Orpheum Hockadoo Hullabaloo Gala Held to Celebrate Arrival of MEMPHIS
By: Gabrielle Sierra Sep. 28, 2011
On Saturday evening, October 8th, at The Peabody Hotel, The Orpheum Theatre will pull out all the stops for the can't miss event of the season, the "Hockadoo Hullabaloo", celebrating the international tour launch of the Tony Award winning MEMPHIS and arrival of the show's producers, cast, and creative team. In addition to cocktails and a themed dinner, the evening will feature an exclusive first performance by the new touring cast of MEMPHIS, including a medley of songs from the Tony award-winning score. Live entertainment will also be provided by The Bouffants, the Stax Academy Quartet, and students from The Orpheum's 2011 High School Musical Theatre Awards.
The Hockadoo Hullabaloo will be chaired by Jim and Gina Wiertelak with the support of a Host Committee comprised of Memphis celebrities and entertainers, along with corporate and civic leaders. The Host Committee list is as follows:
Mr. & Mrs. Fredrick W. Smith
Reverend Al Green
Sean & Leigh Anne Tuohy
Mayor & Mrs. AC Wharton
Mayor & Mrs. Mark Luttrell
Kevin & Haden Kane
Sandra & John Paul Jones
Lucia & Jim Gilliland
Mr. and Mrs. Marvell Thomas
Jerry Lawler
Jack Soden
Pat Kerr Tigrett
Kallen Esperian
Sid Selvidge
Jon Hornyak
Willie Gregory
Carla Thomas
Knox Phillips
All proceeds from the Hockadoo Hullabaloo will be directed toward the new Orpheum Performing Arts and Leadership Academy. This state of the art facility will allow The Orpheum to grow its current list of 19 performing arts programs to over 30, increasing participation from 52,000 students and families to over 100,000 annually. In addition to arts programming, The Academy will offer personal development programming that teaches students how to make good choices and prepares them to become better citizens and leaders in the future.
The 35,000 plus square foot building is expected to cost approximately $8 million dollars. Plans for the new Academy are currently being developed and will be announced at the Hockadoo Hullabaloo. Single tickets for the event cost $300 and are on sale now. Tables of 10 may be purchased for $2500. Sponsorships for the Hockadoo Hullabaloo are still available. For more information, please contact Holli Kenney at 901-529-4230 or kenney@orpheum-memphis.com
MEMPHIS, the 2010 Tony Award-winning Best Musical kicks off its international tour on October 14-23, 2011 at The Orpheum Theatre with four previews leading into an eight show schedule. Tickets may be purchased by calling 901-525-3000, or by visiting The Orpheum Theatre Box Office, the ticket counter at The Bookseller of Laurelwood, www.ticketmaster.com or www.orpheum.memphis.com. For more information, call 901-525-7800.
About The Orpheum Theatre
The Orpheum Theatre is operated by the Memphis Development Foundation, a non-profit organization that depends on the financial support of the community to carry out its mission to foster the enjoyment and understanding of the arts in Memphis, as well as the economic prosperity of Downtown and surrounding areas. For more information, visit www.orpheum-memphis.com or call 901-525-7800. The Orpheum is located at 203 South Main Street Memphis, TN 38103.
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