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MUSICAL THEATRE WEST
ANNOUNCES CAST FOR SHE LOVES ME

October 28, 2004 Musical Theatre West opens its 52nd season with SHE LOVES ME, playing at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center November 6 - 21, 2004. Tickets are available at the Musical Theatre West Box Office located at 4350 E 7th Street, Long Beach or by calling 562-856-1999 x4.

Starring in this all new production are Teri Bibb as Amalia Balash (Broadway revival of SHE LOVES ME), Long Beach native John Bisom as Georg Nowack (MTW - JESUS CHRIST, SUPERSTAR), Stan Chandler as Steven Kodaly (MTW - I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE) and Christina Saffran Ashford as Ilona Ritter (MTW debut - SINGIN' IN THE RAIN around the country). Completing the principal cast are Ira Denmark as Ladislav Sipos, (MTW - CRAZY FOR YOU), Nils Anderson as Mr. Maraczek (MTW debut - Ovation nominated for 1776 at Performance Riverside) and Adam Wylie (from televisions Picket Fences and Ed as well as Jack in Broadway's INTO THE WOODS) as Arpad. The ensemble is filled with MTW alumni such as Lois Bourgon (LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and MAME), Casey Garritano (CRAZY FOR YOU), James W. Gruessing, Jr.(KISS ME, KATE), Alissa- Nicole Koblentz (MAME), Molly Mahoney (MTW debut), Tommy Stefanek (MTW debut), Anne Valerie Walsh (LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and MAME), Laura Ware (42ND STREET and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF) and Norman Wilson (ME AND MY GIRL).

This charming and intimate show is considered by many to be one of the most underappreciated musicals ever written. The story is of two feuding clerks in a 1930's European parfumerie who don't realize that their anonymous romantic pen pals are each other. SHE LOVES ME is based on the play that inspired the movies "The Shop Around the Corner" and "You've Got Mail" and features a heart- warming score from the composers of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.

SHE LOVES ME is being directed and choreographed by Jamie Rocco, Ovation Award Nominee Director, for his work on the Musical Theatre West production of CRAZY FOR YOU. Musical Director is Michael Borth with Musical Theatre West credits including LA CAGE AUX FOLLES and MAME . Lighting Designer is Steven Young, Costume Design is being handled by Todd K. Proto and Sound Design will be executed by Matt Carpenter.

TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets prices for SHE LOVES ME at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center range from $20.00 to $47.00. Children under 12 are $20.00 to any performance. ALL RUSH TICKETS are available for $20.00 one hour prior to curtain. Group Discounts for parties of 12 or more are available by calling the Group Sales Department at 562-856-1999 ex 4. All tickets are available by calling the Box Office at 562-856-1999 ex 4, at the Box Office in person at 4350 E 7th Street, Long Beach (cross street is Ximeno) or online at www.musical.org.

SCHEDULE/CALENDAR LISTING
SHE LOVES ME show times are Thurs., Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 2 p.m.(no matinee Sat., 11/6 and added performance on Sun., 11/14 at 7 p.m.). The performance on November 14, 2004 at 7:00 PM will be interpreted for the Hearing Impaired.

LOCATION
The Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center is located at 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. For information and tickets call the Musical Theatre West Box Office at 562-856-1999 ex 4. The Musical Theatre West Box Office is located at 4350 E 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90804. Box Office hours: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday through Friday.

PLEASE NOTE - TICKETS ARE NOT SOLD AT THE CARPENTER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.

PRESS NIGHT:
Saturday, November 6, 2004. Call 562-856-1999 ex 6 to RSVP for Press tickets (Ronn Goswick) or email

Editors: Musical Theatre West is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation