Roundabout Theatre Company’s (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) Broadway production of the searing courtroom drama, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, was the longest running production at their home, the American Airlines Theatre, running for 32 weeks. This production marked the first time the show was ever seen on a Broadway stage. Its record-breaking run earned three Tony Award nominations and unanimous praise from the critics. “The undeniable hit of the Broadway dramatic season!” raved Jesse McKinley (New York Times). John Simon (New York Magazine) proclaimed it “A classic in the making!” and Michael Kuchwara (Associated Press) described it as, “Exhilarating! An absorbing theatrical experience.”

In TWELVE ANGRY MEN, a young delinquent awaits sentencing for the manslaughter of his aggressive father. Twelve jurors are corralled in a room for their deliberations in a murder trial. One juror feels that there is a “reasonable doubt” - to the frustration of his eleven colleagues - thereby preventing a quick verdict. During the heated debate, the hidden preconceptions and assumptions of the jurors are revealed. When faced with playing the hangman, each juror is forced to face himself.

“Twelve Angry Men,” originally written as a teleplay that appeared in 1954 on CBS’ drama series “Studio One,” was one of the brightest jewels of television’s Golden Age. The story was subsequently made into a major motion picture in 1957. Reginald Rose, who would go on to create and write scripts for the television series, “The Defenders,” wrote a stage version in 1964. In 1997, Showtime, in response to questions about “reasonable doubt” raised during the OJ Simpson trial, produced a new movie version with a racially diverse cast.

The design team for TWELVE ANGRY MEN includes: Allen Moyer (sets), Michael Krass (costumes), Paul Palazzo (lights) and Brian Ronan (sound).

TWELVE ANGRY MEN is directed by Scott Ellis, the Associate Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company. For Roundabout, he has directed the recent production of Entertaining Mr. Sloane with Alec Baldwin, Chris Carmack, Richard Easton and Jan Maxwell. Past Roundabout Broadway productions include Twelve Angry Men (Drama Desk, Tony nom.), The Look of Love, Rodgers & Hart’s The Boys From Syracuse, Arthur Miller’s The Man Who Had All The Luck (Roundabout & Williamstown), The Rainmaker with Woody Harrelson and Jayne Atkinson, 1776 (Drama Desk, Tony nom.), Company (Tony nom.), She Loves Me (Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama Desk, Tony nom), Picnic (Outer Critics nom.) and A Month In The Country with Helen Mirren. Additional Broadway directing credits include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Steel Pier (Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Tony nom.) and the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway production of The Little Dog Laughed by Douglas Carter Beane.

TWELVE ANGRY MEN is produced by Roundabout Theatre Company, one of the country’s leading not-for-profit theatres. The company contributes invaluably to New York’s cultural life by staging the highest quality revivals of classic plays and musicals, as well as new plays by established writers. Roundabout consistently partners great artists with great works to bring a fresh and exciting interpretation that makes each production relevant and important to today’s audiences. Under the continuing leadership of Artistic Director Todd Haimes, Roundabout is dedicated to the community of artists and loyal audience members that have made it one of New York’s most popular not-for-profit cultural institutions.

The performance schedule for the Seattle engagement of TWELVE ANGRY MEN is as follows:

Tuesday, March 20, 7:30pm
Wednesday, March 21, 7:30pm
Thursday, March 22, 7:30pm
Friday, March 23, 8:00pm
Saturday, March 24, 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Sunday, March 25, 1:00pm (ASL-interpreted performance) and 6:30pm

Ticket prices for TWELVE ANGRY MEN range from $10 - $55 and go on sale Friday, February 16, 2007. Tickets will be available by calling 206-292-ARTS (2787), and at any Ticketmaster location (including Fred Meyer stores), or on-line at ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at The Paramount Theatre Box Office (Monday through Friday, 10am to 6pm), or BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.

TWELVE ANGRY MEN is an offering of Fred Meyer Broadway Across America - Seattle, which is presented by arrangement with Seattle Theatre Group, and is coordinated by Broadway Across America - Seattle. Red Lion Hotel on Fifth Avenue is the official hotel of Broadway Across America - Seattle. Wells Fargo is the official bank, American Airlines is the official airline, and Oceanaire is the official restaurant.