THE ROYAL FAMILY Gets Second Extension
By: Jessica Lewis Oct. 16, 2009
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Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) have announced that due to popular demand, the Manhattan Theatre Club production of George S. Kaufman's and Edna Ferber's THE ROYAL FAMILY has been extended an additional two weeks at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. This marks the second extension for the production, which is directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes (Doubt, Mauritius). Tickets are now on sale through Sunday, December 13.
THE ROYAL FAMILY has been hailed by critics and has received standing ovations at the Friedman since first preview: "THE ROYAL FAMILY has moments of sheer joy and lots of laughs from an amazing cast led by the adorable and charming RoseMary Harris and Jan Maxwell who brilliantly plays Julie." - Joan Hamburg, WOR; "Manhattan Theatre Club offers a splendid spread of Broadway pleasures. RoseMary Harris glides like a swan over the glistening pond of the play, while the divine Jan Maxwell plays her role with the sparkle, bubble, sweetness and bite of a properly chilled champagne." - Adam Feldman, Time Out New York; "4 STARS (OUT OF 5). Doug Hughes' 16-member cast executes the hullabaloo to perfection. Watching Reg Rogers as Tony is a delight, reminding audiences that there are still actors alive who can marry rapier swordplay with rapier wit. RoseMary Harris possesses the driest wit in the house. Jan Maxwell draws huzzahs for humanity and comic attack. Her performance is highly accomplished."- Brendan Lemon, The Financial Times.
Follow a famous family of stage stars as they go about the drama of the day: choosing scripts, dashing off to performances, stealing kisses from handsome beaus. But what's this business about the youngest diva wanting to quit the stage for domestic bliss? Never, darling.
Single tickets to THE ROYAL FAMILY are available via www.Telecharge.com; by telephone at (212) 239-6200 or (800) 432-7250 if outside the NY metro area; and at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre box office (261 West 47th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue).THE ROYAL FAMILY tickets range in price from $57.00-$111.00.
THE ROYAL FAMILY plays the following performance schedule:
THROUGH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1: Tuesday at 7 PM, Wednesday through Saturday at 8 PM. Matinees on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2 PM.MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8: Tuesday at 7 PM, Wednesday through Saturday at 8 PM. Matinees on Saturday, and Sunday at 2 PM. Please note there are only 7 performances on sale to the general public this week.
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