The Mystery of Irma Vep Unfolds at Playhouse on Park, 1/18-29

Beginning January 18^th, 2012 Playhouse on Park opens one of the most popular theatrical comedies in US history in a limited engagement.

The Mystery of Irma Vep by Charles Ludlam was named one of 1984's best plays by Time Magazine and New York Times and has since been hailed as a hilarious tribute to gothic horror films and a charming parody of well-known classics such as The Mummy's Curse and Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca.

Directed by Peter James Cook (NYC's Sailor Man, The Tempest, Paula Abdul's Straight Up Vampire, Radio Star) and praised as a "a true vaudeville tour de force." by Time Magazine, Irma Vep, stars Playhouse on Park's Sean Harris (Co-founder/Artistic Director,NYC's Hamlet, Dinner with Friends, Much Ado About Nothing, etc. and Director of Drama at West Hartford's Hall High School) andRich Hollman (NYC's Cherry Lane, La MaMa Theaters, The Servant of Two Masters, and appearances on TV's Law and Order, As the World Turns, and Guiding Light), who through a quick change marathon, portray all 8 characters including vampires, werewolves, and damsels in distress!

After winning over audiences together in the 2010 success, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged, Harris and Hollman are returning to The Playhouse stage for what is sure to be yet another memorable performance, so do not miss out!

In this two-week limited engagement, special shows have been added including Tuesday, January 24th at 7:30pm and a late night performance on Saturday, January 28th at 11:30pm.  The late night showing is BYOB and all seats are only $20!  Also, note that there will be an opening night pre-performance wine and cheese reception on Friday, January 20th from 7pm - 8pm and a talk back with the cast after the 2pm show on Sunday, January 22nd.

Previews begin January 18^th and the play opens officially January 20^th, 2012 at West Hartford's award winning professional theatre, Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road. Tickets range in price from $22.50 - $32.50 (Students, Seniors, Let's Go Arts members save $2.50 per ticket) and can be purchased in person or over the phone at the box office, Tuesday to Friday (10am - 6pm); Saturday (10am - 2pm) and 2 hours before curtain; or online at www.PlayhouseOnPark.org. Preview show tickets are available for $15.00 and subscriptions to all remaining shows in the 2012 Main Stage Series can be purchased for less than the cost of a Broadway show! For more information, complete bios, special dining offers, and ticket deals, please visit the website.

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