Confessions of a Mormon Boy Offers $30 Tix Through May 21

Confessions of a Mormon Boy, a new solo play written and performed by Steven Fales, and directed by Tony Award winner Jack Hofsiss (The Elephant Man), will offer a new block of tickets for performances through May 21, 2006, now with a new low ticket price of $30.

The show opened on February 5th after giving its first preview performance on January 27th off-Broadway at the Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam St.); it is playing an open run.

"An inspiring true story told through humor, song and the Book of Mormon, Fales' critically acclaimed solo play explores one young man's captivating journey through excommunication, divorce, prostitution and drugs, as he struggles to reclaim himself, his children and his 'Donny Osmond' smile," state press notes.

Prior to its current Off-Broadway incarnation, Confessions of a Mormon Boy started as a stand-up comedy routine in Manhattan. The full play first premiered to sold-out crowds in Salt Lake City in 2001.

The show has enjoyed successful developmental runs across the country, including San Francisco's New Conservatory Theatre, Miami's Coconut Grove Playhouse, Chicago's Bailiwick Repertory Theatre, San Diego's Diversionary Theatre (where it broke box office records) and the Connecticut Repertory Theatre. The production received an Overall Excellence Award at the 2004 New York International Fringe Festival.

Fales has appeared opposite Eden Espinosa in the musical Blood and Fire at the York Theatre, The Tempest at Judith Shakespeare Festival, and his stand up act, Oxy Mormon at Caroline's on Broadway, Stand Up New York and Don't Tell Mama. His regional theatre credits include Utah Shakespeare Festival, Connecticut Repertory, Robert Redford's Sundance Theatre, Stages St. Louis and others. His TV credits include the CBS mini series "Perfect Murder, Perfect Town," "Touched by an Angel" and "Miracles and Other Wonders."

The production features set and lighting design by Tim Saternow (Squonk) and costume design by Ellis Tillman (Urban Cowboy). The running time is 90 minutes with no intermission.

Confessions of a Mormon Boy plays Monday (with Monday Night Talk-Backs immediately following the performance), Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. There is an added performance on Wednesday, February 1 at 2 p.m., and there is no matinee performance on Sunday, February 5.

Tickets for Friday and Saturday evening performances are $55 each. Tickets for all other performances are $50 each. Tickets are now available by calling the SoHo Playhouse at (212) 691-1555, and in-person at the SoHo Playhouse Box Office at 15 Vandam St. (just west of Sixth Ave. and Macdougal St.). For groups (10+), please call 1-800-BROADWAY.

For more information, please visit www.mormonboy.com.