About this Event:
Enjoy the classic romance film “Sleepless in Seattle” starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan – preceded with heavy hors d’oeuvres – at the historic Cactus Theater (1812 Buddy Holly Ave). Doors open at 5 pm with food served adjacent to the stage/screen up until the film starts at 6 pm. Note: Single tickets are available for all packages and online ordering UPDATED to allow purchase of 1 or 2 tickets.
If you wish to include dinner after the movie which ends at 7:45 pm, you’ll select the second package – which includes heading over to Lubbock’s 4-star MCM Eleganté Hotel & Suites (801 Ave Q) for a delicious dinner for two AFTER THE FILM.
A third package includes a romantic evening in a king suite with breakfast the next morning!
Here is a recap of the three (3) packages you’ll choose from:
• $49 / couple for heavy hors d’oeuvres before the movie and film screening at Cactus Theater;
• $99 / couple for heavy hors d’oeuvres and the movie and Beef tenderloin or alternate dinner choice at the hotel after the film;
• $199 / couple for heavy hors d’oeuvres and the movie and beef tenderloin or alternate choice at the hotel after the film; a king suite for overnight stay and breakfast the next morning.
Dinner options at the hotel (after the film) include:
Beef Tenderloin, Baked Chicken, Broccoli, Loaded baked potatoes, Tossed salad or Caesar salad, Dinner Rolls, Dessert, Water, Coffee, Tea and your choice of red or white wine.
Room package will include an Atrium King Suite that includes a full hot breakfast buffet with omelets and waffles made to order the following morning.
About the Film Screening:
Sleepless in Seattle is a 1993 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Nora Ephron, from a screenplay she wrote with David S. Ward and Jeff Arch. Starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, the film follows a journalist (Ryan) who, despite being newly engaged, becomes enamored with a recently widowed architect (Hanks), when the latter’s son calls in to a talk radio program requesting a new partner for his grieving father. In addition to Bill Pullman, Ross Malinger and Rob Reiner, the film features an ensemble supporting cast consisting of Rosie O’Donnell, Gaby Hoffman, Victor Garber, Rita Wilson, Barbara Garrick and Carey Lowell.
Sleepless in Seattle was released on June 25, 1993, to positive reviews, receiving praise for Ephron’s writing and direction, as well as Hanks and Ryan’s performances. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards at the 1994 ceremony: Best Original Screenplay and Best Original Song. Despite competition from several blockbusters released around that same summer, the film was a surprise commercial success, earning $17 million during its opening weekend (the highest opening for a romantic comedy at the time), and ultimately grossing over $227 million worldwide. It was one of the highest-grossing films of 1993, and remains one of the most successful romantic comedies in box office history. The soundtrack was also successful, peaking at #1 on the Billboard 200.
Several critics and media publications agree that Sleepless in Seattle is one of the greatest romantic comedy films of all-time. The film is also credited with establishing Ephron as a celebrated romantic comedy filmmaker.
Available packages/tickets:
Pre-show heavy hors d’oeuvres and film screening for two…..$49
Pre-show heavy hors d’oeuvres, film and dinner for two…..$99
Pre-show heavy hors d’oeuvres, film, dinner for two and room/ breakfast….$199
