Tansy, John Behlmann, Emily Walton and More Set for EAGER TO LOSE Premiere at Ars Nova, 10/9-11/2

Ars Nova presents the world premiere of the burlesque farce Eager to Lose in a limited Off-Broadway engagement, Wednesday, October 9 through Saturday, November 2 at Ars Nova (511 West 54th Street). Official Opening Night takes place Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00 PM.

Welcome to the legendary Tim Tam Room, where the music sizzles, champagne flows, and dancing beauties tempt and tease. When Tansy, the club's crown jewel, announces her imminent departure, the club's MC is left holding his heart in his hands. Exuberant hijinks and salacious striptease collide as this night of classic burlesque unspools into a sequin-drenched, raucous farce.

Eager to Lose was developed through Ars Nova's ANT Fest and Project Residency programs.

Eager to Lose is co-created by writer Matthew-Lee Erlbach, co-directors Wes Grantom and Portia Krieger, and burlesque sensation Tansy, who appears in the production with John Behlmann (Journey's End), Richard Saudek, Emily Walton (The Shaggs, August: Osage County), and Stacey Yen (Mary Zimmerman's The Arabian Nights at Arena Stage). Eager to Lose includes Choreography by Tansy, Music Direction by Cody Owen Stine, Scenic Design by Mark Erbaugh, Costume Design by Tilly Grimes, Lighting Design by Brian Tovar, and Sound Design by Josh Millican.

Ars Nova is committed to developing and producing theater, comedy and music artists in the Early Stages of their professional careers. Its unique development programs are designed to support outside-the-box thinking and encourage innovative, genre-bending work. By providing a safe environment where risk-taking and collaboration are paramount, Ars Nova gives voice to a new generation of artists and audiences, pushing the boundaries of live entertainment by nurturing creative ideas into smart, surprising new work. For more information on Ars Nova's programs, visit www.arsnovanyc.com. Ars Nova was founded in memory of Gabe Wiener.

Tickets are on sale September 11, and are $30 with special preview ticket pricing: $10 October 9 - 12 and $20 October 16 - 19. Tickets may be purchased through www.arsnovanyc.com, 212-352-3101 or at the Ars Nova box office starting 30 minutes prior to each show (subject to availability).

Photo by Ben Arons.

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