TheaterWorks Will Present Christmas on the Rocks

TheaterWorks' Holiday World Premiere  Christmas on the Rocks An offbeat collection of twisted holiday tales   by multiple nationally known playwrights.  These darkly humorous stories run December 3 through 22, 2013.

What: CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS by John Cariani, Jeffrey Hatcher, Jacques Lamarre, Matthew Lombardo, Theresa Rebeck, Edwin Sanchez and Jonathan Tolins.                            Just in time for the holidays, something fresh, funny, smart and surprisingly touching. Remember watching holiday specials as a kid? Fast-forward to this Christmas Eve. In a rundown local bar, unexpectedly, chance brings us face to face with a parade of beloved characters from favorite Christmas tales - only now they have all grown up! Tiny Tim, Charlie Brown, Cindy Lou Who and a host of other favorites pour out their Christmas woes. Inspired by our collective holiday memories, CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKSis sure to become a new holiday tradition.                                           Conceived and directed by TheaterWorks' Producing Artistic Director, Rob Ruggiero, this exciting new production features 7 nationally known playwrights each adding their own spin to the canon of holiday traditions past.     Rob is also thrilled to welcome a tremendously talented cast to TheaterWorks. Audiences will remember Harry Bouvy (the man) from Snakebit, Chesapeake and Fully Committed. Christine Pedi (the woman) most recently seen in Broadway's hilariousNEWSical The Musical, makes her TheaterWorks' debut as does Broadway veteran, Ronn Carroll (Goodspeed's Carousel) as the bartender. Rob said "I couldn't be more excited about collaborating with this amazing group of  playwrights and actors. What began as a fun idea for a new and very 'TheaterWorks' holiday event is quickly taking form. I look forward to sharing it with our audiences. I think they are in for a real treat."                                     CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS runs December 3 through December 22, 2013.              The production design team includes Michael Schweikardt(Sets), Alejo Vieti (Costumes), Mary Jo Dondlinger (Lights) and Michael Miceli (Sound).Production Manager is Michael Lenaghan.

When: December 3 through 22, 2013 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: Friday         Saturday  Sunday     7:30 pm 8:00 pm 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm  4:00 pm and 8:00 pm

The lobby and the gallery sponsored by The Hartford Financial Services Group, opens 90 minutes prior to curtain; seating starts 60 minutes prior.

Where: TheaterWorks City Arts on Pearl - 233 Pearl Street in Downtown Hartford

Admission: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday  Friday, Saturday Subscribers        Center Reserved  Student Rush w/ID (subject to availability)   Group Rates     $35 $40 $10 off $15 addt'l $15    Call

For seats call 860.527.7838. Christmas on the Rocks is NOT a part of the subscription season, but you can still subscribe. 4 Plays for as low as $99. Call for details. 2013 - 2014 SEASON

FREUD'S LAST SESSION by Mark St. Germain  January 17 through February 23, 2014 Press: January 24, 2014                                                       THE OTHER PLACE by Sharr White March 14 through April 19, 2014 Press: March 21, 2014        LOVE / SICK by John Cariani  May 16 through June 22, 2014 Press: May 23, 2014  WOODY SEZ The Life & Music of Woody Guthrie  August 8 through September 14, 2014 Press: August 15, 2014

For more information, please visit www.theaterworkshartford.org