RICHMOND, VA — May 7, 2009 — Cavalier, a leading provider of competitive telecommunications services throughout the Eastern and Midwest United States, today announced its title sponsorship of the 2009 Broadway Series, presented by Key Brand Theatrical Group, Inc.’s Broadway Across America (BAA) at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, Virginia, in partnership with Seven Venues, the City of Norfolk’s entertainment bureau. BAA presents first-rate touring Broadway shows, family productions and other live theatrical events in more than 40 North American cities.
“We’re excited to partner with Cavalier on the Broadway Across America series in Norfolk,” said Terry Romanoli, director of corporate partnerships for Broadway Across America. “The company’s involvement allows us to bring highly-anticipated shows straight from New York for the benefit of all Hampton Roads.”
Headlining the upcoming season is a new production of GREASE™, featuring songs from the smash hit 1978 motion picture. For the first time ever in a Broadway production, the music will include “Sandy,” the Academy Award nominated song “Hopelessly Devoted to You,” “Grease” and “You’re the One That I Want” – the latter two were #1 hits on the Billboard Top 100 list. These songs will be heard in addition to the Jacobs/Casey songs made famous by the original stage production including “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’” and “We Go Together.” Platinum-selling recording artist and “American Idol” winner, Taylor Hicks, stars in the production as “Teen Angel.” Hicks made his Broadway debut in the role of “Teen Angel” and has been on the road with GREASE™ since the tour began on December 2, 2008. The full “Broadway Across America – Norfolk” 2009 season lineup includes:
“We are proud to be the title sponsor of this wonderful series that brings Broadway to Chrysler Hall,” said Sean Wainwright, Senior Vice President of Consumer Sales. “At Cavalier we believe that community involvement is not only a responsibility but a privilege, and we are delighted to help bring these first-class productions to Norfolk and the surrounding areas.”
About Cavalier
Cavalier, headquartered in Virginia, is a full-service provider of reliable and efficient telecommunications solutions for business, consumer, and government customers. Using it’s owned and operated fiber optic network, the company serves hundreds of thousands of customers throughout the Eastern United States. From landline voice to managed network services, customers depend on Cavalier for a wide range of communications products that drive their businesses and simplify their lives. We strive to combine technology with customer commitment to deliver the best value available. For more information on Cavalier, please visit us on the web at http://www.cavtel.com.
About Broadway Across America
Owned and operated by British theatre producer John Gore (CEO) and led by Thomas B. McGrath (Chairman), Broadway Across America presents first-class touring Broadway musicals and plays, family productions and other live events throughout a network of 43 North American cities. Broadway Across America is also dedicated to the development and production of new and diverse live theatre for productions on Broadway, across America and throughout the world. Current and upcoming productions include the Tony Award-winners BOEING BOEING and SPAMALOT, 13 A NEW MUSICAL, WEST SIDE STORY opening on Broadway in 2009, and DORA THE EXPLORER on tour. For more information or to purchase tickets through an authorized agent go to BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.
Cavalier refers to Cavalier Telephone, LLC, which may include some or all of its affiliates and their subsidiaries, including, but not limited to, Cavalier Telephone Mid-Atlantic, LLC, Talk America, Inc., LDMI Telecommunications, Inc., Network Telephone Corp., or The Other Phone Company.
Media Contact:
Lisa McCausland
Dahlia Public Relations
+1.303.888.2137
lisamccausland@earthlink.net
Business Contact:
Sean Wainwright
Cavalier Telephone, LLC
+1 804.422.4107
shwainwright@cavtel.com
