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THE MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE'S
ANDREW KATO
HELPS BRING SUCCESS TO TONY AWARDS

Aug. 30, 2010 (Jupiter, FL) - The behind-the-scenes work of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's artistic director, Andrew Kato, is helping to bring the Tony Awards world-class recognition.

For the seventh year in a row, Kato spent his 2010 summer vacation in New York, working as the coordinating producer on the 64th Annual Tony Awards broadcast.

And with the new arrival of two Emmy Awards for 2009 awards show, his hard work is paying off.

During the national telecast of the Primetime Emmy Awards on Aug. 29, the June 2009 broadcast of the Tony Awards on CBS won an Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special (Dave Boone, Writer; Special Material Written by Paul Greenberg). The broadcast was chosen above the 82nd Annual Academy Awards and The Kennedy Center Honors, among other nominees.

"Go see a Broadway show. It will change your life," said Boone as part of his acceptance speech.

A week earlier, the Tony Awards received a Primetime Emmy Award during the Creative Arts Awards portion of the Emmy ceremony, in the category of Outstanding Special Class Program. The award was bestowed on Executive Producers Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss, and Host Neil Patrick Harris. The Awards were chosen over nominees that included the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony, The 82nd Annual Academy Awards and Avatar: Enter The World Of Pandora.

For Kato, the Tony Awards bring a month of working 'round the clock on the 43rd floor of the Flatotel, a contemporary high-rise in the middle of Manhattan, blocks away from Radio City Music Hall. The offices of White Cherry Entertainment, which produces the broadcast, take up the entire floor.

While there, Kirshner and Weiss tap Kato's knowledge of live theatre to help structure each segment, and Kato spends his evenings on Broadway attending performances of each nominated show to judge how he can incorporate them into the overall production. This year, he saw 16 shows in less than three weeks.

"It's an honor to be a part of such an amazing awards show that we all worked so hard on, and receiving two Emmy Awards is just icing on the cake," Kato said. "I hope to one day see a show that premieres at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre eventually make it to the Tony Awards - and I think we have a great chance with the world-premiere musical Academy, which the Theatre will showcase in December."

The 2009 Tony Awards broadcast received four nominations overall. In addition to the two wins, the broadcast was nominated for Outstanding Art Direction for Variety, Music or Nonfiction Programming and Outstanding Direction for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special (Glenn Weiss, Director).

This is the latest in a series of Emmy Awards garnered by Executive Producers Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss of White Cherry Entertainment for their work on the Tony Awards. Kirshner and Weiss have acted as executive producers of the Tony Awards telecast for the past seven years - the same years that Kato has served as the coordinating producer.

About the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is an award-winning professional not-for-profit regional theatre dedicated to the performing arts whose mission is to entertain, educate and inspire our community. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres and is located east of U.S. Highway 1 at 1001 East Indiantown Road and State Road A1A in Jupiter. For more information about the Theatre's upcoming shows and Conservatory of Performing Arts, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561) 575-2223.

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LEGENDARY ACTOR ZERO MOSTEL
COMES TO LIFE ONSTAGE IN 'ZERO HOUR'

Aug. 25, 2010 (Jupiter, FL) - Actor Zero Mostel was larger than life. And he was a man of contradictions.

The Broadway star died in 1977, but he comes to life again onstage at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre in the award-winning Zero Hour, written by and starring Jim Brochu. The Theatre will present the show as a special limited engagement Oct. 14-17 and 21-24, with a discount available to season subscribers.

"We are proud to show South Florida why Jim Brochu's portrayal of this legendary star has earned so many rave reviews," said Andrew Kato, artistic director for the Maltz Jupiter Theatre.

In Zero Hour, Brochu portrays Mostel giving a no-holds-barred interview shortly before his death. In it, he talks about his detractors and his rivals, and ruminates on his meteoric career.

Fortunately for Mostel, his sense of humor saved him. And Brochu's lifelong admiration for Mostel deepened with research into the adversity Mostel faced beyond the McCarthy-era blacklist, including a harsh reaction from his Jewish parents over his marriage to a Catholic woman and a devastating leg injury he sustained in 1960 when he was struck by a New York City bus.

Mostel achieved Broadway superstardom in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Fiddler on the Roof, and went on to win fame on the big screen in Mel Brooks' 1968 The Producers.

