Insignificant Others Extends SF Run 4 Weeks

Insignificant Others, the original romantic musical comedy by composer, playwright and lyricist, L. Jay Kuo of San Francisco, which opened July 14 at the Zeum Theater (221 4th Street at Howard in Yerba Buena Gardens) has been extended for four weeks due to popular demand. The show will now close Sunday, September 23, with shows on Friday and Saturday nights at 8PM and Sunday matinees at 2PM, with some special Thursday evening performances.

"Insignificant Others follows the romantic foibles of five friends–two gay men and three straight women–who move to San Francisco from the Midwest seeking love and adventure," explain press notes, "Beginning life as a staged reading in May of 2005 in San Francisco, Insignificant Others workshops caught the attention of The New Conservatory Theatre Center, where in July of 2006, it played to sold-out houses for five straight weekends.  ISO was awarded Best Original Musical Script by the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle for 2006."

Under the direction of George Quick, the cast features local actors Lillian Askew, Erin Diamantides, Sarah Kathleen Farrell, Jason Hoover, Kevin Maldarelli, Justin Mckee and Andrew Sa. Additional cast members are Dane Paul Andres, Bobby Bryce, Mary Kalita and Alex Rodriguez.

Insignificant Others  plays at San Francisco's Zeum Theater at Yerba Buena Gardens (221 Four Street at Howard), San Francisco through September 23.  Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM, and Sunday matinees at 2PM, with some special Thursday 8PM performances. 

For tickets ($35 weekdays and matinees; $39 weekends) or more info visit www.isomusical.com