World's Longest-Running Musical Visits The Exchange pictured l. to r. NYSE Executive Vice President Noreen Culhane, producer Dan Shaheen, Tom Jones, Margaret Anne Florence, Nick Spangler, press representative John Capo and producer Catherine Russell ring at Photo of Fantasticks Cast and Creative Team Ringing NYSE Bell Photo

From: Photo of Fantasticks Cast and Creative Team Ringing NYSE Bell

Tom Jones, lyricist, book writer and director of The Fantasticks, rang the closing bell at The New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, August 19. He was joined by cast members Nick Spangler and Margaret Anne Florence, who play Matt and Luisa in the revival. Said producer Catherine Russell, 'As one of the great New York City theater traditions, The Fantasticks' appearance at the stock exchange is quite fitting and exciting. We are happy to ring the closing bell in the city The Fantasticks has called home for 48 years.' The Fantasticks is a captivating and simple romantic comedy about a boy and girl who fall in love at the hands of their meddling fathers. The score, which includes 'Try To Remember,' 'They Were You' and 'Soon It's Gonna Rain,' is as timeless as the story itself. The Snapple Theater Center is located at 210 West 50th Street. For tickets call (212) 921-7862 or visit Ticketmaster.com.
Date Taken: August 20, 2008