By KEVIN BELLAMY
Director of Administration, Towle Theater

HAMMOND — For more than a decade, the Towle Theater in downtown Hammond has brought new and exciting theatrical works to the northwest Indiana region and 2016 is no different. Now entering its 13th season, the Towle is bringing more premiere productions. 

The Towle will give audiences a sneak peek at its upcoming 13th season, Jan. 8-10, which features Crashing with Flamingos (World Premiere Comedy) by Chicago Dramatist resident playwright Jim Henry, First Date (Northwest Indiana Premiere), The House of Mirrors and Hearts (US Premiere) and Secrets of a Soccer Mom (Indiana Premiere).  This one weekend only event will highlight scenes and musical numbers from these shows that will leave audiences hungry for more.  Since these shows have not been produced in the area, the season preview is a great introduction to the Towle Theater’s 2016 season. 

The Season Preview features a reception beginning at 7 p.m. and performance at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The reception is at 1 p.m. and performance at 2 p.m. Sunday. The event is $5 to anyone who has 2016 season tickets.  Tickets are only $10 to non-subscribers and they can apply that $5 toward the purchase of a season ticket at the preview. Any patron who would like to attend must reserve a ticket prior to the show date and tickets are non-refundable. Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to curtain as there will be no late seating.

If you purchase season tickets before Jan. 10, it’s only $60. After Jan. 10, the price goes up to $65. Season tickets to the Towle make a great present to young and old alike, so be sure to get yours today.

The Towle Theater is located in beautiful downtown Hammond at 5205 Hohman Ave. Free, well-lit, secured parking is available just off of Fayette Street only steps away from our alley entrance at the back of the theater or across the street on Hohman Avenue. For tickets or more information please call (219) 937-8780 or visit www.towletheater.org.