Olive and the Bitter Herbs: David Garrison completes cast

David Garrison completes the cast of Primary Stages's world premiere production of Charles Busch's new comedy, Olive and the Bitter Herbs, directed by Mark Brokaw, opening at 59E59's Theater A on 16 Aug 2011, following previews from 26 Jul, and running through to 3 Sep 2011.

Garrision's has starred on Broadway in 'A Day in Hollywood/A Nicht in the Ukraine' (Tony Nomination), 'Wicked,' 'Titanic,' 'Torch Song Trilogy,' 'The Pirates of Penzance' and 'Bells Are Ringing.' His TV credits include "The West Wing," "Law and Order," "The Practice," "Everybody Loves Raymond," "NYPD Blue," "Murphy Brown" and "Murder."

Garrision will play the role of 'Robert,' and will star alongside the preiously announced Dan Butler as 'Trey,' Julie Halston as 'Wendy,' Marcia Jean Kurtz as 'Olive' and Richard Masur as 'Sylva.'

Olive and the Bitter Herbs: Actress Olive Fisher sees a ghost in her mirror, but that's the least of her problems. Her radiator's broken, the couple next door stinks up her apartment with exotic cheeses, and the highlight of her long career was a sausage commercial in the '80s. While she's not the most popular tenant, her neighbors invite themselves over and she finds herself hosting a Passover Seder. But are Olive's guests there to see her or the mysterious man in her mirror?

The creative team features scenic design by Anna Louizos, costume design by David C. Woolard, lighting design by JM.L. Geiger and sound design by Lewis Flinn.