'The Devil's Disciple' Extends at Irish Rep thru Feb.10

The Irish Repertory Theatre continues its 20th season with George Bernard Shaw's The Devil's Disciple, extending it until February 10, 2008. The production is directed by Tony Walton. Performances began Wednesday, December 5, 2007; opening was on Thursday, December 13, 2007. The Irish Repertory Theatre is located at 132 West 22nd St.

"The Devil's Disciple, Shaw's crackling comedy set in the middle of the American War of Independence, is the story of the rascal, Dick Dudgeon, a young revolutionary brought up in a harshly puritan home, who finds himself starved for a true religion. His passionate belief in the right to human happiness lands him smack in the middle of a masquerade which could result in dangerous, indeed, life-threatening consequences. Shaw's superb wit and wisdom send us reeling toward a series of delicious revelations in this timely play which could well have been ripped from tomorrow's newscast," explain press notes.

The cast includes Jenny Fellner, Curzon Dobell, Sean Gormley, Cristin Milioti, Craig Pattison, Lorenzo Pisoni, Darcy Pulliam, Robert Sedgwick, John Windsor-Cunningham, and Richard B. Watson.

Associate Set Designer is Heather Wolensky, Co-costume Designer is Rebecca Lustig, lighting design is by Brian Nason, sound design by Zach Williamson, wig and hair design by Robert-Charles Vallance, properties by Dierdre Brennan, Fight Direction Rick Sordelet, dialects Stephen Gabis, casting by Deborah Brown. Christine Lemme Stage Manager, Jonathan Donahue Assistant Stage Manager.

Performances of The Devil's Disciple are Wednesday - Saturday at 8 PM. Matinees are Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 3 PM.

Tickets are $60 and $55 and can be purchased by calling The Irish Repertory Theatre Box Office at (212) 727-2737.  (For group discounts of 20 or more contact Jen Nelson at (212) 255-0270 x22.) For more information, call (212) 727-2737 or visit www.irishrep.org.