HAIR, DREAMGIRLS, WEST SIDE STORY & More Land at Fox Theatre as Part of New Season

Broadway Across America - Atlanta brings Atlanta arts fans a lineup of Broadway sensations as part of its newly announced 2010-2011 season at The Fabulous Fox Theatre. Audiences will embark on a dramatic and diverse journey with the debuts of BURN THE FLOOR and SHREK THE MUSICAL paired with award-winning fan favorites DREAMGIRLS, WEST SIDE STORY and HAIR. 

Nickelodeon's STORYTIME LIVE! and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA are also included as season specials. Perfect for families and long-time theatre buffs alike, these special engagements.

The new season will launch in October with DREAMGIRLS, a Tony-and-Academy Award-winning musical offering fans a glimpse into the lives of a 1960's group of divas, from their rise to fame to the joys and struggles associated with success.

The touring production of the smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY will play in January. This timeless love story features one of Broadway's finest scores, including such classics as "Something's Coming," "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty" and "Somewhere."

Hot off Broadway, BURN THE FLOOR will then share a Latin and Ballroom dancing infused musical journey that is sure to delight any dance fan.

SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage.

Wrapping up the dynamic season in May, Tony Award-winner HAIR continues to transcend generations with themes of youth, political turbulence and love.

DREAMGIRLS
October 12-17, 2010
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
CATCH THE DREAM! Direct from Harlem's world famous Apollo Theater in New York City, a sensational new stage production of DREAMGIRLS comes to Atlanta! Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, DREAMGIRLS tells the story of an up-and-coming, 1960's singing girl group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. With music featuring unforgettable hits like: And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going, One Night Only, and Listen. Broadway director and choreographer Robert Longbottom, along with some of Broadway's top designers, re-envision this Tony® and Academy® Award winning musical so it sparkles like never before!

WEST SIDE STORY
January 25-30, 2011
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it's back on Broadway mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time. Directed by Tony Award®-winner Arthur Laurents, WEST SIDE STORY remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. "So exciting IT MAKES YOU ACHE WITH PLEASURE." -John Lahr, The New Yorker

BURN THE FLOOR
March 22-27, 2011
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
Years before Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance turned ballroom dancing into must-see TV, one sizzling show was setting stages ablaze around the globe. BURN THE FLOOR, the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in over 30 countries, brings the fire and passion of their live performance to the Fox Theatre stage in Atlanta, for one week only! Direct from its record-breaking run on Broadway, featuring all-new choreography, BURN THE FLOOR is Ballroom - Reinvented. Critics and fans around the world have raved about BURN THE FLOOR: The Independent (London) said "Extraordinary! So hot it contributes to global warming. BURN THE FLOOR will take your breath away!"

SHREK THE MUSICAL
April 26-May 1, 2011
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone! In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre - not a handsome prince - shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won't shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek. Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery, WWOR-TV proclaims SHREK THE MUSICAL, "FAR, FAR AND AWAY THE FUNNIEST NEW MUSICAL ON BROADWAY!"

HAIR
May 17-22, 2011
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
WINNER! BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL 2009 TONY AWARD!
The Public Theater's new Tony®-winning production of HAIR is the most electric celebration on Broadway! This exuberant musical about a group of young Americans searching for peace and love in a turbulent time has struck a resonant chord with audiences young and old. HAIR features an extraordinary cast and dozens of unforgettable songs, including Aquarius, Let the Sun Shine In, Good Morning, Starshine and Easy To Be Hard. Its relevance is UNDENIABLE. Its energy is UNBRIDLED. Its truth is UNWAVERING. It's HAIR, and IT'S TIME. "THE ULTIMATE AMERICAN ROCK MUSICAL!"- Ben Brantley, The New York Times
* While many find this show suitable for young adults (13 and older), parental discretion is advised. There is a dimly lit 20-second scene with nudity that is non-sexual in nature.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
June 30-July 25, 2010
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
*Season Special Co-presented with Theatre of the Stars
For his final overture in Atlanta, The Phantom of the Opera returns to The Fox Theatre to take your breath away. Andrew Lloyd Webber's international award-winning phenomenon directed by Harold Prince has woven its magical spell over standing room audiences in more than 100 cities worldwide and is now the longest running show in Broadway history. Don't miss your last chance to experience this timeless story of seduction and despair and the one show The London Sunday Times called "God's gift to the musical theatre."

The 2010-2011 Broadway Across America - Atlanta season includes:

DREAM GIRLS October 12-17, 2010

WEST SIDE STORY January 25-30, 2011

BURN THE FLOOR March 22-27, 2011

SHREK THE MUSICAL April 26-May 1, 2011

HAIR May 17-22, 2011
The 2010-2011 Broadway Across America - Atlanta season specials will include:

Nickelodeon's STORYTIME LIVE! June 11-13, 2010

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA June 30-July 25, 2010
*Co-presented with Theatre of the Stars

Broadway Across America - Atlanta's 2010-2011 season packages are on sale now with prices ranging from $80 - $340. Season ticket prices will vary depending on the number of shows chosen, the number of performances, show time, day of the week and seating location. New subscriptions may be ordered online at BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com, via phone by calling 1-800-278-4447 Monday through Friday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm; or via fax at 1-800-329-8587. As part of an eco-friendly initiative, Broadway Across America - Atlanta will send renewal invoices to subscribers via email this year and encourages patrons to subscribe online for the new season.

Broadway Across America - Atlanta is also offering a three -part installment payment plan this year to help ticket buyers with season purchases, and early birds can take advantage of a special discount offer. Those who purchase or renew a subscription before April 23 will receive $10 off the price of each season package ordered.

Tickets to individual shows in the 2010-2011 Season are not available for purchase at this time. Single-show tickets typically go on sale to the general public 6-8 weeks prior to Opening Night. However, Season Ticket Holders have the unique opportunity to purchase additional tickets before they go on sale to the public. For more information on the 2010-2011 Season, or to order online, please visit www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. Reservations for groups of 15 or more for individual shows can be made at this time by calling 404-881-2000.

Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (All times are subject to change). An audio described performance for the visually impaired and an American Sign Language-interpreted performance for the deaf are available for each pre-determined Saturday matinee of each presentation.

Broadway Across America: Owned and operated by British theatre producer John Gore (CEO) and entertainment industry veteran Thomas B. McGrath (Chairman), Broadway Across America presents first-class touring Broadway musicals and plays, family productions and other live events throughout a network of 43 North American cities. Broadway Across America is also dedicated to the development and production of new and diverse live theatre for productions on Broadway, across America and throughout the world. Broadway Across America most recently produced Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS on Broadway, while current and upcoming productions include WEST SIDE STORY, BLITHE SPIRIT, MINSKY'S, and the DeafWest production of PIPPIN. Broadway tours include DORA THE EXPLORER, FROST/NIXON, SPAMALOT, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. For more information or to purchase tickets through an authorized agent, please visit BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.

 

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