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PRODUCER OF Erie BROADWAY Series WINS TONY AWARD
2010 – 2011 SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE
ERIE, PA –
This is a big week for the Erie BROADWAY Series. This past Sunday at the Tony Awards, the producer of the Erie BROADWAY Series, Albert Nocciolino, took home a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. Albert is one of the producers of La Cage Aux Folles and was on stage at Radio City Music Hall with the show’s producing team including the Independent Presenters Network (IPN) to accept the award.
John "Casey" Wells, Executive Director of the Erie County Convention Center Authority (ECCCA), had this to say of Mr. Nocciolino’s award: “The ECCCA is extremely proud of the recognition and award given to Albert Nocciolino. We consider him part of the foundation of entertainment in Erie. Albert promoted the first show in the Tullio Arena; the Beach Boys, in June, 1983 and has produced the Erie Broadway series for 30 years. Our partnership with Albert is the key ingredient in bringing the best of Broadway to Northwestern Pennsylvania. We congratulate him on this prestigious award.”
Albert is the co-founder / co-chair of the IPN (Independent Presenters Network). Mr. Nocciolino and the IPN were also nominated this year in the same category (Best Revival of a Musical) for Ragtime. Previously, he received Tony awards for his work on Monty Python’s Spamalot (Best Musical) in 2005 and in 2002 for Thoroughly Modern Millie (Best Musical), and two additional nominations: One in 1997 for Annie (Best Revival of a Musical) and in 1999 for Peter Pan (also Best Revival of a Musical). Albert has also been a Tony Award voting member since 1982.
Mr. Nocciolino serves as President and CEO of NAC Entertainment, Ltd., a company he founded in 1976. NAC Enterprises is a diversified entertainment and theatrical company specializing in the presentation of National Touring Broadway shows in New York State (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, and Elmira) and the State of Pennsylvania (Scranton and Erie).
In addition to directing the Broadway subscription seasons in these cities, Mr. Nocciolino is also responsible for producing and co-producing Broadway shows in New York and national touring shows, and has presented shows for over 30 years. Recently, he was appointed to serve as second vice-chairman of The Broadway League, the New York City-based national trade association for the Broadway Industry.
La Cage aux Folles was nominated for 11 Tony Awards this year, including Best Revival of a Musical. This Jerry Herman/Harvey Fierstein musical is the story of a gay couple who must pretend to be straight. It's a funny and touching tale of one family's struggle to stay together... stay fabulous...and above all else, stay true to themselves. Starring Kelsey Grammer as Georges and Douglas Hodge as Albin. La Cage aux Folles took home a Tony for Best Revival of a Musical, for Best Performance by a Leading Male in a Musical (Douglas Hodge) and Best Direction of a Musical (Terry Johnson).
30th Anniversary Season Announced
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Season ticket holder benefits include saving money over buying shows individually, having the same great seat for each show, never missing a sold out show, the opportunity to purchase additional tickets to the Erie BROADWAY Series’ shows and specials before they go on sale to the general public, lost ticket insurance, and the right to renew your seat for the following season.
The Erie BROADWAY Series 2010-2011 Season includes the following five shows:
SPAMALOT ● Oct. 20, 2010 (7:30PM)
Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT is the outrageous new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic "Monty Python and The Holy Grail." With a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, SPAMALOT tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences everywhere are eating up SPAMALOT.
WIZARD OF OZ ● Nov. 23-24, 2010 (7PM each night)
There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, the wonderful WIZARD OF OZ, twists its way across the country! The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow in this lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs. A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, THE WIZARD OF OZ will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling art deco Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. Don’t miss the chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience this national treasure on stage.
A CHORUS LINE ● Mar. 11, 2011 (7:30PM)
In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It's the one opportunity to do what they've always dreamed -- to have the chance to dance. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including "Best Musical" and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever. Come meet the new generation of Broadway's best.
THE COLOR PURPLE ● Apr. 4, 2011 (7:30PM)
THE COLOR PURPLE is a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world. Nominated for eleven Tony® Awards, THE COLOR PURPLE is a landmark theatrical event, a celebration of love, and a Broadway phenomenon. With a joyous GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is capturing the hearts of young and old, and uniting audiences in a community of joy.
"A SOARING, EPIC TALE. It made a JOYFUL noise in my heart." --Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine
LEGALLY BLONDE ● May 4, 2011 (7:30PM)
It's here, and it's "AN ELLE OF A SHOW" (TIME Magazine). The hilarious MGM film is Broadway's new smash hit musical, and now LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is coming to you. LEGALLY BLONDE follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. After turning Broadway and MTV hot pink, this “Feel-Good Song and Dance Juggernaut” (New York Magazine) is “The Best New Musical Around!” (WOR).
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