‘Arabian Nights’ starts Nov. 14 at UT
 

The University of Toledo Department of Theatre and Film stages Mary Zimmerman’s Arabian Nights, Friday, Nov. 14 thru Nov. 16, 2008 and Nov. 19 thru Sunday, Nov. 23. All performances are at 7:30 p.m. except for Sunday performances, which are at 2 p.m.
 

Arabian Nights is the classic tale of Scheherezade, a woman who delays death for 1001 nights by telling her husband, the king, one wondrous story after another. Through her powerful imagination and vivid storytelling, she saves not only her own life, but that of her husband, whose fear of betrayal has overwhelmed him and driven him to madness.

UT Theatre & Film Student, Katie Rediger as “Scheherezade”

Photo by Jack Meade, UT Photographer

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The UT production of this fascinating play will be directed by UT theatre professor, Irene Alby. 

Tickets are $13 for general admission, $11 for faculty, staff, alumni and seniors, and $9 for students. There will also be an Arabian Nights Dinner and a Show event on Saturday, Nov. 15. Tickets are $40 per person, $35 per person if more than one ticket is purchased. Dinner patrons will be transported from the Center for Performing Arts to Phoenicia’s for a sumptuous, private Arabian-style dinner, including beverage and dessert. A cash bar will be available. After dinner, patrons will be returned to the theatre in plenty of time to enjoy the show, which is also included.
 
Tickets to Arabian Nights or the Dinner and a Show event can be purchased online at www.utoledo.edu/BoxOffice, or by calling 419.530.2375.