FANS CAN LIVE TWEET WITH "BUNHEADS" STAR SUTTON FOSTER ON MONDAY, AUGUST 20th, 9:00PM-10:00PM ET

Burbank, CA (August 20, 2012) - On Monday, August 20th, fans can participate in a live Twitter chat with Sutton Foster, Tony Award-winning actress and star of ABC Family's original drama series "Bunheads," during the east coast airing of the show's summer finale.

Starting now, fans can tweet their questions to Sutton at @sfosternyc using the hashtag #Bunheads. From 9:00pm - 10:00pm ET (6:00pm - 7:00pm PT), Sutton will tweet with fans and respond to questions.

In the "Bunheads" summer finale episode, "A Nutcracker in Paradise," airing on Monday, August 20th at 9:00pm ET/PT, Michelle and Fanny begin to grow closer and enjoy each other's creative input as they prepare for Fanny's annual production of The Nutcracker. Michelle is organizing the fundraiser, advising the girls on their boy drama and feeling more at home than ever before. But their newfound harmony is soon disrupted by honest mistakes. Meanwhile, Boo decides to make a move on the guy she likes.

"Bunheads" recently received a back-order pick-up and will return with new episodes this Winter.

"Bunheads" is executive produced by Amy Sherman-Palladino. The series stars Sutton Foster, Kaitlyn Jenkins, Julia Goldani Telles, Bailey Buntain and Emma Dumont with guest star Kelly Bishop. Nathan Parsons and Michael Gant also guest star in the episode.

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