Cinnamon Life, Broadway Asia poised to launch international theatre in Colombo

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The hills will come alive this February as Cinnamon Life, in partnership with Broadway Asia International, introduces Broadway theatre to Sri Lanka with the Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Ian Production of the Sound of Music.

Rekindling fond memories of raindrops and roses and whiskers on kittens, this spectacular event promises to be a memorable experience for the entire family. The show will be staged at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre from 14-18 February 2018.

As the country’s hospitality trendsetter, Cinnamon Life is the proud organiser of the first Broadway theatre production to be staged in Sri Lanka. An event of this calibre is in line with Cinnamon Life’s mission to transform Colombo into a vibrant entertainment hub, and is a significant milestone in the country’s entertainment industry.

A world-class musical that has captured the hearts of audiences the world over, The Sound of Music is one of the most critically-acclaimed productions in the history of musical theatre. Having won six Tony Awards and five Academy Awards, this production has been staged at major venues around the world. As Colombo joins this list of venues, 12 children from our own country will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform alongside a critically-acclaimed cast.

The Sound of Music will be the inaugural production in an ongoing partnership between Cinnamon Life and Broadway Asia International, one of the largest production, management, distribution, licensing and touring companies of live entertainment in the Asia Pacific region.

Over the past two decades the company has staged dazzling theatrical performances in 400 cities in more than 40 countries, winning more than 50 global theatrical awards through its many collaborations.

Sharing his thoughts on the project, President Leisure Sector of John Keells Holdings Krishan Balendra says that Cinnamon Life is spearheading the opportunity to bring world-class entertainment to Sri Lanka, especially against a backdrop where tourism is set to be the prime foreign exchange earner for the country. He went on to say that world-renowned classics like The Sound of Music will showcase memorable performances that can captivate audiences and in turn hype up Colombo’s entertainment scene. This exciting venture is just the first step in Cinnamon Life’s efforts to redesign Sri Lanka’s entertainment landscape. Projects of this nature will undoubtedly raise the bar and diversify the country’s entertainment offerings, and in turn contribute to the national target to achieve five million tourists by 2025. Tickets for the event can be booked by calling 011 2161161 or through www.cinnamonboxoffice.com.

Cinnamon Life presents Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Ian, the Really Useful Group production of The Sound of Music powered by Nations Trust Bank American Express, Destination Partner Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, Airline Partner SriLankan Airlines, Skills Development Partner British Council, Banking Partner Nations Trust Bank Private Banking, Inbound Travel Partner Walkers Tours, Print Media and Web partners Daily FT, Sunday Times, Daily Mirror, Life Online, Daily Mirror.lk, Hi Magazine and HI TV, Creative Partner JWT, Print Partner Anim8 and Outdoor Media Partner Emerging Media.