Roundabout's McREELE Opens February 24th

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents Anthony Mackie and Michael O'Keefe in the world premiere of Stephen Belber's play McREELE, staged by Tony Award© nominated director Doug Hughes. McREELE began previews on Friday, February 4, 2005 and officially opens tomorrow February 24, 2005 at the Laura Pels Theatre (Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre; 111 West 46th Street). Limited engagement concludes Sunday, May 1.

From playwright Stephen Belber (Match, Tape, The Laramie Project) comes a provocative new drama that pits social responsibility against personal redemption. When Delaware journalist Rick Dayne (O'Keefe) meets death row inmate Darius McReele (Mackie), the articles Rick writes eventually lead to Darius's exoneration from a 16 year old murder conviction. Darius's sympathetic past and magnetic personality make him a darling of the lecture circuit, leading to national attention and political viability. With his past and future in the balance, Darius walks the line, as Rick seeks to determine which way he'll ultimately fall.

Tickets available by calling Roundabout Ticket Services at (212) 719-1300 or online at www.roundabouttheatre.org for details. The Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre box office is located at 11 West 46th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue. Ticket prices range from $51.25 to $61.25. McREELE will play Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.

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