Broadway San Jose Concludes Most Successful Season to Date
By: BWW News Desk Sep. 29, 2014
In preparation for the dual blockbuster summer, the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (SJCPA) underwent a series of renovations including a vastly improved loading dock; completely refurbished dressing rooms; front of house painting; the addition of 17 points of service throughout the common area; and activation and renovation of the outdoor plaza, including the addition of 24 women's restrooms at ground level. The SJCPA is operated by Team San Jose.
"Despite record-setting crowds at every performance, the building performed like a champion," said Broadway San Jose General Manager Nanci Williams.
Broadway San Jose's 2014-15 season kicks off in November with CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE, a spectacular family show to be held over Thanksgiving week (November 25 - 30, 2014). In 2015, Broadway San Jose will present the Bay Area premiere of the new Tony Award-winning revival of Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA (March 3 - 8, 2015) followed by the 2012 Tony Award winning Best Musical, ONCE (April 21 - 26, 2015). In June 2015, Broadway San Jose will present the mind-blowing Broadway-bound THE ILLUSIONISTS, a showcase of some of the world's most astonishing acts that has toured the world and dazzled audiences of all ages (June 9-14, 2015). The 2014-15 season culminates with the South Bay premiere of the nine-time Tony Award-winning musical, THE BOOK OF MORMON, playing a limited two-week engagement (July 1 - 15, 2015). Season extra shows include JERRY SEINFELD LIVE, coming to San Jose for one night only on October 16, 2014 and a one-weekend return engagement of RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES (March 27 - 29, 2015).
Broadway San Jose season tickets range in price from $185 to $420 for the basic 5-show package and can be purchased on-line at www.broadwaysanjose.com, or by calling (866) 395-2929. Single ticket on-sale dates for most shows will be announced at a later date. Single tickets for CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE are available now through TICKETMASTER.
"Subscription sales for the upcoming season are the strongest we've ever seen, and it's hard to top a year that featured two of the most successful touring musicals in the country: JERSEY BOYS and WICKED," Williams said. "I believe the overall theatre-going experience is the best it's been in years, and the great mix of family shows, Tony Award winners, headline entertainment, and the extremely popular BOOK OF MORMON are major contributors to our strong sales.
All Broadway San Jose performances are held at the 2,700-seat San Jose Center for Performing Arts, a mid-century modern architectural showcase designed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, at the corner of Park Avenue and Almaden Boulevard in downtown San Jose.
Broadway San Jose is a partnership between the Nederlander organization of New York and Team San Jose, the managing entity for San Jose's publicly-held performance venues and civic centers.
THE NEDERLANDER ORGANIZATION is a New York-based company prominent for three generations in the ownership of theatres and the production of distinguished theatrical and concert presentations. Under the leadership of chairman James M. Nederlander and president James L. Nederlander, the company has built a network of theatres including nine on Broadway; three in London; four in Chicago; and several throughout the United States including Los Angeles, San Diego and San Jose. For over three decades, the Nederlanders have been prolific producers of theatrical productions with over 100 Broadway and touring shows to their credit. The company has been instrumental in presenting many of Broadway's most successful shows, most notably Annie, Chicago, La Cage aux Folles, and Legally Blonde, Peter Pan, and Priscilla Queen of the Desert. For more information visit www.nederlander.com.
TEAM SAN JOSE is an innovative partnership unifying the San Jose Convention and Visitor's Bureau, hotels, arts groups, organized labor, and City-owned venues to deliver and exceptional visitor experience and serve as the gateway to San Jose as a destination. Team San Jose manages the San Jose Convention Center and entertainment venues including the California Theatre, the Center for Performing Arts, Montgomery Theatre, and the City National Civic. For more information visit www.sanjose.org.
2014-2015 BROADWAY SAN JOSE SEASON SCHEDULE:
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE
November 25-30, 2014
Renowned director Neil Goldberg re-imagines the holiday season with sparkle and suspense one can only dream of in a HOLIDAZE. An international cast of multi-talented and brilliantly costumed artists come to life and perform astonishing feats of disbelief. Experience gingerbread men flipping mid air, toy soldiers marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, penguins spinning, puppets dancing, and reindeer soaring high above a landscape of holiday wonderment. An original musical score and some seasonal favorites accompany hundreds of spectacular costumes and holiday dreams in a setting of gigantic gifts, colossal candy canes and 30-foot towering soldiers. Cirque Dreams Holidaze is the perfect way to spend time with family over Thanksgiving week, and rediscover the magic of the holidays.
No performance on Thanksgiving Day. Matinee added on Friday, November 28.
Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA
March 3-8, 2015
Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is the Tony Award- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that's delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love -- the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more -- plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible/It's Possible" and "Ten Minutes Ago," in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who's ever had a wish, a dream... or a really great pair of shoes.
ONCE
April 21-26, 2015
ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience that swept the 2012 Tony Awards, and went on to win a GRAMMY for Best Musical Theater Album in 2013. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who's about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights... but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It's an unforgettable story about going for your dreams and the power of music to connect us all.
THE ILLUSIONISTS
June 9-14, 2015
This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. The Illusionists 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.
THE BOOK OF MORMON
June 30-July 12, 2015
The New York Times calls it "the best musical of this century." The Washington Post says, "it is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals." And Entertainment Weekly says, "Grade A: the funniest musical of all time." Jon Stewart of The Daily Show calls it, "a crowning achievement. So good it makes me angry." It's the Book of Mormon, the nine-time Tony Award winning best musical from the creators of South Park. Contains explicit language. For more information visit BOOKOFMORMONTHEMUSCAL.COM.
2014-2015 Season Extras:
JERRY SEINFELD LIVE
One Night Only- October 16, 2014
America's premier comedian will perform his signature stand-up routine live on stage at The Center for Performing Arts. Jerry Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing to live audiences both nationally and internationally, including San Jose in October of this year.
RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles
March 27-29, 2015
This live multi-media spectacular takes you on a musical journey through the life and times of the world's most celebrated band. Going further than before, this expanded RAIN adds even more hits from the anthology of Beatles classics such as "I Want To Hold Your Hand," "Hard Day's Night," "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," "Let It Be," and "Hey Jude." Don't miss the Broadway smash that's taking the world by storm...RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES.
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