"The scenario allows us to see Mostel as the public remembers him; an outrageously larger than life figure who is continually performing and will do anything for a laugh," wrote Michael Dale in Broadway World. "It is brilliant, defiant and highly entertaining."

Like Mostel, Brooklyn-born Brochu is no stranger to fame. By the age of 13, he was working on Broadway - not as an actor, but as the seller of orange drinks at the back of the St. James Theatre during intermissions for Hello, Dolly!

After studying drama at Carnegie-Mellon University, he returned to New York, where he earned a degree in English and made his Broadway stage debut in The Taming of the Shrew.

While working as a stage actor, he appeared in two legendary television commercials - first as a dancing raisin for Post Raisin Bran and then as the "Lemon from Outer Space" with Madge the Manicurist for Palmolive. His television work includes regular stints as Father James on All My Children, Judge Julius Weyburn on The Young and The Restless, Officer Jerry Chandler on the cult-classic Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and the befuddled bailiff on NBC's Sirota's Court with Michael Constantine. He made his motion picture debut with a small role in The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight opposite another newcomer, Robert De Niro.

In May, Brochu received the New York Drama Desk Award for Best Solo Performance. He also has received Helen Hayes, Carbonell and L.A. Ovations awards for Zero Hour. He also has received nominations for the Lucille Lortel and the Outer Critics Circle awards (both for Best Solo Performance of 2010).

Brochu is an active member of the Dramatists Guild, the Screen Actors Guild, Actors Equity Association and remains, as The New York Times called him, a true "Man of the Theatre." His caricature hangs on the wall of the legendary Sardi's Restaurant in New York, a singular tribute to a 40-year show business career as an actor and playwright.

But for now, Brochu's mind is on Mostel, and Zero Hour has done more than simply allow Brochu to inhabit Mostel as a character: "Sometimes he really inhabits me."

Tickets to Zero Hour are $23 (subscribers), $29 (non-subscribers). To order, call (561) 575-2223 or (800) 445-1666. To purchase tickets online, log on to www.jupitertheatre.org.

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MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE

ANNOUNCES 2010/2011 SEASON
OF SHOWS, LIMITED ENGAGEMENTS

August 17, 2010 (Jupiter) - The Maltz Jupiter Theatre announces its eighth season of great theatre, Where Art Comes to Life. The Theatre also will offer a stellar Limited Engagements series of performances and concerts, including Kids Korner productions for families.

The 2010/2011 season will begin with Twelve Angry Men, a suspenseful drama about the effect one voice can have on a jury. The Theatre will continue with Academy, a world premiere youthful coming-of-age pop musical set in a boys prep school. Next up, is the classic family favorite, The Sound of Music, which will make your heart soar with its magical score by the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein. Then, Jolson at the Winter Garden! takes a retrospective look at the legendary entertainer. The eclectic season ends with the Gershwin tap-dancing extravaganza, Crazy for You. Who could ask for anything more?

Academy was presented in a workshop production at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, and was accepted at last October's New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), where it won several awards, including the opportunity to be presented in July at South Korea's Daegu International Musical Festival. There, it won the top award for Best Musical, and cast members had the honor of ringing the closing bell at NASDAQ in New York upon their return to the U.S.

Now is the time to become a new subscriber or renew your season subscription to get the best seats available. The multiple Carbonell Award-winning Theatre is offering two convenient subscription plans, the four-play and the five-play, for the 2010/2011 season Where Art Comes to Life.

Subscribers save 10 percent to 15 percent on single ticket prices. Subscribers also get one fee-free ticket exchange per show, and advance notice and ability to purchase tickets to limited engagements and other special events.

Individual tickets to season shows are $39-$57 (Twelve Angry Men) and $43-$59 (Academy, The Sound of Music, Jolson at the Winter Garden and Crazy for You).

Where Art Comes to Life

2010/2011 Season Lineup

TWELVE ANGRY MEN
November 2-14

What seems like an open-and-shut murder case becomes a twisted puzzle of prejudice and intrigue. Twelve jurors are corralled in a room for the duration of their deliberation. As justice is tested and evidence weighed, the entire jury is forced to look past the show of the courtroom to unearth the shocking truth. Faced with playing the hangmen, these dozen men first must face themselves. Twelve Angry Men is a timeless masterpiece and a great examination of our judicial process.

