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The Plaza Theatre Opens with Donna McKechnie’s My Musical Comedy Life
PALMBEACH COUNTY, FL. – (January 29, 2012) She is a legendary actress who has performed on Broadway for decades and now, The Plaza Theatre in Manalapan is proud to bring her incredible talents to Palm Beach County.
Donna McKechnie, who is best known for her Tony-Award winning performance in A Chorus Line, will open The Plaza Theatre with her one woman show, My Musical Comedy Life, on February 17-18, 2012. The actress, who has had her share of struggles and triumphs, will bring the entertaining story to life that will have guests reliving the highs and lows with her in this comedy hit.
In addition to her role in A Chorus Line, McKechnie has appeared in a number of other Broadway shows includingPromises, Promises; Company; Sondheim: A Musical Tribute (which she also choreographed); On the Town; Sweet Charity (national tour); and State Fair, for which she won a Fred Astaire Award in 1996. Reviewing her recent one-woman show, My Musical Comedy Life, Ben Brantley wrote in the New York Times: “She remains the essence of the heroic drive that A Chorus Line celebrates.”
Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for theshow, which include a post show reception on opening night, are $55 per person February 17th and $39 per person February 18th. McKechnie will also hold a master class reception on Saturday, February 18 prior to her show. There are a limited number of seats for the master class so reservations are required. Tickets and reservations for the class can be made by calling (561) 585-2683.
ABOUT THE PLAZA THEATRE:
The Plaza Theatre, a not-for-profit 250-seat auditorium, is home to a variety of light-hearted shows that will please every show-goer. Opened in early 2012 by Alan Jacobson, a Palm Beach Gardens resident who ran the Florida Jewish Theatre for five seasons in the 1990s and then became anindependent producer of cabaret shows, musical revues and comedies such as If You Ever Leave Me … I’m Going With You and Down the Garden Path, which played at the Royal Poinciana Playhouse, The Plaza Theatre promises lower-than-average ticket prices and plans to bring entertainment to all. For more information, please call (561) 585-2683.