OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES' Estelle Parsons Fine After Rushed To Hospital Mid-Performance

The second act of Israel Horovitz's Off-Broadway comedy Out of the Mouths of Babes was cancelled last night, after stage and screen legend Estelle Parsons was rushed to a hospital during intermission.

Fortunately, the 88-year-old actress is recovering, having suffered a case of summertime dehydration.

The play's press office released the following statement: "Ms. Parsons, who is currently starring in Cherry Lane Theatre's hit Off-Broadway comedy Out of the Mouths of Babes, is fine following a brief visit to the hospital last night. Due to a two-show day during extremely warm weather she was treated for dehydration. Ms. Parsons is at home feeling better but this evening's performance will be canceled to ensure a full recovery. OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES will resume performances tomorrow, Friday, July 8 at 7pm."

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES -- a new comedy by Israel Horovitz (MY OLD LADY), with a cast starring Oscar winner and 5-time Tony nominee Estelle Parsons, two-time Tony winner Judith Ivey, along with Angelina Fiordellisi (ZORBA on Broadway opposite Anthony Quinn) and Francesca Choy-Kee (DISGRACED) - begins rehearsals May 12 prior to the start of previews June 7 and opening June 19, in a world-premiere production by Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.) in Greenwich Village. The play is directed by Barnet Kellman.

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES depicts what happens when four women arrive in Paris for the funeral of a 100-year-old man who loved each of them - at times variously, at times simultaneously. For 24 hours, they share his apartment, delicious secrets, and a dead cat.

Joining the production's design team are: Scenic Designer, Neil Patel (DINNER WITH FRIENDS), Costume Designer, Joseph G. Aulisi (SOUTHERN COMFORT), Lighting Designer, Paul Miller (THE ILLUSIONISTS) and Tony Award Winning Sound Designer, Leon Rothenberg, (THE NANCE).

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES marks a reunion with the playwright and Ms. Parsons (who starred in MY OLD LADY on stage prior to the play's considerable success on film starring Dame Maggie Smith and Kevin Kline), as well as a reunion with the playwright and Ms. Ivey, who starred opposite Jason Robards on Broadway in Mr. Horovitz's PARK YOUR CAR IN HARVARD YARD.