Players Club of Swarthmore to Present A NEW BRAIN

The Players Club of Swarthmore presents A New Brain, a musical by William Finn and James Lapine, directed by Emily Fishman.

Performances are Jan. 29 & 30 at 8 p.m., Jan. 31 at 2 p.m., Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m., 5 & 6 at 8 p.m., 2016. Admission is $15 at the door (no advance sales).

Only rarely does the Players Club of Swarthmore attempt a musical in its intimate Black Box performing space! A New Brain, by the authors of Falsettos, mixes high drama with wry humor and surreal imaginings. Highly autobiographical, the show stars a musician and lyricist much like William Finn. For drama there's...well...brain surgery; for surrealism, an imperious frog with an uplifting philosophy of life (he may actually be the guy who's waiting for a song that's way over deadline); for seriousness, an artist's struggle to discover his authentic voice.

Special events surrounding this production: Opening Night Reception 1/29 at 7:30; Meet the Artists 1/31 after the performance; Dessert Night 2/5 at 7:30.

The Players Club is located at 614 Fairview Road in Swarthmore. Information at www.pcstheater.org or 610-328-4271. A New Brain is presented in the Raymond W Smith performing space, which is not handicapped-accessible. The show is not recommended for children.