Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Hosts Kids' Night on Broadway 2/23

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is offering "Kids' Night on Broadway" for the opening night performance of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA!
With the purchase of one adult ticket to the 8 p.m. performance on Tuesday, Feb. 23, the buyer receives one free ticket for a patron ages 6-18. The offer is limited to 100 tickets, with select seating. "Tickets are selling briskly," says Van Wezel Executive Director Mary Bensel. "This is a great opportunity to introduce children to the joys of live musical theater."

Kids' Night on Broadway ticket holders also will be admitted to a special "Meet the Cast" event after the performance. The get-together, in the Grand Foyer, includes free cake and beverages.

"MAMMA MIA! is a feel-good, bring-the-whole-family, mega-musical entertainment!" wrote reviewer Matt Byrne of the Sunday Mail in Australia, echoing the rave reviews worldwide.

Tickets to the shows at the Van Wezel are $55-$90 (with a limited number of "smart seats" priced at $30). In addition to the opening night performance, MAMMA MIA! performances at the Van Wezel are: Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 26 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

The Sarasota performances of Mamma Mia are sponsored by Wilde Lexus of Sarasota and ABC-7.
For more information and to buy tickets, contact the Van Wezel Box Office at 941- 953-3368 or log onto www.vanwezel.org. Dinner is available prior to most shows by Michael's on East at the Van Wezel by calling (941) 366-0007 or logging onto www.bestfood.com.