FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 19, 2008
Contact: William Biddy
(662) 329-7260

MUW Theatre Department invites community to ‘Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding’

COLUMBUS, Miss—One of the longest running Off-Broadway shows in history will soon be making its debut in Columbus. Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Theatre will present “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding,” starting on Wednesday, Feb. 27, running through Friday, Feb. 29.

“Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding” takes the form of interactive dinner theatre, focusing on the wedding day of Italian sweethearts, Tina Vitale and Tony Nunzio.

Audience members will also play the roles of wedding guests at the show. A different performance is guaranteed each night based on “guests’ ” interactions with the cast.

“This show is more of an experience than a performance,” said Senior Communication/Theatre major Tracy Power, who plays Tina Vitale. “The interactivity allows actors and audience members to create relationships with one another in a safe environment with various levels of participation. [The production] is a unique opportunity for the people of Columbus to participate in a new and innovative form of theatre.”

A unique feature of the show is that there are two on-site performance venues. The wedding ceremony will take place at Carrier Chapel located at the front of the MUW campus. Following the ceremony will be a reception across the street in Cochran Ballroom where guests will be served a meal prepared by the MUW Culinary Arts Institute.

All performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Admission for the performances is $25. Tickets can be purchased by calling 662-329-7260.