Park Square Will Host TRIPLE ESPRESSO

Park Square Theatre is partnering with The Daniel Group to bring the 23-year phenomenon TRIPLE ESPRESSO--A HIGHLY CAFFEINATED COMEDY to Park Square's Andy Boss Thrust Stage November 9, 2018 - January 13, 2019. "This partnership brings together two amazingly loyal audiences to experience downtown Saint Paul's parks, skating rink, restaurants, music venues and hotels when they are spangled with white lights and good cheer," says Park Square Executive Director Michael-jon Pease. "Plus, this partnership makes great use of the Boss Stage during a time when we're otherwise only performing in the mornings for school groups."

Park Square and The Daniel Group had hoped to partner several years ago to present Park Square's popular production of 2 PIANOS/4 HANDS at the Music Box Theatre in Minneapolis, which was the home to TRIPLE ESPRESSO for 20 years. "We loved working together because as producers, we were on the same page," said Dennis Babcock, the Executive Producer of TRIPLE ESPRESSO. "Both shows shared the amazing talent that is Michael Pearce Donley, but we couldn't get the numbers to work. I've been a Park Square fan for many years and every time I get their marketing materials I think, 'Yes, they know how to do it!' I'm thrilled we could make this partnership work."

TRIPLE ESPRESSO is a truly homegrown hit show. Early in 1995, while Bill Arnold was having breakfast with Michael Pearce Donley, and Bob Stromberg in Minneapolis, the three local solo performers decided it would be fun to write something they could perform together. As motivation to buckle down and write it, they booked a performance for four weeks later.

Using Arnold's magic and comedy, Donley's original music, and Stromberg's physical humor, the three put together a show with elements of slapstick, vaudeville, and a touch of audience involvement. The next year, Dennis Babcock, former General Manager of the Guthrie Theatre, came on board as Executive Producer.

The show proved to be a hit and went on to become the longest running show at Music Box Theatre (April 3, 1996 - April 27, 2008 continuously; holiday productions 2009-2016); the longest continuously running show in San Diego (January 14, 1998-February 17, 2008); and the longest running show in the history of Iowa. Add productions and tours from Alexandria, Minn. to Dublin, Ireland and Ghent, Belgium and the show has played to more than 2 million people in 60+ cities in 6 countries in 3 languages.

Performance Dates: November 9, 2018 - January 13, 2019

Ticket prices: Preview on November 9: $25. Regular Run: $39.50-$47.50 for theatre seats. $47.50-$52.50 for exclusive seating at cabaret tables. Discounts are available for seniors, children, members of the military, groups, and ASL/AD patrons. Tickets go on sale June 21 at the Park Square ticket office, in person at 20 W. Seventh Place or by phone: 651.291.7005 (12 noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday). Purchase online at parksquaretheatre.org.

2018-2019 PARK SQUARE THEATRE SEASON TICKETS are on sale now (packages do not include TRIPLE ESPRESSO, which is an add-on event). Season packages range in size from all nine plays in the season to a choose-your-own series of three or more. Subscription package prices begin at $75.

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