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The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents Broadway at The Springs

Orlando, FL – February 20, 2006 – The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra proudly presents Broadway at The Springs, an outdoor concert featuring the Orlando Philharmonic performing on a stage built right on the beautiful body of water known as Sanlando Springs. The concert is held on Saturday, May 20, 2006, at The Springs Community, SR 434, one mile west of I-4, in Longwood. Gates open at 5:00 PM. The concert begins at 8:00 PM.  The Philharmonic is pleased to continue this annual concert tradition, which, in the 1980’s, was considered the most popular concert of the year and a social event not to miss.  At last year’s concert at The Springs, both lawn seating and the VIP area sold out, making it clear to the Orlando Philharmonic that this is an event the community has once again embraced.

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Broadway at The Springs features Maestro Hal France conducting the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in a program of contemporary Broadway favorites. This is a very special opportunity to experience Maestro France’s charismatic style, as he completes his tenure as the Philharmonic’s Music Director at the end of this concert season. Maestro France has been instrumental in building the success of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra during his tenure, and his enthusiasm for conducting Broadway at The Springs will create a very special evening not to be missed.

Adding to the excitement is Broadway veteran Connie Kunkle, whose dynamic style and fabulous voice has made her a favorite with audiences throughout Central Florida. The featured vocalist on numerous pieces throughout the concert program, Kunkle, who was voted “Best Local Entertainer” by readers of Orlando Magazine in their “Best Of” issue, splits her time between New York and Orlando.  Her career started at Walt Disney World, but was soon wooed to New York City by Radio City Music Hall to star in Encore.  Soon after, she made her mark on Broadway in Singin’ In the Rain,and then went on to play various roles in Les Miserables, including Fantine. Connie also starred as the Narrator opposite Donny Osmond in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.  Additionally, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber personally selected her for The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, In Concert. 

Set on a floating stage, the full 56-piece orchestra performs this 2-hour Broadway at The Springs concert with one intermission.  The orchestra is sponsored by CED Companies.  Ms. Kunkle’s appearance is sponsored by Middleton Lawn & Pest Control. 

Patrons are invited to bring blankets and picnics and enjoy a fabulous evening of music with friends and family. Alcoholic beverages are permitted for patrons 21 and older.  Lawn seating is on a first come first served basis. 

Tickets are available now...

Tickets to Broadway at The Springs go on sale February 22, 2006.  Advance tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the Orlando Philharmonic’s Box Office, 812 E. Rollins Street, Suite 300, Orlando (in the Lowndes Shakespeare Center); by phone at the Philharmonic’s Box Office at 407-770-0071; at the Springs Business Office at 400 Woodbridge Road, Longwood (by phone, 407-862-3881); at Petty’s Meats and Specialty Foods, 2141 W. SR 434, Longwood; or on the Philharmonic’s web site at www.orlandophil.org.  Tickets can be purchased at the door beginning at 5:00 PM the day of the performance. There are no senior, children or student discounts. All tickets purchased on the day of the performance are $35. 

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The Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra sponsor a VIP Clubhouse, complete with complimentary food, beer and wine provided by Meiner’s Catering. A dinner buffet will be served from 6:00 to 8:00 PM inside the clubhouse, with dinner seating available at tables under the trees. VIP concert seating is located on the lawn in front of the Spring.  Chairs are provided for VIP patrons.  VIP patrons also receive preferred parking. VIP tickets are $100, and can be purchased at the same locations as general admission tickets.

Corporate and patron tables are available in the VIP area for $1,250 for a table of ten.  Event sponsorships begin at $2,500.  Phone Heather Rybka, event coordinator, at 407-896-6700 x 224 for details on patron tables and sponsorships.  

Broadway at The Springs is sponsored in part by CED Companies, the Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and Middleton Lawn and Pest Control.   

For further information on Broadway at The Springs, phone the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra at 407/896-6700, or visit www.orlandophil.org.

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra is proud to partner with The Springs Community to bring this concert tradition to Seminole County. So grab a blanket, a picnic basket and good friends for an evening to remember at Broadway at The Springs!

A Rain date is scheduled for Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 8:00 PM.  If the weather is inclement on May 20, phone the Orlando Philharmonic at 407-770-0071 after 4:00 PM for updates.

Orchestra Sponsor: The CED Companies Visit Our Site (www.ced-concord.com) Guest Artist Sponsor: Middleton Lawn & Pest Control Visit Our Site (www.middletonpest.com) VIP Clubhouse Sponsor: The Friends of the Orlando Philharmonic VIP Catering Sponsors: Meiner’s Catering Visit Our Site (www.MeinersCatering.com) Bubbalou’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que Visit Our Site (www.bubbalous.com) Publix at Avalon Park Visit Our Site (www.publix.com) Wine Sponsor: Mr. and Mrs. John & Joyce McLeod Event Sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Hy & Harriett Lake Seminole Cultural Arts Council Visit Our Site (www.seminoleculturalarts.org) Gazebo Sponsor: Mr. and Mrs. Mark & Janet Holecek Visit Our Site (www.AngelsforKids.org) Media Sponsors: WKMG – Local 6 Visit Our Site (www.local6.com) Orlando Magazine Visit Our Site (www.OrlandoMagazine.com) A special Thanks to The Springs Community Business Association and all the wonderful residents of The Springs. Corporate Patrons: Allen Associates International Delphini Construction Company First Builders LLC First United Methodist Church of Orlando MSCW, Inc. Visit Our Site (www.mscwinc.com) Nexia Strategy Corporation Visit Our Site (www.nexiastrategy.com) Presco Real Estate Group LLC

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