The Pasadena Playhouse announced today that the opening night celebration of this year's Panto at the Playhouse PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL - A PIRATES CHRISTMAS on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 will be dedicated as a benefit event with proceeds supporting student matinee performances over the holiday season.
The benefit will be chaired by Julietta Perez. Benefit Committee members also include Kris Lythgoe, Rebecca Lythgoe, Kathryn Hamilton, Cherol Nellon, Amy LoCascio, Michelle Mendez, Melissa Tyson, Christine Franke, Emilie Lanstra, Christine Chorba, Lily Lee, Cristina Perez Gonzalez, Jennifer Rogers, and Pam King. The benefit includes a VIP pre-show reception in the Makineni Library, including delicious hors d' oeuvres, tasty kid treats, desserts, beverages and cocktails, and a post-show celebration with the cast of PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL - A PIRATES CHRISTMAS.Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director of The Pasadena Playhouse, says, "Our presentation of Panto at The Playhouse makes for one of the most festive and delightful times of our theatrical season. Not only do we have a magical show on our stage, but we also have the privilege of introducing masses of young people to the joy of going to the theatre. Many of them for the first time! The opening night benefit performance also provides much needed funding to make this kind of programming possible during the holidays and throughout the year. I am grateful to all who join in on this festive celebration."This year's Panto at the Playhouse benefit will take place on Opening Night of PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL - A PIRATES CHRISTMAS, Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Pre-show reception begins at 6:00 p.m. in the in the Makineni Library of The Pasadena Playhouse. Curtain is at 7:00 p.m. Post show party immediately following.
Opening Benefit tickets range from $100-$320. Purchased Benefit tickets directly send elementary school students to one of the two PANTO Student Matinees and gives the gift of theatre to a child. For more information, or to become a Patron of the 2015 Panto at The Playhouse benefit, contact Mary Reitz, Events and Corporate Giving Manager, at (626) 204-7383 or mreitz@pasadenaplayhouse.org.
PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL - A PIRATES CHRISTMAS is the latest Holiday Spectacular presented by The Pasadena Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions. Tinker Bell, Wendy and Peter Pan embark on a wild quest to foil the pirates' plot to kidnap Peter for Captain Hook's Christmas present in this flying, singing, swashbuckling adventure, which features comedy, magic, dancers from "So You Think You Can Dance," and contemporary music from Taylor Swift to the Bee Gees. A Panto is known for its interactive style and humor that appeals to everyone from ages 2 - 102! "Those who have never been to a panto will have a glorious introduction to the forum." - Los Angeles Times.
One hour before every performance, guests and their families are invited to enjoy "Winter Wonderland" in The Playhouse's Engemann Family Courtyard, complete with holiday crafts and activities, including Santa photo opportunities (December 9-24, nominal fee for printed photos). PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL - A PIRATES CHRISTMAS will play from December 9, 2015 - January 3, 2016 at The Pasadena Playhouse. The Pasadena Playhouse is located at 39 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101. The performance schedule is Tuesdays - Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 12:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.; Special matinees -- Tuesday, December 22 at 3:00 p.m.; Wednesday, December 23 at 3:00 p.m.; Thursday, December 24 at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29 at 3:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 30 at 3:00 p.m. (No performances December 25, 31, and January 1.) Tickets are available by calling The Pasadena Playhouse at 626-356-7529, online 24 hours a day at www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org, or by visiting The Pasadena Playhouse Box Office, Tuesday - Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. during non-performance dates. On performance dates the Box Office is open Tuesday - Saturday from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets for PETER PAN AND TINKER BELL - A PIRATES CHRISTMAS range from $25.00 - $135.00. Child single tickets are available for Rear Orchestra and Rear Mezzanine seating ranging from $29.00 - $49.00. Service and theatre restoration fees apply to all purchases. Group Sales (8 or more) are available by calling 626-921-1161. Tickets are available by calling The Pasadena Playhouse at 626-356-7529, online 24 hours a day at www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org, or by visiting The Pasadena Playhouse Box Office, Tuesday - Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. during non-performance dates. On performance dates the Box Office is open Tuesday - Saturday from 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday. GOLDEN TICKETS are available as an add-on to any child's ticket for an additional $65.00 each (limit of 10 Golden Tickets available per performance). A Golden Ticket provides the ticketholder (children only) with a special onstage sing-a-long experience during the production, a gift bag with special surprises, a PETER PAN collectible poster, and one free photo with Santa!Pictured: (Front to top) Kris Lythgoe Rebecca Lythgoe, Meredith Min; Kathryn Hamilton, Cherol Nellon, Amy LoCascio; Julietta Perez (Committee Chair), Michelle Mendez, Melissa Tyson; Christine Franke, Emilie Lanstra, Christine Chorba; Mary Reitz, Lily Lee (not pictured committee members: Cristina Perez Gonzalez, Jennifer Rogers, Pam King). Photo by Elias Feghali.
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