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For more information please contact:
Jeff Martinez
Producer, Azusa Pacific Theater
626-815-5035
AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY THEATER OPENS 2009-10 SEASON
WITH TONY AWARD-WINNING EVITA
Azusa, CA – Azusa Pacific University Theater opens its 2009-10 season with the musical Evita, opening October 1, 2009. This is a powerful production that has a whole new meaning in our current cultural and political climate, and a show not to be missed.
Evita is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award winning musical, famous for songs such as the classic, “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina.” It investigates Eva Paron’s rise from poverty to becoming the voice of a nation as the wife of President Juan Peron. As a supporter of a corrupt government while being named spiritual leader of the nation, her controversial and unmatched place in history as a woman, politician, celebrity, and spiritual leader is still debated today, and her adversary, Che Guevera, has become a symbol of counterculture.
“Evita is truly powerful and I'm impressed with this production. I would encourage both loyal fans and those new to musical theater to start with this show. It is especially poignant for the times we live in,” says Bart McHenry, Chair of the Theater, Film and Television Department at Azusa Pacific University.
The whole community is invited to spend an evening at the theater for this production, rated T for Teen (recommended for teenagers and adults.) Shows run October 1–3, 8–10, 15-17 at 7:30 p.m. and
October 3, 10, and 17 at 2 p.m.. at the Azusa Pacific University Mary Hill Theater on the West Campus of Azusa Pacific University. Special discounts available for seniors, students and groups of 10 or more! For more information, please contact the ticket office at the Felix Event Center at 626-815-5494 or online at www.apu.edu/theater/tickets.
Azusa Pacific University Theater offers six stage productions for the 2009-10 season, featuring a combination of family-friendly comedy, drama and musical performances. Season tickets are available now. For more information, visit the theater Web site at www.apu.edu/theater.
Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive, evangelical, Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities <http://www.cccu.org/> , APU is committed to God First <http://edits.umcm.apu.edu/about/motto/> and excellence in higher education. Offering more than 60 areas of undergraduate study <http://edits.umcm.apu.edu/academics/programs/undergraduate/> , 26 master's degree programs <http://edits.umcm.apu.edu/academics/programs/masters/> , and 7 doctorates <http://edits.umcm.apu.edu/academics/programs/doctoral/> to a total student population of more than 8,500 on campus, online, and at seven regional centers <http://edits.umcm.apu.edu/locations/> across Southern California, APU has been recognized as one of U.S. News’ <http://www.usnews.com/> Best Colleges for six years running and by Princeton Review <http://www.princetonreview.com/> as one of the Best in the West. APU graduates are known for professional excellence, the highest ethical standards, and their desire to make a difference in the world.
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