Broadway/San Diego Announces 2010-2011 Season

Broadway/San Diego - A Nederlander Presentation, continues its 34th Season of great theatre with a variety of choices for all audiences. We offer the hottest ticket in town to ten of Broadway's best, from classic musicals to rock icons to beloved family fare - not to mention dance!

"Our 2010-2011 Season of hit Broadway musicals feature first national tours and revivals, including the bold makeover of WEST SIDE STORY, which won raves for its superb retelling of the Romeo and Juliet legend," said Nederlander Vice President Joe Kobryner. "The entire family will relive the magic with SHREK THE MUSICAL, featuring everyone's favorite swamp-dwelling ogre, wise-cracking donkey, fearsome dragon, and feisty princess. The premiere of an all-new production of DISNEY's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, produced by NETworks, lets theatergoers of all ages see themselves in the classic musical love story based on the Academy Award®-winning animated feature film. In addition, THE WIZARD of OZ will sweep audiences away with breathtaking special effects and give some local children the opportunity to follow their own yellow brick road by performing as munchkins in the show!"

"An award-winning rock musical that is nostalgic and yet utterly of the moment brings an adrenalin jolt as well - the consummate sixties icon HAIR returns as an exhilarating revival that won every Best Musical Revival Award on Broadway ~ a triumphant portrait of a movement that changed the world," commented Diane E. Willcox, General Manager of Broadway/San Diego. "And don't miss NEXT TO NORMAL; a thrilling emotional powerhouse about a loving family trying to take care of themselves and each other; the acclaimed, groundbreaking musical "that pushes Broadway in new directions" (Rolling Stone)."

"This year our dance aficionados have an opportunity to re-ignite a passion for ballroom at the sexy international hit BURN THE FLOOR, direct from its record-breaking Broadway run, featuring new dances and choreography. Our Extra-Season Events will feature the return of local percussive favorite STOMP, and Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA. And of course, we welcome again the beloved Miss Celie, who returns to triumph over adversity in the powerful and moving THE COLOR PURPLE."

Broadway/San Diego's season is once again supported by sponsor San Diego County Credit Union. In regards to their ongoing sponsorship, Irene Oberbauer, President and CEO of San Diego County Credit Union, commented "San Diego County Credit Union is excited to be back on board as the season sponsor of Broadway/San Diego. We are proud to support San Diego's premier live theatre for the sixth consecutive year and will continue to promote ticket sales efforts that benefit non-profit organizations in our communities. Since 2005, thousands of dollars have been donated to charities such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego and Rady Children's Hospital." Kobryner noted: "We value our special relationship with San Diego County Credit Union, and greatly appreciate all they do for us and our community."

The 2010-2011 BROADWAY/SAN DIEGO SEASON,
sponsored by SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION, includes:

October 12 - 17, 2010
DANCE THEATRE BURN THE FLOOR
Civic Theatre
Burn The Floor is a breathtaking blend of Latin and Ballroom dance first conceived as a special performance at Sir Elton John's 50th birthday celebration in 1997. Direct from a record-breaking run on Broadway, the international dance sensation features new dances and choreography never seen on tour before. It takes audiences on a journey through the passionate drama of dance. The elegance of the Viennese Waltz, the exuberance of Jive, the intensity of the Paso Doble-audiences experience them all, as well as the Tango, Samba, Mambo, Quickstep and Swing. It's Ballroom-reinvented.
Family friendly for pre-teens and older.
burnthefloor.com

October 26 - 31, 2010
MUSICAL DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Civic Theatre Produced by NETworks
The Most Beautiful Love Story Ever Told Comes To Life! The lush, romantic Broadway musical for all generations. Tale As Old As Time, True As It Can Be. Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to San Diego! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. Produced by NETworks, 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! Disney's Beauty And The Beast is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
Family friendly for all ages.
BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com

January 4 - 9, 2011
MUSICAL WEST SIDE STORY
Civic 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
Family friendly for pre-teens and older.
westsidestory.com

