The Tempest extends its run by one week and will now play through to 19 Oct

The Classic Stage Company has extended the run of its new production of William Shakespeare�s The Tempest starring Tony Award winner Mandy Patinkin (Evita), by one week.

The play opened at the Classic Stage Company on 18 Sep 2008, following previews from 3 Sep, for a limited run that was originally to end on 12 Oct 2008, but will now play through to 19 Oct 2008.

The show opened to mixed reviews: "...Mandy, this is 'The Tempest,' not 'Merchant of Venice.' You're Prospero, not Shylock." (New York Theatre Guide); "Mandy Patinkin gives a laboriously heavy-handed and arm-waving performance, thick of voice but thin on poetry." (Bloomdale); "This "Tempest" is a triumph that will please all lovers of Shakespeare and good theater." (AP)

The Tempest: Prospero, master of a magical isle where shipwrecks, fantastical creatures, mystery, music and romance abound in this redemptive tale that is the capstone of Shakespeare's legacy.

Directed by Brian Kulick, The Tempest also features Craig Baldwin (Sebastian), Yusef Bulos (Gonzalo), Angel Desai (Ariel), Karl Kenzler (Antonio), Nana Mensah (Female Sprite), Nyambi Nyambi (Caliban), Bhavesh Patel (Boatswain/Adrian/Male Sprite), Michael Potts (Alonso), Steve Rattazzi (Stefano), Stark Sands (Ferdinand), Tony Torn (Trinculo) and Elizabeth Waterston (Miranda).

The creative team features Jian Jung (sets), Oana Botez-Ban (costumes), Brian H Scott (lighting) and Christian Frederickson (sound).