Distracted extends for a second time, now runnung through to 17 May


Roundabout Theatre Company has announced a second one-week extension of the New York premiere production of Distracted, by Lisa Loomer, directed by Mark Brokaw.

Distracted, opened at the Laura Pels Theatre on 4 Mar 2009, following previews from 7 Feb 2009, and has now been extended through to 17 May 2009.

Distracted: a contemporary American mom reaches out to teachers, psychotherapists, and neighbors to figure out if Attention Deficit Disorder is the root of her son�s problems.

Starring Cynthia Nixon as 'Mama,' the show also features Peter Benson (Dr. Broder, Dr. Karnes, Dr. Jinks), Shana Dowdeswell (Natalie), Lisa Emery (Vera), Natalie Gold (Dr. Zavala, Waitress, Carolyn), Matthew Gumley (Jesse), Mimi Lieber (Sherry), Aleta Mitchell (Mrs. Holly, Dr. Waller, Nurse) and Josh Stamberg (Dad).

The design team includes Mark Wendland (Sets), Michael Krass (Costumes), Jane Cox (Lights), David Van Tieghem (Original Music & Sound) and Tal Yarden (Projections).

Distracted had its world premiere in March 2007 at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.

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