| WHAT: | CUA Presents "Man of La Mancha" |
| WHEN: | 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 18, and Saturday, March 19 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 20 |
| WHERE: | The Catholic University of America Hartke Theatre 3801 Harewood Road, N.E. Washington, D.C. |
| DETAILS: | The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music will stage three performances of "Man of La Mancha." In the musical based on Cervantes' "Don Quixote," Miguel de Cervantes and his assistant, Sancho, are imprisoned during the Spanish Inquisition and must barter with prisoners for the return of their possessions. They reenact the life of Don Quixote of La Mancha, a noble knight who lives in a world of madness and cannot see why chivalry has died. "Man of La Mancha" is directed by Alan Paul, associate director of the Shakespeare Theater Company, with musical direction by Denise Puricelli, assistant professor. Tickets are $15 for general admission, and $10 for students, senior citizens, and CUA alumni. For more information, call 202-319-5416 or visit http://music.cua.edu . |
| SPONSOR: | Benjamin T. Rome School of Music |