Photo Flash: Atlantic Theater Company Celebrates the Opening Night of HOLD ON TO ME DARLING

Atlantic Theater Company is the award-winning Off-Broadway theater that produces great plays simply and truthfully by utilizing an artistic ensemble. Atlantic believes that the story of a play and the intent of its playwright are at the core of the creative process. The plays in the Atlantic repertory, from both new and established playwrights, are boldly interpreted by today's finest theater artists and resonate with contemporary audiences.

This past weekend, they hosted the world premiere of their newest show HOLD ON TO ME DARLING at the Linda Gross Theatre. Check out pictures from the opening night party, below!

On learning of his mother's death, world famous country and western star Strings McCrane begins questioning the meaning of his life and what it all adds up to. Determined to abandon his celebrity and his career, he moves back to his hometown in Tennessee. It doesn't go well. This outstanding new play from acclaimed playwright Kenneth Lonergan examines the costs of fame, fortune and narcissism in pursuit of the American Dream.

Following last season's hit revival of This is Our Youth on Broadway, this world premiere by Pulitzer Prize finalist Lonergan will be directed by Atlantic Artistic Director Neil Pepe (Broadway's Speed-The-Plow).

Photo Credit: Shevett Studios