KIRKLAND PERFORMANCE CENTER Starts Their Season Swinging

1940s Musical Revue Brings Big Band to KPCs Stage

Swing along with the String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra at Kirkland Performance Center Sunday, September 18, as the 11th Annual tour of IN THE MOOD, a 1940s musical revue, opens the 2005-2006 season.

Much more than a concert, IN THE MOOD takes us back to the youth of Americas greatest generation. This was a time like no other in our history, a time when music moved the Nations spirit. Brassy up-tempo big band instrumentals and romantic ballads will surely get your feet tapping into the era of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra and many more.

IN THE MOOD began touring in 1994 following an overwhelming response from a performance on the steps of the National Archives in Washington, DC. Through its musical influence, it became part of the official entertainment for the World USOs 50th commemoration of WW II.

IN THE MOOD was conceived by Washington, DCs musical producer Bud Forrest. The musical features the In the Mood Singers and Dancers with the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra with arrangements, costumes and choreography as authentic as it gets.

Kirkland Performance Centers presentation of In the Mood is made possible in part by our generous artist sponsors: Grant & Nancy Silvernale.

About Kirkland Performance Center
Responsive to the cultural needs of the community, Kirkland Performance Center provides a home for the presentation, support and promotion of the performing arts. Located in downtown Kirkland, this 402-seat theatre hosts more than 250 music, theatre and dance performances each year from acclaimed regional, national and international artists. In addition to presenting performing arts, KPC conducts educational outreach programs through A World of Arts", a program designed to bring visiting artists into the classrooms for in-depth workshops. KPC also hosts a variety of community programs, including the King County Library Lecture Series and Kids-at-Play", an opportunity for students to perform in a professional setting at KPC. For more information and to review upcoming performances, please visit www.kpcenter.org.

The 2005-2006 Season is made possible in part by: Evergreen Healthcare, The Boeing Company, Woodmark Hotel on Lake Washington, Direct Mailing Solutions, Univar USA, King County Journal Newspapers, Northwest Aerials Gymnastics & Dance, Woodinville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Merit Financial, Frontier Bank, Software 21, Oasis Complete Facilities Management, Western States Arts Federation/National Endowment for the Arts, ArtsFund, 4Culture, Washington State Arts Commission and generous support from The City of Kirkland.

1940s Musical Revue Brings Big Band to KPCs Stage

What: In the Mood -- a 1940s musical revue

When: Sunday, September 18 at 3pm and 7:30pm

Where: Kirkland Performance Center at 350 Kirkland Avenue Kirkland, WA 98033

Info:       
Ticket Prices:
Adult $35 Senior $31.50 Youth $10 Group $31.50
All tickets subject to a $1.00 service fee      
(Youth is 25 and younger; Senior is 62 and older)
      
For information call
Kirkland Performance Center at
(425) 893-9900 or visit www.kpcenter.org

Media Contact: Rachel Jackson, PR Manager
Email: Rachel@kpcenter.org
Administration: (425) 828-0422
Box Office Phone: (425) 893-9900
Website: www.kpcenter.org

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