Broadway Theatre League is proud to present the 2013-2014 Broadway in South Bend Series Live! at The Morris Performing Arts Center. Headlined by the international hit, JERSEY BOYS, this season is not to be missed! The 2013-14 season also boasts MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, a new production based on a legendary recording session with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins; 2013 Tony Award nominee for Best Musical, BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL and the acclaimed revival of WEST SIDE STORY.
The international sensation JERSEY BOYS will take the stage for a special two-week engagement November 26-December 8, 2013. JERSEY BOYS is the Tony Award-winning Broadway blockbuster musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. This is the 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, winner of the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album and most recently, the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, 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 new year brings a new show straight from Broadway, the 2013 Tony Award nominee for Best Musical - BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL, February 7-8, 2014. Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on Broadway, BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL is inspired by the Bring It On film and features an original story by Tony Award winner Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), music and lyrics by Tony Award-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights), music by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning composer Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), lyrics by Broadway lyricist Amanda Green (High Fidelity) and music supervision by Tony and Grammy Award winner Alex Lacamoire (In The Heights). The production is directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler (In the Heights). BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL tells the story of the challenges and unexpected bonds formed through the thrill of extreme competition. With a colorful crew of characters, an exciting fresh sound and explosive dance with aerial stunts, this hilariously universal story is sure to be everything you hoped for and nothing like you expected. The New York Times calls it, "Impossible to resist!"
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Tony Award nominee for Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical, will rock'n' roll its way into South Bend, March 14-15, 2014. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "That's All Right," "Great Balls of Fire," "Walk the Line," "Hound Dog" and more.
The 2013-14 season comes to a dramatic close with the much-lauded revival of WEST SIDE STORY, May 9-10, 2014. From the first notes to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The music by Leonard Bernstein and the lyrics by Stephen Sondheim - a collection of standards that includes "Tonight," "America," "Maria," "I Feel Pretty" and "Somewhere" - is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. And the extraordinary, Tony Award-winning choreography by Jerome Robbins completely changed the language of Broadway dance.
These four irresistible musicals - JERSEY BOYS, BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and WEST SIDE STORY - make up the 2013-14 season ticket package. In addition to these shows, Broadway Theatre League will present two special engagement performances at The Morris in 2013-14. Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical AMERICAN IDIOT performs April 13, 2014. Based on Green Day's Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, AMERICAN IDIOT tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams or the safety of suburbia, and boldly takes the American musical where it's never gone before. In addition to these shows, Broadway Theatre League will bring a special engagement of STOMP to The Morris January 16-17, 2014. Now in its 20th year, STOMP is a high-energy, percussive symphony of music and dance created through everyday objects used rhythmically. It is unequalled entertainment for all ages - often presented in humorous manner that encourages audience participation. Back with favorite routines and new surprises, STOMP will satisfy as never before. Season Members have the option to purchase tickets first to this special engagement.
Season tickets start at $125 for all four shows, and payment plans are available. Only Broadway Theatre League Season Members receive the best seats and at locked-in prices before tickets go on sale to the public, as well as priority access to tickets, premium seating, easy exchanges, advance ticket offers, lost ticket insurance and dining discounts. To find out more, visit theaterleague.com.
Performance schedule for the Broadway in South Bend Series is as follows:JERSEY BOYS: November 26 - December 8, 2013
BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL: February 7 - 8, 2014
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET: March 14 - 15, 2014
WEST SIDE STORY: May 9 - 10, 2014
SPECIAL ENGAGEMENTS
STOMP: January 16 - 17, 2014
AMERICAN IDIOT: April 13, 2014
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