FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Cindy Moran, Public Relations Director, 414-224-1761 October 12, 2006 Miller Brewing Company proudly presents by Charles Dickens Adapted by Joseph Hanreddy and Edward Morgan TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR ALL PERFORMANCES! Pabst Theater For 31 years, no show is more anticipated and treasured than The Rep's annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL performed at the beautiful Pabst Theater. This timeless holiday classic will touch your soul and brighten your holiday season with its message of hope and redemption. Gather your friends and family for a true holiday tradition unlike anything else found in Milwaukee . Milwaukee Repertory Theater is delighted to report that this year’s One Day Sale, held on September 25, 2006, saw a 30% increase in ticket sales over last year! $200,000 in ticket sales were sold in one day. 71% of that is attributed to online sales, with a total of 6155 tickets sold. The Rep’s One Day Sale offered discounted A CHRISTMAS CAROL tickets to select performances. If you didn’t have the opportunity to purchase tickets during the One Day Sale, don’t worry – there’s still time! Tickets are now on sale for all performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. The Rep encourages you to buy your tickets early to ensure getting the best seats available. Don’t disappoint the family! See the show that over a million people have enjoyed and made their favorite family holiday tradition. A CHRISTMAS CAROL ticket prices range from $12.50 to $65.00. A Special Children’s Rate is available for all Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday performances – for each adult ticket purchased, receive two children’s tickets at half-price – valid for children 12 and under. For more information, or to charge tickets, call 414-224-9490. For Group Sales of 20 or more, call 414-224-9490. Tickets may be purchased tickets online 24/7 at milwaukeerep.com. (Please note: Special Children’s Rate is not available online.) Milwaukee Repertory Theater Resident Acting Company Members who will appear in this year’s production include: Lee E. Ernst (Ebenezer Scrooge), Mark Corkins (Ghost of Marley) Jonathan Gillard Daly (Mr. Grimgrind); Torrey Hanson (Bob Cratchit); and Laura Gordon (Mrs. Cratchit). Other Milwaukee favorite actors to round out this year’s stellar cast include: Michael Herold (Mr. Twyce); Brian Mani (Mr. Fezziwig); Gerard Neugent (Young Scrooge) Melinda Pfundstein (Catherine); Jonathan Smoots (Mr. Scadger); Brian Vaughn (Fred), Jenny Wanasek (Mrs. Dilber); and Christine Williams (Belle). Miller Brewing Company proudly presents by Charles Dickens Adapted by Joseph Hanreddy and Edward Morgan FACT SHEET THEATER: Pabst Theater DATES: November 24, 2006 – December 24, 2006 DESCRIPTION: For 31 years, no show is more anticipated and treasured than The Rep’s annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, running November 24 through December 24, 2005 at the beautiful Pabst Theater. This timeless holiday classic will touch your soul and brighten your holiday season with its message of hope and redemption. Gather your friends and family for a true holiday tradition unlike anything else found in Milwaukee. PERFORMANCES: Friday 12/1/06 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 12/6/06 – 7:00 p.m. Interpreted Tuesday 12/12/06 – 7:00 p.m. Friday 12/15/06 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesday 12/19/06 – 7:00 p.m. TICKET PRICES: TICKET OFFICE LOCATION: TICKETS/INFORMATION: 414-224-9490 or buy tickets online at milwaukeerep.com TICKET OFFICE HOURS: ### Open to the public before and after all evening performances, Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s newly-remodeled Stackner Cabaret, located on the second floor of the Milwaukee Center, is our own full-service bar and restaurant. Featuring delicious dinners, as well as late night cocktails, coffee, and desserts, the Cabaret is the ideal meeting place for patrons attending Rep performances. For dinner reservations, call 414-224-9490. The Stackner Cabaret is now smoke-free. Milwaukee Repertory Theater is a nationally recognized theater company that presents a critically-acclaimed selection of compelling dramas, powerful classics, award-winning contemporary works and lively Cabaret shows on three stages from September through May. The Rep also produces an annual production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. The Rep’s home, the Patty and Jay Baker Theater Complex, contains the Quadracci Powerhouse Theater, the Stiemke Theater and the Stackner Cabaret. The Rep is also “home” to a Resident Acting Company of 11 actors who perform with The Rep throughout the season. The Rep is proud to be a cornerstone member of the United Performing Arts Fund (UPAF), which provides major annual financial support. The Rep is a member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), a management association of some of the nation’s largest non-profit professional theaters that collectively bargains with the unions that represent the actors, directors and designers that work at The Rep; a constituent of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the nonprofit professional theater; and a member of Theatre Wisconsin, the statewide association of non-profit professional theaters. This theater operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. The set, costume and lighting designers are members of United Scenic Artists, a national labor union. This theater is an equal opportunity employer. Except in plays where race itself is an issue, casting is decided based on ability, not race. Milwaukee Repertory Theater |
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