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The Charlottetown Festival Launches
A
Season For Everyone
December 8, 2011
Excitement Builds at The Confederation Centre of
The Arts for The 2012 Charlottetown Festival
Today, The Charlottetown
Festival announces its 2012 playbill. The Confederation Centre of the
Arts, one of Canada's premier live theatre houses, brings together a
colourful array of comedy, legend, and romance through stories, dance
and music.
"This is such
an exciting time for the Confederation Centre of the Arts," says Jessie
Inman, CEO, Confederation Centre of the Arts. "For the past 47 years,
The Charlottetown Festival has presented an incredible line up of
theatre productions.
With this being my first launch as CEO, I'm
thrilled to be a part of what's going to be a sensational season! It is
a reminder to me of what an important role the Centre plays in providing
a place for Canadian performers and directors to showcase their
talents." Inman adds, "The Charlottetown Festival is a celebration of
outstanding excellence in the performing arts for both residents and
visitors to Prince Edward Island."
The Charlottetown Festival
runs June to September at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. One of this season's new shows pays
tribute to the legendary man in black with, Ring of Fire: The Music of
Johnny Cash.
Cashing in
on the emotional, sometimes funny and always soul searching music of
this Country Western legend, The Charlottetown Festival is excited to
bring to the Homburg Theatre Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash. Sit
back, relax and turn up the volume on what will be the musical concert
of the season.
Ring
of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash plays selected dates June 20 to
September 29 in the Homburg Theatre.
After a successful initial run of the
re-imaged AnneTM in 2011, theatregoers are invited to again treat their
senses to Prince Edward Island's summer family tradition, Anne of Green
Gables-The MusicalTM.
See the changes! Experience a Broadway calibre
production in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. New sets and
projections, choreography, and an incredible cast, will have you singing
and laughing along. Experience the magic of Canada's longest running
musical playing selected dates July 3 to September 26 in the Homburg
Theatre. Your imagination will thank you!
Come-All-Ye, the show that
celebrates the "real" PEI experience is back by popular demand! Host and
comedian Patrick Ledwell with his hilarious take on Island life will
have you laughing for more. Paired with some new songs and stories of
the Island's best-known musicians; Come-All-Ye makes for a unique Island
experience. ‘Come on in' to The Mack this summer and raise your glass to
all things PEI, playing selected dates July 5 to September 1.
Stirring up laughter in Studio
1 this year is The Kitchen Witches, written by Canadian playwright,
choreographer, teacher, and director Caroline Smith; an alumna of The
Charlottetown Festival. A comedy about two arch rivals who do their best
to upstage each other. Become a member of the studio audience in this
dysfunctional cooking show playing selected dates July 14 to September
15.
Invitingly, Anne Allan, Artistic Director of The Charlottetown Festival
says, "we welcome you to ‘come on in' to the 'concert event' of the
season! The Man in Black's distinct style of music with storytelling at
its richest: A troubled but devout man, who found love and dignity,
touches each of us thru his music." Allan adds, "You won't want to miss
the Island favourite Come-All-Ye. Or, delight in the breathtaking
production of Anne of Green Gables-The MusicalTM and, if it's comedy for
you - the hilarious romp The Kitchen Witches has got to be one of your
choices. So ‘come on in' to the Confederation Centre of the Arts and
enjoy this colourful season."
It is the contributions of our
community partners that make it possible to bring our stage to life. The
Charlottetown
Festival's major sponsor is APM. MacLean Construction
proudly supports Anne of Green Gables-The MusicalTM; Canada's longest
running musical. Scotiabank supports the stories and songs of
Come-All-Ye. Media sponsors for The Charlottetown Festival are The
Guardian, CTV, K-ROCK 105.5 and Ocean 100.
Take advantage of our "Buy One ticket Get One
FREE" promotion for the best seats for all the 2012 Charlottetown
Festival shows. Some restrictions apply. Offer available from December
10-24, 2011. Get your tickets today by calling the box office Bell
Aliant toll-free number 1-800-565-0278 or online at
www.charlottetownfestival.com.
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