November 12, 2008

The Drexel Players' production of Blood Brothers will stage five performances at the Mandell Theater, November 20th - 23rd. Blood Brothers,the longest running musical in London, follows Mrs. Johnestone as she secretly sells one of her twin babies to her wealthy employer. Over time the boys, privileged Eddie and impoverished Mickey, become unlikely friends and fall in love with the same woman, the gorgeous working-class Linda.

Tickets for Blood Brothers are on sale at the Mandell Theater Box office. To reserve tickets: call 215-895-ARTS or stop by the box office, Monday-Friday, 2-5 PM. Contact Theater Program Director Nick Anselmo for group-rate specials. Student and faculty tickets are $5 with Drexel ID and general admission is $10.
Directed by Theatre Program Director, Nick Anselmo, the performance stars Melinda Glass from the College of Arts & Sciences as "Mrs. Johnestone'; Matt Flocco from the Architecture program as "Mickey'; Mike Long from the Film & Video program as "Eddie'; Michael Colligan from the LeBow College of Business as "Sammy'; Emily Kleimo from the Graphic Design program as "Linda'; Jennifer Ickovics from the Entertainment & Arts Management program as "Mrs. Lyons'; Jeremy Toll from the Music Industry program as "Mr. Lyons'; and Steve Pribis from the College of Engineering as the narrator.

DETAILS:

• Blood Brothers Performances
• November 20-22, 8 PM
• November 22-23, 2 PM
• Mandell Theater (33rd & Chestnut Sts.)
• $5 with Drexel ID / $10 for the general public
• Box Office Hours: Monday-Friday 2-5 PM
• Box Office: 215-895-ARTS