Keira Naughton to Star in BSC's Wonder of the World

Next at Barrington Stage, WTF alum Keira Naughton will return to the Berkshires to star in David Lindsay-Abaire's Wonder of the World.  Directed by Rob Ruggiero, the show will run July 20 through August 5 at the Duffin Theater at Lenox Memorial HS in Lenox.

"A twisted black comedy, Wonder of the World debuted at Manhattan Theatre Club and starred Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristine Nielsen, Kevin Chamberlain, and Amy Sedaris," according to press notes on the play.
 
"When Cass (Keira Naughton) discovers a dirty secret in her husband's sweater drawer, she has no choice but to pack her bags and head for of all places, Niagara Falls.  In her frantic search for the life she thinks she missed out on, Cass crosses paths with a host of eccentrics in a spiral of misadventures that push her perilously close to the water's edge. This wild ride helps us remember - it's never too late to escape."
 
Wonder of the World will feature Finnerty Steves (recently seen Off-Broadway in Almost, Maine), Rob Hutchison (recently seen opposite Keira Naughton in Indoor/Outdoor), Northampton, MA native Dan Cantor, Libby George, William Bogert (best known for his several appearances on "Chappelle's Show") and Susan Louise O'Connor.

The production is designed by Luke Cantarella (sets), Anne Kenney (costumes), Scott Pinkney (lighting), and Vinnie Oliveri (sound).
 
BSC's Wonder of the World marks David Lindsay-Abaire's Berkshire debut.  His newest play, Rabbit Hole, recently premiered on Broadway at MTC's Biltmore Theater, and was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Play. His other plays include Fuddy Meers, Kimberly Akimbo, and the upcoming Broadway-bound musicals High Fidelity and Shrek.
 
Keira Naughton (Cass) returns to the Berkshires where she spent many a summer at Williamstown Theatre Festival performing with her dad and brother.  Her WTF credits include Hard Times and Miss Julie.  Naughton's credits in NY include the recent Indoor/Outdoor, The Rivals, The Three Sisters, Dance of Death, All My Sons and more.  Regional credits include Company at the Kennedy Center and Proof at Arena Stage.
 
Barrington Stage Company, a professional award-winning Equity theatre, located in the heart of the Berkshires, in Pittsfield, MA, was co-founded in 1995 by artistic director Julianne Boyd. BSC garnered national attention with William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's Tony Award-winning musical hit The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, which began as a workshop at BSC in February, 2004, was produced in its world premiere to critical acclaim that summer season, prior to taking New York by storm at Second Stage Theatre and later transferring to Broadway's Circle-in-the-Square Theatre where it is currently running. 

Performance times are Tuesday at 7pm; Wednesday through Saturday at 8pm; matinees Friday at 2pm and Sunday at 5pm.  The Duffin Theater is fully-accessible with on-site parking.  Tickets are $38-$52.  There are 3 discount performances - Thursday, July 20 at 8pm and Friday, July 21 at 4pm and 8pm, in which tickets are $15.  For more information call 413-236-8888, or visit www.barringtonstageco.org.

Photo by Kevin Sprague--Keira Naughton and Finnerty Steeves