THE WIZARD OF OZ And CATS Added To Hennepin Theatre Trust's 2009/10 Season

Hennepin Theatre Trust today announced two special additions to its 2009/10 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis season-The Wizard of Oz, a new stage production celebrating the timeless 1939 MGM film starring Judy Garland, and CATS, the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic. Tickets to these newly added shows at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre plus seven other 2009/10 season productions, will go on sale Monday, July 20 through the flexible "Pick Your Own Package." Visit www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org for more information.

There is no place like home as the wonderful Wizard of Oz twists its way into Minneapolis to play the Orpheum Theatre March 26-28, 2010. This new and lavish stage production will transport audiences to a dazzling art deco Oz complete with the film's switch from sepia to color, munchkins and flying monkeys. Travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends in this musical featuring breathtaking special effects and classic songs.
There's no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theater than with the magic, the mystery and the memory of CATS. What began as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become one of the longest running shows in Broadway's history. Playing at the Orpheum May 14-16, 2010, CATS is the winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical and features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies, including the hit song, "Memory."

Starting Monday, July 20, 2009 at 10 a.m. CST, theatergoers can secure their seats for The Wizard of Oz and CATS, along with seven other 2009/10 season productions (Mary Poppins, 101 Dalmatians, In the Heights, Dreamgirls, Young Frankenstein, Mamma Mia! and Avenue Q) by taking advantage of the "Pick Your Own Package" option. Ticket buyers must select at least three shows, but can purchase tickets to as many shows as they want. They may also choose any performance and purchase up to eight tickets to each show at any desired price level. This offer is subject to ticket and location availability and additional fees may apply at the point of purchase. Single tickets for Mary Poppins are on sale now. Individual tickets for all other productions will go on sale at a later date.

Packages are available in person at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Avenue, Mpls, 55402), by phone through the Broadway Across America Season Ticket Hotline (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. CST) at 1-800-859-7469 or online at www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org. Prices vary depending on show selection, performance time and seating preference. Group minimums vary; please call 612-373-5665 for group sales information and reservations. Current Season Ticket Holders who would like to purchase additional tickets to CATS or The Wizard of Oz should call the Broadway Across America Season Ticket Hotline at 1-800-859-7469 or log on to www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org.

Select three or more of the following shows to assemble the package. All shows will take place at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. 

Disney's and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins-September 3-20, 2009

Starring original Broadway cast members Ashley Brown as Mary Poppins and Gavin Lee as Bert, this perfectly magical musical combines the best of the original stories by P.L. Travers with songs from the classic Walt Disney film including "Chim Chim Cher-ee," "A Spoonful of Sugar" and "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious."
101 Dalmatians the Musical-October 13-18, 2009

Led by the creative team of Jerry Zaks, B.T. McNicholl and Dennis DeYoung, 101 Dalmatians the Musical will transport audiences to a slightly topsy-turvy and altogether fantastic reality that gives grand license for song, dance and spectacle in a one-of-a-kind show featuring both human and canine cast.
In The Heights-December 1-6, 2009

Winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including Best Musical, In The Heights is the sensational new show about chasing your dreams and finding your true home set in Washington Heights-a vibrant Manhattan community where the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music.

Dreamgirls-January 12-17, 2010

Featuring the unforgettable hits "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," "One Night Only" and "Listen," Dreamgirls tells the rags-to-riches story of a 1960s Motown group and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.
Young Frankenstein-February 9-14, 2010

In this new Mel Brooks' musical, three-time Tony Award-winner Brooks, five-time Tony-winning director Susan Stroman and three-time Tony-winning writer Thomas Meehan deliver all the favorite moments from the hilarious 1974 film plus new show-stopping stage numbers.
Mamma Mia!-March 9-14, 2010

Writer Catherine Johnson's sunny tale about a daughter's quest to discover her father's identity set to timeless ABBA's songs including "Dancing Queen" and "Take a Chance on Me" has captivated over 32 million people worldwide.
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The Wizard of Oz-March 26-28, 2010

The entire family is invited to return to Oz and travel down the Yellow Brick Road in this new stage production celebrating the iconic 1939 MGM film starring Judy Garland.
Avenue Q-April 13-18, 2010

Winner of 2004 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score, Avenue Q is a hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes such as "It Sucks to Be Me" and "What Do You Do With a B.A. in English?"

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CATS-May 14-16, 2010

Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, this Andrew Lloyd Webber classic features 20 timeless melodies including the hit song "Memory."

Note: Dirty Dancing, previously scheduled for June 1-13, 2010 at the Orpheum Theatre, has been cancelled because the production will not be touring as planned.
HENNEPIN THEATRE TRUST, owner of the historic State, Orpheum and Pantages Theatres, is a non-profit organization devoted to enriching the vibrant cultural atmosphere of the Twin Cities. The Trust's programs include Broadway touring productions, the SpotLight Musical Theatre Program for high schools, Critical View student reviewer program, Teen Ushers, the Access Program and Kids' Night. For more information, go to HennepinTheatreTrust.org.

 

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