Jake Epstein & Thomas E. Sullivan Star in STRAIGHT, Opening Tonight Off-Broadway

The world premiere of STRAIGHT, a new play written by Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola and directed by Andy Sandberg (Application Pending), officially opens off-Broadway tonight, February 29, and will run through May 8, 2016 at The Acorn Theatre @ Theatre Row (410 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036).

Jenna Gavigan (Broadway's Gypsy, "The Good Wife") will play "Emily," joining previously announced cast members Jake Epstein (Broadway's Beautiful, "Degrassi") as "Ben" and introducing Thomas E. Sullivan as "Chris."

Meet Ben. Ben is a 26-year investment banker. Ben likes beer, sports, and Emily. And Chris.

STRAIGHT is written by Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola (Tiananmen, Thucydides) and directed by Andy Sandberg (Application Pending). The production features scenic design by Charlie Corcoran, costume design by Michael McDonald, lighting design by Grant Yeager, and casting by Matthew Maisto, CSA. Baseline Theatrical will serve as general manager. STRAIGHT is produced by Straight Productions LLC, Caiola Productions, and Harrison Chad.

Tickets for STRAIGHT are $79.50 and are on sale now via Telecharge.com, by calling 212-239-6200, or in person at the Theatre Row Box Office (410 West 42nd Street, between 9th & 10th Aves). The performance schedule is as follows: Monday at 7pm, Tuesday at 7pm, Thursday at 8pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 3pm and 8pm, Sunday at 3pm and 7pm.

Photo Credit: Matthew Murphy