MINNEAPOLIS, MNKathleen Turner, two-time Golden Globe winner and Academy Award and Tony Award nominee, returns to the Minneapolis stage in the national tour of playwright Matthew Lombardos HIGH, a stirring drama about addiction, faith and redemption. High runs for one week only, WednesdaySunday, April 18-22, 2012 at the Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., in downtown Minneapolis. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, March 2. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787.

Directed by Rob Ruggiero, High stars Turner as the tough yet troubled Sister Jamison Connelly, who is asked to help a 19 year-old drug user combat his addiction and ultimately tests her own faith. Struggling between her knowledge as a rehabilitation counselor and a woman of religious conviction, she begins to question her belief in miracles and whether people can find the courage to change. High explores the universal themes of truth, forgiveness, redemption and human fallibility without losing its sense of humor. Turner, for her role in the Broadway production last season, was nominated for a Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance.

The High national tour also features Broadway cast members Evan Jonigkeit as Cody Randall, nominated in the role for an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play, and Timothy Altmeyer as Father Michael Delpapp. Playwright Lombardo was last represented in St. Paul at the Ordway with his one woman play Tea at Five. Director Ruggiero most recently directed Ella at the Guthrie Theatre.

Turner, no stranger to the Twin Cities, made her Minneapolis stage debut starring in Tallulah at the State Theatre. "I am so glad to be continuing my work on this extraordinary play," said Turner. High has been a compelling, rewarding experience and I am looking forward to returning to Minneapolis and playing on yet another Hennepin Avenue stage.

High had its world premiere in Hartford, Connecticut at TheatreWorks, where it broke all box office records, becoming the highest grossing play in that theatres 25 year history. The production then went on to play Cincinnatis Playhouse in the Park and The Repertory Theatre of Saint Louis, again ranking among the top five most popular plays in those venues. It continues to draw audiences across the country.

High is produced by Ann Cady Scott and Timothy J. Hampton in association with The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. The design team includes David Gallo (sets), Jess Goldstein (costumes) John Lasiter (lighting) and Vincent Olivieri (sound and original music). Full bios are available for all cast and the creative team. For additional information, please visit www.highontour.com.

High contains mature themes, strong language and full male nudity.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets to High will go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, March 2 and range in price from $39 to $65. Tickets may be purchased in person at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55402, no service fees), at the Pantages Theatre prior to performances, online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, by calling Ticketmaster at 1.800.982.2787 or at a Ticketmaster Ticket Center. Prices depend on performance time and seating preference and include applicable facility fees. Additional charges may apply. Groups of 10 or more save and should call 612.373.5665 for information and reservations.

Performances dates for High are WednesdaySunday, April 1822, 2012 at Hennepin Theatre Trusts Pantages Theatre (710 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 55403). The Press Performance is 8 p.m., Thursday, April 19.

Performance times are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m.

and Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m.

KATHLEEN TURNER (Sister Jamison Connelly)

Kathleen Turner has gained critical acclaim for her performances in various movies including Body Heat (Golden Globe nomination); Romancing the Stone and Prizzis Honor, both of which earned her a Golden Globe Award; Peggy Sue Got Married, which brought Turner both an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe nomination; and War of the Roses, which earned her yet another Golden Globe nomination. Turners extensive film credits also include The Man with Two Brains with Steve Martin, Jewel of the Nile with Michael Douglas, The Accidental Tourist; V.I. Warshawski, Serial Mom, Naked in New York, Moonlight and Valentino, The Real Blonde and The Virgin Suicides. She has starred on Broadway in Gemini, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, for which she received a Tony nomination; and also Indiscretions, The Graduate and Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf, for which she received a second Tony nomination and an Evening Standard Award in London for Best Actress; and High for which she was nominated for a Drama League Award for Distinguished Performance. Ms. Turner had a major recurring role last season playing the role of Sue Collini on Showtimes hit series, Californication. Last spring, she starred as newspaper columnist Molly Ivins in the world premiere of Red Hot Patriot: The Kick Ass Wit of Molly Ivins at Philadelphia Theater Center, and immediately after starred in the independent film The Perfect Family. In addition to her film and stage credits, her 2008 autobiography titled Send Yourself Roses: Thoughts on my Life, Love, and Leading Roles secured a position on the New York Times Best Seller List.

Karen R. Nelson | Public Relations Director

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