Ghent Playhouse to Host Chamber Night Out

Hudson, NY – The Ghent Playhouse is inviting all Chamber members to join them at a preview performance of the 2008-09 season opener, "Clue - the Musical" at 8:00 pm on Thursday evening, October 9th.

Written by Peter DePietro, with music by Galen Blum, Wayne Barker and Vinnie Martucci and lyrics by Tom Chiodo, "Clue - the Musical" is based on the board game Cluedo, which was known as Clue in North America . The Ghent production will be directed by Michael Mensching.

The play, which premiered off-Broadway in 1997, features all the audience favorites, including Colonel Mustard, Mrs. Peacock, Professor Plum, and more. At the start of each performance, three audience members are asked to select one card each and place it in an envelope. Not only do the chosen cards determine the ending of the show (with 216 possible conclusions), but the cards also determine which lines the actor playing the game's host, Mr. Boddy, will deliver.

The Ghent Playhouse is Columbia County 's oldest community theatre. Its home is the historic former Ghent Town Hall , just off Route 66 opposite the firehouse. The building's interior has been remade into a comfortable and charming 104-seat theatre, where every seat is a great one. The season runs from October-May, during which time five plays are presented to enthusiastic audiences.

Besides "Clue - the Musical," which runs from October 10-26, the 2008-09 season includes "Jack and the Beanstalk" (November 28-December 14), "The Boys Next Door" (January 23-February 8), "Dancing at Lughnasa" (March 20-April 5) and "Enchanted April" (May 15-31).

General admission tickets for the October 9th preview are just $10.00. Refreshments will be served at intermission. To reserve a seat, or for more information, call 392 6264. Please identify yourself as a Chamber member in order to receive the special pricing.

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, with its 850 members, is the leading voice of business in Columbia County , providing advocacy, promotional and benefit solutions for its members. For more info or to become a member, call the Chamber at 518-828-4417 or visit www.columbiachamberny.com.