Lakeside Theatre Company to present Broadway dinner May 16

Star Beacon

May 03, 2008 12:38 am

— SAYBROOK TOWNSHIP — The Lakeside Theatre Company will present the second annual Broadway dinner May 16 at Lakeside High School.
During this production, the Lakeside Commons will once again be transformed into a dinner theater complete with a professional stage, sound, lighting, and will feature some of the best talent in the school performing popular hits from Broadway.
This year’s Broadway Dinner will feature more than 75 high school students performing on stage or playing in the Jazz Ensemble. The show is produced and directed by LHS choir director Andrea Tredent and the Jazz Ensemble is under the direction of Chuck Heusinger.
“The event is a great experience for the students, because it gives so many of them the opportunity to take center stage,” Tredent said. “It’s also very interesting to see the songs the students pick to perform, many students have been working on songs for months. The students pick the songs they want to perform and then we work individually or in small groups after school to learn the music and choreography.”
Broadway songs included in this year’s Dinner Theatre include selections from West Side Story, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, The Producers, and many other wonderful musical productions.
Throughout the evening, various acts will entertain the crowd, in addition to the Lakeside Jazz Ensemble providing entertainment during the main course and between each course while the cast serves the audience.
Phil’s Catering will provide the dinner, which will include choice of prime rib or stuffed chicken and soup, salad, and a dessert. The dinner starts at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $30 each and may be purchased individually or as a table of 10. Only 200 tickets will be sold and reservations will only be taken until May 9. You do not want to miss this fun and unique and event. To make reservations call (440) 993-2522 ext. 5115.