Prelude to a Kiss delays first preview by one day.

Roundabout Theatre Company has delayed the first preview of Craig Lucas� romantic drama Prelude to a Kiss by one day.

The drama was to begin previews on 16 Feb 2007, but will now have its first preview on 17 Feb 2007. The reason for the delay is to allow one more night of technical rehearsals.

The play will still open at the American Airline Theatre on 8 Mar 2007 as originally announced, for a limited engagement running through to 22 Apr 2007.

In Prelude to a Kiss, Peter and Rita follow their whirlwind courtship with a storybook wedding. After a mysterious elderly man appears and kisses the bride at the wedding, the two lovers are sent on a magical journey that they will never forget. As they struggle to come to terms with their relationship and Rita�s nagging doubts, their love is put to the test by unknown forces.

Directed by Daniel Sullivan, Prelude to a Kiss stars John Mahoney (Old Man), Annie Parisse (Rita) and Alan Tudyk (Peter). The cast also features Robin Bartlett (Mrs. Boyle), James Rebhorn (Dr. Boyle), Francois Battiste (Tom), Brandon Dirden, MacIntyre Dixon (Minister), Marceline Hugot (Aunt Dorothy, Leah), Matthew Rauch (Taylor), John Rothman (Uncle Fred) and Karen Walsh.

The design team for Prelude to a Kiss includes Santo Loquasto (sets), Jane Greenwood (costumes), Donald Holder (lights) and John Gromada (sound and original compositions).

Prelude to a Kiss received its world premiere Off-Broadway at the Circle Repertory Theatre in Feb 1990 starring Mary-Louise Parker and Alec Baldwin. The production transferred to Broadway on 1 May 1990 starring Mary-Louise Parker and Timothy Hutton receiving a Tony nomination for Best Play and becoming a Pulitzer Prize finalist. In 1992, Craig Lucas adapted his play for the feature film starring Meg Ryan and Alec Baldwin.