POPPINS, ADDAMS, ROCK OF AGES, BLUE MAN, COME FLY AWAY, CATS, WICKED & MEMPHIS to HIT San Diego in 2011-2012

Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation is delighted to announce our 35th Anniversary Season of great theatre in 2011 - 2012 with a variety of choices for all audiences, all at San Diego Civic Theatre!  We offer the hottest ticket in town to eight of Broadway's best, from classic musicals to rock icons to beloved family fare - as well as the latest triumph by one of the dance world's contemporary visionaries!

"We have much to celebrate in the upcoming 2011 - 2012 Season," remarked Nederlander Vice President Joe Kobryner. "We are presenting new shows based on timeless classics, like MARY POPPINS; delightful events for the entire family like Blue Man Group and THE ADDAMS FAMILY; and welcome the return to San Diego of MEMPHIS - the 2010 Tony Award® winning musical produced at the La Jolla Playhouse before its current Broadway run."

"This Season is especially eclectic - which is an appropriate reflection of our past 35 years," commented Diane E. Willcox, General Manager of Broadway/San Diego.  "We have the elegant and seductive dance musical, COME FLY AWAY, and the raucous and hilarious, big hair meets big dreams musical rock of ages as the perfect illustration of the breadth of our presentations and our audience!  In addition, as Extra-Season Events, we welcome the returns of all-time favorites, WICKED and CATS to round out our Season."  

Broadway/San Diego's 35th Anniversary Season is supported by Season Sponsor San Diego County Credit Union.  In regards to their ongoing dedication to this partnership, Teresa Halleck, new President & CEO of San Diego County Credit Union, commented "San Diego County Credit Union is proud to support the local arts community as the season sponsor of Broadway/San Diego for the sixth consecutive year." 

Kobryner also noted: "San Diego County Credit Union has been a staunch supporter of our work for five seasons now.  We are delighted and honored to continue this relationship with the county's premier financial institution."
 
The 2011-2012 35th ANNIVERSARY BROADWAY/SAN DIEGO SEASON,
sponsored by SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION, includes:
 
August 10 - 28, 2011: MARY POPPINS
Civic TheatreDisney and Cameron Mackintosh's MARY POPPINS is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to the Civic Theatre. Featuring the irresistible 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!  Variety  says "This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!"Family Friendly.                                                                                            
 
November 8 - 13, 2011: COME FLY AWAY
Civic TheatreCOME 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 14-piece 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 romance and astonishing beauty.  The New York Times calls it "Dazzling & delicious! A major new work with brilliant performers."  COME FLY AWAY features a score of beloved Sinatra classics including "Summer Wind," "Fly Me to the Moon," "My Way," "Theme from New York, New York" and "I've Got the World on a String."For those mature enough to appreciate sensuous dance and mildly sexual situations.
 
March 27 - April 1, 2012: rock of ages
Civic TheatreDon't miss the five-time Tony Award® nominated smash-hit musical where big hair meets big dreams, rock of ages!  Set in 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker in LA's most famous rock club, and they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80's.  It's an arena-rock love story told through the mind blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and many more. Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on ~ The New York Times says it's "Impossible to resist!  As guilty as pleasures get!"For mature audiences who don't mind adult language, sexual references, big hair and big hair bands.
www.rockofagesmusical.com
 
May 29 - June 3, 2012: THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Civic TheatreThe 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 & Rick Elice, Drama Desk-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party), choreographer Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and Olivier Award-winning director/designers Phelim McDermott & Julian Crouch (Shockheaded Peter) with creative consultation by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks.  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.  Bloomberg News calls it "Uproarious! A glitzy gloomy musical entirely worthy of the macabre drawings by Charles Addams!"Lots of fun for boys and ghouls of all ages.                                                  
www.theaddamsfamilymusical.com
 
July 24 -29, 2012: MEMPHIS
Civic TheatreTurn up that dial ... From the underground dance clubs of 1950's Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves -- filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock 'n' roll.  Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, MEMPHIS , which played pre-Broadway at the La Jolla Playhouse, features a Tony®-winning book by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change) and a Tony®-winning original score with music by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan.  Directing is Tony® nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu), and choreography is by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys).  Get ready to experience Broadway's most exciting new destination~ what The Associated Press calls "The very essence of what a Broadway musical should be."Mature Language/for young adults and above.                                           
www.memphisthemusical.com

Dates tbd: Blue Man Group
Civic TheatreBlue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The New York Times heralds the show as "One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged." E! Entertainment News exclaims, "Blue Man Group is what every live performance aspires to be." Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state.  This unique experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else; guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget!  Family Friendly--with no spoken words, Blue Man Group is perfect for people of all ages, languages, and cultures.                                                                                                                                                www.blueman.com 
 
January 10 - 15, 2012: CATS
Civic TheatreThere's no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theater 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."Family Friendly.                                                                                                                 Catsontour.com
 
