DIRTY DANCING, FAME, RUDOLPH and More Coming to Thousand Oaks in 2016-17

The hit stage adaptation of beloved movie DIRTY DANCING: THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE and Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's original rock opera JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR light up The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza for the 2016-17 Broadway in Thousand Oaks Series.

The stage musical version of FAME and new holiday favorite BROADWAY CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND join these two popular shows, along with a family-friendly season add-on, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: The Musical, adapted from the perennial holiday TV favorite.

Season renewals and new member orders are available at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza box office, online at BroadwayInThousandOaks.com or by calling 805.449.2775.

"Theater League is pleased to bring this 2016-2017 Broadway Series of national touring productions to Thousand Oaks and The Civic Arts Plaza," enthused Theater League President Mark Edelman. "Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve with the thrill of live theater, our organization works hard to put together a diverse Broadway season. I think audiences will enjoy our 2016-17 season."

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The 2016-17 Broadway in Thousand Oaks Series includes the following touring productions:

BROADWAY CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND
December 1-4, 2016

BROADWAY CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND is one of the most delightful and enchanting holiday shows ever. This beloved holiday show features glittering costumes, a dazzling cast, and the highest kicking Chorus Girls this side of the North Pole. Start the holidays in style as Santa and his merry helpers take you on an unforgettable nostalgic holiday journey. Songs include "White Christmas," "Winter Wonderland," "Have Yourself A Very Merry Christmas," "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)," "Jingle Bells," "Away in a Manger," "Silent Night," "Deck The Halls," "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree," "O Holy Night" and many more. This sparkling holiday show is ideal for the whole family.

FAME
January 5-8, 2017

FAME is a worldwide sensation that has performed more than 4,000 times in 16 countries. This cult classic is based on the 1980 movie and tells the story of a group of high schoolers trying to make it into the prestigious New York High School of Performing Arts. The musical includes the celebrated anthem titled, "Fame", which has won an Academy Award for Best Original Song and reached number four on the U.S. Billboard 100 when released.

DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE
February 2-5, 2017

DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit features the hit songs "Hungry Eyes," "Hey Baby," "Do You Love Me?" and the heart-stopping "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life." London's Sunday Express says "This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!"

It's the summer of 1963, and 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is on vacation in New York's Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents. Mesmerized by the racy dance moves and pounding rhythms she discovers in the resort's staff quarters, Baby can't wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle, the resort's sexy dance instructor. Passions ignite and Baby's life changes forever when she is thrown in to the deep end as Johnny's leading lady, both on-stage and off.

Don't miss your chance to see this record-breaking live theatre sensation. You'll have the time of your life!

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
March 23-26, 2017

A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 40 years, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.

It was the first musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber to be produced for the professional stage and first came to major theatres when it debuted on Broadway in October 1971 at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York. Less than 12 months after the Broadway show opened, the rock spectacle opened in London, exploding onto the West End at the Palace Theatre in August 1972 in a hugely successful production. By 1980, after 3,358 performances, Jesus Christ Superstar had become the longest running musical in West End history at the time and grossed $12.3 million. In all, Jesus Christ Superstar has grossed over $205 million and has been professionally produced in 42 countries around the world!

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RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL
December 21, 2016

In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, made its network television debut delighting audiences across the country. Now, the "most famous reindeer of all" from the longest running and highest rated television special will return live on stage with RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL.

The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of the appearance of his bright, shining nose, is ousted from the reindeer games in Christmas-town. He flees town, meets up with new friends Hermey and Yukon, and a series of funny and endearing adventures ensue including a visit to The Island of Misfit Toys. Rudolph journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. Can Rudolph save his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday?

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Season tickets start at $115 for all four shows, and a convenient payment plan is available. Only Theater League Season Members receive the best seats at locked-in prices before tickets go on sale to the public, as well as priority access to tickets, premium seating, easy exchanges, lost ticket insurance and dining discounts. New season members should order early for the best seats and may reserve a place in line for 2016-17 season tickets with a refundable $25 per seat deposit by calling 805.449.2775, ordering online at BroadwayInThousandOaks.com or visiting the Civic Arts Plaza ticket office, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Tuesday through Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

THEATER LEAGUE, founded in 1976, is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, civic performing arts organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the communities it serves with the thrill of live! theater. Presenting national tours of Broadway musicals in performing arts centers around the country, Theater League provides an important cultural resource to more than 36,000 season members and 270,000 patrons each year.

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