Source: Todd Holmberg, 785-532-6425, trholm@k-state.edu
Web site: http://www.k-state.edu/mccain/
News release prepared by: Nellie Ryan, 785-532-6415, media@k-state.edu

Monday, April 12, 2010

FAMED BROADWAY PRODUCTION 'JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR' TO TAKE THE STAGE AT K-STATE'S MCCAIN AUDITORIUM

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