KINKY BOOTS, THE BOOK OF MORMON, WICKED & More Set for PNC Broadway in Columbus' 2015-16 Season

The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) and Broadway in Columbus (BIC) today announced the 2015-16 PNC Broadway in Columbus season. The five-show season boasts four productions never before seen in Columbus including the six-time 2013 Tony Award-winning Kinky Boots, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Motown the Musical, and Dirty Dancing. The 2015-16 season also includes a brand new production of The Sound of Music directed by Jack O'Brien.

In addition to the five-show season package, there will be three 2015-16 season add-on options including Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Columbus' most "popular" musical Wicked, and a limited, return engagement of The Book of Mormon.

Subscriptions for the 2015-16 PNC Broadway in Columbus season go on sale today and include:

KINKY BOOTS
October 6-11, 2015
Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.)

Winner of six Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL, this inspirational story follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Together, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible... proving that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. Inspired by a true story, KINKY BOOTS features a joyous, Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, direction and Tony-winning choreography by Jerry Mitchell, and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner Harvey Fierstein. Come join the sold-out audiences who've discovered why - sometimes - the best way to fit in is to stand out. KINKY BOOTS truly is "cause for celebration!" (Entertainment Weekly).

DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL
November 24-29, 2015
Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.)

Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas," The Grinch discovers there's more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small," decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday-loving Whos. Celebrate the holidays with the show The New York Times calls "100 times better than any bedside story!"

THE SOUND OF MUSIC
January 26-31, 2016
Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.)

The Hills Are Alive! A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, is coming to Columbus. The spirited, romantic, and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award-winning Best Score, including "My Favorite Things," "Do-Re-Mi," "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "Edelweiss," and the title song.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
February 23-28, 2016
Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.)

It began as one man's story... became everyone's music... and is now Broadway's musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy's journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives, and made us all move to the same beat. Now, experience it live on stage in the record-breaking smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL!

DIRTY DANCING
May 17-22, 2016
Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.)

DIRTY DANCING-THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is a record-breaking live theatre sensation, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance, and sensational dancing. London's Sunday Express says "This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!" Featuring the hit songs, "Hungry Eyes," "Hey Baby," "Do You Love Me?" and the heart-stopping "(I've Had) The Time of My Life." You'll have the time of your life!

Subscriptions range from $150-$505 per person and are on sale now at www.BroadwayInColumbus.com, by phone at (800) 294-1892 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm), or in person at the CAPA Ticket Center (39 E. State St.). CAPA Ticket Center hours are Mondays-Fridays 9am-5pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm.

Tickets for the three season add-ons will be sold separately, with season subscribers being given the first opportunity to purchase tickets prior to the general public. 2015-16 season add-ons include:

NETworks presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
March 15-20, 2016
Palace Theatre (34 W. Broad St.)

The most beautiful love story ever told comes to life! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of more than 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Palace Theatre!

THE BOOK OF MORMON
April 19-24, 2016
Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.)

Hailed by The New York Times as "the best musical of this century" and the winner of nine Tony Awards, THE BOOK OF MORMON is the blockbuster Broadway smash from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and the Oscar-winning composer of Disney's Frozen and Avenue Q, Bobby Lopez.

This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing-room-only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language.

WICKED
August 17-September 4, 2016
Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.)

Back by "popular" demand. Variety calls WICKED "a cultural phenomenon," and it continues to break box office records across North America. Winner of more than 100 international awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, WICKED is "Broadway's biggest blockbuster" (The New York Times).

Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery, and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious, and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for "the most complete - and completely satisfying - musical in a long time" (USA Today).