VSC's 34th Season Will Close With THE ODD COUPLE

The Odd Couple by Neil Simon, America's best-loved tale of opposites will close out VSC's 34th season with loads of laughter. Felix, Oscar and the whole gang will be onstage at Norfolk's Wells Theatre as the show runs April 2 - 21, 2013.

In this classic American comedy, old habits die hard but friendship stays true. Newly divorced, a sloppy sportswriter and a fastidious newswriter test their friendship by becoming roommates. Along the way hilarity ensues as they fall back into the behaviors that troubled their ex-wives.

"Although written a few years ago, Neil Simon's plays have never seemed more contemporary or funny than they do today. Simon understood that stories don't have to be serious or funny. They can be both, and that can happen at the same time," said VSC Artistic Director Chris Hanna.

Dress Rehearsal is open to the public on Sunday, March 31 at 7:00 pm with a $15 donation. Preview performances are at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 2 and at 8:00 pm on Wednesday & Thursday, April 3 & 4 with all seats just $25. Opening Night is Friday, April 5 at 8:00 pm, with complimentary champagne toast and light dessert. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketmaster by calling 800-982-2787, at any Ticketmaster outlet, at the VSC box office, or online at www.vastage.com. Group discounts for 10 or more are available by calling 757-627-6988 ext. 358. Regular performances run Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, Wed./Thur./Fri. at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm through April 21, 2013. Tickets range $25-$55. As always, same-day rush tickets for military and students with ID are just $15 per ticket, with ID at the VSC Box Office, space available.

Now in its 34th season, Virginia Stage Company is the region's only fully professional resident theater company, serving an annual audience close to 80,000. Since its founding, Virginia Stage Company has made significant contributions to the quality of life in Hampton Roads: presenting more than 200 plays through more than 4,400 performances; revitalizing and renovating the historic Wells Theatre; providing educational programs for students of all ages; and preserving the legacy of live theatre for future generations. Support for VSC's 34th Season is provided by Norfolk Southern Corporation.