Cadillac Broadway Unveils its 2011-2012 Season at the Majestic!

SAN ANTONIO (February 21, 2011) − The Majestic Theatre announces its 2011-2012 Cadillac Broadway in San Antonio Season of six stellar productions, including the San Antonio premiere of Billy Elliot the Musical, the new 25th anniversary production of legendary musical Les Mise?rables and the first U.S. theatrical tour of the Blue Man Group. In addition, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's high-Flying Musical Mary Poppins, the musical theatre classic Fiddler on the Roof, and the Broadway smash-hit production La Cage Aux Folles take the stage for this magical season.
"The 2011-2012 Season came together beautifully for us," Kirk B. Feldmann, Executive Director of Arts Center Enterprises, said. "We were thrilled that we were able to secure multi-week engagements of Mary Poppins and Billy Elliot, currently two of the hottest properties on Broadway, as well as three of our season ticket holders' most requested revivals, Les Mise?rables, Fiddler on the Roof, and La Cage Aux Folles. We saw Blue Man Group as the perfect alternative complement to the line-up."

Featuring an unforgettable score by Elton John, the 2009 Tony Award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical was called "the most inspiring show I've seen in years" by Ben Brantley of The New York Times. A feel-good celebration of one young boy's triumph against the odds, Billy Elliot enchants the dreamer in all of us. The London Times hails this Les Mise?rables as "a five star hit!" and E! Entertainment News exclaims, "Blue Man Group is what every live performance aspires to be."

The world's most famous nanny will arrive at the Majestic Theatre in the fall. The New York Post gives Mary Poppins 4 out of 4 stars, calling it "a perfect piece of musical theater." Produced by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh, the show includes such wonderful songs as Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of Sugar, Let's Go Fly a Kite and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. The NY Daily News hails Mary Poppins as "a roof-raising, toe-tapping, high-flying extravaganza!" The Tony® Award-winning musical Fiddler on the Roof has been lauded by critics again and again for its universal appeal. La Cage Aux Folles is a tuneful and touching tale of one family's struggle to stay together, fabulous and above all else, stay true to themselves.

Six-show Broadway in San Antonio season ticket packages are on sale now, and prices start at $164. For more information, patrons can visit BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com or call the Broadway Across America Season Ticket Hotline at 1-800-215-SHOW (7469) during extended renewal hours of Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Current Season Ticket Holders will receive renewal packets in the mail in the next two weeks but can view their renewal invoice online now at BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. The renewal deadline is Monday, March 28. Season Ticket Holders enjoy the privilege of priority ticket opportunities, lost ticket insurance, and exchange privileges on their existing seats. On-sale dates for individual shows will be announced in the coming months. Groups of 15 or more can reserve seats now by calling 210-226-5967.

Mary Poppins
September 29-October 9, 2011
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 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! So get swept up in the fun of this high-Flying Musical the New York Post gives 4 out of 4 stars and calls "a perfect piece of musical theater."

Fiddler on the Roof
December 6-11, 2011
Fiddler on the Roof, the Tony Award winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal, embarks on its North American Tour. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, Fiddler on the Roof has been lauded by critics again and again, and won the hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes "Tradition," "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," "If I Were A Rich Man" and "Sunrise, Sunset," Fiddler on the Roof is a timeless classic. No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Relive a glorious tradition of the musical theatre with Fiddler on the Roof.

Les Miserables
January 3-8, 2012
Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Scho?nberg's
legendary musical, Les Mise?rables, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly 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 Mise?rables "an unquestionably spectacular production from start to finish." The London Times hails the new show "a five star hit, astonishingly powerful." The Star-Ledger says "a dynamically re-imagined hit. This 'Les Mise?rables' has improved with age" and NY1-TV proclaims "this new production actually exceeds the original. The storytelling is clearer, the perspective grittier and the motivations more honest. Musical theatre fans can rejoice: 'Les Miz' is born again."

Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, Les Mise?rables is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of Les Mise?rables includes the classic songs "I Dreamed a Dream," "On My Own," "Stars," "Bring Him Home," "Do You Hear the People Sing?," "One Day More," "Empty Chairs at Empty Tables," "Master Of The House" and many more.

Blue Man Group
February 21–26, 2012
Experience the Phenomenon. Blue 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." The Baltimore Sun raves, "Blue Man Group packs a wallop. It's a big, loud, funny, silly, visually arresting production!"

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. With no spoken language, Blue Man Group is perfect for people of all ages, languages, and cultures. Blue Man Group is now on the road for its first U.S. theatrical tour. This unique experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else; guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget.

Billy Elliot the Musical
March 28–April 8, 2012
Thrilling audiences worldwide and winning ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical, "The best show you will ever see" (New York Post) is coming to San Antonio! Billy Elliot the Musical is a joyous celebration of one young boy's journey to make his dreams come true.Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls Billy Elliot "THE MOST INSPIRING SHOW I'VE SEEN IN YEARS." Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising passion that inspires his family and his whole community.

Based on the international smash-hit film, Billy Elliot is brought to life by a phenomenal cast of 45 and the Tony Award-winning creative team -- director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall -- along with music legend Elton John, who has written what the New York Post calls "HIS BEST SCORE YET!"

La Cage Aux Folles
May 8-13, 2012
Welcome to La Cage Aux Folles! Winner of three Tony Awards including the award for Best Musical Revival, this hilarious new production of La Cage Aux Folles was the biggest hit of the 2010 Broadway season, leaving audiences in stitches night after night! La Cage tells the story of Georges, the owner of a glitzy nightclub in lovely Saint-Tropez, and his partner Albin, who moonlights as the glamorous chanteuse Zaza. When Georges' son brings his fiance?e's conservative parents home to meet the flashy pair, the bonds of family are put to the test as the feather boas fly! La Cage is a tuneful and touching tale of one family's struggle to stay together...stay fabulous...and above all else, stay true to themselves!

With a glorious score of hummable melodies and a dynamite cast featuring the "notorious and dangerous Cagelles," La Cage is an indisputable musical comedy classic...and this extraordinary new version shows you why!

The Majestic Theatre is located at 224 E. Houston Street in the heart of downtown San Antonio, Texas. Built in 1929 by John Eberson for Interstate Theatres, the Majestic was intended to be the most modern building in South Texas and was the first in the state to be totally air-conditioned. The Majestic remains one of the finest examples of atmospheric theatres ever built, receiving National Historic Landmark status in 1993. Purchased in 1988 by the City of San Antonio, the theatre was renovated in 1989 at a cost of $15 million, and shortly after, in 1996, the stage was expanded, allowing the theatre to accommodate major Broadway musicals. Since 1989, the Majestic has hosted over 5 million patrons, all at no cost to taxpayers. For more information, please visit us at www.majesticempire.com.

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