MTC's CHOIR BOY Enters Final Week of Performances

Manhattan Theatre Club's sold out, critically acclaimed production of Tarell Alvin McCraney's CHOIR BOY begins its final week of performances tonight at 7:30 PM. The critically acclaimed play with gospel music directed by Trip Cullman currently plays at The Studio at Stage II - Harold and Mimi Steinberg New Play Series at New York City Center - Stage II (131 West 55th Street) through Sunday, August 11. When it ends its run on that date, the production will have played 17 preview and 47 regular performances.

CHOIR BOY must close on August 11 so the production can prepare to move to Atlanta's ALLIANCE THEATRE.

The Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys is dedicated to the creation of strong, ethical black men. Pharus (Jeremy Pope) wants nothing more than to take his rightful place as leader of the school's legendary gospel choir. Can he find his way inside the hallowed halls of this institution if he sings in his own key?

The creative team for the new MTC production of CHOIR BOY includes: David Zinn (scenic and costume design), Peter Kaczorowski (lighting design), Fitz Patton (sound design), and Jason Michael Webb (music director).

Commissioned by MTC with support from Time Warner Inc., CHOIR BOY opened at London's Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Upstairs in a co-production with MTC and was hailed by critics.

CHOIR BOY is a co-production with ALLIANCE THEATRE.

For performances starting today, July 23, tickets to CHOIR BOY are $60. However, in order to ensure that tickets to CHOIR BOY are still affordable to the widest possible, most diverse audiences, during the extension weeks, MTC will be making $30 tickets available via the 30 Under 30 program (https://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/30under30/).

For more information on MTC, please visit www.ManhattanTheatreClub.com.

Photo by Joan Marcus