Herringbone, with Wong, Opens Williamstown Fest June 14

The one-man musical Herringbone opens the Williamstown Theatre Festival season on June 14, playing on the Center Stage.

The production "tells the story of George, one of vaudeville's greatest child stars, who just happens to be possessed by the angry spirit of a tap-dancing dwarf.  Unconventional, hilarious and ultimately heart-breaking, the show portrays George as he navigates an ocean of exploitation while coming to terms with an unquenchable thirst for applause," state press materials.

The book is by Tom Cone, music by Skip Kennon, lyrics by Ellen Fitzhugh and it is based on the play by Mr. Cone. B. D. Wong stars in the show, which is directed by Williamstown Artistic Director Roger Rees (Tony Award for Nicholas Nickelby), with choreography by Darren Lee.  Costume design is by William Ivey Long, lighting design is by Frances Aronson, musical direction is by Dan Lipton, scenic design is by Neil Patel, and sound design is by Nick Borisjuk.         

Wong won a Tony award for M. Butterfly and has appeared on Broadway in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Pacific Overtures.  At Williamstown, he has been seen in Chaucer in Rome. TV credits include "Law & Order: SVU" (6 seasons) and "Oz."  Film work includes:  Father of the Bride, Jurassic Park, and Mulan.

Tickets are available at wtfestival.org beginning June 1, and at 413.597.3400 and the Festival box office beginning June 4.  Herringbone runs June 14-24 with performances Tuesdays to Fridays at 8:00, Saturdays at 8:30 with matinees Thursdays at 3:00, Saturdays at 4:00 and Sundays at 2:00.  Tickets are $39 and $37 depending on the performance.  Festival performances are held at the '62 Center for Theatre and Dance of Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts.   The theatre is wheelchair accessible.  Assistive listening devices are available.  Visit www.wtfestival.org for more information.