"Gem Of The Ocean" is now booking to 27 Feb 2005

Fri 24 Dec 2004 "Gem Of The Ocean" is now booking to 27 Feb 2005 Gem Of The Ocean, which was booking to 30 Jan 2005, is now taking bookings to 27 Feb at the Walter Kerr Theatre Gem Of The Ocean, which opened on 6 Dec 2004, following previews from 23 Nov, is written by August Wilson and directed by Marion McClinton. Gem Of The Ocean stars Delroy Lindo, Phylicia Rashad, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, LisaGay Hamilton, John Jelks, Anthony Chisholm, Raynor Scheine. Tells the story of Aunt Ester, a legendary community elder with astonishing powers. Arriving on her doorstep late one night looking for guidance is Citizen Barlow, who has come to the big city in search of a better life. He will learn lessons of the past on his journey to shape the future.

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