North Carolina Theatre Releases West Side Story Podcast
Raleigh, NC, October 14, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Kristin Buie, communications manager of the North Carolina Theatre (www.nctheatre.com), has announced the release of a podcast presenting information about West Side Story, a modern musical drama that will be running Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 25 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, located at 2 E. South St. West Side Story is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The musical tells a story of two young lovers caught between rival street gangs in the slums of New York City. In the podcast, Buie provides background information about the musical, information about the cast, showtimes and ticket information.
For more information about the musical, call (919) 831-6950 or visit www.nctheatre.com
Quotes:
“West Side Story is a dynamic and heart-wrenching musical drama that is sure to keep audiences entertained,” said Buie. “Through this podcast, we are excited to invite Raleigh residents to see this electric musical.”
New Media Content:
http://www.mmipublicrelations.com/podcasts/entry/n.c.-theatres-west-side-story1/
Details:
- The production will feature a number of actors from both the Raleigh area and New York City.
- Josh Young stars as Tony and has appeared in the national and international tours of Les Miserables.
- Catherine Cheng Jones stars as Maria and has appeared in several Raleigh productions, including Miss Saigon, Jesus Christ Superstar, Dreamgirls and Beauty And The Beast.
- Leo Ash Evens stars as Riff and has appeared on the national tour of West Side Story.
- Asmeret Ghebremichael stars as Anita and appeared in the Broadway productions Legally Blonde, Spamalot, Wicked and Footloose.
- This production contains some subject matter that may not be suitable for some audiences and parental discretion is advised.
About North Carolina Theatre:
North Carolina Theatre is Raleigh’s premiere nonprofit regional theatre. NC Theatre was created to strengthen the cultural vitality of the region and cultivate musical theatre appreciation by producing outstanding professional Broadway musicals and developing the next generation of artists through youth training, performance and outreach programs. By preserving the unique American art form of musical theatre, NC Theatre is able to provide broad access to the arts and to entertain and engage diverse audiences. For more information about the theatre, upcoming performance and tickets, please visit www.nctheatre.com.
Jake Potter
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
jake@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/MMIPR
www.mmipublicrelations.com
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For more information about the musical, call (919) 831-6950 or visit www.nctheatre.com
Quotes:
“West Side Story is a dynamic and heart-wrenching musical drama that is sure to keep audiences entertained,” said Buie. “Through this podcast, we are excited to invite Raleigh residents to see this electric musical.”
New Media Content:
http://www.mmipublicrelations.com/podcasts/entry/n.c.-theatres-west-side-story1/
Details:
- The production will feature a number of actors from both the Raleigh area and New York City.
- Josh Young stars as Tony and has appeared in the national and international tours of Les Miserables.
- Catherine Cheng Jones stars as Maria and has appeared in several Raleigh productions, including Miss Saigon, Jesus Christ Superstar, Dreamgirls and Beauty And The Beast.
- Leo Ash Evens stars as Riff and has appeared on the national tour of West Side Story.
- Asmeret Ghebremichael stars as Anita and appeared in the Broadway productions Legally Blonde, Spamalot, Wicked and Footloose.
- This production contains some subject matter that may not be suitable for some audiences and parental discretion is advised.
About North Carolina Theatre:
North Carolina Theatre is Raleigh’s premiere nonprofit regional theatre. NC Theatre was created to strengthen the cultural vitality of the region and cultivate musical theatre appreciation by producing outstanding professional Broadway musicals and developing the next generation of artists through youth training, performance and outreach programs. By preserving the unique American art form of musical theatre, NC Theatre is able to provide broad access to the arts and to entertain and engage diverse audiences. For more information about the theatre, upcoming performance and tickets, please visit www.nctheatre.com.
Jake Potter
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
jake@mmipublicrelations.com
http://twitter.com/MMIPR
www.mmipublicrelations.com
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