| Magical Broadway nights
One of the most popular shows on Broadway, Mamma Mia, will come to London for five days, beginning Dec. 18. Mamma Mia is well-known for its ABBA music, such as Dancing Queen, Money, Money, Money and Take a Chance on Me. "I think everybody will enjoy Mamma Mia," said Broadway in London spokesperson Patrick Harrison. "This show is currently one of the hottest tickets in New York and London (England)." Illusionist David Copperfield (Jan. 15), Blast (Jan. 28-20), Chicago (Feb. 19-20) and Evita (March 10-11) round out the season. Blast, Chicago and Evita have a combined 14 Tony awards. "Lovers of the classic Broadway musicals will love Gypsy, Chicago and Evita," Harrison said. "Lovers of music will be blown away by Blast, while Cirque and David Copperfield will draw a non-typical theatre-going crowd to the John Labatt Centre." Last year, 2,000 subscriptions were sold for the season.
Ross Ragland celebrates performance season with launch celebration
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – The public is invited to The Ross Ragland Theater and Cultural Center at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 27 for a celebration under the neon tower as the 2007-2008 performance season, a recent press release stated.The festivities will begin with a casual dinner and street party in front of the theater on Seventh Street between Pine and High Streets. The theater will thank its patrons and the whole community while announcing its upcoming season, which begins on September 22.Also planned is the presentation of “24 Neon Nights," a video unveiling the 2007-2008 performance season. Immediately following the video, a drawing for a pair of season tickets will be held. A dessert will be served in the lobby and party guests will have the first chance to buy season tickets. Individual tickets will go on sale Aug.
'Lion King' Extends Honolulu Run
Good news for "Lion King" fans! The popular musical is extending its tour in Honolulu. Organizers say the show's first batch of tickets is almost sold out, so they've added another 48 performances at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. That means the show will now run for a total of 13 weeks from September 15 through December 9. Organizers say it should bring an extra boost to local businesses. "A recent study that was done back in New York indicates that for every dollar sold on a Broadway ticket, there's about a three dollar return to the community. So in this case, that amounts to about a $40 million economic impact to the community of Honolulu," said Jack Lucas, president of WestCoast Entertainment. Honolulu mayor Mufi Hannemann was there when tickets first went on sale last month.
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