CMT San Jose Announces 45th Anniversary Season

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Children's Musical Theater San Jose announced its 45th anniversary season of shows Saturday evening at its annual preview night. The organization's San Jose studio was the venue for over 500 fans who attended the outdoor event in celebration of a new season.

Now the longest thriving performing arts organization in San Jose, CMT continues to be a highly visible and active part of the Silicon Valley business and nonprofit sectors. "CMT leaves members of every audience beating their chests about our community's exceptionally talented, hardworking kids," says San Jose city councilmember Sam Liccardo. "Thanks to CMT for 45 years of inspiration!" Managing director Michael Miller adds, "we have an extraordinary record for fantastic productions featuring performers of all ages under the creative leadership of our renowned artistic director Kevin R. Hauge. Our anniversary season will highlight some of the most recognizable shows in the history of musical theater and our organization."

The season includes Rising Stars productions for ages 8-14: Barnum; Godspell; Disney's Aladdin, Jr.; The Music Man and Heidi. Mainstage shows for ages 14-20 will bring together high school and college students in the region for Smokey Joe's Cafe; Phantom and Jesus Christ Superstar. CMT Marquee Productions features local working actors and will attract top talent this season for A Chorus Line and a show – due to contract rights – to be announced September 1. Additionally, the anniversary season boasts a refreshed subscription package that includes free downtown parking and a personal ticketing concierge service.

About CMT: Children's Musical Theater celebrates its 45th anniversary as the longest thriving performing arts organization in San Jose. For the past nine years successively, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded CMT grants in recognition of artistic excellence. One of the nation's leading theater companies for youth, CMT presents ten full-scale productions each season and provides training and performance opportunities for children and young adults. Ongoing support from individual donors, local corporations and foundations strengthens the company's ability to mount productions and serve the regional community.

SOURCE Children's Musical Theater San Jose