'McReele' opens at the Laura Pels Theatre on 17 Feb 2005

Sat 11 Dec 2004 'McReele' opens at the Laura Pels Theatre on 17 Feb 2005 Roundabout Theatre Company's McReele, by Stephen Belber, starring Anthony Mackie will open at the Laura Pels Theatre on 17 Feb, following previews from Jan 2005 (preview dates to be announced). This is a limited engagement through to 24 Apr 2005 McReele will be directed by Doug Hughes. Synopsis: When Delaware journalist Rick Dayne meets death row inmate Darius McReele, the articles Rick writes eventually lead to Darius's exoneration from an 18 year old murder conviction. Darius's sympathetic past and magnetic personality make him a darling of the lecture circuit, leading to national attention and political viability. With his past and future in the balance, Darius walks the line, as Rick seeks to determine which way he'll ultimately fall. Additional casting and creative team to be announced shortly. Anthony Mackie starred in last seasons 'Drowning Crow' on Broadway opposite Alfre Woodard. Playwright Stephen Belber was represented last season on Broadway with the world premiere of his play 'Match' starring Frank Langella and Ray Liotta. Belber's play 'Tape' has been produced in New York, Australia, Germany, Canada, Greece and Japan and was made into a feature film starring Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman. Doug Hughes recently directed John Patrick Shanley's 'Doubt', which opened this month off-Broadway at Manhattan Theatre Club. Hughes received 2004 Tony Award, Lucille Lortel and Outer Critics Circle nominations for his direction of Bryony Laverys acclaimed 'Frozen', which transferred to Broadway last season.