The WSU Retiree Center is offering another day trip opportunity to see a fantastic musical in the Twin Cities. On Thursday, May 14th, we will be heading to the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis to see an evening performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Here’s a little information about the play from the play’s website:
Broadway’s spellbinding spectacular Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to a city near you. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before at this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play. “It’s one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes). When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage. It’s a “marvel of imagination” (The New York Times) that will “leave you wondering ‘how’d they do that?’ for days to come” (People Magazine).
Winner of 6 Tony Awards®, including best play, experience the wizarding world like never before from the moment you arrive. “It’s a marvel of imagination, as magical as any spell or potion” (The New York Times).
Before the play begins at 7:30 p.m., we will stop at the Apache Mall in Rochester to eat and/or shop and to pick up any people from Rochester that would like to attend the play. There are several food options at the Apache Mall including Applebee’s, Huhot Mongolian Grill and several fast food options in the Food Court. The cost of the meal is not included in the trip price. Here’s a link to the directory: https://www.apachemall.com/en/directory/
I know that many of you have children and grandchildren that might also be interested in attending…please bring them!
Please know that the play is intended for ages 8 . This production uses strobe lights and other visual and sound effects.
Here is our itinerary:
2:00pm – Board bus at Elks Parking Lot (4540 Service Drive, Winona)
3:00pm – Arrive at Apache Mall in Rochester, MN (US Hwy. 52 and, US-14, Rochester, MN)
3:00-4:30 – Eat and/or shop at Apache Mall
4:45 – Board bus
6:30pm – Arrive at the Orpheum
7:30pm - Showtime
9:45-10:00pm - Board the bus to go home
Approx. 11:00 p.m. – Drop off any Rochester passengers at Apache Mall
Approx. Midnight – Arrive at the Elks Parking Lot
The cost of the trip is $140/person and includes your ticket to the play and the bus ride. This ticket price does not include a tip for the bus driver, so please bring a couple dollars if you want to leave the driver a tip at the end of the evening.
RETIREE CENTER DAY TRIP CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:
If a day trip must be canceled due to insufficient enrollment, inclement weather, or emergency circumstances, you will be notified as soon as possible and receive a full refund. You may cancel your registration and receive a full refund if we receive your withdrawal and refund request in writing, via email, mail or in person, at least five full business days before the date of the trip.