January 18 - 23, 2011
MUSICAL NEXT TO NORMAL
Balboa Theatre
From the director of Rent comes Next to Normal, an emotional powerhouse of a musical with a thrilling contemporary score about a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. Winner of three 2009 Tony Awards® including Best Score, Next to Normal is the most talked about new show on Broadway, having recently been chosen as "one of the year's ten best" by major critics around the country. The New York Times calls Next to Normal "A brave, breathtaking musical. A work of muscular grace and power. It is much more than a feel-good musical; it is a feel-everything musical." Rolling Stone raves, "It is the best musical of the season - by a mile. It'll pin you to your seat."
Family friendly for mature teens and older.
nexttonormal.com

February 15 - 20, 2011
MUSICAL THE WIZARD OF OZ
Civic Theatre
There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, the wonderful Wizard of Oz, twists its way across the country! 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, 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.
Family friendly for all ages.
wizardofozontour.com

July 5 - 10, 2011
MUSICAL SHREK THE MUSICAL
Civic Theatre
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 the stage. 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, USA Today proclaims SHREK THE MUSICAL, "Altogether Irresistible. A Big Fat Hit!" SHREK THE MUSICAL is part romance, part twisted fairy tale and all irreverent fun for everyone!
Fun for all - Appropriate for ogres and ogresses of all ages.
shrekthemusical.com

dates tbd, 2011
MUSICAL HAIR
Civic Theatre
HAIR won the 2009 Tony Award® for Best Musical Revival and is currently playing on Broadway where it also received the Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical. The story of a group of young Americans searching for love and peace during the Vietnam era, HAIR is a timeless portrait of a movement that changed the world. Its groundbreaking rock score paved the way for some of the greatest musicals of our time. The New York Times says "Diane Paulus's thrilling, emotionally rich production delivers intense, unadulterated joy" and Time Out NY says "HAIR speaks to a whole new generation!"
Family friendly for mature teens and older.
HairBroadway.com

2010-2011 EXTRA SEASON EVENTS
December 3 - 5, 2010
MUSICAL THE COLOR PURPLE
Civic Theatre Five Performances Only!
The Color Purple, a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world. Nominated for eleven Tony® Awards, The Color Purple is a landmark theatrical event, a celebration of love, and a Broadway phenomenon. With a joyous GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, The Color Purple is capturing the hearts of young and old, and uniting audiences in a community of joy.
The critics raved: "A roof-raising story of triumph!" --Michael Kuchwara/AP; "A soaring, epic tale. It made a joyful noise in my heart." --Richard Corliss/Time Magazine; "Blessed with talent. A bright odyssey of survival and triumph with a fairy-tale sense of wonder." --Ben Brantley/New York Times
Adult content - appropriate for ages 10+
colorpurple.com

April 19 - 24, 2011
FAMILY EVENT STOMP
Balboa Theatre
STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments - matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps - to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. As USA Today says, "STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places." STOMP. See what all the noise is about.
Fun and satisfying for the whole family.
stomponline.com

May 31 - June 5, 2011
MUSICAL MAMMA MIA!
Civic Theatre
A Guaranteed, Get Happy, Dancing-in-the-aisles hit! Night after night on Broadway, or a city near you; the lights dim, the music swells and the best time you can have in the theatre begins. It's MAMMA MIA!, the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have the time of your life at this smash hit musical that combines ABBA's greatest hits with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Love the movie? Well there's nothing like experiencing MAMMA MIA! in person. It's the only show that has the whole world coming back for more, and you, too, will fall in love all over again when you see it ABBA-SOLUTELY LIVE!
Family friendly for pre-teens and older.
mamma-mia.com

The 2009-2010 BROADWAY/SAN DIEGO SEASON,
sponsored by SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION, continues with:

March 30 - April 4, 2010
MUSICAL LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
Civic Theatre
It's here, and it's "AN ELLE OF A SHOW" (TIME Magazine). The hilarious MGM film is Broadway's new smash hit musical, and now LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is coming to you. Legally Blonde follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. After turning Broadway and MTV hot pink, this "Feel-Good Song and Dance Juggernaut" (New York Magazine) is "The Best New Musical Around!" (WOR).
Family friendly for pre-teens and older
LegallyBlondeTheMusical.com

April 13 - 18, 2010
CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION
Balboa Theatre
Get ready for the all new CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION from the creators of the groundbreaking hit and only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway, CIRQUE DREAMS Jungle Fantasy. Journey with fascination into the depths of a city that ignites with illumination when Cirque Dreams imagination, suspense and theatrical innovation turns Everyday Ordinary...Into Bright and Extraordinary! Audiences of all ages will marvel as city dwellers reinvent familiar objects, balance on wires, leap tall buildings and redefine the risks of flight in a story filled with astounding occurrences. One of a kind artists populate the streets of this magical metropolis and breathe energy into its landscape with urban acrobatics and never before seen phenomenal thrills of disbelief. Cirque Dreams critically acclaimed dazzling costumes come alive to the sounds of jazz, ballroom, pop and more in this original score. CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION has been hailed as, "Dazzling! A reason to stand up and cheer", by the New York Daily News.
Fun and satisfying for the whole family.
cirqueproductions.com
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT PARTNER :

June 1 - 6, 2010
MUSICAL The 101 DALMATIANS Musical
Civic Theatre
Broadway's Sara Gettelfinger (Seussical, Anything Goes, Nine and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) stars as the sinister Cruella de Vil in The 101 Dalmatians Musical, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots, in a one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous. The extraordinary creative team includes four-time Tony Award®-winning director Jerry Zaks (A Bronx Tale, Smokey Joe's Café, Guys and Dolls), acclaimed bookwriter and co-lyricist BT McNicholl (Billy Elliot, Spamalot, The IT Girl), and composer and co-lyricist Dennis DeYoung, best known as the founding member of the legendary rock band STYX. The production follows Dalmatians spouses Pongo and Missis Pongo who are living the good life in London with their "pets" Charles and Catherine Dearly. When their 10 puppies are suddenly "dognapped" by the villainous Cruella de Vil, they summon the help of a vast network of dogs and set off to rescue their pups. There's a happy ending for all with laughter, mayhem and music along the way. The 101 Dalmatians Musical also stars fifteen real Dalmatians, many of which were rescued from animal shelters across the country, in a surprise grand finale that will leave audiences cheering.
Fun and satisfying for the whole family.
the101dalmatiansmusical.com

July 27 - August 1, 2010
MUSICAL IN THE HEIGHTS
Civic Theatre
Winner of the 2008 Tony Awards® for Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Orchestrations and Best Choreography. Get ready to experience an exhilarating journey into Washington Heights, one of Manhattan's most vibrant communities. Named "The Best Musical Of The Year" by New York Magazine. IN THE HEIGHTS features an amazing cast, incredible dancing and a gripping story of hope and self-discovery. IN THE HEIGHTS is your ticket into a world where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. The New York Times calls it "A musical about chasing your dreams and finding your true home ... a singular new sensation!"
Multi-generational for ages 5-95
intheheightsthemusical.com

2009-2010 EXTRA SEASON EVENT ~ RETURNING DUE TO UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND!
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010 at 2PM & 8PM
RAIN: A Tribute To the Beatles
Civic Theatre Two Performances Only!
In a show the Denver Post calls "the next best thing to seeing The Beatles," the award-winning Beatles concert RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles returns to San Diego! RAIN covers the Fab Four from their very first Ed Sullivan Show appearance through the Abbey Road album, through the psychedelic late 60s and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days. RAIN is a multi-media, multi-dimensional experience ... a fusion of historical footage and hilarious television commercials from the 1960s lights up video screens and live cameras zoom in for close-ups. For the band members, the music is first and foremost. For more than two decades, RAIN has distinguished itself by focusing on details, always being faithful to The Beatles with the ultimate goal of delivering a perfect note-for-note performance. All the music is performed live, with no pre-recorded tapes or sequences. Like The Beatles, the onstage members of RAIN are not only supreme musicians, but electrifying performers in their own right.
Fun and satisfying for the whole family.
raintribute.com

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How to SUBSCRIBE to SEASON TICKETS for the BROADWAY/SAN DIEGO 2010-2011 SEASON
Current Season Ticket Holders will be e-mailed special notification of how to subscribe online and will receive a renewal packet by mail. Renewing online saves time and up to $14 per subscription. Exclusive privileges offered to Season Ticket Subscribers include priority seating before the general public; the opportunity to "Swap One" show for another; Ticket Exchange for another performance of the same production (by phone for a nominal fee or in person for free); special Season Ticket Courtesy Days to exchange and/or purchase additional discounted tickets; discounts to downtown and Gaslamp Quarter restaurants; a personalized Account and Online Season Ticket Resource Center to manage tickets online. Subscribers also have the assurance that tickets were purchased from the official source; avoiding the markups and ticket issues common with unauthorized ticket agencies.

BROADWAY/SAN DIEGO offers a wide range of SEASON TICKET PACKAGES
FULL SEASON CLASSIC 7 includes the full roster of seven shows with guaranteed same day of the week/same seat locations for every show. SEE 6 allows you to opt out of any one show of your choice while retaining all the benefits of a Full Season Classic 7 subscriber. Subscribers receive top priority to renew the same seat locations and even upgrade them year after year. FLEX allows you to create a custom package with ultimate flexibility - choose any 3 or more shows and get all the benefits of other season ticket subscribers. See only the shows you want; at any seating price level and day of the week - even a different level and day for each show.

SUPER SAVER TUESDAYS, An Exclusive Offer for American Express® Cardmembers. The American Express Card will be the only accepted method of payment for this heavily discounted Tuesday evening series.

SWAP ONE is a CONTINUING GREAT BENEFIT for season ticket subscribers is ~ because schedules are busy and preferences vary from the packages we are offering; all Classic season ticket holders may substitute ONE show in the Classic 7 or See 6 packages with ANY show still available in the 2009 - 2010 or 2010 - 2011 Seasons.

A PRESIDENT'S CLUB PACKAGE lets you indulge yourself and your friends, family or clients with The Ultimate Theatre-going Experience; membership is available at four levels of benefits: Executive, Premier, Imperial and Spotlight Partner. Its unique benefits include front and center orchestra seats; personal service; VIP entrance to the theatre; your name or company name in show program and lobby; and access to VIP seats to all Broadway/San Diego events. Premier level and above adds free reserved parking and Opening night cast parties; Imperial level and above receive autographed and framed show posters and access to priority seats at any Nederlander Theatre Worldwide, including Broadway; and Spotlight Partner level involves you with all the marketing of a Broadway show! Additional benefits at certain levels include free ticket exchange, 20 complimentary tickets to one performance; and dinner for four at select restaurants. Two and Four person memberships available. For more information call Sarah Jordan at (619) 564-3018 or visit us at BroadwaySD.com today.

Members of the general public can go to BroadwaySD.com and purchase season ticket packages.
For ticket information for all shows, visit BroadwaySD.com.
For group discounts to most productions, call (619) 564-3001.
Individual tickets range from $20-$90; depending on the production. Ticket onsale dates to the general public tbd.

Most Broadway/San Diego performances run Tuesday through Sunday evenings, with Saturday and Sunday matinees. Post-performance chat-backs with members of the cast/company follow most Wednesday evening performances.

The productions of LEGALLY BLONDE The Musical, RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES, The 101 DALMATIANS Musical, IN THE HEIGHTS, BURN THE FLOOR, DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE COLOR PURPLE, WEST SIDE STORY, THE WIZARD OF OZ, MAMMA MIA!, SHREK THE MUSICAL and HAIR will be presented at the Civic Theatre, 3rd & B Street, downtown San Diego. CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION, NEXT TO NORMAL and STOMP will be presented at the Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Avenue, downtown San Diego.

Visit Broadway/San Diego on the Internet at www.BroadwaySD.com