April 28, 2005

Come See The Hit Play “Nefertiti” On NSU Night - May 12

FT. LAUDERDALE-DAVIE, FL— The musical, “NEFERTITI,” which premiered in Chicago nearly three decades ago, will begin its Fort Lauderdale run May 4–15 at the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale. Original composer David Spangler, program administrator and artistic director for the Interdisciplinary Arts Program at the Fischler School of Education and Human Services and author Rick Gore, have brought new songs and a revised book to the romantic tale of the ancient world's most famous beauty and the two men who loved her.

An exclusive invitation is extended to the NSU community to attend the Thursday, May 12 pre-show reception and performance of NEFERTITI. This will be “NSU Night,” where all employees, students and constituents of NSU can attend a world renowned, pre-Broadway production at a special rate. For “NSU Night,” the $45 admission ticket will cost only $30, which includes a pre-show reception with the composer starting at 6:30 p.m. Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served. The performance starts at 8:00 p.m.

The production will be held at the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale, located on U.S. 1 between Broward and Sunrise Boulevards.

Please call the box office toll free at 866-252-5278 or 305-919-3731, or call TELECHARGE at 800-223-3123 to purchase your tickets. Make sure to mention the discount code NFNUV73 when you order your tickets, and bring your NSU identification card when you pick up your tickets at will call. RSVP for the pre-show reception by calling Edna Rommerdaul at 954-262-8782.

For those who cannot attend NSU Night, the schedule for NEFERTITI is as follows:

Evening performances: Wednesday–Saturday at 8:00 p.m.
Matinees: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Special Mother's Day performance: Sunday, May 8, at 7:00 p.m.

For tickets, call the box office at (866) 252-5278, (305) 919-3731, or call TELECHARGE at 800-223-3123.