MN Vocalist/Actress Linda Eder Named SpotLight Spokesperson

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that Linda Eder, the Minnesota vocalist and actress raised in Brainerd who went from a record breaking debut on "Star Search" to sing at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, will serve as spokesperson for the Trust's SpotLight Musical Theatre Program. SpotLight celebrates students who excel in their high school musical and provides educational support to the schools who participate. Eder can testify to the impact and value of young people in arts education and will star in "Home for the Holidays," a concert at the Pantages Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21 backed by a choir of SpotLight students. For more information on the SpotLight Program or tickets to her show, visit www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org.

"Linda Eder is a fantastic example of someone who used the skills she gained from participating in performing arts while growing up to become a successful and positive role model for our SpotLight students," said Tom Hoch, President/CEO of Hennepin Theatre Trust. "We are thrilled to have a professional of Linda's caliber recognize the importance of the SpotLight Program." Eder participated in musical theatre during her years at Brainerd High School, performing in shows including The Emperor's New Clothes and The Sound of Music, and often sang solos as part of school choir concerts. "As a student at Brainerd High School, participating in musical theatre and choir was so important that it helped define my life and provided vital skills for a fulfilling and successful career in the arts," says Eder. "As the new SpotLight Musical Theatre Program Spokesperson, I'm honored to share this experience with other students who've discovered the same joy and passion and pleased to join Hennepin Theatre Trust in fostering Minnesota's next generation of young talent."

As SpotLight spokesperson, Eder can draw on her distinguished career including a Drama Desk Award nomination for her starring role as Lucy Harris in the Broadway production of Jekyll and Hyde. Her activities will include conducting a Trust master class with SpotLight students on Monday, Dec. 20, serving as the guest host for a "surprise" SpotLight event in the IDS Center Crystal Court in downtown Minneapolis at noon and participating in the SpotLight Showcase on June 13, 2011. Check www.hennepintheatretrust.org for more information, to be announced soon.

TICKET INFORMATION
Linda Eder stars in "Home for the Holidays" at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Pantages Theatre (710 Hennepin Avenue, Mpls., 55403). Tickets are on sale now and range from $53 to $63 depending on seating preference. All prices include applicable facility fees. Additional service charges may apply. Tickets may be purchased in person at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55402), online at HennepinTheatreTrust.org, or by calling 1.800.982.2787 or visiting a Ticketmaster Center. Groups of 10 or more should call 612.373.5665 for information and reservations.

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