Rehearsals begin today for Manhattan Theatre Club's world
premiere production of The Receptionist
by Adam Bock. Previews begin October 12
for an October 30 opening at New
York City Center
– Stage I (131 West 55th Street).
Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Blackbird, Take Me Out), the cast will feature: Josh Charles ("Sports Night"),
Robert Foxworth (Twelve Angry Men),
Jayne Houdyshell (Well) and Kendra
Kassebaum (Wicked).
"Beverly (Houdyshell) takes pride in her work as the receptionist
at a busy Northeast office. Whether coaching her co-worker Lorraine
(Kassebaum) through romantic troubles, fielding calls for their boss Mr.
Raymond (Foxworth) or carefully monitoring the flow of office supplies, Beverly keeps her domain
shipshape. But when handsome Mr. Dart (Charles) arrives unexpectedly from the
central office, Beverly is charmed, Lorraine is smitten and
Mr. Raymond is caught completely off guard," explain press materials.
The creative team for The
Receptionist includes: David Korins (scenic design), Jane Greenwood
(costume design), Brian MacDevitt (lighting design), Darron L West (sound
design).
Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8PM, Saturday &
Sunday at 2PM, Sunday at 7PM.
Single tickets for all Manhattan Theatre Club productions at
New York City Center are available by calling CityTix
at 212-581-1212. Tickets are $75. Group and student rates are also available.
For group ticket information, call 212-399-3000 x 4132. Student tickets are $25
and will be on sale for all performances based on availability on the day of
the performance, up to one hour before show-time. Call 212-581-1212 for further
information. MTC at New York City
Center is accessible to
people with disabilities and is equipped with a hearing augmentation system.
Visit www.ManhattanTheatreClub.com
for more information.
