A.R. Gurney's LOVE & MONEY Makes World Premiere at Signature Theatre Tonight

Signature Theatre presents the world premiere of A.R. Gurney's new play LOVE & MONEY, directed by Mark Lamos. The production runs through October 4, 2015 with opening night set for tonight, August 24, 2015 in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). This show is a co-production with Westport Country Playhouse.

The cast includes Maureen Anderman as Cornelia Cunningham, Gabriel Brown as Walker "Scott" Williams, Pamela Dunlap as Agnes Munger, Kahyun Kim as Jessica Worth and Joe Paulik as Harvey Abel.

The design team includes Michael Yeargan (Scenic Design), Jess Goldstein (Costume Design), Stephen Strawbridge (Lighting Design), John Gromada (Sound Design). Matthew Melchiorre is the Production Stage Manager. Casting by Telsey + Company, William Cantler, CSA.

Determined to donate almost everything she owns before her life of grace and privilege ends, wealthy widow Cornelia Cunningham's plan hits a snag when an ambitious and ingratiating young man arrives to claim his alleged inheritance. Residency One playwright A.R. Gurney paints an incisive and hysterical portrait of the trials of class, family, legacy and race in this world premiere comedy.

There will be post-show talkbacks on August 18 along with September 3, 10, and 15. Talkbacks brought to you by American Express. Other supplemental programming includes a pre-show Page to Stage discussion with A.R. Gurney and Mark Lamos on August 19 and a pre-show Backstage Pass event, featuring members of the creative team, on September 2. Additionally, Signature's Book Club will feature The Great Gatsby, an exciting companion to Gurney's newest comedy, and will meet on August 27.

Photo Credit: Joan Marcus