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Miss Texas to perform in Celebrate Broadway!

August 30, 2010

Come see the talented Miss Texas 2010 Ashley Melnick perform as Chamberlain Performing Arts opens its 2010 – 2011 season with the original production, Celebrate Broadway! Inspired by some of Broadway’s most memorable music, the production features ballet, jazz and modern interpretations of show favorites, as well as a variety of musical performances. This smashing production comes to North Texas October 2 and 3 in the Bank of America Theatre at the Eisemann Center in Richardson.

The Saturday evening Season Premiere of Celebrate Broadway!will feature a champagne reception and silent auction prior to the curtain, followed by coffee and dessert after the show. Tickets for this event are available for $50. Funds from the Season Premiere fundraiser will be used to support the performance, education and outreach initiatives of Chamberlain Performing Arts.

“We are very excited about our Celebrate Broadway! season opener,” said Kathy Chamberlain, founder and artistic director of Chamberlain Performing Arts. “Think of it as classical ballet with a twist – something fresh and original for the whole family. We’ll feature a range of show tunes from Broadway favorites like West Side Story, Oklahoma, Beauty and the Beast, and many more. By adding the Season Premiere special event, we hope people will feel that this is an occasion when they can come out with friends and enjoy great entertainment and warm hospitality while supporting the art of dance in our community.”

Celebrate Broadway! performance times are as follows:

Saturday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m. This is the Season Premiere and the ticket price of $50 includes the show, a pre-show champagne reception and hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and post-show dessert and coffee. The performance begins at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 3 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets for this performance are $20.

Tickets may be purchased by calling the EisemannCenter ticket office at 972-744-4650 or online at www.eisemanncenter.com.

Chamberlain’s production of Celebrate Broadway! is made possible by generous sponsors, including Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, The City of Plano, The City of Richardson, Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, WRR Classical 101.1 FM, The Renaissance Hotel, The Dallas Morning News, Neiman Marcus Willow Bend, and Half Price Books.

With a 25-year history, Plano-based Chamberlain Performing Artsis the principal pre-professional ballet company of North Texas. Chamberlain’s focus on building Classical Foundations for Life^© is evident in the lives of its dancers who benefit from rigorous training and outstanding performance opportunities. Additionally, the company has a longstanding tradition of enriching the lives of underserved and special needs youth through educational outreach programs.

Chamberlain Performing Arts is located at 3003 W 15th Street Plano, TX75075 (972) 985-1374 www.chamberlainperformingarts.org.

Classical Foundations for Life is a registered trademark of Chamberlain Performing Arts.

Written by Paige Arrington

Photo courtesy of Premiere Photography.

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Philip Neal, who performs as the Cavalier with Chamberlain Performing Arts in their production of The Nutcracker, had his final bow with the New York City Ballet. Read all about it at http://www.scntx.com/articles/2010/07/27/plano_star-courier/plano_insider/411.txt

Chamberlain Performing Arts Presents CELEBRATE BROADWAY!

July 26, 2010

CHAMBERLAIN PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS CELEBRATE BROADWAY! OCTOBER 2 AND 3 AT THE EISEMANN CENTER IN RICHARDSON

July 26, 2010 – Chamberlain Performing Arts opens its 2010 – 2011 season with the original production, Celebrate Broadway! Inspired by some of Broadway’s most memorable music, the production features ballet, jazz and modern interpretations of show favorites, as well as a variety of musical performances. This smashing production comes to North Texas October 2 and 3 in the Bank of America Theater at the Eisemann Center in Richardson.

The Saturday evening Season Premiere of Celebrate Broadway! will feature a champagne reception and silent auction prior to the curtain, followed by coffee and dessert after the show. Tickets for this event are available for $50. Funds from the Season Premiere fundraiser will be used to support the performance, education and outreach initiatives of Chamberlain Performing Arts.

“We are very excited about our Celebrate Broadway! season opener,” said Kathy Chamberlain, founder and artistic director of Chamberlain Performing Arts. “Think of it as classical ballet with a twist – something fresh and original for the whole family. We’ll feature a range of show tunes from Broadway favorites like West Side Story, Oklahoma, Beauty and the Beast, and many more. By adding the Season Premiere special event, we hope people will feel that this is an occasion when they can come out with friends and enjoy great entertainment and warm hospitality while supporting the art of dance in our community.”

Celebrate Broadway! performance times are as follows:

Saturday, October 2 at 7:00 p.m. This is the Season Premiere and the ticket price of $50 includes the show, a pre-show champagne reception and hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, and post-show dessert and coffee. The performance begins at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 3 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets for this performance are $20.

Tickets may be purchased by calling the Eisemann Center ticket office at 972-744-4650 or online at www.eisemanncenter.com.

Chamberlain’s production of Celebrate Broadway! is made possible by generous sponsors, including Neiman Marcus Willow Bend, Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, The City of Plano, The City of Richardson, Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, WRR Classical 101.1 FM, The Renaissance Hotel, The Dallas Morning News, and Half Price Books.

With a 25-year history, Plano-based Chamberlain Performing Arts is the principal pre-professional ballet company of North Texas. Chamberlain’s focus on building Classical Foundations for Life^© is evident in the lives of its dancers who benefit from rigorous training and outstanding performance opportunities. Additionally, the company has a longstanding tradition of enriching the lives of underserved and special needs youth through educational outreach programs. Chamberlain Performing Arts is located at 3003 W 15th Street Plano, TX 75075 (972) 985-1374 www.chamberlainperformingarts.org.

Classical Foundations for Life is a registered trademark of Chamberlain Performing Arts.