THE WONDER BREAD YEARS Comes To Civic Center's Temple Theater 3/10/2010

Former Seinfeld writer and Tonight Show regular, Pat Hazell has found a unique way to communicate to the ever-growing Baby Boomer theatergoer. In a salute to Pop Culture Americana, Boomer Humorist Pat Hazell highlights the touchstones of the American family upbringing in his play THE WONDER BREAD YEARS coming to the Civic Center's Temple Theater beginning Wednesday, March 10, 2010 for a limited two-week engagement as a presentation of the 2009-2010 Prairie Meadows Temple Theater Series

Tickets for THE WONDER BREAD YEARS go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 at the Civic Center Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster locations, charge-by-phone at (800) 745-8000 and online at CivicCenter.org. Groups of 10 or more should call (515) 246-2321.

THE WONDER BREAD YEARS, written and directed by Pat Hazell, is a hilarious one-man show and tell reminding us that there is still a kid inside all of us, and a sense of wonder that is waiting to be unlocked. A salute to pure escapism and the Baby Boomer Generation, THE WONDER BREAD YEARS is akin to opening a time capsule packed with the most common youth-filled joys of childhood, such as: Hula Hoop contests; lawn darts; Kool-Aid; Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em Robots; Big Wheels; Eskimo Pies, Clackers, Tuffskin Jeans and riding in the way back of the country squire wagon- reminding us all that we share more in common than we have differences.

THE WONDER BREAD YEARS, described as "pure un-pasteurized nostalgia" by The LA Times, aired on PBS as a one-hour special, where Hazell was referred to as "America's foremost Pop Culture anthropologist." This fast-paced production, hailed as "infectiously charming" by LA Weekly, gracefully walks the line between stand up and theater and is making its way across the country to rave reviews. Baby Boomers and their families are enjoying a show that not only restores a much-needed sense of wonder, but also leaves audiences reminiscing for days, savoring the past like never before.

About Sweetwood Productions
Sweetwood Productions is responsible for producing the original comedies: Bunk Bed Brothers, Pat Hazell's The Wonder Bread Years. They are also the exclusive theatrical representation for John Mueller's Winter Dance Party, Mike Rayburn's Some Strings Attached and Backstage Pass to the Hit Songwriters. Sweetwood has created, written or produced content for Columbia/Tri-Star, NBC, ABC, CBS, PBS, and Comedy Central as well as for hundreds of corporate clients. Austin is now home to Sweetwood's national headquarters since departing the New Orleans area in the fall of 2005.

The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines is a private not-for-profit corporation celebrating over 30 years of presenting the performing arts to Iowa and the surrounding states. It is the presenter of major Broadway and educational touring companies, performers and groups, and is the performing home of many local and regional groups, including the Des Moines Symphony and StageWest. All performances of the Broadway Series are supported by Willis Auto Campus. All performances at the Civic Center's Temple Theater are supported by Prairie Meadows. All performances of the Family Series are supported by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

 

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