RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD To Perform At SXSW and Will Conclude NYC Run Feb 18

RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD, the latest musical from MWM Live (Million Dollar Quartet) featuring the music & lyrics of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter, will perform during this year's SXSW Festival on Friday, March 16th - as part of the Relix and Brooklyn Bowl event at The Brooklyn Bowl Family Reunion located at The Scoot Inn - in tribute to the Jerry Garcia Band album Cats Under the Stars.

RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD will now conclude its limited engagement at the Minetta Lane Theatre (18 Minetta Lane) on Sunday, February 18, 2018 (previously announced for March 18). At the time of closing RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD will have played 21 previews and 129 regular performances.

In addition to the special performance at SXSW, plans are in the works for an original cast album, and for additional productions and touring across the US in 2019, with cities and dates to be announced.

"It is an honor to be a part of Red Roses, Green Gold, as I have listened to and loved this music for many years," said Co-Founder and CEO of MWM Live Gigi Pritzker of MWM Live. "We have been overwhelmed by the number of fans that have come out to see their favorite music in a brand-new way. As we catapult the production into its next phase we're excited to watch what unfolds for the show."

Directed and choreographed by Rachel Klein (More Than All the World), with a book by Michael Norman Mann (BOX 27), RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD features additional music & lyrics by Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, Bob Weir, and Bill Kreutzmann, with musical supervision and arrangements by Jeff Chimenti. RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD began previews on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, and opened Sunday, October 29.

The cast of RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD features Brian Russell Carey (A Christmas Carol) as Dudley, Maggie Hollinbeck (Once First National Tour) as Glendine, David Park (Matthew McConaughey vs. The Devil) as Liam, Michael McCoy Reilly (Hoots & Hellmouth) as Jessup, Natalie Storrs (Sister Act First National Tour) as Melinda, Debbie Christine Tjong (Missed Connections: A Craigslist Musical) as Bertha, Michael Viruet (Pitch Perfect) as Mick, and Scott Wakefield (Ring of Fire) as Jack.

The production features music direction and additional arrangements by Andy Peterson (More Than All The World), scenic design by Robert Andrew Kovach (The Anthem), costume design by Ásta Bennie Hostetter (The Wolves), lighting design by Jamie Roderick (That Bachelorette Show), sound design by Kim Carbone (The Lady Drug Dealer and the Heist) and Ben Scheff (No Room for Wishing), projection design by Brad Peterson (Cats), fight direction by Rod Kinter (The Lightning Thief: A Percy Jackson Musical), and casting by Stephanie Klapper (The Suitcase Under the Bed).

RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD brings the music and lyrics of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter to the stage. This new musical set in 1920s Cumberland tells the fantastical and comical tale of Jackson Jones and his family of swindlers as they gamble their way to love and riches.

RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD features a cast of eight actor-musicians on stage at the intimate Minetta Lane Theatre, in the tradition of some of the 20th century's most popular musicians playing the iconic venues of Greenwich Village. Leading them is musical supervisor and arranger Jeff Chimenti, the extraordinary keyboardist who, since 1997, has played several tours such as Fare Thee Well, Furthur, and Dead & Company.

Ticket prices for RED ROSES, GREEN GOLD range from $58-$88, with premium tickets available for $125. All tickets are available for purchase via Ticketmaster.com and at the Minetta Lane Theatre Box Office. The box office is open Tuesdays - Sunday, 1pm to 6pm. Ticket buyers for performances after February 18, 2018 should contact their point-of-purchase for a refund. Tickets purchased from Ticketmaster (online or by phone) or with a credit card at the box office will be refunded automatically.

Founded in 2006, by Emmy-winning producer Gigi Pritzker and President & Chief Creative Officer Ted Rawlins, MWM Live is a theatrical entertainment division of MWM (Madison Wells Media). MWM Live has developed and produced a variety of critically acclaimed projects, including the Tony Award-winning, Million Dollar Quartet, the inspiration behind the television series, "Sun Records." Credits also include the musical comedy Snapshots by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and Golden-Globe winner David Stern (Mozart in the Jungle).

Founded by Gigi Pritzker in partnership with Clint Kisker, MWM is a diversified media and entertainment company delivering elevated entertainment experiences to consumers worldwide. MWM produces and distributes premium content including film, television, VR/AR, live events and digital video. MWM was named one of Fast Company's Top Ten Most Innovative Companies in Hollywood for 2017.

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