[NEohioPAL]Porthouse Theatre Tickets on Sale Today

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Individual tickets to Porthouse Theatre's "Season of the Heart" go on sale 
today, Wednesday, May 21.  The Porthouse box office is open Monday - Saturday 
from 11 AM - 5 PM.  The box office is located in the Music & Speech Center on 
the Main Kent State University campus.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 
1-800-304-2363 or 330-672-2497.  Porthouse Theatre accepts Visa, MasterCard 
and Discover.

=09Opening its season with A CHORUS LINE, Porthouse audiences will be mesmerized 
by the sizzling music and the exhilarating dance moves that made this 
production one of Broadway=92s longest running shows.  The story of twenty-four 
aspiring dancers auditioning for an 8-member chorus, this production speaks 
directly to the heart of anyone who has ever had a dream. Running June 13 
through June 28, A CHORUS LINE is directed by Cain Park Artistic Director, 
Victoria Bussert and features the choreography of Broadway veteran, MaryAnn 
Black, who, not-so-coincidentally, performed in A Chorus Line as Maggie during 
its hey-day.
=09In July, Porthouse Theatre fills its stage with the wit and wisdom of Oscar 
Wilde=92s THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST.  There=92s no question as to why this 
play has been a favorite with audiences for over 100 years.  Hilariously 
ingenious, the story involves the mistaken identity of two young gents living 
in 1890=92s England who have taken to bending the truth to add excitement to 
their lives.  THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by far includes some of the 
best-loved lines in English literature.  Directed by John Woodson, Artistic 
director of the highly acclaimed Warehouse Theatre in North Carolina, EARNEST 
runs July 4 through July 19.  During opening weekend, Porthouse Theatre will 
donate $4 to the American Heart Association, with whom they have partnered 
with for a summer-long campaign to raise funds and awareness for the 
Association.  The partnership helps celebrate Porthouse=92s 35th anniversary 
season, =93A Season of the Heart.=94
=09Rodgers & Hammerstein=92s musical comedy OKLAHOMA! lights up the stage in 
Porthouse=92s final production of the season, July 25th  through August 10th.  
Featuring such well-known numbers as =93Oh What A Beautiful Morning=94 and =93The 
Surrey With the Fringe On Top=94 audiences won=92t be able to stop from 
toe-tapping.  Set in 1900=92s Oklahoma territory, the story of Curly, the 
cowboy, and Jud, the hired farmhand, rivaling for the affections of lovely 
farm girl Laurey will warm audience=92s hearts.  OKLAHOMA! is directed by 
Porthouse Theatre=92s Artistic Director, Terri Kent and choreographed by 
Producing Director, John R. Crawford.
=09Single tickets prices range from $15 - $22, depending on the day of the week.
 Special discounts are available for groups of 10 or more, seniors and 
students.  Subscriptions to the entire =93Season of the Heart,=94 are still 
available.  Subscriptions range in price from $24 to $45.  Reserve tickets by 
calling 1-800-304-2363 or 330-672-2497.  Performances are at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday 
through Saturday, and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
=09Porthouse Theatre, founded in 1971, is the premier summer theatre in 
Northeast Ohio.  Set on the grounds of Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, 
Porthouse offers audiences the finest in professional summer theatre.  The 
comfortable 500-seat, outdoor, covered pavilion theater is located next to the 
Cuyahoga Valley National Park.  Audience members are encouraged to arrive 
early to picnic on the grounds, or guests can reserve space in the Thornberry 
picnic pavilion for a minimal charge.  Boxed dinners are also available for 
$9.  A full menu can be found at 
http//www.theatre.kent.edu/porthouse/Tickets/menu.htm .
=09Porthouse Theatre is a cultural service of Kent State University and is a 
member of the Akron Area Arts Alliance.  Porthouse Theatre=92s programs and 
activities are made possible in part by funding from the Ohio Arts Council.

Elisabeth Madden
Managing Director
School of Theatre & Dance
Porthouse Theatre
330-672-0103
emadden at kent.edu