In The Mood Press Release

Arkansas State University's Fowler Center Series

Presents

 

IN THE MOOD - "a 1940s Musical Revue"

 Featuring the Music That Moved the Nation's Spirit

 

Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

Riceland Hall, Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Dr., Jonesboro.

    

IN THE MOOD, a 1940s musical revue will be presented at the Fowler Center in Jonesboro Arkansas on the campus of Arkansas State University on October 25, at 2:00 p.m. This appearance is part of IN THE MOOD's 2009/2010 National Tour.

 

Much more than a concert, IN THE MOOD takes a retro look at the life and time of America's greatest generation: A generation that was listening and dancing to the same kind of music. With music and dance that combined up-tempo big band rhythms to mellow intimate ballads, the mood was set to inspire a future filled with hope, promise and prosperity.  This was a time like no other in our Nation's history, a time when music moved the Nation's spirit.  Come experience the swing, rhythm, jazzy, brassy, sentimental and romantic music of this important time.

 

Bud Forrest Entertainment began touring IN THE MOOD in 1994 following an overwhelming response from a performance on the steps of the National Archives in Washington, DC.  For the 15^th year IN THE MOOD continues to impact audiences with sell out performances everywhere. Through its musical influence, it became part of the official entertainment for the World USO's 50th commemoration of the WW II events. IN THE MOOD has performed and toured all over the U.S.A., Canada and Europe and also for one of the 2nd Clinton Presidential Inaugural Balls.

 

IN THE MOOD was conceived by Washington, DC's musical producer Bud Forrest.  Many of the musical arrangements were written by Vic Schoen, the conductor and arranger for The Andrews Sisters and Music Director for both Universal and Paramount Pictures.  The musical features the In the Mood Singers and Dancers and the sensational String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra with arrangements, costumes and choreography as authentic as it gets. 

 

Ticket prices are $30 and $20 for adults; $24 and $16 for ASU faculty and staff; $23 and $15 for senior adults and K-12 students; and $10 and $6 for ASU students.

 

Tickets for all Fowler Center Series events may be purchased by calling 870-972-2781 or 1-888-278-3267, or online at www.yourfowlercenter.com. On performance evenings, the box office in Fowler Center opens one hour prior to the event.

Visit www.yourfowlercenter.com for additional information or call the Fowler Center at (870) 972-3471.