ACADEMY
December 7-19

At St. Edward's Academy, two seniors make a harmless bet on whether they can influence an unsuspecting freshman to break a few rules to succeed. But when the transaction goes recklessly out of control, the boys become entangled in a fight for their own academic and personal survival. Inspired by Goethe's Faust, Academy is a pop chamber musical about boys learning to become men - and remaining true to themselves.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC
January 11-30

Seven rambunctious children and the most irreverent nun ever to kick a habit, welcome your family into theirs with The Sound of Music. The final musical written by Rodgers and Hammerstein follows the Trapp family as they leave Austria to escape Nazi persecution. Featuring such musical favorites as My Favorite Things, Do, Re, Mi, Edelweiss, Climb Ev'ry Mountain and Sixteen Going on Seventeen, this heartwarming story is great for the entire family!

JOLSON AT THE WINTER GARDEN

February 22- March 13

At the beginning of the 20th century, Al Jolson was the most famous entertainer in the world - singer, dancer, actor, comedian, impresario, rebel, businessman, and star! In this fascinating musical, Jolson at the Winter Garden, we learn about his meteoric career that was created, lost, and reborn. Combining his hit tunes such as Swanee, Toot Toot Tootsie and My Mammy, with hilarious stories and touching memories, this will be a thrilling and unforgettable night in the theatre!

CRAZY FOR YOU
March 29- April 17

Crazy for You is a high-energy musical comedy packed with mistaken identity, plot twists and fabulous dance numbers that will keep you grinning from ear to ear. Overflowing with hit Gershwin songs, including I've Got Rhythm, They Can't Take That Away From Me and Shall We Dance, this Broadway hit crosses good, old-fashioned entertainment with a feel-good message about being true to your dreams. Who could ask for anything more?

2010/2011 Limited Engagements

Here is a look at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre's 2010/2011 season of Limited Engagements:

Saturday, August 28 - Kids Korner Series presents The Tortoise and the Hare

Join Tortoise, Hare and their forest friends in this classic Aesop fable, which teaches us tolerance, patience, and that slow and steady wins the race! Showtime is 2 p.m. All tickets are $12.

Saturday, October 9 - Kids Korner Series presents 100 Dresses
This endearing tale, based on the book, shows Wanda's story about taking responsibility and living with the consequences of our actions. Showtime is 2 p.m. All tickets $12. Produced by the Eckerd Theatre Co.

Thursday, October 14-Sunday, October 17
and Thursday, October 21-Sunday, October 24 - Zero Hour

In this special Limited Engagement, Carbonell Award winner Jim Brochu returns to Florida after his critically acclaimed productions in Washington and New York as funny man Zero Mostel. All tickets $23 (subscribers), $29 (non-subscribers).

Monday, October 18 - Twelve Angry Men - the Movie
Twelve men in a jury room where the guilt or innocence of a youth accused of murder is at stake when an exploration of the issue "beyond a reasonable doubt" ensues. Showtime is 7 p.m. Free event; advance tickets are required.

Saturday, October 23 - Kids Korner Series presents School House Rock Live
A story about a nervous teacher and his first day of school and how he learns to win over his students with imagination and music. Showtime is 10 a.m. All tickets $12. Produced by Stages Productions.

Friday, November 19 - Franco Corso
The Voice of Romance presents "A Musical Journey Through Italy," featuring classic Italian and American songs made popular by such artists as Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Al Martino and Andrea Boccelli. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets: $45 orchestra, $40 mezzanine.

Saturday, November 20 - Kids Korner Series presents The Ugly Duckling
This high-energy production features giant puppets singing and dancing to tell the story of finding your true self and being happy with who you are. Stars the Pink Flamingo. Showtime is 2 p.m. All tickets $12. Produced by Bits'N Pieces Puppet Theatre.

Monday, December 20 - Palm Beach Gardens Concert Band Holiday Concert
It's your chance to hear popular and traditional Christmas songs played by the full band, plus surprise performances by vocal and instrumental soloists, in a joyous celebration of the holiday season. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. All tickets $12.

Wednesday, December 29 - The Sound of Music - The Movie
The hills come alive with Julie Andrews in this classic filled with memorable music that will make this film one of your favorite things. Showtime is 7 p.m. Free event; advance tickets are required. Subject to change.

