WARRENTON, VA, October 09, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- The 72nd running of the International Gold Cup gets underway on Saturday, October 17th with Joseph Leo Bwarie, from the award winning musical, JERSEY BOYS on hand to sing the National Anthem.
Bwarie, who plays Frankie Valli in JERSEY BOYS, is a member of LA's award-winning Troubadour Theater Co. and has performed on the Academy Awards, originated 'Chachi' in Happy Days: A New Musical, and co-created six original family musicals produced by Garry Marshall's Falcon Theatre. In addition to theater, Bwarie has participated in TV and film productions including The Princess Diaries 2, Chronic Town, I Hate My 30s and 2009's Race to Witch Mountain as 'Frankie Valet.' Bwarie will be performing in JERSEY BOYS, at the National Theatre October 1 through December 12.
"We are excited to have Joseph Leo Bwarie, on site to sing the national anthem at this year's International Gold Cup races," states Dr. William Allison, president of the Virginia Gold Cup Association.
The International Gold Cup Races take place on Saturday, October 17th at Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia. The setting is truly spectacular in the heart of Virginia horse country. The International Gold Cup provides a unique venue for social entertaining and a great place to network in the midst of spectacular scenery. Gates open at 10 a.m. with pre-race activity starting at 11 a.m. General admission car passes are $55 in advance, $65 the week of the race (allows entry of car and up to 6 occupants).
Great Meadow is located just 45 minutes west of Washington, DC and is in close proximity to Dulles International Airport. To get there from Washington, DC, take I-66 west to The Plains exit. Turn left at the end of the ramp onto The Plains Road (Route 245 south), follow signs to Great Meadow which will be on your left. Call 540-347-2612 for additional information or visit the web site at http://www.vagoldcup.com.
The 72nd running of the International Gold Cup Races is proudly presented by Porsche of North America; Porsche of Arlington; Porsche of Tysons Corner; Rockville Porsche; Tischer Porsche; and Potomac, Founder's Region, Porsche Club of America. Race sponsors include GTSI, Airbus Industries of North America, and S.W. Rodgers. Additional support for special activities comes from Capital Party Rentals, Farm and Ranch Magazine, and the Virginia Lottery.
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