(Scottsdale, AZ) -- On November 23rd valley resident Don Bluth, acclaimed Oscar-nominated author, producer and director of countless animated movies, will host a fundraising gala to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of his animated classic “All Dogs Go to Heaven”. Hollywood actress Loni Anderson will perform in an original Don Bluth stage production written exclusively for the gala evening.



The "All Dogs Go to Heaven” film starred (the late) Burt Reynolds as main character Charlie and Loni Anderson as Flo. Other celebrity guests appearing in the benefit stage production will be Gary Goldman (co-director/producer of "All Dogs Go to Heaven"), Quinton Anderson Reynolds (the son of Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson) and Bob Flick (Folk singer in The Brother's Four known for the hit song “Try to Remember”). This special benefit event will help support the updating of the theatre infrastructure and the regular operational expenses of The Don Bluth Front Row Theatre, a 501(c)(3) community theater.

What: "All Dogs Go to Heaven" 30th Anniversary Gala to benefit Don Bluth Front Row Theatre

When: Saturday, November 23, 2019

Times: Matinee at 1 p.m.; Evening at 5 p.m.

Where: Don Bluth Front Row Theatre, 8670 E Shea Blvd, Suite 103, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260

Why: Ticket sales alone do not cover all the theatre's operating expenses, let alone allow for much needed physical and technical upgrades. Two of the main technical upgrades will be a new website/ticket sales platform and updated sound equipment in the theatre.

Who: Tickets are limited to a total of 150 seats available (75 each performance). This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience a Don Bluth original stage play; early purchase is encouraged before tickets sell out.

REVISED! Benefit Admission: $235 matinee event; $295 evening event

Tickets: Call the box office at 480-314-0841 or go online to http://www.donbluthfrontrowtheatre.com

BENEFIT EVENT DETAILS:

Matinee Gala includes but not limited to:

Red Carpet personal Photo Ops
Wine and High Tea
Original Don Bluth stage production
Behind the scenes discussion with celebrity guests Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, and guest stars, Loni Anderson (who played Flo), Quinton Anderson Reynolds (son of Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson) and Bob Flick (Folk singer in The Brother's Four known for the hit song “Try to Remember”)
One set of tickets to any 2020 Don Bluth Front Row Theatre production
An amazing selective live auction.
Surprise gift.
Tickets - $235 per person

Formal Evening Gala includes but not limited to:

Dinner at Razz’s Restaurant with transportation to and from the theatre after dinner
Red Carpet personal Photo Ops
Original Don Bluth stage production
Behind the scenes discussion with celebrity guests Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, and guest stars, Loni Anderson (who played Flo), Quinton Anderson Reynolds (son of Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson) and Bob Flick (Folk singer in The Brother's Four known for the hit song “Try to Remember”)
One set of season tickets for 2020 Don Bluth Front Row Theatre productions
An amazing selective live auction.
Individual SWAG bag.
Tickets - $295 per person

About Loni Anderson Actress, best selling author, activist, wife and grandmother...Loni is best known for her groundbreaking role as the "sexy-yet-smartest-person-in-the-room receptionist", Jennifer Marlowe on the hit series "WKRP in Cincinnati", for which she received multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Never off the air, WKRP can currently be seen all across America on ME TV.

Over the next three and a half decades, Loni went on to star in five additional television series, seven feature films, eighteen television movies and two mini-series, along with scores of starring roles in television series and specials, plus a joyful and welcome return to her first love, musical theater. Always having multiple projects in the works, her latest ventures include a comedy pilot and the second season of the hilarious series "My Sister is So Gay" now streaming on Amazon Prime.

With a degree in Art Education from the University of Minnesota, Loni's original ambition after graduating was to become an animator. After discovering that her talents were not to the level required to bring her success in the field of animation, she turned to lending her voice to animated characters instead. Always having been an avid art collector and supporter of up-and-coming painters and sculptors, she currently sits on the board of Winn Slavin Fine Art and is an associate curator at their Beverly Hills location.

About Don Bluth
Don Bluth, one of the most acclaimed directors, producers and artists in the industry, helped contribute to many of our favorite childhood memories with the animated films such as All Dogs Go To Heaven, The Secret Of Nimh, The Land Before Time and Anastasia. Young Don Bluth began his incredible journey, inspiring millions of artists both young and old, by drawing his favorite Disney characters after watching them at the local theater as often as he could. Don made many major accomplishments in his animation career but never forgot his love for the theatrical arts, so in the 90’s Don decided to bless us with another piece of magic to fill our hearts and began hosting his first productions in his own living room. As interest in his productions increased, so too did his audience and in 2012 Don moved his theatrical family to a new location. Since then audiences have been treated to performances such as the Wizard of Oz, Fiddler on the Roof, The Producers, Oklahoma, She Loves Me, Oliver, It’s a Wonderful Life, and many more.

About the Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
The Don Bluth Front Row Theatre was founded in 2004 to share with the Valley Don’s vision of providing a family friendly intimate theater. Mr. Bluth believes that theatre arts are an integral part of a well-rounded community environment. The theatre's average audience is well educated and ranges between 30-70 years in age. The theatre has 75 seats, with 25 performances over the span of each production run. Shows are held every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, as well as most Saturday matinees. During each production run approximately 2,000 patrons pass through the theatre doors; serving around 10,000 patrons annually. The theatre is frequently cited with Zonie Awards and nominations. Don Bluth Front Row Theatre is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and is a nonprofit 501(c)3 community theatre.

BOX OFFICE: 480-314-0841
8670 East Shea Blvd., Suite 103
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
http://DonBluthFrontRowTheatre.com   back...