Friday, December 31, and Saturday, January 1 - The Capitol Steps - New Year's Eve and Day

The group that put "mock" in democracy is back with a hilarious new show to ring in the New Year. Come along for the ride as they take a humorous look at some serious issues. Friday showtimes are 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. Tickets are $50, $60 and $85 for special VIP seats with Champagne toast, and meet and greet.

Sunday, January 16 - Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis

Join us for a memorial tribute celebrating the life and music of Elvis Presley in honor of his 76^th birthday. Showtime is 8 p.m. All tickets $45.

Saturday, February 5 - One Man Star Wars Trilogy
An off-Broadway play featuring Charles Ross portraying all of the characters, sound effects, music and even fighting with himself as he explores all three movies. Showtime is 8 p.m. All tickets $30.

Saturday, February 5 - Kids Korner Series presents Jack and the Beanstalk
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, join the adventure of Jack and the Beanstalk as he visits magical places

by climbing the tall beanstalk into the clouds. Showtime is 12 p.m. All tickets $12.

Monday, February 7 - The Jazz Singer - The Movie
The first "talkie" - the 1927 musical film starring Al Jolson about the son of a Jewish cantor who defies his father to pursue his dream of being a pop singer. Showtime is 7 p.m. Free event; advance tickets are required. Subject to change.

Wednesday, February 9 and Thursday, February 10 - Defending the Caveman
The longest running solo play in Broadway history that focuses on the hilarious ways men and women relate. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. All tickets $40.

Friday, February 11 - Barrage
The high-octane fiddle-fest features an international, multitalented cast performing an eclectic mix of music, song and dance. Showtimes are 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. All tickets $35.

Saturday, February 12 -Kids Korner Series presents Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
A stage adaptation of the classic Judy Blume novel about learning to cope with sibling rivalry. Showtime is 12 p.m. All tickets $12. Produced by TheatreworksUSA.

Sunday, February 13 - A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
An evening of the music of jazz pioneer Louis Armstrong is celebrated in a concert of his career. Showtime is 8 p.m. All tickets $40.

Monday, February 14 - Juke Box Series presents Jay and The Americans
The '60s pop legends sing This Magic Moment and other hit songs, including She Cried, Only in America, Come a Little Bit Closer, Tonight and Cara Mia. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. All tickets $50; VIP meet and greet tickets $65.

Monday, February 28 - The Second City
America's greatest comedy theatre troupe launched the careers of Saturday Night Live stars and many more! Showtime is 7:30 p.m. All tickets $35.

Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 17 - The Celtic Tenors

Celebrate your roots as the classical crossover group performs a mix of Irish, folk and pop just in time for St. Patrick's Day. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. All tickets $40.

Saturday, March 19 - Kids Korner Series presents I Never Saw Another Butterfly
True story of the children of Terezin Concentration Camp during World War II told through the remaining artwork and poetry, a triumph of the human spirit! Showtime is 12 p.m. All tickets $12.

Sunday, March 20 - Tina Sloane-McPherson's Changing Shoes

Tina Sloan, a successful actress, mother and wife, has a chance encounter with an old pair of shoes, sending her on a journey she never planned to take. Join Tina as she searches for the answer to life's ultimate question at the bottom of a closet and finds a reason to celebrate her life rather than give up as she ages. Showtime is 8 p.m. All tickets $35.

Tickets to Limited Engagements and the Kids Korner Series are on sale now. Call (561) 575-2223 or go online to www.jupitertheatre.org.

Calendar items

Theater listing:

MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE - 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Season shows: Twelve Angry Men, Nov. 2-14; Academy, Dec. 7-19; The Sound of Music, Jan. 11-30; Jolson at the Winter Garden, February 22- March 13; Crazy for You, March 29- April 17. Tickets: $39-$59. Phone: (561) 575-2223.

