A special discount is being offered to members of United for Peace of Pierce County and others in Pierce County's peace and social justice network by the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts (box office: 253-591-5894).[1] -- On Oct. 11 & 12, Oct. 13 & 14, and Nov. 2 & 3, 2007, three shows will constitute an "O Solo Mio!" series: -- (1) "Four Slices of Wry," with Jay Leonhart, Ann Randolph, Carla Zilbersmith, and Roy Zimmerman ("Politics, people, and paparazzi got you down? Can't take it anymore? There's only one answer: SATIRE! Don't miss the nonstop satire and social commentary from some some of the wisest solo performers around"); -- (2) "Rush Limbaugh in Night School," written and performed by Charlie Vinton (a production of San Francisco's "The Marsh"; "A one-man political tour de force and dazzling satiric farce. Charlie Varon portrays Rush Limbaugh in a hilarious 20-character comic feast"); -- (3) "The Wonder Bread Years," written and performed by Pat Hazell (a Boomer comic anthem by "Seinfeld"'s top writer).[2] -- Mentioning this offer will procure a 10% discount for any one show, or a 25% discount for two shows (tickets are $34 per seat). -- More information below. -- In addition, please note the performance of "Dark Star Orchestra" on Thurs. evening, Sept. 27, at the Pantages Theater at 901 Broadway, recreating the Grateful Dead experience (call 800-291-7593 for more information). -- NOTE: People for Peace, Justice, and Healing has chosen the Fri., Oct. 12 (7:30 p.m.), Sun., Oct. 14 (3:00 p.m.), and Nov. 3 (3:00 p.m.) performances to recommend to members as an occasion to congregate with others and enjoy the perfomances together....
1. [From Lucas Smiraldo, Associate Director for Education and Outreach, Broadway Center, Tacoma] The Broadway Center would like to invite members of the peace and social justice community to join us for the Dark Star Orchestra which performs and recreates the works of The Grateful Dead. They are coming to the Pantages on Thursday the 27th of this month. Feel free to pass on this email. In addition, we would like to invite members throughout the Peace and Social Justice network an invitation to a series of progressive theater events we have titled: "O Solo Mio," including "Four Slices of Wry" and "Rush Limbaugh in Night School" and "The Wonder Bread Years." We are discounting these tickets to your community by 10% for a single show and 25% for the purchase of any two shows. This applies to the "O Solo Mio" shows only. Thanks and we hope to support a permanent place for progressive theater to live and thrive in Tacoma and at the Broadway Center. Lucas Smiraldo Associate Director for Education and Outreach Broadway Center for the Performing Arts 2. A season-long salute to the essence of the creative spark: the solo performer. Come enjoy the unique perspectives of some of America’s gutsiest, smartest, and sassiest playwrights, actors, and musicians -- all rolled into one in the O Solo Mio! series. *** "Four Slices of Wry" -- Tickets: $34 Thursday, October 11, & Friday, October 12, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. Theatre on the Square Don’t miss the nonstop satire and social commentary from some of the wisest solo performers around! *** "Rush Limbaugh in Night School" -- Tickets: $34 Saturday, October 13, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, October 14, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. Theatre on the Square A one-man political tour de force and dazzling satiric farce, as Rush Limbaugh’s adventures are portrayed in a hilarious 20-character farce. *** "The Wonder Bread Years" -- Tickets: $34 Friday, November 2, 2007, at 7:30 p.m., and November 3, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Theatre on the Square A Boomer comic anthem by Seinfeld’s top writer -- this fresh and funny slice of Americana nostalgia is a must see! *** MENTION THIS SPECIAL OFFER TO SAVE 10% ON ONE "O SOLO MIO!" SHOW OR SAVE 25% ON TWO "O SOLO MIO!" SHOWS. Lacey Leffler Associate Director of Marketing Broadway Center for the Performing Arts Phone: 253-573-2360 Fax: 253-591-2013 www.broadwaycenter.org Calling people to connect in the heart of Tacoma Member packages available now for the 2007-2008 Season. Contact the Box Office at 253-591-5894 for further details on membership! |