FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TERRY’S TOFFEE TRAVELS TO THE TONY AWARDS® MAY 30, 2012 CHICAGO, IL
Locally made TERRY’S TOFFEE is making an appearance at the 2012 TONY AWARDS® in the BACKSTAGE CREATIONS GIFT BAG. The Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards honors theatre professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway. This year marks the 66th anniversary of the Tony Awards, which were first held on April 6, 1947 at the Waldorf Astoria's Grand Ballroom. The 2012 Tony Awards, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, will be broadcast live from the Beacon Theatre in New York City on Sunday, June 10th on CBS. The Tony Awards are presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing. Terry’s Toffee is a Chicago favorite, made locally and known throughout the world. Gifted at the Academy Awards® since 2005, Terry’s Toffee has been to Buckingham Palace as a gift to the Queen of England; also gifted to President Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, US Troops serving in Iraq, Tina Turner, Madonna, Samuel Jackson, Jennifer Garner, Oprah Winfrey, Vice President and Dr. Biden as well as various dignitaries and VIP’s. Founded on Terry’s Grandmother McCall’s classic toffee recipe; co‐owners Terry Opalek and Michael Frontier have launched an Award‐winning line of 15 gourmet toffee flavors as well as toffee and chocolate covered biscotti and toffee infused ice cream. Based in Chicago, offered in over 80 specialty markets across the country, Terry’s Toffee is sure to make a big hit at this year’s Tony Awards®. For up‐to‐the‐minute news follow The Tony Awards on Facebook.com/TheTonyAwards or Twitter.com/TheTonyAwards.
CONTACT: Terry Opalek Terry’s Toffee 1117 West Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60642 312.733.2700 [email protected] www.terrystoffee.com