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Elizabeth Meriwether’s Upcoming Play Now Titled Oliver Parker!

Michael Zegen
Michael Zegen

The world premiere play by Elizabeth Meriwether, previously titled Oliver!, has been renamed Oliver Parker!. The play will be presented by stageFARM at the Cherry Lane Theatre, May 9 – June 6, with an opening on May 17. Evan Cabnet will direct.

As previously announced, the play will star five-time Emmy Award-winner John Larroquette, Tony nominee Johanna Day, Monica Raymund, and Michael Zegen. The dark comedy focuses on an unlikely friendship between a late teenager (Zegen) and an older man (Larroquette) and the secret that they share.

The creative team will include Lauren Helpern (scenic design), Ben Stanton (lighting design), Jessica Shay (costume design), and Zane Birdwell (sound design).

For further information, visit www.thestagefarm.org.