For Immediate Release: June 9, 2006
Media Contact: Karen Gross, Arden Theatre Company, 215.922.8900 x49

Arden Theatre Company extends thanks and goodwill to our Old City neighbors by hosting Neighborhood Night on Thursday, June 22, 2006. Neighborhood Night includes a substantially reduced ticket price ($20) to the 8 pm performance of Arden's smash musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and a complimentary pre-show party.

The complimentary pre-show party, exclusively for Arden Theatre Company's neighbors, is catered by Campo's Deli and Hatboro Beverages. Described as "where the locals go" by USA Today, Campo's Deli has a legacy of churning out delicious sandwiches since 1947. An array of beverages will be provided by Hatboro Beverages, the area's premier destination for beers, featuring the largest selection of micro-brews, imports and domestic brands in the area. Guests must be 21 years of age with a valid ID to consume alcohol.

Neighborhood Night guests will then attend the 8 p.m. performance of the smash Stephen Sondheim musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Directed by Terrence J. Nolen, Arden's producing artistic director and co-founder, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is an irreverent farce bursting with infectious energy and sexy fun. To win his freedom, a Roman slave schemes to win the hand of a beautiful courtesan for his master. A hit with audiences and critics, the show features an all-star Philadelphia ensemble including Tony Braithwaite, Mary Martello, Tom McCarthy, and Jeffrey Coon.

Since moving to its current location in 1995, Arden Theatre Company has become a preeminent Philadelphia cultural institution and an anchor in the vibrant Old City neighborhood. Said Pennsylvania Governor (and former Philadelphia Mayor) Edward G. Rendell, "When I think of nonprofit organizations that are having a major economic impact on their neighborhoods, none comes to mind sooner than the Arden."

"The community's willingness to embrace the Arden has been one of the most rewarding aspects of running the theatre," said managing director, Amy Murphy. "Our patrons are our lifeblood and I am grateful for their unbridled enthusiasm and ongoing support."

Tickets to Neighborhood Night are $20 and are available by calling the Arden Box Office at 215-922-1122 or visiting our box office. Tickets are subject to a nominal handling fee unless purchased in person at the box office. Arden Theatre Company is located at 40 N. 2nd Street in the heart of Old City, Philadelphia.

The Arden is accessible to people with disabilities, providing wheelchair accessibility, assisted listening devices and large print programs. For more information, please call the Arden Box Office at 215.922.1122.

WHAT:
Neighborhood Night

WHERE:
Arden Theatre Company
40 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia

WHEN:
7:15pm: pre-show party for Old City neighbors, catered by Campo's Deli and Hatboro Beverages
8:00pm: performance of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

TICKETS:
$20, available at the box office or by calling 215-922-1122

Go to News Releases»