Shaw Festival Box Office Opens for 2008 Season

NIAGARA ON THE LAKE, ONTARIO, CANADA -- The Box Office has been open to Members of the Shaw Festival since November 10 and to groups since December 19. Since then, 72,000 tickets have been sold. "Ticket sales for the 2008 season are well ahead of sales at this time last year. We are thrilled with the enthusiasm with which our Members and loyal patrons have responded to the season and are particularly encouraged by the boost in group sales," said Executive Director Colleen Blake.
 
The Shaw Festival's 2008 season includes An Inspector Calls, Wonderful Town, Mrs. Warren's Profession, The Stepmother, A Little Night Music, Belle Moral, Getting Married, The Little Foxes, After the Dance, The President and Follies: In Concert (limited engagement), as well as the Reading Series and a variety of enrichment activities including workshops and seminars. Affordable overnight and day packages are also available and make a trip to The Shaw easy.
 
Ticket information and brochures can be obtained through the Shaw Festival Box Office or website:

·       Toll free in North America        1-800-511-SHAW (7429)
·       Local                                            (905) 468-2172
·       Fax                                               (905) 468-3804
·       Internet                                        shawfest.com
·       Mail                                              Shaw Festival

The Festival Theatre Box Office and Retail Shop is located at 10 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. From January 2 to April 11, Box Office hours are Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm. Beginning April 12, the Box Office is open daily from 9 am to 8 pm.
 
The Shaw Festival - bringing great theatre to life in the heart of Niagara Wine Country.

The 2008 season is proudly presented by HSBC Bank Canada/HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

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For more information, or to download images from our image bank to accompany this release, members of the media may contact:

Odette Yazbeck
Public Relations Director
905-468-2153 or
1-800-657-1106 ext. 222

Patti Broughton
Public Relations Co-ordinator
905-468-2153 or
1-800-657-1106 ext. 224

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