Rebeck's 'Mauritius' Begins MTC Previews 9/13

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Theresa Rebeck's Mauritius will begin performances tonight, September 13 at the Biltmore Theatre (261 West 47th Street) for a Thursday, October 4 opening night. The production is directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt).

The production stars: Academy Award winner F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus), Tony Award nominee Dylan Baker (Happiness), Emmy Award winner Bobby Cannavale ("Will & Grace"), Tony Award winner Katie Finneran (Noises Off), and Tony Award nominee Alison Pill (Blackbird).

"Jackie (Pill) and Mary (Finneran) are half-sisters whose mother's death leaves them in possession of a rare stamp collection. But which sister actually owns the stamps? Which of three men (Abraham, Baker, and Cannavale) can be trusted with their sale? Tightly woven and ever-surprising, this sinister comedy marks Theresa Rebeck's Broadway debut," explain press notes.

The creative team for Mauritius includes: John Lee Beatty (Scenic Design), Catherine Zuber (Costume Design), Paul Gallo (Lighting Design), and David Van Tieghem (Original Music and Sound Design), Rick Sordelet (Fight Director), and David Caparelliotis (Casting).

Special funding for this production was provided by The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation.  Special thanks to The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust for supporting new American plays at Manhattan Theatre Club.

Show times: From Thursday, September 13 – Sunday, September 16: Tuesday through Saturday at 8 PM, Sunday at 2 PM and 7 PM. From Tuesday, September 18 – Sunday, September 30: Tuesday through Saturday at 8 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM and Sunday at 7 PM. Starting Tuesday, October 2:  Tuesday through Saturday at 8 PM, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 PM.

Tickets to Mauritius are available by calling Telecharge.com at 212-239-6200 or 800-432-7250, online at www.Telecharge.com, and at the Biltmore Theatre box office (261 West 47th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue). Tickets range in price from $46.50-91.50.  Student rush tickets are available the day of the performance at the Biltmore Theatre box office for $26.50.  For more information visit www.ManhattanTheatreClub.com.