Photo Flash: Andrea McArdle Celebrates Gateway Reopening in Somers Point

It was a grand weekend opening for the Gateway Playhouse in Somers Point, NJ with two, sold-out performances by Tony nominee Andrea McArdle. There was a Saturday evening red carpet event, followed by a 7:30 performance and a grand party at Fitzpatrick's Steak House in Somers Point. BroadwayWorld has photos from the festivities below!

This was the first in a two-weekend Gala Opening for the newly renovated Gateway Playhouse at 738 Bay Ave., Somers Point, which has been closed for more than a decade.

The next events are this weekend when the Shaken Not Stirred Players present "Broadway By Request," where the audience chooses the songs to be sung by a cast of 12 professional singers. The performances are Saturday August 26th at 7:30p.m and Sunday August 27th at 3 p.m. For tickets, call 609-653-0553 or go to www.gatewaybythebay.org.

Andrea McArdle with Mayor Jack Glasser of Somers Point

Executive Director Keith D. Cooper with Theater Collaborative of South Jersey Board President James Dalfonso

The McCourt Family with Board Member Kelly Briggs

Andrea McArdle with Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Gatewood Chiong

Executive Director Keith Cooper,Actress Terri White, Actor Kelly Briggs

The Board of Directors

Judy Jenkins, Debby and Jim Dalfonsoso

The Gateway Playhouse ,Somers Point,NJ

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