By Amy Somensky May 9, 2007, 3:43 GMT
New York: The complete cast has been announced for this summer's Shakepeare in the Park production of Romeo and Juliet. Joining the previously announced Lauren Ambrose and Oscar Issac as the title characters and Camryn Manheim as Nurse will be:
Opal Alladin as Lady CapuletGeorge Bartenieff as Lord Montague/Apothecary/Cousin CapuletDan Colman as ParisMichael Cristofer as Lord CapuletSaidah Arrika Ekulona as Lady MontagueBrian Tyree Henry as TybaltOwiso Odera as BenvolioAustin Pendleton as Friar LaurenceTimothy D. Stickney as Prince EscalusChristopher Evan Welch as Mercutio
The ensemble will feature Ari Brand, Anthony Carrigan, Tiffany Danielle, Seth Duerr, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Christian Felix, Susan Hyon, Orville Mendoza, Jeff Omura, Lucas Papaelias, Mary Rasmussen, Michael Rossmy, Cornelius Smith, Jr., and Alexander Sovronsky.
Romeo and Juliet has not been performed at the Delacorte in almost 40 years, since 1968; it will begin previews on Tuesday, June 5th, officially open on June 24th, and continue through July 8th.
Performances of Shakespeare in the Park will be Tuesday Through Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are free and will be available on the day of the performance (two per person) at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park beginning at 1:00 p.m. and at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street (near Astor Place), from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The closest entrances to the Delacorte are at 81st Street and Central Park West or 70th Street and Fifth Avenue.
For additional information about Shakespeare in the Park, call (212) 539-8750 or visit The Public Theater website at www.publictheater.org.
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