June 20 - July 15, 2012: WICKED
Civic TheatreBack by "Popular" demand.  Entertainment Weekly calls WICKED "the best musical of the decade," and when it played San Diego in 2006 and 2009, WICKED 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).Family Friendly.                                                                                           
www.wickedthemusical.com

How to SUBSCRIBE to SEASON TICKETS for the BROADWAY/SAN DIEGO 2011-2012 SEASON :

Current Season Ticket Holders will be e-mailed special notification of how to subscribe online and will receive a renewal packet by mail.  Renewing online saves time and up to $12 per subscription.  Exclusive privileges offered to Season Ticket Subscribers include an opportunity for Early Bird Season Ticket Purchasers to earn valuable Audience Rewards® Bonus Points good toward the purchase of selected Broadway/San Diego show tickets or other special offers; access to purchase Wicked tickets prior to the general public; priority seating before the general public; the opportunity to "Swap One" show for another regular season show (excludes Wicked and Cats); Ticket Exchange for another performance of the same production; special Season Ticket Courtesy Days to exchange and/or purchase additional discounted tickets; Pay the lowest prices per show for your Season Ticket Package AND for additional tickets to all shows including Wicked ; Free replacement of lost tickets; Restaurant Discounts to a variety of downtown and Gaslamp Quarter restaurants; and Post-Performance Cast Chat-backs Wednesdays after most shows.  Subscribers also have the assurance that tickets were purchased from the official source; avoiding the markups and ticket issues common with unauthorized ticket agencies.  (Certain conditions apply on all benefits, see details at BroadwaySD.com)

BROADWAY/SAN DIEGO offers a wide range of  SEASON TICKET PACKAGESFULL SEASON 6 SHOW PACKAGE includes the full roster of six regular season shows with guaranteed same day of the week/same seat locations for every show.  This package also offers "Swap One," a Continuing Benefit for season ticket subscribers ~ because schedules are busy and preferences vary from the packages we are offering, all 6 show season ticket holders may substitute ONE show in the package for any other regular season show in the 2011 - 2012 Season (excludes Wicked and Cats).
 
SUPER SAVER TUESDAYS, an Exclusive Offer for American Express® Cardmembers. The American Express Card will be the only accepted method of payment for this heavily discounted Tuesday evening series - up to 40% off regular prices -- for all 6 shows. (Certain conditions apply; Subject to availability.)

Other discount offers include:BALCONY CLOUD SEATS - Save big - up to 47% in the Section C Upper Balcony.

SENIORS/STUDENT/EDUCATOR - If you're 60+ or carry 9+ units, we've got special prices for you!
 
Order Online and SAVE $12 on all Six Show Season Ticket Packages!

A PRESIDENT'S CLUB PACKAGE lets you indulge yourself and your friends, family or clients with The Ultimate Theatre-Going Experience.  Membership is available at four levels of privileges: Executive, Premier and Imperial.  Unique President's Club benefits include, at the Executive level and above, front and center orchestra seats, a personal service representative, VIP entrance to the theatre, a private reception area, complimentary beverages, individual or company name in show program and lobby, and access to VIP seats to all Broadway/San Diego events.  Premier level and above adds free reserved parking and Opening night cast parties; Imperial level and above also receive autographed and framed show posters and access to priority seats at any Nederlander theatrical and concert presentations worldwide, including Broadway shows at Nederlander theatres.  Two and Four person memberships available.  For more information call Sarah Jordan at 619 564-3020 or visit us at BroadwaySD.com today.

Spotlight Partner Level offers the Ultimate Visibility, and involves you or your company in all the marketing exposure of a Broadway show!  Week-long Spotlight Partner benefits at certain levels include Free Ticket Exchange, 20 Complimentary Tickets to one performance, and Dinner For Four at select restaurants prior to four performances.  New this year: your family or company can be associated with one of our shows - rates start at $5,000 for a single performance.  For further Spotlight Partner information contact Vanessa Ybarra at 619-564-3006.

GROUPS - Book Online Now For Best Prices And Seating - book your group online today and pay in full for lowest prices, and receive priority seating and one complimentary ticket to some performances.  There are two options - Option 1: Season Package Groups are our top priority; or Option 2: Individual Show Groups save up to 10% for some shows and receive advance seating before the general public.  Free Wednesday Post-Performance Discussions; Education Savings and Fundraising Programs are available.  Many group savings start at 10+ people; with Group Ticket Prices starting as low as $20 per person, and even lower for students for some performances.  Booking is easy: for preferred seating, book online at BroadwaySD.com; click on 'Groups'.
Members of the general public can go to BroadwaySD.com and purchase season ticket packages.For ticket information for all shows, visit www.BroadwaySD.com. 
 
Most Broadway/San Diego performances run Tuesday through Sunday evenings, with Saturday and Sunday matinees.  Post-Performance Chat-Backs with members of the company follow most Wednesday evening performances.  Most regular season productions also offer an ASL-Interpreted performance at the first Saturday matinee and an Open-Captioned performance at the first Sunday matinee.

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