ATC Adds New Dates To HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, Runs Through 5/31

American Theater Company announces the addition of new performance dates for its hit production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask, directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli. The production has added eight performances and is extended through May 31, 2009 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron in Chicago.

Tickets for the week-long extension are now on sale through the box office, www.atcweb.org and 773.409.4125.

Winner of the 2001 Obie Award and Outer Circle Critics Award for best Off-Broadway Musical, Hedwig and the Angry Inch tells the story of a young East German who discovers that the only way to escape communism and come to the United States is to give up a little part of himself. Yes, through a bit of surgery, Hansel becomes Hedwig, marries, and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. In its first rock musical ever, American Theater Company transforms its theatrical warehouse into an underground nightclub for a concert event not to be missed.

Title: Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Book by: John Cameron Mitchell

Music & lyrics by: Stephen Trask

Directed by: Artistic Director PJ Paparelli

Dates: Previews: April 9 - April 12, 2009

Regular run: April 16-May 17, 2009

EXTENSION DATES: Thursday, May 21 - Saturday, May 30 at 8 PM

Sunday, May 24 and Sunday, May 31 at 3 PM

Schedule: Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays: 8:00pm

Saturday Late Nights (May 2 - May 18 only): 11:00pm

Saturday Matinees (April 18 - April 25 only): 3:00pm

Sundays: 3:00pm

Location: American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St., Chicago

Tickets: Previews: Pay what you can at the door, or reserved seats for $35 on Thursdays & Sundays and $40 on Fridays & Saturdays

Regular run: Thursdays & matinees $35; Fri & Sat evenings and late nights $40

Opening night including post-show reception $50

Box Office: The Box Office is located at 1909 W Byron St., Chicago;

773-409-4125; www.atcweb.org