World War II Supreme Allied Commander and 34th President Dwight D. Eisenhower turns 134 next week on October 14, but Olney Theatre Center delivered an early birthday present by announcing that the record-setting run of Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground in the Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab will extend again and finish with seven additional performances, October 30 – November 3. Tony Award-winner John Rubinstein (Pippin, Children of a Lesser God) has drawn universal praise for his portrayal of President Eisenhower, and audiences have responded with nearly all performances sold out for the run. Tickets for the new dates are on sale now via Olney Theatre Center’s Box Office (301-924-3400) and at olneytheatre.org/eisenhower

Asked about the success of the production, star John Rubinstein said, “Audiences come perhaps to be informed and to remember, but by the end, they find themselves inspired, uplifted, and energized. Especially during these last days before what will certainly be a momentous election, this piece of theater is a perfect way to be reminded of the tremendous accomplishments and humanity this great country is capable of.”

The performance schedule for October 30 – November 3 will be:

• Wednesday, Oct. 30 @ 1:30 pm
• Thursday. Oct. 31 @7:30 pm
• Friday, Nov. 1 @1:30 pm *Special Friday matinee*
• Friday, Nov. 1 @7:30 pm
• Saturday, Nov. 2 @1:30 pm
• Saturday, Nov. 2 @7:30 pm
• Sunday, Nov. 3 @1:30 pm *Final Performance*

The play, a production of the New Los Angeles Repertory by Richard Hellesen and directed by Peter Ellenstein, has been running as Americans have begun voting in this year’s highly divisive Presidential election. It will now finish its Olney engagement just days before the final votes are cast.

PRODUCTION DETAILS

The New Los Angeles Repertory Company production of

Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground

by Richard Hellesen

directed by Peter Ellenstein

DATES, LOCATION, TICKETS

September 27 – November 3, 2024

Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab

Olney Theatre Center

2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road

Olney, MD 20832

Tickets: $45 – $110 available at 301-924-3400 or olneytheatre.org/ike

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Wednesday – Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday matinees at 1:30 pm

Special Friday matinee at 1:30 pm on November 1

RELATED EVENTS:

Promote the Vote
Sunday October 13th 2024 at 3:00pm
Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab

Free, No RSVP Required

Community event organized by the Yellow Roses to promote voter registration and non-partisan information about the upcoming general election.

MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION CLASS WITH JOHN RUBINSTEIN

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 6:30 pm

Mulitz-Gudelsky Theatre Lab

$10

If you’re a young theatre professional who is looking to build up your audition skills to get that call back, then join us at Olney Theatre Center on October 14 to watch a master at work. John Rubinstein is a multi-award winning actor and director, most notably originating the role of Pippin on Broadway. In this special one-time opportunity, you will observe John Rubinstein work with a pre-selected group of professionals on their musical theatre audition technique while also sharing his incredible advice, experience, and insight with the whole group. This masterclass is a fantastic opportunity for committed young adults ages 16 and up who are aiming to make performance their primary profession.

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