The good news is the SJ Rep has extended the run for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The bad news is The Rep’s carpet is completely worn out (see great news below!). Fortunately, we have delightful news on both counts plus two new shows for the summer! Read the announcements below and then donate some money, go see a great show, and why not have a nice dinner with Dine Downtown before the curtain goes up!
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has been extended:
Due to packed houses, overwhelming great reviews and exuberant standing ovations, The San Jose Repertory Theatre has extended the Putnam County Spelling Bee through June 14. As we have said before, this musical production should not be missed. It will appeal to adults and college students, and high school kids will also love it. You don’t want to lose your last chance to see it and now The Rep has made it easier to go: They have reserved 25 seats at every performance for the low price of $25 each. You can purchase one or you can purchase all 25, but once they are gone they are gone. If you miss getting that deal, you may fall into one of the below categories:
Price range: $33-$62
Students (full-time, with valid ID) - 1/2 off tickets for all performances, all seats.
Seniors (65 yrs +) and Teachers - $6 off tickets all performances, all seats.
ADA or ASL discount - $6 off your ticket and your companion’s ticket.
Subscriber Single Ticket Discounts - $6
Rush Ticket Discounts - Balcony price for that performance
By phone: 408.367.7255
Online: www.sjrep.com
By fax: 408.367.7236
In person: Rep Box Office, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose
REMINDER: The SJ Rep has received a Challenge Grant, needs your help!
I noticed recently that the carpet at the SJ Rep is in horrible condition. Thank goodness someone else noticed too – If the SJ Rep can raise half the money through donations, they’ll receive a grant to pay for the rest of it. Click this link for details:
The SJ Rep gets called to the carpet
UPDATE! The Rep has already met their goal!
Two new Summer Shows: Forbidden Broadway and The Second City
Tickets on Sale June 10th!
Forbidden Broadway opens July 7 and runs through July 12. New York’s longest running musical comedy revue that parodies, jeers and cheers American musical theatre celebrates its record-breaking 25th year. This year’s special victims include the puppets of “Avenue Q,” the witches of “Wicked,” “Billy Joel’s Movin Out” and new look at old favorites such as “La Cage aux Folles,” “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Les Miz,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Chicago.” Rounding out the laughs are Mel Brooks’ “The Producers,” Abba’s “Mamma Mia” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie;” with lots more Broadway past and present.
The Second City, running from July 14 through July 19, provides audiences with the chance to see comedy stars in the making, but they will also have the opportunity to see absolutely hilarious satire and cutting-edge improvisation. No topic or subject matter is off limits for The Second City. If your parents asked you not to speak about it at the dinner table, chances are it will be made fun of in an evening with The Second City.