Artist Series Announces Their 2011-2012 Broadway Season in Jacksonville

The Artist Series announces its 2011 - 2012 Broadway in Jacksonville Season and what a season it will be! Featuring the premiere of the Broadway smash hit JERSEY BOYS, one of Broadway's most critically acclaimed productions SOUTH PACIFIC, Disney's famous story of trials and triumph BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and the classic favorite LES MISERABLE, as well as the Subscriber Special return engagement of WICKED!

SOUTH PACIFIC
October 11-16, 2011
"Simply Wonderful! Beguiling Theatrical Magic!" hails the New York Post for Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC. This breathtaking new production of SOUTH PACIFIC is based on the 2008 Tony Award® winning Lincoln Center Theater production, directed by Bartlett Sher. Inspired by the James Michner novel "Tales of the South Pacific", the musical is set on a tropical island during World War II and tells the sweeping romantic story of two couples and how their happiness is threatened by the realities of war and by their own prejudices. The beloved score's songs include "Some Enchanted Evening," "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair," "This Nearly Was Mine" and "There is Nothin' Like a Dame." USA Today cheers, "4 stars. Gorgeous! SOUTH PACIFIC doesn't just float; it soars!"

BEATY AND THE BEAST
November 8-13, 2011
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY EVER TOLD COMES TO LIFE!
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Jacksonville! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. 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 at the Times-Union Center!

LES MISERABLES
May 1-6, 2012
Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes. The New York Times calls this LES MISÉRABLES "an unquestionably spectacular production from start to finish." The London Times hails the new show "a five star hit, astonishingly powerful."

SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL!

WICKED
January 4-22, 2012
Back by "Popular" demand. Entertainment Weekly calls WICKED "the best musical of the decade," and when it first played Jacksonville in 2009, it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, WICKED is Broadway's biggest blockbuster, a cultural phenomenon and was just named "the defining musical of the decade" by The New York Times.
Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for "the most complete and completely satisfying new musical in a long time" (USA Today).

The 2011-2012 Broadway Across America - Jacksonville/The Artist Series:

SOUTH PACIFIC October 11-16, 2011

BEATY AND THE BEAST November 8-13, 2011

JERSEY BOYS March 13 - April 1, 2012

LES MISERABLES May 1-6, 2012

Subscriber Special

WICKED January 4-22, 2012

Tickets to the 2011-2012 Artist Series season are on sale now with prices ranging from $82.50 to $231.45. Season ticket prices vary depending on the show time, day of the week and seating location. A renewal order form has been mailed to current Artists Series subscribers allowing them to confirm or upgrade their seat locations. Subscriber benefits include: premium seat locations, no waiting in line or on the phone for tickets, exclusive exchange privileges, priority ticket purchases, discounts to other Artist Series events and lost ticket insurance.

VIP Seating is available to contributors to the Artist Series at five levels Angel, Producer, Benefactor, Patron and Donor. Call the Artist Series for information and additional benefits available through the VIP Theater Club.

New subscriptions may be ordered over the phone by calling 632-3373 or 1-888-860-BWAY Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm; by fax at 1-800-535-2929.

Tickets to individual shows in the 2011-2012 season are not available for purchase at this time. Season ticket holders have the unique opportunity to purchase additional tickets before they go on sale to the public. Broadway subscribers will also have the opportunity to purchase other Artist Series events including dance, opera, off-Broadway, concerts and family Entertainment at the "Test Drive Your Seats Event." For more information on the 2011-2012 season please visit www.artistseriesjax.org. Reservations for groups of ten or more for individual shows can be made at this time by calling (904) 632-3228.

Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30PM, Friday and Saturday evening at 8:00PM, Saturday afternoon at 2:00PM, and Sunday at 1:30 PM and 7:00 PM. (All times are subject to change). American Sign Language interpreted performance for the deaf are available for one pre-determined Sunday evening of each presentation. Please call the Box Office for more information.

The Artist Series is recognized by the State of Florida as a Major Sponsor/Presenter Cultural Institution and receives funding from the State of Florida, through the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council.

 

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