THE ILLUSIONISTS to Bring Magic to the Orpheum's 2016-17 Broadway Season

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, the Orpheum Theatre is offering the perfect gift for every Broadway fan. Beginning Friday, November 18th patrons can select three or more of the remaining seven shows in the 2016-2017 Broadway Season to form a season ticket package. Packages can include the newly announced engagement of The Illusionists - Live from Broadway coming to the Orpheum February 10-12, 2017.

Direct from Broadway, the world's best-selling magic show is coming to the Orpheum. This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. The Illusionists - Live from BroadwayTM has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

Options for the Holiday Broadway Package include Annie, The Bodyguard: The Musical starring Deborah Cox, The Illusionists - Live from Broadway, Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, The Sound of Music, a special weekend engagement of Rent: The 20th Anniversary Tour, and Disney's The Little Mermaid.

Holiday Broadway Packages start at just $90 for three shows, and prices vary based on the titles selected, the number of shows in the package, and the performance date. Ticket buyers may pick three or more productions to complete their Broadway package.

Packages include many subscriber benefits such as ticket exchange and resale opportunities; a Subscriber Perks Card, which provides patrons with discounts to VIP Partner businesses; and optional pre-paid discount parking.

For more information or to purchase a Holiday Season Ticket Package, please contact the Orpheum Box Office at 901-525-3000, stop by the Orpheum Box Office at The Booksellers at Laurelwood, or visit www.orpheum-memphis.com. The Orpheum Theatre's 2016-2017 Broadway Season is generously sponsored by Bank of America and Memphis Area Honda Dealers.

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The Orpheum Theatre's Holiday Broadway Package

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: THE MUSICAL

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."

THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY

February 10 - 12, 2017

"A High-tech Magic Extravaganza"-The New York Times. Direct from Broadway, the world's best-selling magic show is coming to the Orpheum. This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

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: THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

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.

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID

July 25 - 30, 2017

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, it's a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. Come fall in love with the magic for the first time-or all over again with classics such as "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl, "Part of Your World" and more! Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID is produced by Pittsburgh CLO & Kansas City Starlight.

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The mission of the Orpheum Theatre Group is to enhance the communities we serve by utilizing the performing arts to entertain, educate, and enlighten while preserving the historic Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education. For more information, visit www.orpheum-memphis.com.

Photo Credit: Joan Marcus

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