Photo Flash: First Look at Orlando Shakespeare Theater's A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS

Follow beloved Magic Tree House characters, Jack and Annie, on the most haunted night of the year - the eve of All Saints' Day - as they search for a young Louis Armstrong. Can the duo set him on the path to becoming the King of Jazz? Complete with a live jazz band, this new musical will transport audiences back to 1915 New Orleans where the streets are filled with music and the night is filled with ghosts!

A Night in New Orleans tickets ($9 and $12) are available by calling (407) 447-1700, online at http://www.orlandoshakes.org, or in person at the the Box Office located inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 East Rollins Street in Orlando's Loch Haven Cultural Park.

A Night in New Orleans: A Magic Tree House Adventure is sponsored by Massey Services, The City of Orlando, and Mary Palmer & Associates. Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF is supported by United Arts of Central Florida with funds from the United Arts collaborative campaign and by State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Arts Council.

Osborne's donation is a part of her wide-ranging efforts to promote childhood literacy and instill a love of reading in American youth. Through Mary Pope Osborne's Gift of Books and Classroom Adventures Program (www.MTHClassroomAdventures.org), Osborne has previously donated thousands of Magic Tree House books to students in Title I and other underserved schools across the country via First Book, a non-profit organization helping provide new books to underserved children. Osborne explained that the most direct way to encourage that desire is to put books directly into the hands of the children.

Now celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season, Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF has grown into one of the region's most acclaimed Equity theaters producing classic, contemporary, and children's plays. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Jim Helsinger and Managing Director PJ Albert, Orlando Shakespeare Theater continues to provide an innovative world-class theatrical experience to its patrons, while showcasing William Shakespeare's legacy as the cornerstone of the company. Through PlayFest and Harriett's New Play Series, Orlando Shakespeare Theater has garnered national recognition for the development of over 100 new works within the past 10 years. Orlando Shakes also provides award-winning educational programming serving Central Florida schools and the local community at large.

Photo Credit: Tony Firriolo

Cast of A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS

Cast of A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS

Cast of A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS