Johnny Stone, Morning Show Host / Program Director at Star 99 Radio, and Max McLean, co-creator and star of THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, participate in a post-show discussion at THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS on August 27. For more information visit www.screwtapeonstage.com.
THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the provocative and wickedly witty theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view, celebrated its 100th performance at The Westside Theatre, 407 West 43rd Street, New York and announced that it is now an open run.
"We are delighted by the way New York audiences have embraced C. S. Lewis's THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS," says Executive Producer Ken Dension. "They have been incredible. We anticipate being here for quite some time so everyone can see this wonderful piece of theater."
Max McLean, who plays the demon Screwtape, says, "Theater has a profound ability to explore religious themes at a deep level. I hear regularly from atheists, agnostics and believers alike who appreciate the play's insights, as well as the clever stagecraft employed to tell the story. I also hear good things about the robust conversations that the play generates. My favorite comment is, 'It's fascinating to spend an evening with the devil!'"
The New York Times writes "The Devil has rarely been given his due more perceptively and eruditely"; New York Post called it "As entertaining as it is thought-provoking...hell of a good time"; "Wickedly witty...one hell of a good show! raves the Wall Street Journal. Elle writes "Brilliant...Hilarious Wit" and AP calls the show "Devilishly Funny...Lewis' philosophical insights are cleverly conveyed!"
Prior to coming to New York, THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS was a hit at Chicago's Mercury Theatre where it ran for six months. It was also a success at The Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C. where it played for ten sold out weeks. Last fall it embarked on a national tour delighting capacity houses in San Francisco, Phoenix, Louisville, Chattanooga, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston and Austin.
The book's success as a piercing insight into humanity's bent toward evil is due to Lewis' lucid capacity to make his readers squirm in self recognition. When first published in 1942, it brought immediate fame to this little-known Oxford don, including the cover of Time Magazine.
THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS is still one Lewis' most influential works, along with such other classics as The Chronicles of Narnia (including The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe), The Great Divorce and Mere Christianity.
Beginning September 6, the performance schedule for THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS is as follows: Mondays at 8pm; Wednesday Matinee at 2pm; Thursdays and Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm and Sundays at 3pm and 7pm. Day-Of, Student Rush Tickets are available for $27, cash only, at the Box Office. Valid ID must be presented. As of August 1, Individual Tickets are $75 each with premium tickets set at $95. To purchase tickets, call 212.239.6200 or visit www.telecharge.com. More information is available at www.ScrewtapeOnStage.com. For groups of 10 or more call 866.476.8707.
