Daytona's Seaside Music Theater Summer 2006

SMT TO OPEN SINGLE TICKETS SALES MONDAY

Daytona Beach, FL - Seaside Music Theater (SMT) opens up its single ticket sales for its 30^th Anniversary Summer 2006 Season on Monday, May 22 in its brand new location within the News-Journal Center at 221 N. Beach Street. Though tickets can also be ordered by phone by calling 386-252-6200, ticket buyers may want to take this opportunity to visit the new Center and check out the beautiful interior and magnificent view of the Halifax River!

This is a very special season for the region's ONLY professional theater, as the company celebrates 30 years of bringing a little bit of Broadway and more to the Greater Daytona Beach area. In honor of this anniversary, the 2006 Summer Season's repertoire of shows reflects SMT's original mission – to bring to the Daytona Beach community the finest in musical theater, operas, dramas, lost American musicals, new works and children's productions. Here's what SMT has in store for audiences this summer…

This spectacular Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice collaboration, set in the last seven days of Jesus' life, has become a cultural phenomenon! This HIGH-energy spectacle has been produced world-wide. But you haven't seen anything until you've seen the SMT premiere of the production, directed by Artistic Director Lester Malizia. Get ready to rock! Songs of note: I Don't Know How To Love Him, Jesus Christ Superstar

Sisters of Swing tells more than a story about three sisters from Minneapolis who made it big. It tells a story about the American dream. From the cradle to the grave, follow the funny and heartfelt story of three women who helped define an era. Experience the Andrew's Sisters' loves, losses, and laughs through all the popular music that made them famous! Songs of note: Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Bei Meir Bist Du Schon (Means That You're Grand), Ac-Cen-Tchu-Ate the Positive

Stephen Sondheim's romantic and achingly beautiful ode to love! This breathtaking Tony Award-winning Best Musical includes plenty of burning desires and unexpected passions with beautiful scenery and music to help keep your head in the clouds. Songs of note: Send in the Clowns, The Glamorous Life, You Must Meet My Wife

The legendary Mack the Knife comes alive on stage in this masterpiece by Bertholt Brecht and Kurt Weil. Macheath (Mack the Knife) is a leader of thieves. He's got the police well-greased. Women compete for his sexual attention. He's got a wife, a girlfriend, and a passionate connection on the side who also happens to be the daughter of his best friend – the police chief! It's a dark, musical comedy even your husband will love. Think The Sopranos meet Sweeney Todd! Songs of note: Mack the Knife, Pirate Jenny, Cannon Song

The classic movie musical that promises to "Make 'em Laugh" jumps on to the stage in a BIG way! A masterpiece of the silver screen, this beloved romantic comedy comes to you in person at SMT in a dreamy production that screams old Hollywood! Danced beautifully and sung like a dream, this special effects-filled extravaganza proves that we absolutely can still make them like they used to. Songs of note: Singin' in the Rain, Make'em Laugh, Good Morning

This delightful Tony Award-nominated Best Musical, based on Arnold Lobel's whimsical stories is sure to become a new family classic!Kids will learn that our differences make us stronger when Frog and Toad hop onto SMT's stage just in time for summer vacation! Songs of note: I'm Coming Out of My Shell, Get A Load of Toad, Merry Almost Christmas
MAY 27 – AUGUST 19, 2006

With all the excitement of a 30^th year celebration, a fabulous new performance venue, AND six musicals chosen to reflect the incomparable professionalism, talent, and artistry of Seaside Music Theater, SMT's Summer 2006 Season will be a celebration all of Central Florida will want to take part in!

To purchase subscriptions and single tickets, call 386-252-6200, or visit the News-Journal Center Box Office at 221 N. Beach St. Adult subscriptions are $155, college student subscriptions (w/student I.D.) are $95, and youth subscriptions (under 18) are $70. Single tickets range from $20 - $45, with youth tickets priced at $20 and college student tickets priced at $22. A Year with Frog and Toad tickets are $9 per child and $12 per adult.

Group discounts are available by calling 386-226-1941.

Valet Parking for the News-Journal Center is available on show dates for $10 a car. Parking is also available at the Volusia County Administration Building across the street, along Beach Street, or in the lot behind the Beach Street shops.

Seaside Music Theater is presented by the Daytona Beach News-Journal.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT

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