Classic tale with a New Orleans twist is next family film at S&T

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On October 15, 2010

A mystical Louisiana bayou is the setting for Disney’s The Princess and the Frog, the next offering in the Leach Theatre Family Film Series at Missouri University of Science and Technology.


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Screening of the film begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, in Leach Theatre of Missouri S&T’s Castleman Hall, 10th and Main streets in Rolla, Mo. Admission is $2 per person. Tickets will be available at the Leach Theatre Box Office beginning at 10 a.m.

This update of the classic story is an animated musical comedy with a jazzy twist. Set in New Orleans, the tale features a beautiful girl named Tiana, a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure. The film is rated G.

Domino’s Pizza, sandwiches from Panera, drinks and snacks will be available following the film for a nominal charge. For more information, call 573-341-4219.

Additional films in the series include:

Aladdin (Disney) – Nov. 20
A Walt Disney Christmas (Disney) – Dec. 4
Tarzan (Disney) – Jan. 8, 2011
Happy Feet
(Warner Brothers) – Feb. 12, 2011
Brother Bear (Disney) – March 5, 2011.

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