FAT GIRLFRIEND, THE MUSICAL Premieres In Omaha 4/16-5/10

The Shelterbelt Theatre proudly presents the premiere of "Fat Girlfriend, The Musical," an original new musical written and directed by local Omaha playwright Amanda Miller.

Attend the hilarious tale of Jenny Bell, the sassy, witty protagonist who has a love for spontaneous choreographed dance numbers and Doritos, and an eye for her hot roommate Paul. Experience Jenny's quest to remain true to herself in an image-crazed, media-obsessed world of speed dating and perfect "pedestal people." Don't miss as Jenny carves a new archetype for musical comedy heroine extraordinaires.

"Fat Girlfriend, The Musical" runs from April 16, to May 10, 2009, with show times at 8 p.m., Thurs-Sat, 6 p.m. on Sun., April 19 and 26, and 2 p.m. on Sun., May 3 and 10. Make reservations or buy tickets online at www.shelterbelt.org. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $12 for students, seniors, and TAG members. All seats opening weekend are 2-for-$15, or $8 each. The Shelterbelt Theatre is located at 3225 California St, Omaha, NE 68131. Box office: (402) 341-2757. Visit www.shelterbelt.org for more details!

The show is written and directed by Amanda Miller; Musical Director is Keefer Peterson; Choreographer is Debbie Massey; Producers are Dave Podendorf and Melissa Linn; Costume Designer is Kevin Steward; Stage Manager is Brian Callaghan; Set Designer is Adam Nathan. The cast includes: Sara Arbuckle, Dan Chevalier, Tim Daugherty, Terry Debenedictis, Andy King, Caitlin Mabon, Debbie Massey, Olivia Sather, and Erin Stoll. "Fat Girlfriend, The Musical" is made possible in part by a grant from the Nebraska Arts Council.