Presenting a kaleidoscopic portrait of Virgil Thomson

"It [Oh Virgil!] fills us with the lust to know all about this acerbic genius..."
Kitty Montgomery, DailyFreeman

Woodstock Fringe
in association with
Judson Arts
Proudly presents the World Premiere of

Oh Virgil! A Theatrical Portrait
A new play about the life & music of VIRGIL THOMSON

Written by
WALLACE NORMAN

In collaboration with
LARRY ALAN SMITH

Featuring
VICTORIA DEVANY* WATSON HEINTZ* VICTOR TRURO*
DAN VIA*
*Performing courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.

Musical Direction by
MICHAEL CONLEY

Directed by
NICOLA SHEARA

TWO-WEEK LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
MAY 1st-MAY 10th, 2009
JUDSON MEMORIAL CHURCH

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT WWW.WOODSTOCKFRINGE.ORG

WOODSTOCK FRINGE in association with JUDSON ARTS is pleased to announce the world premiere production of OH VIRGIL! A THEATRICAL PROTRAIT by Woodstock Fringe Producing Artistic Director, Wallace Norman, in collaboration with Larry Alan Smith, under the musical direction of Michael Conley and directed by Nicola Sheara. OH VIRGIL! A THEATRICAL PORTRAIT plays a two-week limited engagement at the Judson Memorial Church (55 Washington Square South). Performances begin Friday, May 1st and continue through Sunday, May 10th. Opening Night is Friday, May 1st at 8 p.m.

Press are cordially invited: Friday, May 1st at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 2nd at 8 p.m. &
Sunday, May 3rd at 3 pm.
(Non-official press dates may be accommodated upon request)

Spend a day with Pulitzer Prize winning composer and chief music critic for the New York Herald Tribune, Virgil Thomson, as he runs the world of music from his bed in the Chelsea Hotel. Thomson is considered to be one of the most remarkable, influential and controversial artists in the history of contemporary American music. In this new play with music, eight of Thomson's art songs and several of his piano portraits are part of this kaleidoscopic portrait of a man and a time when the world of modern art and music exploded.

Oh Virgil! is made possible by the generous leadership support of The Virgil Thomson Foundation.

The production features scenic design by David Ogle, costume design by Raul Aktanov and lighting design by Jake Platt. Jillian Zeman is the associate producer and production stage manager.

Oh Virgil! A Theatrical Portrait plays the following schedule through Sunday, May 10th:

Fridays at 8 p.m.
Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Sundays at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $18.00. Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.WoodstockFringe.org or by calling (845) 810-0123. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the theater's box office, one half hour before the performance.

For more information about Oh Virgil! A Theatrical Portrait visit www.WoodstockFringe.org .