THE LYONS to Open 1/16 at 2nd Story Theatre

THE LYONS by Nicky Silver will be directed by Mark Peckham at DownStage at 2nd Story Theatre, running January 16 - February 9, 2014.

As Ben Lyons lies dying, his wife of forty years, Rita, flips through decorating magazines, planning a living room makeover. When their children are summoned to Ben's hospital bedside, all efforts at a sentimental goodbye to the dying patriarch are soon abandoned as they snidely trade accusations, savagely reveal secrets, and hilariously knock each other down a peg or two. Razor-sharp, black comedy perfection.

Performances: January 16 - February 9 - Thursdays through Saturdays at 8:00PM; Sundays at 3:00PM. Additional Performance: Sunday, January 19 @ 7:00PM. Discussion Sunday: Jan. 26 - humanities discussion immediately following the 3:00PM performance. Ticket Price: $25; Age 21 & Under: $20. 2nd Story Theatre DownStage is located at 28 Market Street, Warren, RI. Contact the Box Office by calling 401-247-4200, or buy online at www.2ndstorytheatre.com, or via email at Boxoffice@2ndstorytheatre.com.

Pictured: Paula Faber as Rita Lyons, Lara Hakeem as her daughter Lisa, Vince Petronio as her dying husband Ben, and Kevin Broccoli as her son Curtis in THE LYONS. Photo by Richard W. Dionne, Jr.