'Wanda's World' Extends thru Feb.10, Begins Tomorrow

With strong advance ticket sales, the new musical Wanda's World, set to begin performances on January 16 at the 45th Street Theatre announces a one-week extension.  This show, originally slated to end its run on February 3, will now run through February 10, 2008.

Wanda's World presented by Amas Musical Theatre in association with Terry Schnuck, has a book by Eric H. Weinberger, music and lyrics by Beth Falcone , story by Eric H. Weinberger and Beth Falcone, musical direction by Doug Oberhamer, and directed by two-time Tony Award nominee Lynne Taylor-Corbett. 

"Wanda's World is a new family musical, especially designed for "tweens," that generation of emerging, almost adolescents.  Wanda Butternut is the popular host of the hit TV talk show, Wanda's World, where kids call in to get advice solving their problems. She is beautiful, confident and always knows what to say…in her fantasy. In real life, Wanda has a unique problem of her own and is dreading her first day of school in a new town," according to press notes.

Scheduled performance times are Wed-Sat at 7:30 PM with matinees Saturday at 2PM and Sunday at 3PM, Jan 16th through Feb 10th. Tickets are $40 (adults) and $25 (children and seniors) and can be purchased at Theatermania.com or (212) 352-310. Wanda's World has a running time of 75 min. The 45th Street Theatre is located at 354 West 45th Street.For more info please visit www.amasmusical.org or www.wanadasworldtv.com

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