Birmingham, AL (Top40 Charts/ Broadway In Birmingham PR) - Broadway In Birmingham is thrilled to unveil its 2010-2011 musical season at the BJCC Concert Hall with a bold new look and a renewed dedication to providing an exciting theatrical experience for patrons of all ages. Each show in our line-up was carefully chosen and is sure to create a memorable theatre experience for Birmingham audiences. Our new look reflects our commitment to enhancing the patron experience with exclusive new benefits and personal customer service. Broadway In Birmingham will begin accepting season ticket renewals on Monday, May 24 at 2pm. Patrons wishing to become season ticket holders can order tickets beginning Monday, June 7. Don't miss out on some of the most exciting events in Birmingham this year!
The exciting 2010-2011 Broadway In Birmingham season is anchored by the hugely acclaimed new 25th anniversary production of the World's Longest-Running Musical, LES MIS�RABLES, as it returns to the BJCC Concert Hall. Also in the 2010-2011 line-up are three fresh from Broadway hits and one of Broadway's all time longest running shows. After recent triumphant runs on Broadway LEGALLY BLONDE, A CHORUS LINE and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF hit the road and head to the Magic City. Rounding out the season is Broadway's 7th longest running show of all time, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST MUSICAL, presented by NETworks.
Broadway In Birmingham will also present four additional shows and season ticket holders are first in line: BILL COSBY will return to Birmingham for two performances and Drumline LIVE, RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles, and Lord of the Dance will add some musical fun to the season.
Broadway In Birmingham's enhanced commitment to excellent customer service offers exclusive Season Ticket Holder benefits such as a flexible exchange policy, the privilege of purchasing additional tickets to all shows before they go on sale to the general public, complimentary parking for Patron Club members and priority renewal for future seasons. New this season will be the Patron Premiere Club where members will have access to an exclusive Patron Lounge with complimentary hors d'oeuvre and beverages for each show. Broadway In Birmingham is also committed to being a part of the local arts education community and has partnered with the Birmingham Children's Theatre to provide educational opportunities and tickets through its various programs.
BROADWAY IN BIRMINGHAM
10/11 SEASON TICKET SCHEDULE
LEGALLY BLONDE - September 24-26, 2010
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - November 5-7, 2010
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - December 17-19, 2010
A CHORUS LINE - April 8-10, 2011
LES MIS�RABLES - September 20-25, 2011
EXTRA SEASON SHOWS
Drumline LIVE - January 26, 2011
BILL COSBY (2 performances) - February 5, 2011
LORD OF THE DANCE - February 18, 2011
RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles - March 24, 2011
All shows presented at the BJCC Concert Hall
Broadway In Birmingham will begin accepting season ticket renewals on Monday, May 24 at 2pm. Patrons wishing to become season ticket holders can order tickets beginning Monday, June 7 and may be purchased in four convenient ways:
1) By calling our local box office at 205-458-8489 or 888-611-0964 Monday and Thursday 2:00 to 6:00 PM and Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 to 3:00 PM CST
2) Renew on-line 24 hours a day/7days a week at Broadway In Birmingham (changes must be in writing)
3) Completed Renewals may be faxed to 205-458-8481
4) Visit the Broadway In Birmingham box office at 2130 Richard Arrington Blvd North at the BJCC Concert Hall
Five Broadway In Birmingham season ticket packages are available starting from $132.
Exclusive season ticket holder benefits include:
Personalized local customer service
Easy, no-fee ticket exchanges for ALL Season Ticket Holders
Lost ticket insurance
Priority renewal for future seasons
Priority purchase opportunities for additional tickets to series shows and Season Extras
Season Patron Club Premiere Members enjoy additional benefits that include priority seating for all shows, exclusive access to the Center Stage Patron Lounge located in the BJCC Concert Hall lobby complete with complimentary hors d'oeuvre and beverages before each show and desserts at intermission for all season shows. Members also receive complimentary parking in the 11th Avenue parking deck located in the former Social Security Building directly across from the BJCC Concert Hall. Additional benefits also include name recognition in each show's Playbill program and invitations to special Patron Club Premiere events.
Season Patron Club Plus members will receive priority seating for all shows, complimentary parking in the 11th Avenue parking deck located in the former Social Security Building directly across from the BJCC Concert Hall, and name recognition in each show's Playbill program.
Season Patron Club members enjoy additional benefits that include priority seating options, complimentary parking in the BJCC parking deck with optional 11th Avenue parking available for an additional fee. Benefits also include name recognition in each show's Playbill program.
