5O SHADES! THE MUSICAL - THE OFFICIAL PARODY Comes to the Long Center, 6/3-4

It's the perfect excuse for an Austin girl's night out. 50 Shades! The Musical-The Official Parody, a hilarious take on the global Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon, will premiere at the Long Center June 3 and 4. Think: 90 minute SNL skit!

Sold out audiences in Chicago and New York were screaming for more. The show's hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival earned a 4-star review. And now, Austin audiences get the chance to enjoy!

The Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy has shattered sales records around the world with more than 32 million copies sold in the United States alone. Now in the works: a 2015 Universal Pictures feature film that is sure to be a blockbuster.

50 Shades! The Musical is a sexy, hilarious romp... a laugh out loud night of fun that audiences won't want to miss!

50 Shades! The Musical opens with a ladies book club deciding to read Fifty Shades of Grey. Through their interpretation of the novel, the audience is led on a hilarious roller coaster ride of this unlikely bestseller. The show is full of dance numbers, 11 original songs and a live band backing the performance. Original songs include "They Get Nasty", "I Don't Make Love", and "There's a Hole Inside of Me".

Like the book series, 50 Shades! The Musical is surely not for those under the age of 18, but does not cross boundaries that would make general audiences squirm.

Tickets are available at TheLongCenter.org or by calling (512) 474.LONG (5664). Tickets are also available at the Long Center's 3M Box Office located at 701 West Riverside Drive at South First Street. For groups of 10 and more, please call 512-457-5161 or groupsales@thelongcenter.org.

The Long Center is Austin's Creative Home, built "by the community, for the community." The organization is primarily funded by private citizens and corporations and by nature understands the importance of giving. As a non-profit, the Long Center collaborates with community partners to sponsor educational programs, host free events on the City Terrace, subsidize rental costs for emerging art groups, and gift tickets to charitable and community-minded organizations. The Long Center also provides the best overall live entertainment experience of any venue in Austin. It is home to the Symphony, Opera and Ballet and boasts additional eclectic programming spanning diverse audiences. A commitment to acoustic excellence combined with exceptional theater site lines and an unparalleled outdoor view of Austin creates a magical experience and lasting memories. Austinites of all ages and interests are invited to explore the Long Center to expand their cultural perspective and appreciation of the arts. For more information, visit TheLongCenter.org or call (512) 474-LONG (5664) for ticket information.