Dickens’s The Mystery of Edwin Drood to be Performed at American University’s Greenberg Theatre


Contact: Maralee Csellar, (202) 885-5952

WHO: American University Department of Performing Arts

WHAT: The Mystery of Edwin Drood, a musical by Rupert Holmes

WHEN: 8 p.m., Friday, Feb 10 – Saturday, Feb. 11; 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16 – Saturday, Feb. 18

WHERE: Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theatre; 4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.

TICKETS: General Admission: $16; Seniors and AU Community: $8; Students: $5

WASHINGTON (Feb. 1, 2006)--Charles Dickens’s final novel is brought to life in American University’s Greenberg Theatre presentation of The Mystery of Edwin Drood at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10 – Saturday, Feb. 11 and 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16 – Saturday, Feb. 18.

This Tony Award winning musical by Rupert Holmes is an energetic comedy based on Dickens’s unfinished mystery novel. In this interactive performance, the audience participates in the story by helping the performers choose an ending. The performers are prepared to act and sing more than 600 possible endings. This production is directed by Karl Kippola, professor of theatre, American University.

The Arts at AU…
The 300-seat Greenberg Theatre, which opened in Spring 2003, includes a new stage, orchestra pit, dressing rooms, improved lighting, acoustics, scene and costume design shops, and great visibility from every seat. AU’s Department of Performing Arts productions and concerts are presented in a top-quality setting, enriching the program, the university, and the Washington, DC community.

Located in Washington, DC, American University (www.american.edu) is a leader in global education, enrolling a diverse student body from throughout the U.S. and nearly 150 countries and providing opportunities for academic excellence, public service, and internships in the nation's capital and around the world.
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Contact: Maralee Csellar
Date: 02/01/2006
Phone: (202) 885-5952
Release Type: Arts
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