Society Hill Playhouse Extends LAFFERTY'S WAKE Through 4/19

Society Hill Playhouse presents LAFFERTY'S WAKE, an Irish-style comedy with lots of audience involvement. NOW EXTENDED UNTIL APRIL 19.

LAFFERTY'S WAKE, the interactive Irish comedy returns to the Society Hill Playhouse Cabaret for a limited run. LAFFERTY'S WAKE premiered at Society Hill Playhouse in 1998 and was written on commission by Philadelphia playwright, Susan Turlish. LAFFERTY'S WAKE has entertained hundreds of audiences throughout the country. LAFFERTY'S WAKE opens Friday, March 6, 2015 at 8 PM and is scheduled to run Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00pm through April 19, 2015.

Ticket prices are $35.00 with group rates and specials available. Tickets can be purchased through the Society Hill Playhouse website: www.societyhillplayhouse.org or at the door of the theatre on the day of the show. Society Hill Playhouse is located at 507 S Eighth Street, Philadelphia PA 19147.

The Society Hill cabaret has been turned into Rory's Pub, where as his final request, Charlie Lafferty is being waked, with his wife Kathleen, daughter Maggie; son-in-law Patrick, the village priest Father Pettigrew, his special friend, Molly; and his best friend Rory in attendance. Sing-alongs with the audience include: Whiskey in the Jar, Sweet Molly Malone, The Orange and the Green, and When Irish Eyes are Smiling.

Tickets for LAFFERTY'S WAKE are $35 each and group rates are available. The box office number is 215-923-0210 and the web site is www.societyhillplayhouse.org . Society Hill Playhouse is located at 507 South 8th Street.

A full service bar is available in the lobby and specialty Irish drinks including Guinness are available.