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PRESS RELEASE DATE: March 29, 2006 Media Contacts: Jacquelyn Rardin, Public Relations Manager (425) 392-1942 x124 [email protected] Frank Stilwagner, Director of Marketing (425) 392-1942 x129 [email protected] www.villagetheatre.org

VILLAGE THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2006-2007 MAINSTAGE SEASON A Season of Award-winning Shows!

Everett and Issaquah, WA—Village Theatre is pleased to announce its 2006-2007 Mainstage Season, comprised of five unique and unforgettable shows that among them account for 17 Tony Awards and over 3,000 Broadway performances. Filled with entertaining musical comedies and dramas from theatre’s most highly- acclaimed creators, the 2006-2007 Season explores tales of love, loss, and life, of tears and triumph, of hope and heroism, of the foundations of family, and of the perils of fame. “We are thrilled to bring a little of the unexpected to stage this season,” said Robb Hunt, executive producer for Village Theatre. “As we continue to stretch ourselves creatively and reach out to new audiences, this season will entertain and move people of all ages, demonstrating our versatility and commitment to delivering the high-quality professional shows theatre goers have come to expect from Village Theatre.” Village Theatre’s 2006-2007 Mainstage Season includes the following: EVITA Lyrics by Tim Rice Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Issaquah: September 13-October 22, 2006 Everett: October 27-November 12, 2006 From the creators of Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece sets the story of Argentina’s beloved, controversial Eva Peron to an irresistible Latin beat. This stirring tale of one strong woman’s rise from poverty to power is a bracing journey of redemption, and a moving meditation on the perils of pride and fame. Fascinating history and riveting romance make for a captivating musical you’ll never forget.

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Bye Bye Birdie Book by Michael Stewart Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Lee Adams Issaquah: November 8-December 31, 2006 Everett: January 5-21, 2007 Bring the family to one of the best-loved musicals of all time! Just days away from enlisting in the Army, Fifties pop idol Conrad Birdie is preparing for one last appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show to bid a lucky teenage girl goodbye with an all-American kiss. Winner Kim MacAfee and the rest of Sweet Apple, Ohio have their lives turned upside-down by Conrad’s arrival, while his manager, Albert, juggles publicity pressures, a marriage-minded sweetheart, and a meddling mother! Lots of laughs, loveable tunes, and a measure of merry nostalgia make this four-time Tony Award-winner a true American classic.

Shadowlands By William Nicholson Issaquah: January 17-February 25, 2007 Everett: March 2-18, 2007 His books were full of magic, but his life was ruled by order…until he met her. Chronicles of Narnia author C.S. Lewis, venerated Christian theorist, Oxford don, and confirmed bachelor, thought he knew all about God’s plan for the world—and for him. Then he fell in love. And when his whirlwind affair with outspoken American poet Joy Gresham is touched by tragedy, he learns just how much he didn’t know. An award-winning hit on Broadway and London’s West End, this breathtaking tale of unexpected love and sudden loss will fill you with laughter and bring you to tears.

Once Upon a Time in New Jersey Music by Stephen Weiner Book and Lyrics by Susan DiLallo Issaquah: March 14-April 22, 2007 Everett: April 27-May 13, 2007 An ordinary deli...not your ordinary hero! Sandwich slinger Vinnie loves counter girl Angie. Angie loves tough guy Rocco. Rocco’s on the run from the mob. When Vinnie agrees to swap lives with Rocco for a week, he gets a chance at Angie...and much more than he bargained for. Swing back to 1956 New Jersey and the days of doo-wop, James Dean, poodle skirts, and pony tails in this rollicking and romantic, funny and tuneful new musical from award-winning authors, Weiner and DiLallo. Mistaken identities make for madcap fun, only in “Joisey!” -more- Page Three…Village Theatre Announces 2006-2007 Mainstage Season

The Who’s TOMMY Music and Lyrics by Pete Townshend Book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff Additional Music and Lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon Issaquah: May 9-June 24, 2007 Everett: June 29-July 15, 2007 Come on the amazing journey! Winner of five Tony Awards, Pete Townshend’s electrifying and enthralling tale of a young boy’s journey from tragedy to triumph turns one of rock’s timeless albums into an unforgettable musical experience. This exhilarating story of hope, healing and the human spirit is filled with thrilling hit songs like “Pinball Wizard,” “See Me, Feel Me,” “I’m Free,” and many more. Unforgettable music and an indelible story make for an eye-opening musical theatre event. Village Theatre Mainstage Subscriptions go on sale March 29, 2006. Single tickets go on sale beginning August 2006 and will be announced throughout the season. All tickets are available via the Village Theatre Box Office at (425) 392-2202 for Issaquah and (425) 257-8600 for Everett, or online at www.villagetheatre.org. Ticket prices are as follows: Subscription Ticket Prices - Issaquah Subscription Ticket Prices - Everett $150-$215 $130-$195 $130-$215 (Senior, age 65+) $110-$195 (Senior) $90-$215 (Youth, under age 21) $80-$195 (Youth) Single Ticket Prices - Issaquah Single Ticket Prices - Everett $36-$49 $34-$46 $32-$49 (Senior) $28-$46 (Senior) $26-$49 (Youth) $22-$46 (Youth) Performances in Issaquah will take place at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre located at 303 Front Street North. Performances in Everett will take place at the Everett Performing Arts Center located at 2710 Wetmore Avenue. For more information about the upcoming season, please contact Jacquelyn Rardin at (425) 392-1942 x124 or [email protected].

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About Village Theatre Based in Issaquah, WA, Village Theatre is a leading producer of musical theatre in the Pacific Northwest. What began in 1979 with the vision of a small group of dedicated theatre artists has grown into one of the region's best-attended Equity theatres, with over 16,500 subscribers to the current season and 165,000 projected total attendance, performances on seven stages in the Puget Sound area, youth education programs serving over 53,000 young people, families, and schools annually, and a nationally recognized program that has enabled the development of over 55 new musicals. Serving a still-growing, ever more diverse community, Village Theatre has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years with the start of our contract as the resident performing and management company at the Everett Performing Arts Center in 1998.

Mission of Village Theatre: • To be a regionally recognized and nationally influential center of excellence in family theatre • To promote a season of top quality productions • To commission and produce new musicals that achieve national exposure • To train young people in theatre skills for career opportunities and enriched lives • To develop a broad based appreciation for live theatre • To promote positive values through art Village Theatre season sponsors are The Boeing Company and Continental Airlines.

Village Theatre is also funded in part by 4Culture/King County Lodging Tax Revenue, ArtsFund, ArtsUnited, Bellevue Arts Commission, City of Everett, City of Issaquah, Freixenet/Deakin Estates, Issaquah Arts Commission Lombardi's, The National Endowment for the Arts, Northwest Suites, The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, PONCHO, The Shubert Foundation, Snohomish County Hotel/Motel Tax Fund, Standing Ovation, and the Washington State Arts Commission.