Press Release - The Purple Rose Theatre Company

THE PURPLE ROSE THEATRE COMPANY137 Park Street, Chelsea, MI 48118BUSINESS: 734.433.7782BOX OFFICE: 734.433.7673FAX: 734.475.0802www.purplerosetheatre.orgFOR PHOTOS & INTERVIEWS:Heidi Bennett, Marketing Director734.433.7782 x18bennett@purplerosetheatre.orgMarch 5, 2013FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPURPLE ROSE PRESENTS TONY-NOMINATED 33 VARIATIONS2009 Broadway play explores life through Beethoven’s workCHELSEA, Mich. — The Purple Rose Theatre Company is pleased to continue their2012 / 2013 Season with 33 Variations by Moisés Kaufman (The Laramie Project).Moving between the past and the present, 33 Variations centers on acclaimedmusicologist, Katherine Brandt, and the object of her professional passion: Ludwig vanBeethoven. In 19th century Austria, Beethoven wrestles with a commission he cannotcomplete. In present day, Katherine struggles to unlock the mystery behindBeethoven’s obsession with a simple waltz. As she races against time and her failinghealth, Katherine discovers the true nature of Beethoven’s work and gains insight intothe other mystery in her life: her daughter. 33 Variations illustrates how the verypassions that threaten to overwhelm us can also save us. This play contains adultlanguage and content.Directed by Guy Sanville, the cast includes David Bendena (Chelsea, MI), Daniel C. Britt(Hamilton, OH), Lauren Knox (Macomb, MI), Richard McWillams (Dayton, OH), MichelleMountain (Grass Lake, MI), Michael Brian Ogden (Berkley, MI), and Rhiannon Ragland(Flint, MI).33 Variations premiered at Washington D.C.’s Arena Stage and later opened onBroadway in March 2009. The Broadway production featured Jane Fonda in the leadingrole and received five Tony Award nominations.33 Variations will enjoy a ten-week engagement at the Purple Rose Theatre Companyfrom Thursday, March 28 – Saturday, June 1, 2013. Seven low-priced previews will beperformed Thursday, March 28 – Thursday, April 4 (no performance on March 31), withPress Opening on Friday, April 5, 2013. Regular performances for the duration of therun are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 PM with Wednesday and Saturdaymatinees at 3:00 PM and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. (Editor’s Note: A completeperformance schedule including pricing can be found on page 3).Underwriting support for the season comes from The Ford Motor Company Fund, TheHamp Family, Sage Foundation, Matilda R. Wilson Fund, The David A. BrandonFoundation, Craig & Donna Common, Peter & Patti Feeney, The William B. HolmesFamily, The Dawn J. & Jeffrey S. Williams Charitable Gift Fund, Curtis & Curtis, P.C.,Chelsea Comfort Inn and Village Conference Center, Chelsea State Bank, ClassicTurning, and Excelda. Additional support is provided by media partners WJR and1

Michigan Radio. All performances will be held at The Purple Rose Theatre Company,137 Park Street, Chelsea, Michigan 48118.Founded in 1991 by actor and Chelsea native, Jeff Daniels, The Purple Rose TheatreCompany is a leading American theatre dedicated to producing the new American playand creating opportunities for Midwest theatre professionals. The PRTC is a 501(c)(3)not-for-profit professional theatre operating under a Small Professional Theatreagreement with the Actors’ Equity Association. The PRTC promotes the development ofnew American theatre and its practitioners, provides valuable educational opportunitiesfor young artists, and, through consistently high quality production values, has earnedthe respect of both local and national theatre communities.Tickets are available for purchase now. Ticket reservations can be made by calling ThePurple Rose Theatre Company Box Office at (734) 433-7673 or online atwww.purplerosetheatre.org.###2

33 Variations Performance ScheduleThursday, March 28 8PM $22 Preview w/talkback Wednesday, May 8 3PM $27Friday, March 29 8PM $22 Preview w/talkback Wednesday, May 8 8PM $27Saturday, March 30 3PM $27 Preview w/talkback Thursday, May 9 8PM $27Saturday, March 30 8PM $32 Preview w/talkback Friday, May 10 8PM $37Saturday, May 11 3PM $37Wednesday, April 3 3PM $22 Preview Saturday, May 11 8PM $42Wednesday, April 3 8PM $22 Preview Sunday, May 12 2PM $37Thursday, April 4 8PM $22 PreviewFriday, April 5 8PM $37 Press Opening Wednesday, May 15 3PM $27Saturday, April 6 3PM $37 Wednesday, May 15 8PM $27Saturday, April 6 8PM $42 Thursday, May 16 8PM $27Sunday, April 7 2PM $37 Friday, May 17 8PM $37Saturday, May 18 3PM $37Wednesday, April 10 3PM $27 Saturday, May 18 8PM $42Wednesday, April 10 8PM $27 Sunday, May 19 2PM $37Thursday, April 11 8PM $27Friday, April 12 8PM $37 Wednesday, May 22 3PM $27Saturday, April 13 3PM $37 Wednesday, May 22 8PM $27Saturday, April 13 8PM $42 Thursday, May 23 8PM $27Sunday, April 14 2PM $37 Friday, May 24 8PM $18.50 Ford FridaySaturday, May 25 3PM $37Wednesday, April 17 3PM $27 Saturday, May 25 8PM $42Wednesday, April 17 8PM $27 Sunday, May 26 2PM $37Thursday, April 18 8PM $27Friday, April 19 8PM $18.50 Ford Friday Wednesday, May 29 3PM $27Saturday, April 20 3PM $37 Wednesday, May 29 8PM $27Saturday, April 20 8PM $42 Thursday, May 30 3PM $27 Added MatineeSunday, April 21 2PM $37 Thursday, May 30 8PM $27Friday, May 31 8PM $37Wednesday, April 24 3PM $27 Saturday, June 1 3PM $37Wednesday, April 24 8PM $27 Saturday, June 1 8PM $42 Closing NightThursday, April 25 8PM $27Friday, April 26 8PM $37Saturday, April 27 3PM $37Saturday, April 27 8PM $42Sunday, April 28 2PM $37Wednesday, May 1 3PM $27Wednesday, May 1 8PM $27Thursday, May 2 8PM $27Friday, May 3 8PM $37Saturday, May 4 3PM $37Saturday, May 4 8PM $42Sunday, May 5 2PM $373