Group Sales Tickets are offered on a priority basis before tickets go on sale to the general public and are available for groups of 15 or more and may be purchased by contacting Cecilia Pearson at 205-924-3636 or [email protected]
For more information about the Broadway In Birmingham 2010-2011 Season log on to BroadwayInBirmingham.com or call our box office at 205.458.8489 Monday and Thursday 2:00 to 6:00 PM and Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 to 3:00 PM CST.
2010-2011 SEASON DETAILS
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
September 24-26, 2010
It's here, and it's "AN ELLE OF A SHOW" (TIME Magazine). The hilarious MGM film is Broadway's new smash hit musical, and now LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is coming to you. LEGALLY BLONDE follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. After turning Broadway and MTV hot pink, this "Feel-Good Song and Dance Juggernaut" (New York Magazine) is "The Best New Musical Around!" (WOR).
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
November 5-7, 2010
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.
NETworks Presents,
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST MUSICAL
December 17-19, 2010
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Birmingham! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST!
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
A CHORUS LINE
April 8-10, 2011
In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It's what they've worked for - with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It's the one opportunity to do what they've always dreamed - to have the chance to dance. This is A CHORUS LINE, the musical for everyone who's ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including "Best Musical" and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever. Now A CHORUS LINE returns. Come meet the new generation of Broadway's best.
LES MIS�RABLES
September 20-25, 2011
Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Sch�nberg's legendary musical, LES MIS�RABLES, with glorious new staging and spectacular reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has already been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes.
The London Times hails the new show "a five star hit, astonishingly powerful and as good as the original." The Western Mail says "an outstanding success - the best version yet." The South Wales Echo proclaims "such an experience, lavish and impressive - a guaranteed crowd pleaser" and the South Wales Argos says "dream the dream - it is worth all of the hype. A magnificent production... of one of the greatest musicals of them all."
Based on Victor Hugo's classic novel, LES MIS�RABLES is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of LES MIS�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.
SEASON EXTRAS
Drumline LIVE
January 26, 2011
Drumline LIVE kicks off its second US tour in the 2010-2011 season following its extremely successful 70-performance international tour in the 2008-2009 season. Drumline LIVE's energetic cast has honed its precision and energy with years of training in marching band programs across the southern United States. This versatile group of musicians and dancers brings an explosive energy and athleticism to an eclectic mix of sounds. Equally at home with the hottest contemporary hip hop, R&B, classic Motown tunes, and the rousing sounds of the great brass tradition, Drumline LIVE is thrilled to share the American Marching Band experience with a wider audience.
BILL COSBY
February 5, 2011 (Two Performances)
The legendary Bill Cosby has been making people laugh for nearly five decades, most notably as the Emmy winning star of the landmark sitcom "The Cosby Show." Also a nine-time Grammy winner for his hilarious comedy albums, Bill Cosby was voted one of "Comedy Central's Ten Greatest Stand-Ups of All-Time."
LORD OF THE DANCE
February 18, 2011
Michael Flatley's LORD OF THE DANCE Described by the New York Post as "fascinating, rewarding and above all, entertaining," and by the Los Angeles Times as "a showpiece extravaganza," LORD OF THE DANCE is a mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance. The story is based upon mythical Irish folklore as Don Dorcha, Lord of Darkness, challenges the ethereal lord of light, the LORD OF THE DANCE. Battle lines are drawn, passions ignite and a love story fueled by the dramatic leaps and turns of dancers' bodies begins to build against a backdrop of Celtic rhythm. The action is played out over 21 scenes on a grand scale of precision dancing, dramatic music, colorful costumes and state-of-the-art staging and lighting
RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles
March 24, 2011
FROM ED SULLIVAN TO ABBEY ROAD! - They look like them and they sound just like them! "The next best thing to seeing The Beatles," raves the Denver Post. All the music and vocals are performed totally live! RAIN covers the Fab Four from the earliest beginnings through the psychedelic late 60s and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days.
RAIN is a multi-media, multi-dimensional experience... a fusion of historical footage and hilarious television commercials from the 1960s lights up video screens and live cameras zoom in for close-ups.
"A thrilling bit of time-warping nostalgia... Boomer Heaven!" raves The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "Uncanny! RAIN are a quartet of fine musicians in their own right... as The Beatles, they triumph!" cheers the Boston Herald. "An adoring Valentine to The Beatles," declares the Washington Post. Sing along with your family and friends to such Beatlemaniac favorites as "Let It Be," "Hey Jude," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Come Together" and "Can't Buy Me Love."
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