars Nathan Lane as incumbent US President Charles Smith; with Laurie Metcalf as Clarice Bernstein, aide to President Smith; and Dylan Baker as Arthur Brown, presidential adviser. The play also stars Ethan Phillips and Michael Nichols. Two-time Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello (Take Me Out, Glengarry Glen Ross) directs.

The regular performance schedule is Tues 7pm - Wed 2pm & 8pm - Thurs 8pm - Fri 8pm - Sat 2pm & 8pm - Sun 3pm.  For tickets and information visit www.NovemberThePlay.com

Photos by Walter McBride / Retna Ltd. 

CURTAIN CALL

As a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of 'GREASE'. His Journey to celebrity photojournalism began that fateful night. Meeting, photographing and getting to know the cast inspired him to spend his professional life doing what he loved. Walter moved to Manhattan and for a leading role as a Photographer & Photo Researcher. Currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and family members Dali (Jack Russell) & Gala (Schnoodle). Recently he made his Broadway debut sharing the stage with Hugh Jackman in 'Hugh Jackman on Broadway' as well as receiving the Actors' Equity Association Gypsy Spirit Award. Walter McBride Photography is syndicated worldwide by Corbis/AP.

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