LES MIZ et al. Among Selections in Broadway Grand Rapid's 2011 - 12 Season

The 2011-2012 season for Broadway Grand Rapids (BGR) raises the curtain on an impressive new level of performance with show-stopping blockbusters including the 25th Anniversary production of Les Misérables and the high-flying family favorite, Mary Poppins.

The 5-Show Subscription Series is Come Fly Away, Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Les
Misérables, Million Dollar Quartet, and Mary Poppins. In addition to the subscription series
BGR will also offer special engagements of Under the Streetlamp, The Addams Family and
Cats. All performances are at DeVos Performance Hall in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Season tickets are available now at up to 30% off 5-show packages which start as low as $128.

5-Show Subscription Series

Come Fly Away
October 4-9, 2011
Come Fly Away is the new Broadway musical that brings together the legendary music of Frank
Sinatra and the creative vision of Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp (Movin' Out). This one-of-a-
kind experience combines the seductive vocals of "Ol' Blue Eyes" with the sizzling sound of a
live on-stage big band and the visceral thrill of Tharp's choreography. As 15 of the world's best
dancers tell the story of four couples falling in and out of love, you will experience the exhilaration
of a first kiss, the excitement of a first dance, and the bittersweet moments of a first good-bye in
a world of sparkling romances and astonishing beauty. Come Fly Away is a co-presentation of

Broadway Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Ballet Company.

Irving Berlin's White Christmas
November 15-20, 2011
Get ready to discover a delightful new show that's as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! The
classic holiday tradition White Christmas comes to the stage at last, as a brand new Irving Berlin
musical direct from Broadway and opening at DeVos Performance Hall this November.

Irving Berlin's White Christmas tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin's White Christmas promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!

Les Misérables
November 29-December 4, 2011
Dream the dream. Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of
Boubill and Schönberg's legendary musical, Les Misérables, with glorious new staging and
dazzling 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." Les Misérables is a co-presentation of Broadway Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Ballet
Company.

Million Dollar Quartet
January 17-22, 2012
Million Dollar Quartet is the smash hit Broadway musical, inspired by the true story of the
famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash,
Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four
young musicians were gathered by Sam Phillips, the "Father of Rock ‘n' Roll" at Sun Records in
Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. Million Dollar Quartet
brings that legendary night to life with an irresistable tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal
and celebrations featuring a score of rock hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "That's
All Right," "Sixteen Tons," "Great Balls of Fire," "Walk the Line," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin'
On," "Who Do You Love?," "Matchbox," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Hound Dog" and more.

Disney & Cameron Mackintosh present Mary Poppins
February 21-26, 2012
Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country,
which has Variety raving, "This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!"
Featuring the irresistable story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney
films of all time, plus brand-new breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft, Mary
Poppins is everything you could ever want in a hit Broadway show! So get swept up in the fun of
this high-Flying Musical the New York Post gives four out of four stars and calls "a perfect piece of
musical theater."

Special Events available to Season Ticket Holders before the General Public

Under the Streetlamp
October 16, 2011
Rock and Roll is here to stay as recent leading cast members of the Tony Award-winning smash
hit Jersey Boys deliver the sounds of the sixties in an electrifying evening of unforgettable
hits. You're gonna hear-some-of-that-rock-and-roll-music, as well as doo-wop ditties, Motown
melodies, and cool Rat Pack favorites. Amazingly, these four guys, each a gifted performer, met
playing in a band onstage and later went on to form a real rock sensation of their very own. They
have thrilled sold-out houses throughout the country and each carries with him an impressive
list of credits. Between them, they have appeared on Broadway, in feature films, and on your
television. Under the Streetlamp offers audiences the rare opportunity to get to know these
rising stars of stage and screen as they relate hilarious and touching stories of a life lived in
show business. Complete with an orchestra comprised of world-class jazz musicians, Under the
Streetlamp is clean outta sight!

The Addams Family
May 22-26, 2012
The weird and wonderful family comes to devilishly delightful life in The Addams Family. This
magnificently macabre new musical comedy is created by Jersey Boys authors Marshall
Brickman and Rick Elice. This is definitely not the same old song and dance. It's every parent's
nightmare. Your little girl has suddenly become a young woman, and what's worse, has fallen
deliriously in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Yes, Wednesday
Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has a "normal" boyfriend, and for parents Gomez and
Morticia, this shocking development will turn the Addams house downside up. It's a family portrait
that's completely off the wall.

Cats
June 15-17, 2012
There's no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theatre than with the magic,
the mystery, 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. Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Cats
features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies, including the hit song, "Memory."

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Broadway Grand Rapids offers a 5-Show Subscription package that offers up to 30% off

individual ticket prices, discounts on Special Events, advance ticket purchasing before the
general public for all presentations, easy payment plans, free lost-ticket replacement, no-fee
ticket exchanges, personalized service, exclusive privileges, and the same reserved seats for
each show. The Subscription Series package price ranges from $128 to $353, depending on
seating section and performance day and time. The 2011-2012 Subscription Series may be
renewed or purchased from Broadway Grand Rapids by calling 616-235-6285, in person at
122 Lyon Street NW in downtown Grand Rapids or by mail using the order form which can be
downloaded at www.BroadwayGrandRapids.com. BGR office hours are 9 to 5 Monday through
Thursday, and 9 to 4 on Fridays. The subscription renewal deadline is Friday, May 13th, 2011.

To receive exclusive pre-sale offers and discounts on upcoming shows sign up for the BGR Eclub
at www.BroadwayGrandRapids.com/Eclub.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: www.BroadwayGrandRapids.com

 

 

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