BANANA SHPEEL PRODUCTION UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
Producer gone bananas with revised performance schedule
New York, March 10, 2010 – Marty Schmelky, producer extraordinaire of such box-offices smashes as The Phantom of the Banana; Annie Get Your Banana; Fiddler on the Banana; The Best Little Banana in Texas; Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Banana; and Gentlemen Prefer Bananas, announced today that he has closed the deal with Cirque du Soleil to allow Schmelky Productions to produce the new show Banana Shpeel. Under his management, Banana Shpeel will begin performances at the Beacon Theatre (2124 Broadway) on April 29, 2010, instead of March 17.
“To the good people of New York and the entire tri-state area who have so wonderfully supported my shows for all these decades, my newest creation Banana Shpeel still needs more time to ripen. The truth is, my friends, that the bananas are still a little green,” explains cigar-puffing Schmelky. “I am still holding auditions because Banana Shpeel has to be like me: bold, wacky and colorful.”
In describing the new show, Schmelky is moving in a new direction from his previous productions. “I’m mixing together different ingredients and we will showcase dance, comedy and circus arts in the fancy schmancy Beacon Theatre on the Upper West Side.”
Those who purchased tickets through Ticketmaster for performances through April 28 will automatically be credited the ticket price and convenience charges. The credit should post to the credit card account within 7 to 10 business days. A special discount sent via e-mail will be offered to ticket holders of cancelled dates, which will be valid for performances starting April 29. For customer service inquiries, please go to www.ticketmaster.com/h/asktm.html.
Banana Shpeel tickets for performances from April 29 through August 29, 2010 can be purchased at www.schmelkyproductions.com or www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-866-858-0008.
Performance Schedule
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April 29 – May 16
- Wednesday thru Saturday at 8pm
- Sundays at 3pm
- Wednesday at 2pm & 8pm
- Thursday & Friday at 8pm
- Saturday at 2pm and 8pm
- Sunday at 2pm & 6pm
May 21 – August 29
{ SOURCE: Cirque du Soleil }
