Broadway Across
America
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2014 - 2015 SEASON
HOUSTON BROADWAY
SHOWS
NEWSIES
May 19 – 24, 2015
800 Bagby Street
Houston, TX 77002
Description
They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines…Direct from Broadway
comes Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of
the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography, Newsies has audiences
and critics alike calling it “A musical worth singing about!” (The New York
Times). Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it’s a high-energy
explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss.
Based on true
events, Newsies tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become
unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York. It’s a
rousing tale about fighting for what’s right…and staying true to who you are.
Motown The Musical – The National Tour
July 21 – 26, 2015
The Hobby Center, Sarofim Hall
800 Bagby Street
Houston, TX 77002
Description
It began as one man's story… became everyone's music… and is now Broadway's
musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder
Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul
who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and
many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to
the same beat. Now, experience it live on stage in the record-breaking smash hit
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL!
Should I see it?
Motown is an entertaining show for all ages. Theatergoers will love the show’s
energetic dance numbers and nonstop music. The show contains minimal adult
language and references.
Motown The Musical Cast & Creative
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The Radio City
Christmas Spectacular – National Tour
Starring
The Rockettes
December 5 –
28, 2014
The Hobby
Center, Sarofim Hall
800 Bagby Street
Houston, TX 77002
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Description
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes triumphantly returns
and it’s more spectacular than ever before! Featuring brand-new scenes, new sets
& costumes, breathtaking special effects and an unforgettable new finale! The
Rockettes perform 5 new numbers, showcasing their signature eye-high kicks and
incredible precision dance style in some of the most challenging numbers ever
conceived. In one of those brand-new scenes, New York at Christmas, the
Rockettes will board a life size double-decker tour bus, taking audiences on a
guided tour through the streets of New York City! A 50-foot LED screen enhances
this scene and the entire show with breathtaking new imagery.
Cherished favorites like the Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and the Living
Nativity are enriched, inviting you and your family to experience these
iconic scenes in a whole new way. Don’t miss the most spectacular Christmas
ever imagined!
January 20 – February 8, 2015
The Hobby
Center, Sarofim Hall
800 Bagby Street
Houston, TX 77002
Description
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, please visit BookofMormonTheMusical.com
*2014-2015 Season subscription packages do not include The Book of Mormon.
Additional purchase is required.
Should I see it?
Contains explicit language.
The Book of Mormon Cast & Creative
ONCE – The National Tour
March 10 – 15, 2015
The Hobby Center, Sarofim Hall
800 Bagby Street
Houston, TX 77002
Description
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.
Once Cast & Creative
April 14 – 19, 2015
The Hobby Center, Sarofim Hall
800 Bagby Street
Houston, TX 77002
Description
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never
forget! Over 45 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! Writer Catherine Johnson's sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island
paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity
of her father brings 3 men from her mother's past back to the island they last
visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels
this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night
everyone's having the time of their lives!
*2014-2015 Season subscription
packages do not include Mamma Mia! Additional purchase is required.
