Prince: (July 1, 1986) “Under the Cherry Moon” Gala Premiere Ticket – MTV Contest

Event: World Premiere Screening (Special MTV Contest Winner Event) Date: Tuesday, July 1, 1986 Venue: Centennial Twin Theatre, Sheridan, Wyoming

Official Admit One Ticket

Rare ticket from the exclusive gala premiere of Prince’s film Under the Cherry Moon, held in Sheridan, Wyoming as part of an MTV national contest promotion.

The ticket invites the winner to the special screening for Lisa Barber (the 10,000th MTV caller). It specifies Dress: Casual Black & White, with arrivals at 6:00 PM and screening at 6:30 PM on July 1, 1986. This intimate small-town premiere was part of Prince’s unique promotional strategy for the film, which officially opened nationwide the following day (July 2) in 941 theatres.

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