Arden Theatre Company Announces One-Week Extension for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
(Philadelphia, PA) The Arden Theatre Company will extend the run of William Shakespeare’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM through April 15, 2017. The show was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, April 9th. Three 10am student performances and four public performances have been added.
The Arden’s production of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM has been hailed by critics as, “delightful,” “fun,” and “done right!” Managing Director Amy Murphy says, “The Arden is known for its accessible approach to Shakespeare and we’re thrilled to be able to share this show with even more student audiences through our added student performances, and audiences of all ages through our added public performances. This show has connected with younger audiences particularly, who enjoy the show’s subject matter, young love, and the vitality of the music.”
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM is Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy. In it, an enchanted forest becomes the perfect setting for the follies and foibles of fairies, humans and amateur actors putting on a play. The Arden is known for accessible Shakespeare, and this new and vibrant interpretation, stacked with Philadelphia’s brightest young talent, promises to engage and delight all ages.
Additional performances include:
Tuesday, April 11 – 10am
Wednesday, April 12 – 10am
Wednesday, April 12 – 6:30pm
Thursday, April 13 – 10am
Friday, April 14 – 8pm
Saturday, April 15 – 2pm
Saturday, April 15 – 8pm
Single ticket prices are $36 – $52, with discounts available for groups of 15 or more, seniors, students, military, and educators. Student group tickets for 10am performances are available for $15. Call the Arden Box Office at 215.922.1122, visit www.ardentheatre.org or walk-up at the box office at 40 N. 2nd Street in Old City, Philadelphia.
KEY INFORMATION:
WHAT:
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Matt Pfeiffer
WHERE:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd Street, Old City Philadelphia 19106
F. Otto Haas Stage
WHEN:
Extended through April 15, 2017
TICKETS:
Call the Box Office at 215.922.1122 or visit www.ardentheatre.org or walk-up at the box office, 40 N. 2nd Street
$36-$52 for adults depending on the performance chosen
Group discounts available for 15+
Student Rush tickets at the door 30 minutes before curtain for $10 cash, pending availability (must present valid student ID)
Remaining shows in the Arden’s 2016/17 Season include:
The Light Princess, Adapted by Tony Lawton from the story by George MacDonald, Music by Alex Bechtel, April 5 – June 28, 2017
Gypsy by Arthur Laurents, Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, May 18 – June 25, 2017