Banned in Boston April 9, 2010

Strut the red carpet and take in a night of fun and laughter at Banned in Boston, when Boston’s political, artistic, civil and corporate leaders act up and sing out to benefit Urban Improv, the nationally acclaimed violence prevention program for Boston youth. The 2010 line-up for the one-night-only musical comedy revue includes local celebrities, media personalities, politicians, and business and community leaders who will rally together to put on an impromptu show of hilarity, musical satire, and skits.

Legendary for their antics, the 2010 Banned in Boston cast will include favorites like Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton; Governor and Mrs. Deval Patrick; Attorney General Martha Coakley; Boston Mayor Tom Menino; better half of President and CEO of the Boston Red Sox, Stacey Lucchino; WGBH Greater Boston host Emily Rooney; President of GLAAD, Jarrett Barrios; Red Sox Foundation Exec. Meg Vaillancourt; President of Boston City Council Mike Ross; Broadway star Nancy Anderson and many more! Urban Improv uses interactive, improvisational theater to help youth in Boston and beyond confront the violence, racism, bullying, fear, and drugs that can be a part of today’s reality.

Banned in Boston will take place on Friday, April 9. A pre-show soiree will kick-off at the brand-spankin’ new Lansdowne Pub at 6 p.m., after which guests will saunter next door to the House of Blues for the laugh-out-loud musical revue. Tickets are $200 each, or $100 for those under the age of 40. The ticket price includes cocktails and hors d’ouevres, prepared by Boston’s top chefs including, Cambridge 1, Chez Henri, Eastern Standard, The Fire Place, La Morra, Mantra, Scampo, Sel de la Terre, Union Bar & Grille and Upstairs on the Square. To purchase tickets or for more information, call (617) 524-7049 or visit www.urbanimprov.org.

Official Website: http://www.urbanimprov.org