ELLA: THE AMERICAN DREAM Plays 12/31-1/17/2010 At Cinnabar Theater

San Francisco jazz vocalist Kim Nalley stars in the world premiere of her new musical "Ella: The American Dream." Nalley penned this Ella Fitzgerald tribute, a quintessential rags to riches story that takes audiences back to 1930's Harlem, Savoy Ballroom and birth of the swing era. Based on new historical findings about Ella Fitzgerald's humble beginnings, this production will have audiences snappin' their fingers, feeling optimistic and yearning for more with its original music, jazz standards and Lindy Hop dancing. The show opens on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31 at the Cinnabar Theater in Petaluma and continues with performances through Jan. 17, 2010. New Year's Eve tickets are $55 to $60. Tickets for performances through Jan. 17 are $28 to $35. Call 707-763-8920 or visit www.cinnabartheater.org

Based on new historical findings about Ella Fitzgerald's humble beginnings, this production will have audiences snappin' their fingers, feeling optimistic and yearning for more with its original music, jazz standards and Lindy Hop dancing.

Directed by Elly Lichenstein

WHEN: Dec. 31, 2009 to Jan. 17, 2010
8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31 New Years Eve; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16;
2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 3, 10 & 17; and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13.

TICKETS: $28 to $35
In advance: $32 General / $28 Seniors & students
At the door: $35 general /$30 Seniors & students
New Year's Eve: General $60 Senior & Student $55

LOCATION: Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma, Blvd. North, Petaluma, CA

PHONE: 707-763-8920
Order tickets by telephone 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or purchase at the door.

WEB SITE: www.cinnabartheater.org

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