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February 21, 2007
THE BRITANNIA BALL: Cunard Line Hosting Gala Fundraiser Aboard Queen Mary 2 to Benefit New York City Opera & Brooklyn Academy of Music : GlobalGiants.com
Photo: Tony Award winner Patti LuPone will perform at The Britannia Ball to benefit New York City Opera and Brooklyn Academy of Music on May 24, 2007 aboard the Queen Mary 2.
NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- On Thursday, May 24, 2007, Cunard Line will welcome guests from the New York City Opera (City Opera) and Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) aboard the company's flagship Queen Mary 2 for The Britannia Ball, a gala evening benefiting both cultural institutions. The ball will include: cocktails, dinner, dancing to Peter Duchin and his orchestra and a special performance by Tony Award(TM) winner Patti LuPone who will perform a special rendition of "The Lady with The Torch" in the ship's Royal Court Theater.
Cunard Line's President Carol Marlow commented, "As the most iconic British ocean liner company, Cunard Line has long been the travel choice for artists, politicians and celebrities. Since Queen Mary 2's launch, she has hosted such notables as Her Majesty The Queen, Senator Hillary Clinton, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Lenny Kravitz, Uma Thurman, Angela Bassett, Rod Stewart and Carly Simon. The Britannia Ball reflects our company's enormous regard for artists and the performing arts institutions that create vibrant destinations throughout the world. We are honored to partner with City Opera and BAM, two organizations that embody the excitement and innovation of the arts in New York."
"The spectacular ship, legendary hospitality, the incomparable views of the New York harbor, and entertainment of the highest caliber are just some of the elements that will ensure that The Britannia Ball will be a one-of-a-kind, memorable event for all our guests," says Jane M. Gullong, Executive Director of New York City Opera. |GlobalGiants.com|
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