MEDIA ADVISORY

Media Contact
May 11, 2007

Anna Lewicki Long
Office: 952.883.8804
along@mallofamerica.com

Laura Osnes bids farewell at Mall of America®

WHAT: Laura Osnes, winner of NBC's "GREASE - YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT," is coming to Mall of America to make one final appearance before taking off for the Big Apple. Osnes will perform with her friends from the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre production of "Grease," which reopens at the Pantages Theatre in July. Osnes, a native of Eagan, will also sign autographs and greet fans.

Laura Osnes played Sandy in the Chanhassen production before leaving to compete in the popular NBC television series.

The Chanhassen Dinner Theatre's production of, "Grease," is a co-production project between the theatre and Hennepin Theatre Trusts.


VISUALS:
· Laura Osnes performing with her friends from the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre and greeting her fans


INTERVIEW
OPS:
· Laura Osnes
· Cast members of "Grease"


WHEN:  Saturday, May 19
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mall of America - Rotunda

About Mall of America
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; The Park at MOA, 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
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