Michael Chernus, Tracee Chimo, America Ferrera & Austin Lysy Set to Lead Second Stage's LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART

Currently celebrating its 35th Anniversary Season, Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced complete casting for its highly anticipated production of TERRENCE McNALLY's play, LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART. The company will feature MICHAEL CHERNUS (Obie Award winner for In the Wake), TRACEE CHIMO (Lortel Award winner for Bad Jews, 2ST Uptown's Bachelorette), AMERICA FERRERA (Emmy Award winner for "Ugly Betty") and AUSTIN LYSY (2ST's The Water's Edge).

Returning to New York City for the first time in 23 years, LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART will be directed by PETER DuBOIS (2ST's Trust, All New People and Becky Shaw) and will begin preview performances on Tuesday, October 7 and officially open on Wednesday, November 5. Subscriptions are currently available through 2ST.com or by calling the box office at 212-246-4422.

It's the 4th of July on Fire Island where a brother and sister and their spouses are spending the quintessential American summer weekend in an unfamiliar setting. As their season in the sun unfolds, the two couples do their best to enjoy themselves despite their prejudices and insecurities. The grill is fired up, the drinks are cold and the pool is open but no one is going in. Terrence McNally's trenchant comedy receives its first New York revival in 23 years under the direction of Peter DuBois.

For subscription or group information, please call the Second Stage Box Office at 212-246-4422 or visit the company's website, www.2ST.com. All performances are staged at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre, 305 West 43rd Street (just west of Eighth Avenue).