Reserve Friday, April 16th, 2010, for the premiere event of P.E.I.'s spring social calendar.
The Georgian Room at Rodd's Charlottetown Hotel will come alive with music and splendor as the Montgomery Theatre presents the "My Fair Lady" Dinner and Dance.
The theme of the evening,"My Fair Lady", introduces one of the two plays the company will present this summer. The Montgomery Theatre, is staging George Bernard Shaw's original play, PYGMALION. That script was the inspiration for the 1964 Academy Award winning musical, "My Fair Lady".
"Maud Montgomery's writing defined intelligent romance in the 20th century and G. B. Shaw followed in her footsteps with his play, Pygmalion. This event will bring some of that romance to the capital and get us all in the mood for the wit, style, glamour and fun of this year's new productions at The Montgomery," says the theatre's Artistic Director, Duncan McIntosh.
The young flower seller, Eliza Doolittle, under the tutelage of the incorrigible Henry Higgins, will win the heart, not only of the Professor, but, of all who see her blossom on stage here on P.E.I. this July and August.
One of the memorable scenes in the production is the presentation of Eliza to society at a grand ball. In that spirit, all Islanders can dust off their tiaras and tuxes and join in a festive night in support of the Montgomery Theatre on April 16th. Musicians will entertain guests throughout the evening with a mixture classical, jazz and show tunes. Following the sit-down dinner, guests will be invited to take to the dance floor.
"How often do you get an opportunity to dress up and have such a grand time eating wonderful food, hearing fabulous music and then dance the night away?" says Gracie Finley, chair of the organizing committee.
Leading up to this special event, ticket holders will be eligible to take part in four weeks of free dance classes with the renowned Julia Sauve. You can enjoy the fun of learning all the moves, from an elegant waltz to a sizzling foxtrot, all of which you can show off on the dance floor April 16th.
"When the enchantment ends you'll be telling your friends, "I could have danced all night !" says Finley.
Tickets for the "My Fair Lady" dinner and dance are available on-line at the theatre's website: www.themontgomerytheatre.com or by visiting www.boxofficepei.com or by calling the Box Office, 902-963-3847. Reserve individual tickets or book a table for eight to ten people, and get ready for an inspiring evening.
