Broadway in Riverside and The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa Form A New Partnership

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa and Broadway in Riverside - A Nederlander Presentation - are pleased to announce the creation of a two year partnership focused on attracting and cultivating regional tourism. Collectively, both organizations will serve the travel and entertainment needs of an emerging cultural tourism base through value-driven luxury vacation and entertainment packages.

The new partnership kicks off this December 2009 when tickets for Annie go on sale to the general public, as the first presentation of the inaugural touring Broadway Series at the historic Fox Performing Arts Center. America's favorite orphan Annie arrives February 2 -7; with Jesus Christ Superstar starring Ted Neely following on March 30 - April 4; and the bouncy Hairspray rounding out the season April 20-25. This key alliance between the Broadway Series and The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa will further position Riverside as a city of arts and innovation in the Inland Empire, benefiting local businesses and the community both economically and culturally.

"The Mayor and City Council have set the stage for Riverside's future success, anchored by the Fox Performing Arts Center and The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa," says Carl Thompson, General Manager for Broadway in Riverside. "Our goal is for local residents to rediscover downtown Riverside along with regional travelers who now have new reasons to visit the destination, which is steeped in history but boasts modern cultural attractions."

The new partners will engage print, radio, television, internet, and social media campaigns to promote luxury accommodations, restaurant deals, and entertainment packages to Broadway in Riverside patrons, subscribers, special groups and potential visitors to the region.

"The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa is thrilled to help energize tourism to Riverside," says owners Duane and Kelly Roberts, "We hope the hotel will help serve as a bridge from the past to the future of Riverside by offering luxurious accommodations and amenities just steps from must-see cultural events."

The Mission Inn Hotel's signature restaurant Duane's Prime Steaks and Seafood will help entIce Those contemplating seeing a show by offering complimentary dessert with the purchase of an entrée for single ticket buyers to Annie, Jesus Christ Superstar or Hairspray; along with a 10% savings on show nights for Broadway in Riverside Season ticket holders. Groups who want a festive evening at the theatre will be offered an array of specially-designed menus, available before or after the show.

For a truly special escape from the ordinary, theatre-goers can splurge on an exclusive "Getaway with Someone Special Package" with VIP accommodations at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, valet parking and Champagne and long-stem chocolate-covered strawberries on arrival. Enjoy a fabulous dinner for two in Duane's Prime Steaks and Seafood and a short stroll to the newly renovated Fox Performing Arts Center. For more details, go to BroadwayinRiverside.com.

To allow future theatre-goers to get in the Riverside Renaissance spirit before the holidays, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa's annual smash hit spectacular ‘Festival of Lights' kicks off on November 27th with accommodations starting at $189/night including a $25 dollar gift card to use at any hotel restaurant or Kelly's Spa. Couples in the celebratory holiday mood may choose to book the ‘Tis the Season for Romance & Rejoicing" package starting at $399/night, including a carriage ride and a $50 dollar gift card and more. For more information, visit www.visitfestivaloflights.com.

As a gift to the city of Riverside, Duane Roberts, owner of The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, will illuminate his landmark hotel with more than three and a half million brilliant lights as well as hundreds of animated figures, such as angels, elves, and carolers that come alive throughout the property.

About Broadway in Riverside

Season Ticket packages range from $99 - $263; reduced Senior and Students season ticket prices are available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday evenings. Performances take place Tuesday through Thursday evenings at 7:30PM; Friday & Saturday evenings at 8PM, Sunday evenings at 6PM; with Saturday matinees at 2PM and Sunday matinees at 1PM. For general information and pricing, visit the ‘Season Ticket' page online a www.broadwayinriverside.com or call 877-308-2929. Order online and save $15 per season package.

About The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

Originally opened in 1903, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa incorporates design elements from throughout the southwestern United States and several Mediterranean countries. The hotel features 239 guest rooms, including 28 suites, and four restaurants: Duane's Prime Steaks and Seafood, AAA Four-Diamond restaurant; Las Campanas, beautiful outdoor patio dining featuring authentic gourmet Mexican cuisine; The Mission Inn Restaurant and Spanish Patio; and Bella Trattoria, a Southern Italian-style bistro. In addition, the hotel offers Kelly's Spa, a luxurious, European-style spa, a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, and museum, and access to championship golf, shopping and other recreational activities nearby. The hotel, which is situated on an entire city block of the quaint Mission Inn District of Riverside, California, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a State of California Historic Landmark. For more information or reservations please call 1-800-843-7755 or go to www.missioninn.com.

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