SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan.30, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHAT: A PRIVATE SPIRIT: NOEL COWARD AND HIS GAL PALS, a delightfully romantic and wry musical evening celebrating the witty and sophisticated British playwright, actor and songwriter, whose works include the comedies "Private Lives," "Design for Living" and "Blithe Spirit," laced with a dozen songs and special guest appearances by `Tallulah Bankhead,' `Marlene Dietrich' and `Gertrude Lawrence.' Spend a most romantic Valentine's enjoying what Ed Kaufman of The Hollywood Reporter calls "...an elegant, debonair evening with a sense of theatricality of which Coward would approve." WHO: Created and Performed by actor/singer Don Snell, who made his Carnegie Hall debut in 1985 and also wrote "Rise and Shine," a musical tribute to Irving Berlin Special guest Shano Directed by Robert Schrock Produced by Ebury Street Productions WHEN: One Performance Only! Valentine's Day, Friday, February 14, 8 p.m. ADMISSION: Singles $15; Couples $25 students, teachers and seniors $10 Proceeds support the Save the Santa Monica Playhouse campaign. WHERE: Santa Monica Playhouse Main Stage 1211 Fourth Street (between Wilshire & Arizona) Santa Monica, CA 90401-1391 HOW: Reservations are required. Call (310) 394-9779 ext. 1 or visit the Playhouse website at www.SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com