Tony n' Tina elope to Mall of America®

2009 is the summer of love at Mall of America®. Get ready to join in the celebration as Mall of America welcomes an all new production of the interactive dinner show "Tony n' Tina's Wedding" to the Great Room in Nickelodeon Universe starting June 5. Actors Theater of Minnesota and Mall of America have teamed up to create a new attraction for mall guests and summer tourists.

"Bringing this show to Mall of America is an opportunity to reach a broader audience," said Actors Theater of Minnesota's Managing Director, Bill Collins. "Mall of America is a huge draw for tourists and locals alike and we wanted to allow for maximum exposure for this new production."

At "Tony n' Tina's Wedding," audience members actually play the roles of Tony n' Tina's family and friends. This universal familiarity with the union of two individuals from two distinct families, will take guests back and forth between fantasy and reality throughout the entire evening. The show will take audience members through a wild romp of an evening, from the wedding ceremony itself to the rowdy reception complete with a pasta dinner, champagne toast, wedding cake and live dance music.

"The new production of 'Tony n' Tina's Wedding' will be a great new attraction to have at Mall of America," said Maureen Bausch, executive vice president of business development at Mall of America. "The Mall becomes a huge tourist attraction during the summer months and having a new entertainment option is very exciting."

"Tony n' Tina's Wedding" has played in more than 40 American cities throughout its remarkable run. Since its opening more than 20 years ago, the show has garnered rave reviews from every major national publication. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights from June 5 through August 29, 2009.

For more information or to purchase tickets call 1-800-982-2787 or visit mallofamerica.com.

Mall of America is the nation's largest retail and entertainment complex. The 4.2 million square foot complex is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation's largest indoor family amusement park; Underwater Adventures® Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-though aquarium; a 14-screen movie theater and more. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. For more information visit mallofamerica.com