Detroit Repertory Theatre to Present Michigan Premiere of BUTLER

The Michigan Premiere production of BUTLER by native Michiganian Richard Strand will be Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 8:30pm at the Detroit Repertory Theatre. As is tradition on Opening Nights at the Detroit Repertory Theatre, a Champagne Afterglow will be held in the Lobby Gallery following the performance with the cast and crew of the production.

Tickets are only $17 advance for Opening Night, the same affordable price as all regular performances. The show will run Thursdays through Sundays until March 13, 2016. Purchase tickets by calling the Box Office at (313) 868-1347, or visit www.detroitreptheatre.com for more information. The Detroit Rep has been located in the geographical heart of the city for over 58 years and has lighted, attended, free parking.

Uproariously funny, witty and very moving, BUTLER is written by the author of last season's hit comedy, BUZZ. Based on actual events that changed the lives of 10,000 slaves, BUTLER is set at the beginning of the Civil War and follows Major General Benjamin Butler, who has just been given command of Fort Monroe in Virginia. The inexperienced but shrewd Butler meets his match when an equally shrewd runaway slave enters the fort and asks for asylum.

Barbara Busby (DETROIT), a founder of the Rep and resident company member is the Director of BUTLER. Last year she directed the highly acclaimed production, SWEET PEA'S MAMA.

Her cast for BUTLER features two veteran performers familiar to Repertory audiences and two newcomers. Todd Hissong (WESTLAND) portrays General Benjamin Butler. Last season Mr. Hissong won the Rep's Subscriber Best Actor Award for his portrayal of T-Bone in THE KISS OF THE SUN FOR PARDON. Robert Grossman (HAMTRAMCK) returns to Detroit and the Rep after a long absence. He last performed at the Rep in the 1998 production, AD ALTARI DEI. Mr. Grossman portrays the Confederate, Major Cary.

Newcomer Pete Podolski (RIVERVIEW) will portray Lieutenant Kelly in BUTLER and newcomer Christian Williams (DETROIT) will portray the runaway slave, Mallory. Resident company member, Lynch Travis (DEARBORN) will take on Stage Manager duties for the production of BUTLER.

Tickets, fundraisers, Bargain Booklets and Subscriptions remain the most affordable for not for profit professional theatre in the region. Advance admission is $17, same day tickets are $20. The Rep's Gold Double Subscription for TWO is still the unmatched price of $100 and a Silver Single Subscription stays $50. 10 ticket Bargain Booklets, regular and matinee are $110 and $100 respectively and still make great mini fundraisers. The Theatre is offering free Champagne to large group fundraiser bookings.

For tickets and information call or visit the Rep Box Office, (313) 868-1347. Tickets can be purchased by phone using Visa or MasterCard. There is no surcharge. For detailed information, visit the Rep website www.detroitreptheatre.com.

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