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DreamWorks
Animation SKG, Inc. (NYSE:DWA) and Chase Card Services, a division of
JPMorgan Chase & Co. [NYSE:JPM], announced today that Chase has been
named as the exclusive financial services partner for DreamWorks
Theatricals’ inaugural theatrical performance. As part of Chase’s
sponsorship of the new Broadway production SHREK THE MUSICAL, Chase
customers will be eligible for special experiences, ticket packages and
memorabilia.
SHREK THE MUSICAL, an entirely new musical based on the story and
characters from William Steig’s book Shrek!, as well as the DreamWorks
Animation film Shrek, will make its Broadway debut on Saturday, Nov. 8,
2008 and officially open at The Broadway Theater in New York on Sunday,
Dec. 14, 2008.
“We are excited to partner with such an innovative entity as DreamWorks
and look forward to supporting this creative endeavor,” said Eileen
Serra, Chase Card Services executive. “SHREK THE MUSICAL is an excellent
opportunity for Chase to offer something special to customers by
providing one-of-a-kind experiences available only to them. This is just
a fun way for Chase to show its commitment to customers with special
access to opportunities that align with their interests.”
Chase customers now can purchase special seats to preview performances,
which begin Nov. 8, 2008. Chase customers are also able to purchase
exclusive seats for performances between Dec. 14, 2008 and May 31, 2009.
“DreamWorks Theatricals is proud to have Chase Card Services as our
exclusive financial services partner, helping us bring SHREK THE MUSICAL
to the Broadway stage,” said Bill Damaschke, president of DreamWorks
Theatricals. “Through this special program, we are thrilled that Chase
customers will experience Broadway firsthand as Shrek’s story is told
live on stage.”
SHREK THE MUSICAL features a book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize® winner
David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole), music by Olivier Award-winner
Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie & Caroline, or Change), and is
directed by Tony Award® nominee Jason Moore (Avenue Q). For more
information on SHREK THE MUSICAL, visit www.shrekthemuscial.com.
Chase Card Services’ sponsorship of SHREK THE MUSICAL reinforces its
commitment to engage customers by providing unique experiences and
opportunities, like access to such a beloved story and character as
Shrek. Chase believes in delivering the highest level of service to
satisfy its customers’ needs in any way possible.
Chase credit card customers can log on at www.shrekthemusical.com/chase
to purchase tickets.
About DreamWorks Animation
DREAMWORKS THEATRICALS. Established in 2007 by DreamWorks Animation SKG,
Inc. (NYSE: DWA) to produce stage productions based on its films and
other original and adapted works. DWA is devoted to producing
high-quality family entertainment through the use of computer-generated
(CG) animation. DWA’s upcoming film slate includes Madagascar 2,
Monsters vs. Aliens, and How to Train Your Dragon, and past titles
include Shrek, Shrek 2, Shrek the Third, Madagascar, and Kung Fu Panda.
Shrek was the winner of the first-ever Academy Award® for Best Animated
Feature. Jeffrey Katzenberg currently serves as DWA’s CEO and on the
Board of Directors and was a co-founder of DreamWorks Studios in 1994.
Shrek The Musical is DWA’s first venture in legitimate theater.
About JPMorgan Chase & Co.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services
firm with assets of $1.8 trillion and operations in more than 60
countries. The company has more than 157 million credit cards issued.
The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for
consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction
processing, asset management, and private equity. A component of the Dow
Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase serves millions of consumers
and businesses in the United States and many of the world’s most
prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its
JPMorgan and Chase brands. Information about the firm is available at
www.jpmorganchase.com.
