Trouble in Paradise extends to 22 Jul

The Hourglass Group's presentation Trouble in Paradise, by David Simpatico, adaptated from Ernst Lubitsch's 1932 film of the same name, extends its run by two weeks. The comedy will now run through to 22 Jul 2006 at the Hudson Guild Theatre.

Trouble in Paradise opened at the Hudson Guild Theatre on 20 Jun 2006, following previews from 14 Jun and was originally scheduled to close on 8 Jul 2006.

Trouble in Paradise: When suave swindler Gaston meets his soul mate Lily, a crass pickpocketer masquerading as a countess. The two grifters join forces to con Madame Colet, the glamourous heir to a perfume empire. Risking his own heart and Lily's jealousy, Gaston gets a job as Colet's assistant and begins to woo the heiress away from a pair of bumbling suitors. When the secret of his true identity catches up to him, sparks fly and Gaston is caught between two women who have stolen his heart.

Directed by Elyse Singer, Trouble in Paradise features Carolyn Baeumler, Nina Hellman, Geoffrey Cantor, Cynthia Darlow, Steven Rattazzi and Gordon Stanley.

The comedy is choreographed by Carey Bertini, with set design by Lauren Helpern, costumes by Astrid Brucker and features an original score by Steven Bernstein & the Millennial Territory Orchestra.