[title of show] Returns for 8 Week Commercial Run July 14

One of the most popular new musicals of the season -- [title of show], which extended its run three times Off-Broadway at the Vineyard Theatre will return, by popular demand, for a limited engagement this summer starting July 14, an 8-week commercial run produced by Kevin McCollum, Laura Camien, and the Vineyard Theatre -- at the Vineyard Theatre! (108 East 15th Street)

An instant critical and popular success, [title of show] has been entertaining cheering audiences since it began its scheduled six week run February 15, 2006 as part of the Vineyard Theatre's 2005-06 season. Terrific reviews and audience response resulted in three extensions at the Vineyard. (The musical must close April 30 to make way for the Vineyard's final production of the season, Mary Pat Gleason's play STOPPING TRAFFIC, May 24 to June 25.)

[title of show] will have an Original Cast Album recorded by Ghostlight Records -- a division of Sh-K-Boom Records -- with a recording date set for early May, 2006 and a release date TBA.

Written by Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell, directed by Michael Beresse, [title of show] -- a hilarious and bittersweet tale of two struggling writers who take on the seemingly impossible task of writing a new musical in just three weeks, enlisting the help of two struggling actresses -- [title of show] has been developed and presented under the aegis of Mr. McCollum and his co producer Laura Camien since 2004 until they entered into a partnership with the Vineyard Theatre for the show's Off-Broadway and subsequent commercial runs.

Producer Kevin McCollum says, "The Vineyard was the perfect place for [title of show] to begin its journey. We had a very successful first run at the Vineyard and now that all of their members have had a chance to see the show, we are excited to be able to welcome a new audience, and see some familiar faces again as well. Returning to the Vineyard will allow us to continue a very successful partnership and begin to build an even larger fan-base for [title of show]."

Now nominated for two Drama League Awards -- including Distinguished Production of a Musical and a nomination for the entire ensemble -- [title of show] has a cast featuring Jeff Bowen, Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell, and Heidi Blickenstaff.

Reviews for [title of show] praised its freshness and originality: "Have I got a show for you!" wrote Charles Isherwood in The New York Times, calling [title of show] a "postmodern homage to the grand tradition of backstage musicals like 'Babes in Arms,' 'Kiss Me Kate,' and 'A Chorus Line.'" Chronicling the story of its own creation, [title of show] is a completely original backstage glimpse into just what it takes to get a new musical from conception to opening night. "Don't miss it!" declared Time Out New York of [title of show], which has been called a "backstage crowd-pleaser" by Marilyn Stasio (Variety) and "delicious…a genuine treat" by Michael Sommers (Star-Ledger). Michael Kuchwara of the Associated Press said [title of show] is "Expert, a delightful, cheeky musical comedy with a peppy score and a clever book."

Jeff Bowen (Music and Lyrics) has composed music for the Avant Garde-Arama series at PS 122, Sparklefest 2000 at Dixon Place, and the film, Boat Mime. On stage credits include THE WHO'S TOMMY, THE DIVINERS, and THE DOCTOR IN SPITE OF HIMSELF, among others.

Hunter Bell (Book) was a 2003 finalist in Warner Brother's Comedy Writers' Workshop. He has helped develop new works at the Dramatists Guild, Irish Rep, PS 122, Goodspeed/Chester, and MTC. As an actor, he has performed at the St. Louis Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse, The MUNY, ALLIANCE THEATRE, Coconut Grove, and Papermill Playhouse.

Susan Blackwell has been seen Off-Broadway in productions of THE HEIDI CHRONICLES; VILNA'S GOT A GOLEM; MUSEUM; and Working Title, and on the small screen in such popular programs as The Sopranos, Law & Order, and Third Watch.

Heidi Blickenstaff's numerous acting credits include THE FULL MONTY on Broadway; THE BALLAD OF BONNIE & CLYDE directed by Michael Bush; and tours of JEKYLL AND HYDE, STEEL PIER, THE WHO'S TOMMY, and DREAMGIRLS.

Tony-nominee Michael Berresse (an actor in Broadway's THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, KISS ME KATE, CHICAGO, DAMN YANKEES, CAROUSEL, GUYS & DOLLS, and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF) directs and choreographs. A popular and busy actor who has recently begun to direct, as well, Mr. Berresse's blossoming career as an actor/director takes on a whole new dimension with the ongoing success of [title of show] and the recent announcement that he will portray Zach, the taskmaster of a director in the forthcoming revival of A CHORUS LINE on Broadway.

[title of show] has musical arrangements and direction by Larry Pressgrove (Broadway's CATS, National tours of LES MISERABLES, The Phantom of THE OPERA, Off-Broadway's CHILDREN'S LETTERS TO GOD).

[title of show] is the latest in a growing number of new musicals produced by Kevin McCollum, including Broadway's new THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, the Tony Award-winning RENT and AVENUE Q, Baz Luhrmann's production of LA BOHEME, and next season's HIGH FIDELITY.

Laura Camien is the founder and Artistic Director of Bridge Club Productions, a Resident Theatre Company at manhattan theatre source. Dedicated to advancing the work of emerging artists, Bridge Club has producEd Manny Igrejas's SHRINKAGE, Tim Aumiller's TEMPLE and TAPPING THE SOUL and Hunter Bell's TRAPPED BY EPCOT, among others.

The Vineyard Theatre is now in its 24th season of producing original, challenging new plays and musicals, including the award winning AVENUE Q (Tony Award), Edward Albee's THREE TALL WOMEN and Paula Vogel's HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE (Pulitzer Prizes) and other new works by Craig Lucas, Nicky Silver, Kirsten Childs and Becky Mode's FULLY COMMITTED. Douglas Aibel is the Vineyard's Artistic Director; Jennifer Garvey Blackwell is Executive Director.

[title of show] features set design by Neil Patel; costume design by Chase Tyler; lighting design by Ken Billington and Jason Kantrowitz; and sound design by ACME Sound Partners.

The limited 8-week run of [title of show] will play at the Vineyard Theatre (108 East 15th Street) Mondays through Wednesdays at 8:00pm; Thursdays at 7:00pm & 10:00pm; Fridays at 8:00pm; and Saturdays at 5:00pm & 8:00pm. Tickets are $59 -- except for the 10:00pm performance on Thursdays, when all seats are $40. Reserved by calling Ticket Central at 212-279-4200 or online at www.TicketCentral.com.

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