Nine of the Fox Theatre's 2013-2014 U.S. Bank Broadway Series shows will go on sale Saturday, September 7 at 10am. From 10am to 2pm, the public is invited to view the newly restored auditorium ceiling and to enjoy free tours of the theatre.
The ceiling restoration project, which began on June 10, is the most massive project undertaken at the Fox Theatre since the original restoration in 1981. The project required the entire auditorium to be scaffolded from floor to ceiling to allow for a complete cleaning, touch up painting and fabric repair. "I am absolutely thrilled that my Fox partners and I were finally able to give the auditorium ceiling the proper restoration it deserves," says Mary Strauss. The open house on September 7 will allow visitors to see the stunning results of the ceiling restoration and to tour the theatre. Organ concerts will be performed from 10am to 2pm. Free popcorn and soda will be provided. Visitors will be able to register for ticket giveaways.
Tickets for the following shows will be available on Saturday, September 7 beginning at 10am: SISTER ACT, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, ELF, WEST SIDE STORY, MAMMA MIA!, WE WILL ROCK YOU, ONCE, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, and THE WIZARD OF OZ. Tickets will be available online at MetroTix.com, by phone at 314-534-1111 and in person at the Fox Theatre Box office. Please refer to FabulousFox.com for current pricing for individual shows.
Sister Act • November 19-December 1, 2013
SISTER ACT is Broadway's feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it "Ridiculously fun," and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement! Featuring original music by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors), SISTER ACT tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look-a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, SISTER ACT is reason to rejoice!
A Christmas Carol • December 5-8, 2013
Charles Dickens' traditional classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL brings an old fashioned Christmas to the Fabulous Fox with this inspiring and heartwarming treat for the whole family. Journey to Victorian London and the world of Ebenezer Scrooge, the tight-fisted merchant who learns that giving brings greater happiness than receiving.
ELF The Musical • December 17-29, 2013
Presented by Grand Center, Inc., ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy's enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF. Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit, ELF features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer), with a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).
West Side Story • January 3-5, 2014
More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time. This revival, based on Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents' Broadway direction, remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway's finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as Something's Coming, Tonight, America, I Feel Pretty and Somewhere.
Mamma Mia! • February 7-9. 2014
Over 50 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship.
We Will Rock You • March 18-30, 2014
From London's West End, the worldwide smash hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton finally comes to the U.S. with a limited engagement stop in St. Louis. WE WILL ROCK YOU features the greatest hits of the legendary British rock group, Queen. Now in its 11th year in London and seen by 15 million people worldwide, this hilarious, multi-award-winning and record-breaking phenomenon boasts a fantastic score of killer Queen tunes that you just can't resist singing along to, such as "Another One Bites The Dust," "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," "We Are The Champions," "Bohemian Rhapsody" and of course, "We Will Rock You." It's the world champion of musicals and the show that rocks harder than any other, so don't miss the party!
Once • April 8-20, 2014
Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. 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... not living in fear... and the power of music to connect all of us.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat • April 29-May 11, 2014
Television star Diana DeGarmo will star as The Narrator and Broadway star Ace Young will star as Joseph in the new touring production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. One of the most enduring shows of all time, JOSEPH is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel's favorite son. The first collaboration of Andrew Lloyd Webber (Jesus Christ Superstar, Phantom of the Opera, Cats) and Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, The Lion King) JOSEPH blends pop, country and rock into an uplifting, technicolored story of biblical proportions. "JOSEPH is still the wittiest of Lloyd Webber's extravaganzas" declares the Orlando Sentinel.
The Wizard of Oz • May 13-18
Developed from the popular MGM screenplay, this new production is filled with beloved songs from the Oscar- winning movie score, the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their hearts' desires. Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and her winged monkeys as you rediscover the real story of Oz in this fantastic musical treat for all the family.
2013-2014 U.S. Bank Broadway Series Shows and Specials: (Subscription Season in Bold):
Chicago • September 20-22, 2013*
Evita • October 8-20, 2013*
Beauty & the Beast • November 1-3, 2013*
Sister Act • November 19-December 1, 2013
A Christmas Carol • December 5-8, 2013
ELF The Musical • December 17-29, 2013
West Side Story • January 3-5, 2014
Mamma Mia! • February 7-9, 2014
Jersey Boys • February 19-March 2, 2014**
We Will Rock You • March 18-30, 2014
Once • April 8-20, 2014
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat • April 29-May 11, 2014
The Wizard of Oz • May 13-18
*Tickets currently on sale
**On-sale date TBA
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