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Sarasota News Leader January 24, 2014 Page 119 THE PRIMA DONNETTES AND THURGOOD EXTENDED AT FST As a result of popular demand, Florida Studio Theatre has extended the runs of The Prima Donnettes, developed by Richard Hopkins and Jim Prosser with special assistance by Rebecca Hopkins; and Thurgood, by George Stevens Jr., the theatre has announced. I love even more are the smiles, cheers and participation of our audiences as they travel down memory lane. It's simply a joy!" Thurgood has been extended for a 13th week. Cast as American hero Thurgood Marshall, Montae Russell is most recognized for his role as Dwight Zadro on the series ER, the release notes. Russell portrayed Thurgood Marshall at the Pittsburgh Public Theatre last summer "and is a seasoned performer on Broadway and around the country," the release adds. The Prima Donnettes, which opened on Oct. 25 in the John C. Court Cabaret, has been extended for a 17th week, the release points out, "shattering all previous Cabaret show records." In the release, returning company member and Prima Donnette Jannie Jones Thurgood will run through March 8, while The describes her experience: "I love doing this Prima Donnettes has been extended through show with my sweet and talented cast. What Feb. 14. The Prima Donnettes — (from left) Jannie Jones, Susan Haefner, Erin McGrath and Liz Power — will be performing at Florida Studio Theatre through Feb. 14. Photo by Maria Lyle.