Paper Mill Playhouse Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee- Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) has announced that single tickets for all five mainstage productions go on sale Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Beginning on Wednesday, August 15th, tickets can be purchased online at www.PaperMill.org or by calling our box office at 973.376.4343.

Paper Mill Playhouse will open its 2012-2013 season with one, singular sensation, A Chorus Line. Winner of nine Tony® Awards including “Best Musical,” A Chorus Line continues to resonate with audiences of every generation. In November, Millburn will be alive with The Sound of Music. Based on Maria von Trapp’s inspiring true life story, The Sound of Music features an unforgettable score by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein with such memorable songs as “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss,” and “Climb Every Mountain.” Paper Mill Playhouse will lighten your winter spirit with the classic comedy Lend Me a Tenor. A sensation on Broadway and in London's West End, Lend Me a Tenor is guaranteed to leave you teary eyed with laughter. Winner of six Tony® Awards including “Best Musical,” Paper Mill Playhouse will showcase for the first time, the 1920’s musical romp, Thoroughly Modern Millie. Based on the movie starring Julie Andrews in the title role, Thoroughly Modern Millie is a high-spirited musical extravaganza filled with flappers, dapper gentlemen and a dragon-lady villainess. Paper Mill Playhouse closes its season with the New Jersey premiere of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, based on the 1989 Disney film of the same title. With an award-winning score by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, The Little Mermaid tells the story of Ariel, a courageous young mermaid who defies the rules and follows her heart. Investors Bank is the proud sponsor of Paper Mill Playhouse’s 2012-2013 season.

Paper Mill Playhouse will produce eight performances a week, Wednesday through Sunday. Single tickets range in price from $26- $96. Student rush tickets are $26 and are available the day of the performance in person with current student ID. Tickets may be purchased by calling 973.376.4343, or at the Paper Mill Playhouse Box Office at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn, or online at www.papermill.org. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted. Groups of ten or more can receive up to a 25% discount on tickets and should call 973.315.1680.

For even better value at up to 40% off, three, four, and five show subscription packages are available starting at $87 with newly added exclusive benefits for subscribers to enjoy all season long including prime seating and discounts at local restaurants. For varying subscription packages, new benefits and details, call the subscription office at 973-379-3717 or visit the subscribers’ page at http://tinyurl.com/4gg33cu.

“I’m thrilled to bring this line up of Broadway blockbusters to Millburn,” says Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director for the Millburn theater. “The shows we will produce in the 2012-2013 season are all audience favorites and among the most celebrated titles in the musical theater canon. This delightful lineup has something for everyone. Time and again, we hear stories from our patrons who bring several generations of family together to enjoy our productions. This family-friendly season continues this tradition, while bringing two Paper Mill Playhouse premieres to our stage.”

“With two Paper Mill premieres, a New Jersey premiere and the return of audience favorites, we are proud to have created an irresistible line-up of stories you know and love, glorious music, and many memorable moments of theatre magic.,” remarks Managing Director Todd Schmidt. “We could not produce such a season without the continued support of our partners at Investors Bank.”

“Investors Bank is proud to support Paper Mill Playhouse for their 2012-2013 season,” said Kevin Cummings, President and CEO. “Paper Mill continues to thrive in their mission to preserve and nurture the American Musical Theater art form with superb performances, while at the same time giving back to the community through its outreach partnerships with organizations like New Eyes for the Needy and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We hope these traditions will endure for years to come.”