Alan Menken's DUDDY KRAVITZ Extends in Montreal

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts is delighted to announce seven new performances to its world premiere production of The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz: The Musical, based on the novel by Mordecai Richler, with book and lyrics by David Spencer and an original music by eight-time Oscar winning composer Alan Menken.

The Segal's record-breaking hit first extended its run before its official June 11th opening due to extraordinary audience demand. With a week of new performances added, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz: The Musical will conclude its remarkably popular run until July 12th, 2015. Tickets are now on sale at 514.739.7944 or online at www.segalcentre.org

A Montreal Classic Re-Born

The musical follows the coming of age of Mordecai Richler's iconic young hustler Duddy Kravitz who risks making a name for himself at the expense of those he loves the most.

Critics have embraced this premiere musical creation as "A big welcome home to Montreal's most beloved fictional character" (Montreal Gazette), "A Winner" (The Suburban) and "A Montreal classic" (CultMTL) and applauded Ken James Stewart's lead performance as "a marvel" (The Metropolitain) and "terrific" (Montreal Rampage).

The rest of the cast includes Marie-Pierre de Brienne (Yvette), George Masswohl (Max), Howard Jerome (Simcha), Adrian Marchuk (Lenny), Victor A. Young (Benjy), David Coomber (Virgil), Michael Rudder (Jerry Dingelman), Sam Rosenthal (Mr. Cohen), Kristian Truelsen (Peter John Friar), with Albane Chateau, Gab Desmond, Julia Halfyard and Michael Esposito II in various ensemble roles.

Directed by Austin Pendleton, The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz: The Musical features Musical Direction by Jonathan Monro, Set and Costumes by Michael Eagan and Lighting by Luc Prairie.

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz: The Musical is presented by RBC with the generous support of MUSE Entertainment.