JERICHO Premieres at NJ Rep, 10/13

"Jericho", winner of a 2011 Edgerton Foundation New Play Award, is a new comic-drama by Jack Canfora that will have its premiere at the New Jersey Repertory Company October 13-November 13 as part of a National New Play Network rolling world premiere. Following its opening at NJ Rep "Jericho" will have productions in Sarasota at the Florida Studio Theatre and The Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis. Directed by Evan Bergman, "Jericho" stars Corey Tazmania, Matt Huffman, Andrew Rein, Jim Shankman, Carol Todd and Kathleen Goldpaugh.

Performances are Thursdays, Fridays at 8:00 pm; Saturdays at 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm; and Sundays at 2:00 pm, October 13 through November 13. Special reduced price previews are on Thursday, October 13 at 2 pm and Friday, October 14 at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Opening night with reception is Saturday, October 15 at 8:00 pm. There is no matinee opening night.

Tickets are $40; Previews are $35; Opening night with reception is $60. Discounts are available for seniors, students, and groups of 10 or more. Additional performances can be scheduled on Thursday and Friday matinees or Sunday nights for groups of 40 or more.

For tickets call 732-229-3166 or visit www.njrep.org for online ticketing.

NJ Rep is a non-profit, professional theater located at 179 Broadway in Long Branch, only minutes from the Jersey Shore. Free on-site parking and easy access from NJ Transit (North Jersey Coast Line) and Academy Buses.

Photo Credit: Suzanne Barabas