'THE RECEPTIONIST' Star Megan Mullally Chats Musicals and 'GRACE' to The LA Times

Odyssey Theatre's production of Adam Bock's The Receptionist, starring Emmy-winning actress and singer Megan Mullally, has announced an extension of its run. The production, which began previews August 5 and officially opened August 15, was originally scheduled to close September 20. The show will now close November 21.

Star Mullally spoke to The Los Angeles Times about the production and what lays ahead for her creative future, including a potential 'KAREN: The Musical' project. To read the article click here.

The Receptionist will be directed by Bart DeLorenzo. The production will also star Jennifer Finnigan, Jeff Perry, and Chris L. McKenna.

Mullally played the character of Karen Walker on NBC's "Will & Grace" for 8 seasons, receiving 2 Emmy Awards and 4 Screen Actors Guild Awards. She recently hosted a syndicated daytime talk show for NBC/Universal, "The Megan Mullally Show," and has appeared on Broadway in the Mel Brooks' musical Young Frankenstein and the revivals of How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying and Grease.

As a vocalist, her credits include performances at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, The Seattle Symphony (with her band Supreme Music Program), and Los Angeles' Disney Concert Hall (soloist). She and her band, Supreme Music Program, recently released their third CD, Free Again!.

"At the start of a typical day in the Northeast Office, Beverly deals effortlessly with ringing phones and her colleague's romantic troubles. But the appearance of a charming rep from the Central Office disrupts the friendly routine. And as the true nature of The company's business becomes apparent, The Receptionist raises disquieting, provocative questions about the consequences of complicity with evil," explain press notes.August 14-September 20

Previews: August 5 - 9 & 12 - 14, Opening: August 15 @ 8pm, August 16 @ 7pm, Thursday - Saturday @ 8pm, Wednesday @ 8pm, September 5, 12, Sunday @ 2pm , August 23, 30, September 6, 13, Sunday @ 7pm, August 9, 16 , September 20 Pay What Can Perfs: Wednesday August 5 & 12. Previews: $20 General Admission: $25 & 30 Students & Seniors: $5 off (except Saturday)

The Odyssey Theatre Ensemble's mission remains firm: the creation of new work, the revitalization and re-exploration of classical material, consistent experimentation with the most current developments at the forefront of the "state of the art" in the interNational Theatre world, ongoing investigation of the "process" of creating theatre, and continuing development of new acting, directing, and writing talent via the Actor's Laboratory, Play Development Program, and Emerging Directors Plan. Ultimately, the institution moves toward the creation of a larger International Experimental Theatre Center, facilitating the crosspolination of artists from different countries, cultures and disciplines, and the exposure of this collaborative work to the Southern California audience.

For more information, visit www.odysseytheatre.com.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.

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