[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE BROADWAY THEATRE OF PITMAN, NEW JERSEY ON ITS PERRY AWARDS

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2011

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Broadway 
Theatre of Pitman, New Jersey and its production of ``All Shook Up'' 
for the honors it received at the New Jersey Association of Community 
Theater's Perry Awards.
  Opened in May 1926, the Broadway originally operated as a fully 
equipped movie and vaudeville theatre. Thanks to a strong community 
effort, the Broadway Theatre of Pitman reopened its doors in 2007. The 
theatre's owner Peter Stack has worked with the Greater Pitman Chamber 
of Commerce to preserve the theatre's history.
  Each year the Broadway Theatre presents six main stage productions 
including comedies, dramas, and musicals. This historic 900-seat house 
is unique, combining the allure of the old-time theatre experience with 
modern themed shows and performances.
  The theatre received several awards at this year's New Jersey 
Association of Community Theater's Perry Awards. The production of 
``All Shook Up,'' a lighthearted musical comedy based on Shakespeare's 
``Twelfth Night,'' was named Best Production of a Musical. In addition, 
the show's female star, Nicole Mangano, won the award for Best Youth 
Lead Actress in a Musical. The production also won awards for Best 
Lighting and Best Sound Design of a Musical thanks to the work of Shawn 
McGovern and Chris Rodig.
  Mr. Speaker, the Broadway Theatre of Pitman and these individuals 
should be recognized for their achievement at the Perry Awards. I look 
forward to the Broadway Theatre of Pitman educating and entertaining 
the South Jersey community for many years to come.

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