Photo Flash: BANANA SHPEEL Unveils 'Banana Shpeel' Pudding at Magnolia

To celebrate New York's Upper West Side newest theatrical production, Banana Shpeel
from Cirque du Soleil, famed Magnolia Bakery has renamed its beloved banana pudding to ‘Banana Shpeel Pudding!' throughout the run of the show. Producer, Marty Schmelky (Danny Rutigliano), and his longtime wacky assistant Margaret (Shereen Hickman), officially unveiled Magnolia's brand new ‘Banana Shpeel pudding' with New York's Upper West Side friends and customers yesterday, May 12.

Almost as popular as the bakery's classic vanilla and chocolate buttercream iced cupcakes, Magnolia Bakery's luscious banana pudding is made with layers of vanilla wafers, ripe, fresh bananas and creamy vanilla pudding. 

Banana Shpeel is currently in previews at the Upper West Side's beautifully restored Beacon Theatre. The show's official Opening Night is Wednesday, May 19, 2010 and performances are scheduled until August 29. For more information on Banana Shpeel visit www.schmelkyproductions.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

Magnolia Bakery Magnolia Bakery is a family-owned and operated business where everything is made fresh from scratch on premises, all day, every day, using the finest ingredients. Open since 1996, the bakery is often credited with starting the modern day cupcake craze with its signature pastel-colored buttercream-frosted versions. Magnolia Bakery specializes in classic Americana baked goods including red velvet cake, icebox cake and banana pudding. Magnolia prides itself on tradition and quality and strives to satisfy loyal patrons while maintaining the integrity of the brand. All Magnolia Bakery locations are certified as Kosher by the United Kosher Supervision. For more information and location hours, visit www.magnoliabakery.com.

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