Roundabout Extends Hit Drama Twelve Angry Men Through May 8

The Roundabout Theatre Company has extended its hit production of Twelve Angry Men another five weeks. The drama will now run through May 8. As we previously reported, the next scheduled tenant at the American Airlines Theatre, Peter Nichol's Passion Play, which was slated to begin performances on April 15, has been delayed until the 2005-2006 season.

In Reginald Rose's Twelve Angry Men, a young delinquent awaits sentencing for the manslaughter of his aggressive father. One juror feels that there is a "reasonable doubt"--to the frustration of his 11 colleagues--thus preventing a quick verdict. During the heated deliberations, the hidden preconceptions and assumptions of the jurors are revealed. When faced with playing the hangman, each juror is forced to face himself.

Twelve Angry Men, directed by Scott Ellis, opened to critical acclaim on October 28, 2004 and has been extended numerous times. The show stars Tom Aldredge, Mark Blum, Robert Clohessy, Robert Foxworth, Peter Friedman, Boyd Gaines, Kevin Geer, Byron Jennings, Michael Mastro, Matte Osian, John Pankow, James Rebhorn and Adam Trese.