Rosary to host Fine Arts Dinner Theatre Feb. 18

Enjoy an evening of dining and entertainment at Rosary High School's annual Fine Arts Dinner Theatre Saturday, Feb. 18, at the school, 901 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora.

The show, with the theme, "An Evening with Stephen Schwartz and Alan Menken," features performances from Rosary alumnae, current students, choirs and orchestras, Marmion alumni and the Marmion Men's Choir. Stephen Schwartz is best known for "Wicked," "Godspell" and "Pippin," and Alan Menken for "Newsies," "The Little Mermaid," "Aladdin" and "Beauty & The Beast." The two have collaborated on such Disney musicals as "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "Pocahontas."

Socializing begins at 5 p.m. in the Rosary foyer, with dinner at 6 p.m. The curtain opens at 7:30 p.m.

Dinner for adults and students includes spinach salad, chicken Vesuvio with oven roasted potatoes and green peppers, cheese lasagna, meatballs, grilled vegetables with balsamic vinegar, petite dinner rolls, and a dessert buffet. Soft drinks and water are included, and a cash bar with beer and wine will be available. The children's meal includes macaroni and cheese, carrots, applesauce, and a petite dinner roll.

Advance dinner theater tickets are $30, $20 for Rosary/Marmion students and staff, and $15 for children with a children's meal. Show-only tickets are $10. Doors will open for show-only patrons at 7 p.m. Dessert will be served to all patrons following the performance. Tickets are available at www.rosaryhs.com/dinner_theatre.

This year's event will feature original pieces of art by Rosary students, raffle baskets and auction items. This evening is sponsored by the Rosary Fine Arts Boosters and proceeds will go toward Rosary fine arts programs.