US Young Ambassadors perform Broadway musical excerpts
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The Young Ambassadors of Brigham Young University from the US will perform Broadway musical excerpts in their Hong Kong show next month (April).

The show, "Circle of Life", will be held at the Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall on April 26 (Tuesday) at 8pm. It features a potpourri of delightful songs and dances from some of Broadway's most successful productions, from "Fiddler on the Roof" and "Thoroughly Modern Millie" to "Mamma Mia!" and "The Lion King". It also presents the best of American musical theatrical tradition with a focus on friends, family, love and laughter.

Since entering the international spotlight at Japan's Expo 70, the Young Ambassadors have circled the globe with their live and televised appearances. The group has performed extensively in major concert halls, hospitals, orphanages, or government palaces, employing music and dance as the mediums to disseminate the message of friendship.

Performed in English, "Circle of Life" is presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

Tickets priced at $100, $80 and $60 are available at URBTIX outlets. Half-price tickets are available for senior citizens, people with disabilities, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance recipients. A 10% discount applies to Friends of LCSD performing venues. There will also be group booking discounts: 10% for four to nine tickets, 15% for 10 to 19 tickets, 20% for 20 tickets or more.

For programme enquiries, call 2268 7323 or visit http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/cp . Ticketing enquiries and reservations can be made on 2734 9009 and credit card telephone bookings on 2111 5999. Tickets can also be booked online at http://www.urbtix.hk .


Ends/Wednesday, March 30, 2005
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