SPANK! THE FIFTY SHADES PARODY Extends thru Jan 27 at PlayhouseSquare

Due to popular demand, SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody has been confirmed for five additional performances at PlayhouseSquare! This hilarious new musical brings all the naughty fun of the best-selling book to life. Your inner goddess will be laughing out loud with this clever re-imagining of the characters as they come alive with hysterical comedy, musical numbers, sexy and fun performances from the hunky leading man, plus lots of surprises.

Get there early for pre-show drinks including a specialty SPANK! cocktail, then, stay after the show for a photo with the seductive star himself, and meet and greet the entire cast.

SPANK! stops at PlayhouseSquare's Hanna Theatre for a limited engagement with performances Thursday through Sunday, January 17-27, 2013. Performance times are Thursdays and Fridays at 8 pm, Saturdays at 4 pm and 8 pm, and Sundays at 3 pm. Tickets are on sale now at playhousesquare.org, 216-241-6000 or The PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office. The show is produced by Mills Entertainment.

SPANK! is not associated with, nor authorized by, author E.L. James or Vintage Press.

Mills Entertainment is a leading producer and promoter of branded live entertainment. Mills collaborates with top brands and personalities to develop, market and produce live theatrical events throughout the U.S. and worldwide. Current projects include The Cake Boss: Bakin' with the Boss Tour, An Evening with Cesar Millan: Dog Whisperer, Clifford the Big Red Dog Live!, Theresa Caputo Live, and Jack Hanna's Into the Wild Live. www.millsentertainment.com

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