Limited Engagements listing:

MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE - 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Limited Engagements: Zero Hour, Oct. 14-24; Twelve Angry Men - The Movie, Oct. 18; Franco Corso, Nov. 19; Palm Beach Gardens Concert Band Holiday Concert, Dec. 19; The Sound of Music - The Movie, Dec. 29; The Capitol Steps, Dec. 31-Jan. 1; Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis, Jan. 16; One Man Star Wars Trilogy, Feb. 5; The Jazz Singer - The Movie, Feb. 5; Defending the Caveman, Feb. 9-10; Barrage, Feb. 11; A Tribute to Louis Armstrong, Feb. 13; Juke Box Series presents Jay and The Americans, Feb. 14; The Second City, Feb. 28; The Celtic Tenors, March 16-17; Tina Sloane-McPherson's Changing Shoes, March 20. Various prices. Phone: (561) 575-2223.

Kids Korner listing:

MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE - Kids Korner Series presents The Tortoise and the Hare, Aug. 28; 100 Dresses, Oct. 9, School House Rock Live, Oct. 23; The Ugly Duckling, Nov. 20; Jack and the Beanstalk, Feb. 5; Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Feb. 12; I Never Saw Another Butterfly, March 19. Various showtimes. All tickets: $12. Phone: (561) 575-2223.

About the Maltz Jupiter Theatre

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is an award-winning professional not-for-profit regional theatre dedicated to the performing arts whose mission is to entertain, educate and inspire our community. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres and is located east of U.S. Highway 1 at 1001 East Indiantown Road and State Road A1A in Jupiter. For more information about the Theatre's upcoming shows and Conservatory of Performing Arts, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561) 575-2223.

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MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE, MONTBLANC

BRING PREVIEW SHOW TO

THE GARDENS MALL

Aug. 11, 2010 (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) — Through a partnership with the internationally-renowned luxury company Montblanc, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre is bringing four free preview performances of the award-winning world premiere musical Academy to The Gardens Mall.

Local families can see three of the stars of Academy perform in the mall’s center court at 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15, and at noon on Monday, Aug. 16.

The show, which got its start in Jupiter in 2008, won several awards at last October’s New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), and won the top award for Best Musical in July at South Korea’s Daegu International Musical Festival. Cast members had the honor of ringing the closing bell at NASDAQ in New York upon their return to the U.S. The show’s world premiere will take place at the Theatre in December.

“As a not-for-profit theatre serving our community, we are grateful to the internationally-renowned luxury company Montblanc for their support of live theatre,” said Tricia Trimble, managing director of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre. “Our three-year partnership has been one of collaborative support. Montblanc supported the first Emerging Artists in Musical Theatre Playwriting Series, of which Academy was a part, and their contribution helped nurture the creation, development and recognition of the award-winning show.”

After each performance, guests will be invited to visit the Montblanc boutique on the second level for an exclusive meet and greet with the performers and director of the upcoming production of Academy.

The show’s cast members are still reeling from the performances that put Academy on the map in New York and South Korea, where hundreds of fans thronged the sidewalks to meet them. Academy garnered equal praise from international media and the New York Times, who wrote that the show was “one of the most impressive of the full productions” at the NYMF festival in 2009.

Academy has also come full circle for the show’s creators, Andrew Kato, artistic director at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre (a graduate of Jupiter High School) and John Mercurio (a graduate of the Benjamin School). As youth, they wrote their first musical, Switch, which was performed on the same stage in Jupiter in 1987.

About the Maltz Jupiter Theatre
The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is an award-winning professional not-for-profit regional theatre dedicated to the performing arts whose mission is to entertain, educate and inspire our community. The Theatre is a member of the prestigious League of Resident Theatres and is located east of U.S. Highway 1 at 1001 East Indiantown Road and State Road A1A in Jupiter. For more information about the Theatre’s upcoming shows and Conservatory of Performing Arts, visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call the box office at (561) 575-2223.

About The Gardens Mall

The Gardens Mall is located one mile east of I-95 on PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The luxurious 1.4 million square foot regional shopping center features more than 160 retail specialty shops and restaurants. It is anchored by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Sears. The Gardens Mall is owned and managed by The Forbes Company. For more information about The Gardens Mall, call 561-775-7750, or visit the mall online at www.thegardensmall.com.

About The Forbes Company

Based in Southfield, Michigan, The Forbes Company (www.theforbescompany.com) is a nationally recognized owner, developer and manager of iconic regional shopping centers, recognized throughout their respective markets for their retail innovation, fashion leadership, distinctive architecture and luxury appointments. In addition to The Gardens Mall, these properties include: The Mall at Millenia in Orlando; Waterside Shops in Naples, Florida and Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan.

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