The Purple Rose Theatre Company Presents 33 VARIATIONS, 3/28-6/1

The Purple Rose Theatre Company is pleased to continue their 2012 / 2013 Season with 33 Variations by Moisés Kaufman (The Laramie Project).

Moving between the past and the present, 33 Variations centers on acclaimed musicologist, Katherine Brandt, and the object of her professional passion: Ludwig van Beethoven. In 19th century Austria, Beethoven wrestles with a commission he cannot complete. In present day, Katherine struggles to unlock the mystery behind Beethoven's obsession with a simple waltz. As she races against time and her failing health, Katherine discovers the true nature of Beethoven's work and gains insight into the other mystery in her life: her daughter. 33 Variations illustrates how the very passions that threaten to overwhelm us can also save us. This play contains adult language and content.

Directed by Guy Sanville, the cast includes David Bendena (Chelsea, MI), Daniel C. Britt (Hamilton, OH), Lauren Knox (Macomb, MI), Richard McWillams (Dayton, OH), Michelle Mountain (Grass Lake, MI), Michael Brian Ogden (Berkley, MI), and Rhiannon Ragland
(Flint, MI).

33 Variations premiered at Washington D.C.'s Arena Stage and later opened on
Broadway in March 2009. The Broadway production featured Jane Fonda in the leading
role and received five Tony Award nominations.

33 Variations will enjoy a ten-week engagement at the Purple Rose Theatre Company from Thursday, March 28 - Saturday, June 1, 2013. Seven low-priced previews will be performed Thursday, March 28 - Thursday, April 4 (no performance on March 31), with Press Opening on Friday, April 5, 2013. Regular performances for the duration of the run are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 PM with Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 3:00 PM and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. (Editor's Note: A complete performance schedule including pricing can be found on page 3).

Underwriting support for the season comes from The Ford Motor Company Fund, The Hamp Family, Sage Foundation, Matilda R. Wilson Fund, The David A. Brandon Foundation, Craig & Donna Common, Peter & Patti Feeney, The William B. Holmes

Family, The Dawn J. & Jeffrey S. Williams Charitable Gift Fund, Curtis & Curtis, P.C., Chelsea Comfort Inn and Village Conference Center, Chelsea State Bank, Classic Turning, and Excelda. Additional support is provided by media partners WJR and Michigan Radio. All performances will be held at The Purple Rose Theatre Company, 137 Park Street, Chelsea, Michigan 48118.

Founded in 1991 by actor and Chelsea native, Jeff Daniels, The Purple Rose Theatre Company is a leading American theatre dedicated to producing the new American play and creating opportunities for Midwest theatre professionals. The PRTC is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit professional theatre operating under a Small Professional Theatre agreement with the Actors' Equity Association. The PRTC promotes the development of new American theatre and its practitioners, provides valuable educational opportunities for young artists, and, through consistently high quality production values, has earned the respect of both local and National Theatre communities.

Tickets are available for purchase now. Ticket reservations can be made by calling The Purple Rose Theatre Company Box Office at (734) 433-7673 or online at www.purplerosetheatre.org.

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