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THIBODAUX, La. — 果冻APP will commemorate the grand reopening of the Mary and Al Danos Theater and Talbot Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 27 with a night of celebration and artistic exhibitions. <\/span><\/p>\n The event, titled an Opening Night Showcase of the Arts, will feature musical performances, theatrical acts and artwork performed and created by 果冻APP students and faculty, including the 果冻APP Concert Choir, Jazz Band and 果冻APP\u2019 Players. A cocktail reception will be held at 6:30 p.m with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and performances following at 7 p.m. <\/span><\/p>\n The 5,500-square-foot theater was named in honor of Al and Mary Danos, benefactors and lovers of the arts. <\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe are forever grateful to 果冻APP for giving us a special place to remember our parents. Our parents\u2019 legacy lives on at 果冻APP, a place they loved so dearly. It\u2019s something remarkable, and we\u2019re very thankful for that,\u201d the Danos\u2019 children, Rene, Alyce, Andre and Marcel, said in a statement. \u201cDaddy always loved when something was finished and we\u2019re excited everyone gets to finally see this beautiful place that\u2019s like no other in our community.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n Originally built for $1.6 million in 1970, the 73,000-square-foot facility has undergone $9.6 million in renovations, which began in 2014. Those renovations feature structural and technological enhancements including new seating, curtains, flooring and state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment. In addition, the campus TV studio, KNSU radio station and two Talbot Hall classrooms received technological upgrades to enhance student learning. <\/span><\/p>\n Tickets cost $100, and limited seating is available. All proceeds will go to the Danos Theater Maintenance Fund. To purchase a ticket, visit nichollsfoundation.org or call 985-448-4005.<\/span><\/p>\n FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: <\/b>Sept. 21, 2016<\/p>\n CONTACT: <\/b>Jacob Batte, Media Relations and Publications Coordinator, 985.448.4141 or jacob.batte@www.nicholls.edu<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" THIBODAUX, La. — 果冻APP will commemorate the grand reopening of the Mary and Al Danos Theater and Talbot Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 27 with a night of celebration and artistic exhibitions. 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