HOUSTON—Cadillac Broadway Across America – Houston announced its 2008-2009 season today.

 

The 2008-2009 season delivers five of the hottest Broadway shows from classic to contemporary. The unique experience of live Broadway entertainment will include drama, song and dance, comedy and favorite classics at HobbyCenter for the Performing Arts, located at 800 Bagby.

 

“Audiences will marvel at a sparring of wits between a nation’s president and a British talk-show host; a powerful journey from youth to adulthood; a car that can fly; munchkins and flying monkeys; and the struggles of a humble milkman,” said Sheri Johnson, Broadway Across America – Houston Vice President, Southwest Region.

 

Broadway Across America – Houston is presented by Society for the Performing Arts and the HobbyCenter for the Performing Arts.

 

 

 

 

May 26 – June 7, 2009

The 2008-2009 Season will once again offer two-week subscription runs, bringing additional performances and seating options to better accommodate Houston theatre-goers. In addition, Cadillac Broadway Across America – Houston will offer an array of subscriber benefits including: priority purchase opportunities and flexible payment plan, a dedicated season staff, exchange privileges and replacements on lost or stolen tickets. Finally, season ticket holders will enjoy a rewards program that includes: special offers (when available) and membership and privileges to Broadway Across America, a national network of over 40 North American cities where Broadway is presented. Individuals purchasing Premium Seat subscriptions will receive additional benefits including: discount parking, discount beverage coupons, name listing in Playbill, and more.

Season tickets for the 2008-2009 Cadillac Broadway Across America - Houston series are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 713-622-SHOW (7469), Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., online at www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. 

Season ticket renewal forms have been sent to current Season Ticket Holders. Individual tickets will be available six to eight weeks prior to each scheduled performance. Group seating will be available in April for parties of 20 or more by calling 888-451-5986 or e-mail Jenna.Storey@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.

 

THE FACE-OFF OF THE CENTURY, LIVE ON STAGE. Direct from Broadway.

 

Frost/Nixon tackles the question: How did David Frost, a famous British talk-show host with a playboy reputation, elicit the apology that the rest of the world was waiting to hear from former President Richard Nixon?

 

Legendary stage and screen actor Stacy Keach leads a cast of 10 in this fast-paced Tony Award® nominated new play, which shows the determination, conviction and cunning of two men as they square off in one of the most monumental television interviews of all time.   Frost/Nixon is written by Peter Morgan, writer of The Queen, The Last King of Scotland, & HBO’s “Longford”, and directed by Olivier Award winner Michael Grandage.

 

WINNER 8 TONY AWARDS® INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL!

 

Broadway’s most talked about new musical is now the biggest Tony Award® Winner in years. SPRING AWAKENING is the groundbreaking fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that has awakened Broadway like no other musical. 

 

Winner of 8 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL and a Grammy Award® for BEST MUSICAL SHOW ALBUM, SPRING AWAKENING celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, a poignancy and a passion you will never forget. We agree with the NY Times “Broadway may never be the same again!”

 

“HAUNTING AND ELECTRIFYING! This brave new musical has a shivery sensual allure unmatched by anything in the theatre right now.”  — Charles Isherwood, The New York Times

 

“A groundbreaking jolt of genius!” —       Clive Barnes, NY Post 

 

Music by singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik and book/lyrics Steven Sater.

To learn more about SPRING AWAKENING, visit the Houston page on BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com or www.springawakening.com


CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

 

IAN FLEMMING’S CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

Based on the MGM/United Artists Motion Picture

Music & Lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman

 

You’ll believe a car can fly! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is everything you could want in a musical – and more. Sensational sets, stunning special effects, an irresistible story and an unforgettable Sherman Brothers score, including memorable classics like “Truly Scrumptious,” “HushabyeMountain,” and, of course, the Oscar®-nominated title song, all add up to a Broadway blockbuster the whole family will love.

 

The enthralling adventure of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the magical car that sails the seas and flies through the air, has been a family favorite since the original motion picture captivated the world’s imagination in 1968.

 

Chitty’s eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, and his children, Jemima and Jeremy, join the truly scrumptious Truly Scrumptious and kooks Grandpa Potts in outwitting the dastardly Baron and Baroness of Vulgaria in their attempt to steal the flying car for themselves. The most fantasmagorical stage musical in the history of everything!

 

“Chitty has fun written all over it!”— The Wall Street Journal 

 

“A yummy, delightful musical” —New York Magazine 

 

“The best family entertainment on Broadway since The Lion King!” —WNBC-TV

 

“genuinely electric”—Talkin’ Broadway

 

“lavish wind-up music box of a show “—New York Times

 

There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, the wonderful WIZARD OF OZ, twists its way into Houston! The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow in this lavish production featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs.

 

A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film starring Judy Garland, THE WIZARD OF OZ will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling art deco Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. Don’t miss the chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience this national treasure on stage.

 

 

Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as a...FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.

 

Tevye, humble milkman, harried husband and devoted father to five marriageable daughters, invites us into his little village of Anatevka. Here, there is a tradition for everything – how to eat, how to wear clothes, how to pray, how to marry...all of which are happily imparted by our earthy philosopher as he draws us into FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. It is a remarkable journey traveling through secret love, forbidden betrothal, weddings, devotion and forgiveness, tempered by rejection, oppression and imminent revolution. And, emerging through it all, we find the humor, strength and perseverance of Tevye and his people, reminding us of life’s never-ending circle.

 

Never has any other musical so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has been lauded by critics again and again, and won the hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “If I Were A Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset,” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a timeless classic. Relive a glorious tradition of the musical theatre with FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.

 

“One of the most glowing creations in the history of musical theatre.”—The New York Times

 

To purchase season tickets, or more information, contact these authorized outlets: Season Ticket Hotline 713-622-SHOW (7469) or online at www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. Groups of 20 or more, call 888-451-5986 or e-mail Jenna.Storey@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.

 

Broadway Across America presents first-rate touring Broadway shows, family productions and other live theatrical events throughout a network of 42 North American cities. A leader in subscription series programs and group ticketing, Broadway Across America is dedicated to creating memorable and accessible experiences for all guests, selling over 5 million tickets to over 3,000 performances each year. As a producer, current and recent Broadway productions include: Hairspray, Chicago, Monty Python’s Spamalot and The Producers.  It also manages, operates or consults in the operation of 8 theatres across North America.  For more information or to purchase tickets through an authorized agent go to BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.

 

For more information on the productions offered by Broadway Across America – Houston

Visit www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.  To purchase tickets by phone - 713.629.3700.
 

 

 

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