"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Postponed

My apologies to any readers (such as my pal Bil Neal) who made the trip to Charleston to see this show, only to discover it had been postponed.

Here's the explanation from the Charleston Stage Company's website:

Charleston Stage Company's production of Edward Albee's Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? has been postponed.

Shortly before the play was to open, a member of the cast has had to withdraw from the cast due to health related reasons. New performance dates are to be September 1-3 and 8-10, 2011, 7:30 p.m., at the WVSU Capitol Center Theatre, 123 Summers St. Charleston.

The company regrets any inconvenience caused by this delay. However, our longstanding commitment to providing high-quality, live theatre to the community would not be served by presenting a production that was hastily prepared. We believe that the cast members, and ultimately the audiences of the Kanawha Valley, will be better served by an integrated ensemble, performing at their best, in this complex, character -driven American stage classic.

While we are all disappointed by the circumstances surrounding this delay, it does mean that Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, the capstone play of CSC's 19th season, will be effectively jump-starting our exciting 20th season. We appreciate the support of our community and look forward to a great production.

Please note that all advance and season tickets will be honored at the box office for the new dates.

RESCHEDULED DATE: 7:30 PM, September 1-3 and 8-10, 2011
Capitol Center Theater
123 Summers St., Charleston, WV