DISNEY'S ALADDIN, WAITRESS, SCHOOL OF ROCK and More Part of The Fifth Third Bank Broadway In Cincinnati 17/18 Season

Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati presented by TriHealth announces a powerhouse 17/18 season of highly-anticipated productions. The lineup of shows include current New York smash hits Disney's ALADDIN, WAITRESS, and SCHOOL OF ROCK as well as FINDING NEVERLAND, A CHRISTMAS STORY, CHICAGO and the Lincoln Center Theater Production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I.

17/18 SEASON SHOWS

FINDING NEVERLAND November 7 - 19, 2017

A CHRISTMAS STORY* December 5 - 10, 2017

WAITRESS January 9 - 21, 2018

SCHOOL OF ROCK February 21 - March 4, 2018

CHICAGO* March 20 - 25, 2018

Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE KING AND I April 10 - 22, 2018

Disney's ALADDIN May 29 - June 10, 2018

*Season Subscribers pick one to complete six-show season package.

In addition to these season shows, Broadway in Cincinnati is proud to present the special engagements of two of Cincinnati's favorite musicals. Tickets to these added attractions are available for renewed and new season ticket holders.

WICKED September 13 - October 15, 2017

THE BOOK OF MORMON July 31 - August 5, 2018

Full show descriptions below.

The national tour of HAMILTON will play the Aronoff Center as part of the 18/19 season. The best way to guarantee tickets to HAMILTON is to purchase a season subscription for the 17/18 season. Subscribers who renew for the 18/19 season will be able to guarantee their tickets for the premier Cincinnati engagement of HAMILTON before tickets become available to the general public. Information regarding HAMILTON dates and how to purchase groups and single tickets will be announced at a later time.

Season tickets for the 2017-2018 Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati Season presented by TriHealth will go on sale Monday, February 6. There will be three convenient ways to purchase season tickets:

1. Select your seats in person at the Aronoff Center ticket office, downtown at 650 Walnut Street, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

2. Order online 7 days a week/24 hours a day at BroadwayinCincinnati.com

3. Call the toll-free Broadway in Cincinnati Season Ticket Hotline at 800.294.1816. The Hotline hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm - 5:00pm, and closed Sunday.

Prices for the six-show season subscription range between $175.00 and $645.00 depending on seat location.

MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN Order before March 27 and make three easy monthly payments. This offer is only available using a credit card.

EXCLUSIVE SEASON TICKET HOLDER BENEFITS

• Free online ticket exchanges.

• Priority purchase opportunities for additional tickets to series shows and any season specials.

• Lost ticket insurance and replacement service.

• Purchasing privileges in any of our other Broadway Across America cities.

• Same premium seat location for all two-week season shows.

• Priority renewal for future seasons.

• Perks at local restaurants.

SEASON PATRON CLUB

In addition to all of the regular season ticket holder benefits, special Patron Club season tickets (available with an annual membership fee of $120) guarantee seating in the front orchestra or first three rows of the loge and include extended benefits such as complimentary parking for season shows, name recognition in the PLAYBILL program and a Broadway Concierge Line to assist patrons with purchasing tickets for shows on Broadway.

CLOUD CLUB

For theatre lovers on a budget, the "Cloud Club" offers our six-show package with COMPLETE subscription benefits starting at $175 for all performances.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Broadway in Cincinnati shows typically run for two weeks at the Aronoff Center. Performance options are Tuesday through Thursday evenings at 7:30pm, Friday evenings at 8:00pm, Saturdays at 2:00 & 8:00pm and Sundays at 1:00 & 6:30pm. (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. Anyone requiring either of these services or accommodations for the physically challenged should request so when purchasing season tickets. Guests interested in learning more about age appropriateness and content of shows can visit BroadwayInCincinnati.com/FamilyGuide.

GROUP SALES AND SINGLE TICKETS

Group sales information is now available for all shows. Reservations may be made by calling Group Sales Manager Peggy Holthaus Hughes, at 513.369.4363 or email at Peggy.Holthaus-Hughes@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. For more information visit BroadwayinCincinnati.com.

Tickets for individual shows are not available at this time.

17/18 Season Show Descriptions:

FINDING NEVERLAND November 7 - 19, 2017

Directed by visionary Tony-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award winning film, FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story behind one of the world's most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four Young Brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys' enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The magic of Barrie's classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. FINDING NEVERLAND is "far and away the best musical of the year." (NPR).

A CHRISTMAS STORY December 5 - 10, 2017

This new musical based on the classic movie tells the hilarious tale of Ralphie's desperate quest to ensure the most perfect of gifts ends up under his Christmas tree: an Official Red Ryder Carbine- Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle. A CHRISTMAS STORY captures holiday wonder with deliciously wicked wit, sure to delight children and grown-ups alike.

WAITRESS January 9 - 21, 2018

Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Hair, Pippin, Finding Neverland). "It's an empowering musical of the highest order." raves the Chicago Tribune.

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna - a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town's new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life.

SCHOOL OF ROCK February 21 - March 4, 2018

SCHOOL OF ROCK is a New York Times Critics' Pick and "An inspiring jolt of energy, joy and mad skillz!" (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the hit film this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater's first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. Vanity Fair raves, "Fists of all ages shall be pumping!"

CHICAGO March 20 - 25, 2018

The #1 longest- running American musical in Broadway history, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy, and thousands of standing ovations.

The Lincoln Center Production

Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE KING AND I April 10 - 22, 2018

Two worlds collide in the Lincoln Center Theater production of this Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, which tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. One of Rodgers & Hammerstein's finest works, THE KING AND I boasts a score which features such beloved classics as "Getting To Know You", "Hello Young Lovers", "Shall We Dance", "I Have Dreamed", and "Something Wonderful".

Disney's ALADDIN May 29 - June 10, 2018

Discover a whole new world at ALADDIN, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It's an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. See why audiences and critics agree, ALADDIN is "Exactly What You Wished For." (NBC-TV).

WICKED September 13 - October 15, 2017

WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz... but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young woman, born with emerald-green skin-smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships...until the world decides to call one "good," and the other one "wicked."

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED-the untold true story of the Witches of Oz-transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story that USA Today cheers is "a complete triumph. An original musical that will make you laugh, cry, and think."

THE BOOK OF MORMON July 31 - August 5, 2018

Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls it "the best musical of this century." Entertainment Weekly says it's "the funniest musical of all time." From South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, it's THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical. Jon Stewart of The Daily Show calls it "a crowning achievement. So good it makes me angry."

Photo by Deen Van Meer

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