Blue Hill Troupe Presents 'Mame' Nov.2-10, Proceeds to ITC

Blue Hill Troupe, Ltd., the only musical theater group in New York City to donate its net proceeds to charity, presents Mame, November 2 - 10 at Dicapo Opera Theater (184 East 76th Street).  The Blue Hill Troupe, now entering its 84th season, produces a musical every fall and a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta every spring.  To date, the group has raised more than $3 million. 

The Blue Hill Troupe's 2007-2008 productions will benefit Covenant House New York Infant/Toddler Center (ITC) ( www.covenanthouseny.org).  ITC is designed to assist the mothers in the Rights of Passage Program, a transitional living facility, with the daily responsibilities of raising a child in order for them to obtain employment, further their education, and develop the necessary skills to become self-sufficient and independent.

Mame features a book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee, and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, and is based on the novel by Patrick Dennis and the play Auntie Mame by Lawrence and Lee.  Tony Parise directs the Blue Hill Troupe's production, with musical direction by Eric Peterson.

Evening performances are November 2, 4, 7, 8, 9 & 10, with matinees November 3 & 10. For tickets and show-times, visit www.bht.org or call 212-988-2012 weekdays from 2-5PM.

On November 7 at 6:30PM, the Blue Hill Troupe will sponsor a special pre-show event with Amber Edwards, producer/director of Words and Music by Jerry Herman, a 90-minute documentary airing on PBS in January, 2008.  Joining Edwards will be original Broadway cast members Sheila Smith and Randy Phillips, and original musical director Donald Pippin. Admission is free with the price of a ticket to any performance. 

For more information about the Blue Hill Troupe, Ltd. visit www.bht.org