13 THINGS ABOUT ED CARPOLOTTI Makes NY Premiere at 59E59 Theaters, 12/4-12/30

Penny Fuller will star in the NY premiere of the new musical 13 THINGS ABOUT ED CARPOLOTTI, based on the play by Jeffrey Hatcher, with book, music and lyrics and directed by Barry Kleinbort.

Newly widowed Virginia Carpolotti gets some shocking news—her husband Ed left her in perilous debt to shady bankers, mobsters and embezzlers. Now an anonymous blackmailer wants a million dollars, or else! Celebrated actress Penny Fuller, playing Virginia, stars in 13 THINGS ABOUT ED CARPOLOTTI, an off-beat, funny, and heartwarming musical tale of a love that transcends the grave.

13 THINGS ABOUT ED CARPOLOTTI begins performances on Tuesday, December 4 for a limited engagement through Sunday, December 30. The performance schedule is Tuesday – Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday and Saturday at 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM. There are additional performances on Sunday, December 23 and Sunday, December 30 at 7:30 PM. There is no performance on Tuesday, December 25 (Christmas Day). Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.

Photo Credit: Kevin Thomas Garcia