RENT, THE BODYGUARD & More Set for Orpheum's 2016-17 Broadway Season

On Saturday, March 12th, the Orpheum Theatre announced its highly-anticipated 2016-2017 Broadway Season. The year's subscription series includes DIRTY DANCING - The Classic Story On Stage, ANNIE, THE BODYGUARD, BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical, and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Season options include a return engagement of JERSEY BOYS, and a special weekend-only engagement of the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour. The 2016-2017 Broadway Season is generously sponsored by Bank of America and Memphis Area Honda Dealers.

Orpheum President & CEO Brett Batterson says, "This year's lineup includes everything from record-breaking musicals never-before seen in Memphis to titles you can't live without, from tunes you sing in the car to stories that have captivated generations. The 2016-17 Season offers everything we love about Broadway musicals."

Season tickets offer 20% savings on a full 5-show package compared to individual ticket prices. JERSEY BOYS and RENT are both available as add-ons to season ticket packages. In addition to receiving the best seats at the best prices, season tickets include many subscriber benefits such as ticket exchange and resale opportunities, a Subscriber Perks Card, which provides patrons with discounts to the Orpheum's VIP Partner businesses, optional pre-paid discounted parking, and exclusive pre-sale opportunities for special engagements presented by the Orpheum.

Current Season Ticket Holders will receive renewal information in the mail this week, and season tickets for new subscribers are expected to go on sale to the public in early May. New Season Ticket Holders will have the opportunity to purchase online, by phone at 901.525.3000, at the Orpheum Box Office or at the Orpheum Ticket Counter at The Booksellers at Laurelwood. Those interested in more information about season tickets should contact the Orpheum Box Office at 901-525-3000 or visit www.orpheum-memphis.com.

The Orpheum Theatre's Official 2016-2017 Broadway Season

Sponsored by Bank of America and Memphis Area Honda Dealers

DIRTY DANCING - The Classic Story On Stage

September 13 - 18, 2016

DIRTY DANCING - The Classic Story On Stage is a record-breaking live theatre sensation, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. London's Sunday Express says "This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!" Featuring the hit songs, "Hungry Eyes," "Hey Baby," "Do You Love Me?" and the heart-stopping "(I've Had) The Time of My Life." You'll have the time of your life!

JERSEY BOYS (Season Option)

October 25 - 30, 2016

JERSEY BOYS is the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were 30! JERSEY BOYS features their hit songs "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," "Oh What a Night" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You." "The Crowd Goes Wild!" proclaims The New York Times.

ANNIE

December 13 - 18, 2016

Leapin' Lizards! The world's best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, ANNIE includes such unforgettable songs as "It's the Hard Knock Life," "Easy Street," "I Don't Need Anything But You," plus the eternal anthem of optimism, "Tomorrow." "Overflowing! Big, warm-hearted and funny!" says the New York Post.

THE BODYGUARD

January 24 - 29, 2017

The award-winning musical based on the smash hit film, starring Grammy Award-nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox! Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don't expect is to fall in love. A breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a host of irresistible classics including "Queen of the Night," "So Emotional," "One Moment in Time," "Saving All My Love," "Run to You," "I Have Nothing," "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" and one of the biggest selling songs of all time - "I Will Always Love You."

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical

February 28 - March 5, 2017

BEAUTIFUL - The Carole King Musical tells the Tony and Grammy Award-winning inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. Featuring an array of beloved songs by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including "I Feel The Earth Move," "One Fine Day," "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," "You've Got A Friend" and the title song, Beautiful has a book by Tony Award-nominee and Academy Award nominated writer Douglas McGrath, direction by Marc Bruni, choreography by Josh Prince, and took home two 2014 Tony Awards and a 2015 Grammy Award.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

April 18 - 23, 2017

The hills are alive! A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, is coming to the Orpheum Theatre. The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award-winning Best Score, including "My Favorite Things," "Edelweiss" and the title song. The Sound of Music enjoyed extraordinary success as a live television production when "The Sound of Music Live!" aired on NBC in December, 2013 and was seen by over 44 million people. 2015 marked the 50th Anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history.

RENT - 20th Anniversary Tour (Season Option)

June 16 - 18, 2017

In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway... and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson's RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini's La Bohéme, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters - love.

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