Presented by Cadillac Broadway Across America-Houston, CHITTY CHITTY BANG
BANG the most fantasmagorical Broadway musical in the history of everything!
flies into Houston February 24 through March 7, 2009 at the
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800 Bagby). For more information visit
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com or call the Hobby Center Box Office and all
Ticketmaster outlets at ph. 713-629-3700. Photo courtesy of Broadway
Across America.
Music and Lyrics by RICHARD M. SHERMAN and ROBERT B. SHERMAN
Adapted for the stage by JEREMY SAMS
Based on the MGM/United Artists Motion Picture
Touring Script Adapted by RAY RODERICK
Inaugural North American Tour takes flight!
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HOUSTON, TX … Presented by Cadillac Broadway Across America-Houston, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, the most fantasmagorical Broadway musical in the history of everything, flies into Houston February 24-March 7 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800 Bagby). Based on the timeless novel by Ian Fleming, author/creator of James Bond, the production features the music and lyrics by the legendary Sherman brothers, composers of Mary Poppins. The national tour boasts an entirely new creative team, original script and fresh adaptation directed by Ray Roderick.
The national touring cast of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG includes Steve Wilson (Caractacus Potts), who appeared in Broadway’s Sunday in the Park with George; Kelly McCormick (Truly Scrumptious), who was seen in the National Tour and regional productions of Les Misérables; Dick Decareau (Grandpa Potts), who has a 28 career in theatre both on Broadway and Off-Broadway; George Dvorsky (Baron Bomburst/Lord Scrumptious), who has appeared in Broadway’s The Scarlet Pimpernel and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, among others; Elizabeth Ward Land (Baroness Bomburst/ Miss. Phillips), who has been seen on Broadway and in National tours including The Scarlet Pimpernel, Passion, and City of Angels; Dirk Lumbard (Boris), who appeared in Broadway’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Scott Cote (Goran), who has appeared in Cabaret and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast; Richard G. Rodgers (Coggins/Toymaker), who was most recently seen in the world premiere of Glimmerglass; Oliver Wadsworth (Junkman/Childcatcher), who has been seen Off-Broadway in Endpapers and Well; Aly Brier (Jemima Alternate/Orphan), who is thrilled to be making her National Tour debut; Jeremy Lipton (Jeremy Alternate/ Orphan), who has appeared in Oliver and Les Misérables; Camille Mancuso (Jemima Alternate/ Orphan), who has been seen regionally in Annie and The Sound of Music; and Zachary Carter Sayle (Jeremy Alternate/ Orphan), who has appeared in The Sound of Music and Les Misérables. The ensemble includes Bianca Burgess, Mark Chmiel, Paige Faure, Trey Gillen, Cameron Henderson, Timothy Hughes, Matthew Brandon Hutchens, Kevin Leary, Kent M. Lewis, Chris Klink, Molly Mahoney, Alison Marchese, Ellie Mooney, Tiffany Lee Ocvirk, Michelle Petrucci, John Saunders, and Molly Tynes.
Presented by Cadillac Broadway Across America-Houston, CHITTY CHITTY BANG
BANG the most fantasmagorical Broadway musical in the history of everything!
flies into Houston February 24 through March 7, 2009 at the
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800 Bagby). For more information visit
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com or call the Hobby Center Box Office and all
Ticketmaster outlets at ph. 713-629-3700. Photo courtesy of Broadway
Across America.
Eight local young performers will appear in the children’s ensemble as orphan’s including Jacquelyn Blomquist, Joshua Bolden, Cullen King, Miho Christine Maeda, Mason McDonald, Abigail Moorhead, Janie Stewart, and Kerry Rose Sullivan.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG will officially launch its first North American tour at the Broward Center in Ft. Lauderdale on November 18th, 2008. It will continue to dazzle cities across the U.S. including Tampa , Appleton , Baltimore , Dayton , San Antonio , Houston , Pittsburgh , Providence , Philadelphia , Orlando , Atlanta , Indianapolis , Louisville , Albuquerque , Salt Lake City , