PlayhouseSquare announces today its entire seven-show line-up for the 2011 - 2012 KeyBank Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare. The series entertains hundreds of thousands each season and is largely responsible for making the not-for-profit PlayhouseSquare a thriving destination and economic engine for downtown Cleveland.
News of one of the most significant annual performing arts announcements in Northeast Ohio was delivered by PlayhouseSquare's Vice President of Theatricals, Gina Vernaci. "This is a season that is certain to keep PlayhouseSquare at the forefront of engaging entertainment," said Vernaci. "It is the best-of-the-best, featuring some of the most iconic American music, high octane choreography and dramatic storytelling. Our audiences will be surprised and pleased."Subscriptions to the KeyBank Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare are now available by calling 216-830-7221 or online at www.PlayhouseSquare.org. The seven-show KeyBank Broadway Series subscription package ranges from $70 to $505 per seat. Additionally, Donor Circle seating is available, for information visit www.PlayhouseSquare.org/DonorCircle or call 216-348-5268.La Cage tells the story of Georges, the owner of a glitzy nightclub in lovely Saint-Tropez, and his partner Albin, who moonlights as the glamorous chanteuse Zaza. When Georges' son brings his fiancée's conservative parents home to meet the flashy pair, the bonds of family are put to the test as the feather boas fly! La Cage is a tuneful and touching tale of one family's struggle to stay together... stay fabulous... and above all else, stay true to themselves! With a glorious score of hummable melodies and a dynamite cast featuring the "notorious and dangerous Cagelles," La Cage is an indisputable musical comedy classic... and this extraordinary new version shows you why!
HAIR
January 17-29, 2012
www.HairOnTour.com
Winner! Best Musical Revival 2009 Tony Award®! The Public Theater's new Tony-winning production of Hair is an electric celebration on stage! 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 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. "Irresistible. The best version yet!" - Peter Marks, The Washington Post. "If this explosive production doesn't stir something in you, it may be time to check your pulse." -Variety (Advisory: contains brief nudity and mature subject matter.)
The incomparable, Tony Award-winning composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim is up close and personal in this landmark theatrical event, Sondheim on Sondheim. Ohio native James Lapine has created an evening that fuses exclusive interview footage about a life and artistic process that has touched the world. This live musical journey includes dozens of tunes from Sondheim's amazing 50-year Broadway legacy that includes West Side Story, Gypsy, Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeney Todd, Company, A Little Night Music, Follies and many more. This unforgettable experience takes you inside the mind of Broadway's greatest living composer.
Sondheim on Sondheim is produced by Cleveland's own highly-acclaimed Great Lakes Theater Festival as a part of their 50th anniversary season and will be presented in the beautiful and intimate Hanna Theatre. Victoria Bussert, the region's leading authority on Sondheim, will direct this production. Commenting on the Sondheim collaboration, Charles Fee, Producing Artistic Director of Great Lakes Theater Festival stated, "We couldn't be more excited to collaborate with our good friends at PlayhouseSquare. In addition to creating an extraordinary production together, this occasion is an ideal opportunity to commemorate and continue our thirty-year legacy of partnership. And we simply can't imagine a better way to celebrate our fiftieth anniversary season."Subscriptions to the KeyBank Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare are now available by calling 216-830-7221 or online at www.playhousesquare.org. The seven-show KeyBank Broadway Series subscription package ranges from $70 to $505 per seat with limited $70 Smart SeatsTM sponsored by Time Warner Cable subscription packages available. Additionally, Donor Circle seating is available, for information visit www.PlayhouseSquare.org/DonorCircle or call 216-348-5268.The title sponsor of the Broadway Series at PlayhouseSquare is KeyBank. Visit www.key.com for more information.
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