BAD JEWS Extends Through July 26 at the Geffen

Geffen Playhouse has exciting news to announce. The critically acclaimed and popular production Bad Jews by Joshua Harmon and directed by Matt Shakman extends by one week through July 26.

Following the close of Bad Jews in the Gil Cates Theater, Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin will return for an extension engagement performing August 4-16.

Bad Jews and Irving Berlin are among five current season productions to extend due to audience demand; the others are The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord by Scott Carter, which nearly doubled its original run; Switzerland by Joanna Murray-Smith; and the current off-Broadway hit Murder for Two with book and music by Joe Kinosian and book and lyrics by Kellen Blair, which has been extended four additional weeks through August 2 in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater.

Geffen Playhouse is also announcing that a new show from acclaimed conjurer Derek DelGaudio in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater will be the eighth and final season production of the not-for-profit's landmark 20th anniversary season. DelGaudio was the writer and co-star of the 2011 production Nothing to Hide which was directed by Neil Patrick Harris. After extending for several months and breaking multiple box office records the show transferred to New York's Signature Theatre. DelGaudio has been twice been named the "Close-Up Magician of the Year," by The Academy of Magical Arts.

Executive Director Gil Cates, Jr. said, "It's incredibly gratifying that we're able to offer additional performances to deepen and broaden our relationships with artists and the community at large. These announcements are invitations to a wider audience - many of whom are new to the theater - to enjoy the plays and special events that have so clearly resonated with our current subscribers and donors; these include this week's sell-out performances: Lee England, Jr., an extraordinarily gifted musician who came to us through Founding Board Trustee Quincy Jones, and a Girls Night Out performance of Bad Jews. I can't think of a better way to build anticipation for our coming 20th anniversary season."

DETAILS:

BAD JEWS
Written by Joshua Harmon
Directed by Matt Shakman
Opening Night: Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Closing Night: Sunday, July 26, 2015

CAST
Ari Brand as Liam
Molly Ephraim as Daphna
Lili Fuller as Melody
Raviv Ullman as Jonah

PRODUCTION TEAM
Scenic Design by John Arnone
Costume Design by E.B. Brooks
Lighting Design by Elizabeth Harper
Sound Design by Jonathan Snipes
Production Stage Manager Elizabeth A. Brohm
Assistant Stage Manager Amy Ramsdell

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Monday No performance
Tuesday - Friday 8:00pm
Saturday 3:00pm and 8:00pm
Sunday 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Ticket prices are currently $39 - $79 and are available in-person at the Geffen Playhouse box office, via phone at 310.208.5454 or online at www.geffenplayhouse.com. Fees may apply. For future Signature Series events, visit www.geffenplayhouse.com/BadEvents. Performances take place in the Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024.

Geffen Playhouse has been a hub of the Los Angeles theater scene since opening its doors in 1995. Noted for its intimacy and celebrated for its world-renowned mix of classic and contemporary plays, provocative new works and second productions, the not-for-profit organization continues to present a body of work that has garnered national recognition. Named in honor of entertainment mogul and philanthropist David Geffen, who made the initial donation to the theater, the company was founded by Gilbert Cates, and is currently helmed by Artistic Director Randall Arney, Executive Director Gil Cates Jr., and Co-Chairs of the Board Martha Henderson and Pamela Robinson Hollander. Proudly associated with UCLA, the Geffen welcomes an audience of more than 130,000 each year, and maintains an extensive education and outreach program, designed to engage young people and the community at large in the arts.

Pictured: Raviv Ullman as Jonah and Molly Ephraim as Daphna. Photo by Michael Lamont.

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