Name: The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
Start: 2021-11-20T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2021-11-20T21:30:00+00:00
Location: Historic Academy Theatre

Join Cary Elwes (Westley) for a behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set of the classic film, The Princess Bride. After a screening of the iconic movie, Elwes will engage in a moderated discussion revealing never before shared secrets and tales of inconceivable antics!

Journey back to the lands of Florin and Guilder in an adventure filled with fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, miracles, and of course, true love.

Elwes has been in a multitude of films and tv shows, including Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Saw, Twister, Liar, Liar, Stranger Things, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He recently finished starring in an Untitled Guy Ritchie Film for Miramax and Mission Impossible 7. Now, Elwes is hitting the road to share with fans the personal stories behind the making of this piece of cinematic history.

A limited number of VIP packages are available and include the best seats in the house, a Meet and Greet with Cary Elwes, and a signed copy of Elwes’ New York Times best-selling memoir, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride.

Don’t be a “Humperdinck”, make haste to see The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes for a night you will always “tweasure”.

Academy Member Presale begins Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Remaining tickets will be released to the public on Thursday, May 27, 2021.

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Health & Safety Guidelines

In order to protect those in attendance, enhanced safety measures and protocols will be in place including contactless digital ticketing, face-covering requirements for staff, and mobile ordering options for concessions. To learn more about health and safety guidelines at the Academy Center of the Arts, please click here.

Tickets:

Obstructed: $10.00 plus taxes and fees

Value: $20.00 plus taxes and fees

Standard: $34.00 plus taxes and fees

Premium: $50.00 plus taxes and fees

VIP: $143.00 plus taxes and fees

The Academy Center of the Arts staff has been notified that all patrons attending the VIP Meet & Greet with the Artist will be required to show proof of full vaccination records for entry, per Cary Elwes. This requirement applies to ticket holders of all ages.

Note that this requirement for vaccination of Meet & Greet attendees is being set by the Artist, rather than the Academy Center of the Arts.

For physical entry to the pre-show Meet & Greet with Cary Elwes, ticket holders will be asked to show proof of VIP tickets as well as a physical copy of their COVID-19 vaccination record card, either noting:

a second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccination dated no later than11/6/21, OR
one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccination dated no later than 11/6/21

Ticket holders that are unable or unwilling to show proof of vaccination may contact the Box Office in advance by phone at (434) 846-8499, M-F, 12PM-5PM, or by email at [email protected] to coordinate a refund or ticket exchange for non-vip access.

lease note that ticket holders without Meet & Greet access attending the event will not be required to show proof of vaccination for access to the venue.

To view our seating map for the Historic Academy of Music Theatre, click here. Please note that members of the Military and Educators receive a 10% discount on tickets in-person only at the Box Office.

For more information or to purchase tickets to this performance, contact our Box Office at (434) 846-8499.

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Supported by the BWXT Access Program

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Age Requirement

All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket for this performance unless otherwise stated. All ages are welcome.

Camera Policy

Videography and audio recording during the performances are prohibited. Photography of the set on stage is allowed pre-show, post-show, and during intermission. But we do ask that you show our designers and visiting performers some love by crediting them (and by tagging us) in your social media posts.

Content Advisory

The Academy Center of the Arts offers a diverse selection of entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every guest or for all ages. Ticket buyers should take responsibility for making informed decisions regarding their purchases. We recommend visiting the official show website of each show you are coming to see at the Academy. If you ever have questions about the content or appropriateness of a show, please contact us at [email protected].

Doors Open

Our lobby doors open 60 minutes prior to show time. House doors open 30 minutes prior to show time for seating.

Inclement Weather

All indoor performances scheduled at the Academy Center of the Arts normally take place as planned unless otherwise stated.

Parking

Parking is available on-site and throughout downtown Lynchburg. The parking map above shows all of the free public and paid parking available. In addition, street parking is also available on most streets.

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Please note: If attending an event or performance after 5pm or on weekends, Lot 2 (Pacific Life Lot) and Lot 12 (Regional Business Alliance) are free and open to for public use. We suggest utilizing these lots, which are closest to the Academy Center of the Arts and within walking distance.

Ticket Policies

All ticket sales are final. There will be NO REFUNDS or exchanges for purchased tickets.

Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Our delivery methods are as follows:

Will Call: Tickets will be held at “will call” at the Box Office up to one hour before the show.

Print at Home: This option allows you to print your tickets at home or access them on a mobile device via email.

Regular Mail: For an additional fee, your tickets will be mailed to you ahead of the event.

Box Office Pick Up: You may stop by our Box Office, Monday through Thursday & Saturday from 10:00am – 4:00pm, or Friday 12:00pm – 8:00pm, and have us print your tickets for you.

Tickets held at “will call” that are not picked up by the beginning of the show may be re-sold at the discretion of the Box Office staff.

All tickets for this show will be sold through academycenter.org and our ticketing system. Please do not use third-party resellers, as we do not contract with them. Should you use a reseller, the Academy Center of the Arts will not be liable for any issues with your purchase.

All ticket sales are subject to a Historic Theatre Restoration Fee and credit/debit card processing fees.

Volunteer

Want to volunteer and see this show for free? Visit this link to signup to volunteer, or contact Hilary Duke, [email protected], for more information.

The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes

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