Little Miss Sunshine extends by one week

The Off-Broadway production of William Finn's and James Lapine's new musical comedy Little Miss Sunshine has extended its run by one week, and will now play through to 15 Dec 2013.

The musical, which began previews on 15 Oct 2013, opens at Second Stage Theatre on 1 Nov 2013. The show was originally scheduled to close 08 Dec 2013.

On life's twisty road, sometimes you need to pull over and change direction. When the coveted title of Little Miss Sunshine is unexpectedly within her reach, young Olive Hoover convinces her family to make the 800 mile trek to the pre-teen pageant of her dreams. Along the way, a series of mishaps threatens to derail the group's quest for the crown, until they realize a young girl's far-fetched goal may actually hold the key to the family's happiness.

Little Miss Sunshine stars Stephanie J. Block as 'Sheryl Hoover,' Will Swenson as 'Richard Hoover' and nine-year old Hannah Rose Nordberg as 'Olive Hoover.'

The cast also includes Josh Lamon as 'Buddy,' Rory O'Malley as 'Frank Hoover,' David Rasche as 'Grandpa Hoover,' Logan Rowland as 'Dwayne Hoover,' Jennifer Sanchez as 'Miss California' and Wesley Taylor as 'Joshua Rose.'

With book and direction by Tony Award-Winner James Lapine and music and lyrics by Tony Award-Winner William Finn, Little Miss Sunshine kicks off Second Stage Theatre's 35th anniversary season.

James Lapine and William Finn return to Second Stage Theatre where they most recently collaborated on 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.' Previews for Little Miss Sunshine begins 15 Oct 2013 with an official opening in mid- November.

The creative feature scenic design by Beowulf Boritt, costume design by Jennifer Caprio, lighting design by Ken Billington, and sound design by Jon Weston.

Little Miss Sunshine is based on the film of the same name, written by Michael Arndt.