By Kelly Skinner
NEWS RELEASE
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Kelly Skinner, director of public relations
732-247-7200, ext. 542
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Hollywood at the State
An Original State Theatre Production
State Theatre Benefit Gala 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009, 6pm
Ticket Office: 732-246-SHOW (7469)
New Brunswick, NJ (March 13, 2009)—State Theatre presents Hollywood at the State, a Hollywood musical revue featuring long-time Academy Awards® Music Director and Oscar® winner Bill Conti for the State Theatre’s 21st Annual Benefit Gala on Saturday, May 16 at 6pm. In conjunction with the concert, the State Theatre Benefit Gala 2009 will include two different receptions: the “Black-Tie Reception and Dinner Dance;” and new this year, “The After Party,” a less formal option. The “Black-Tie Reception and Dinner Dance” will take place at The Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center, across the street from the State Theatre. “The After Party” will take place at the Hyatt in New Brunswick. Ticket prices for the concert only range from $25 to $65. Patron tickets for the “Black-Tie” Gala are $650 and include the 5pm cocktail reception, 6pm concert, and black-tie dinner dance and auction immediately following. Patron tickets for “The After Party” are $250 and include the 6pm concert and a dinner dance and auction immediately following. For Gala tickets please call the Development Office at 732-247-7200, ext. 512.
This original Hollywood musical revue stars Oscar® Award-winning composer Bill Contiperforming musical selections from Oscar® winning movies with Broadway performers, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, the New Jersey Youth Chorus, and the New Jersey Tap Ensemble.
The 2009 State Theatre Benefit Gala Honorees include corporate honoree CIGNA and H. Edward Hanway, Chairman & CEOAdelaide M. Zagoren, President of The Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation. The Gala Chairs are Ann. H. Asbaty, Senior Vice President, National Accounts, CIGNA, and Efrem B. Dlugacz, Vice President, Global Benefits and Health Resources, Johnson & Johnson.
BILL CONTI
Oscar®-winner Bill Conti has composed music for many films including: "Gonna Fly Now," the theme to RockyThe Karate KidFor Your Eyes OnlyThe Right StuffGloriaPrivate BenjaminF/XBaby BoomLean on Me, among others. He has also composed the themes to television’s Dynasty, Falcon Crest, Cagney & Lacey, and The Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.
NEW JERSEY YOUTH CHORUS
The New Jersey Youth Chorus—founded in 1992 by Artistic Director Patricia Joyce—is an auditioned choral program for children in grades two through twelve, divided into three ensembles: Advanced (grades 7-12), Intermediate (grades 4-6), and a Musicianship Class (grades 2-3).
NEW JERSEY TAP DANCE ENSEMBLE (NJTAP)
NJTAP is a professional touring tap dance company. The Bloomfield-based non-profit dance company was founded in 1994 by professional tap dancer Deborah Mitchell, and has continuously served audiences and artists throughout the tri-state region.
For tickets (or a brochure), call the State Theatre ticket office at 732-246-SHOW (7469), or visit us online at www.StateTheatreNJ.org. The State Theatre ticket office, located at 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick NJ, is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10am to 6pm; Wednesday 11am to 7pm and at least one hour prior to curtain on performance dates. For information on group outings and discounts, call 732-247-7200, ext. 536.
The State Theatre, a premier nonprofit venue for the performing arts and entertainment. The theater exists to enrich people’s lives, contribute to a vital urban environment, and build future audiences by presenting the finest performing artists and entertainers and fostering lifetime appreciation for the performing arts through education. The State Theatre’s programs are made possible, in part, by funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and contributions from numerous corporations, foundations, and individuals. Continental Airlines is the official airline of the State Theatre. The Heldrich is the official hotel of the State Theatre. The Star-Ledger is the official newspaper of the State Theatre. William Grant & Sons, our season spirits’ sponsor.
STATE THEATRE
15 Livingston Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Ticket Office – 732-246-SHOW (7469)
Online – www.StateTheatreNJ.org
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Information in this release is current as of March 13, 2009.
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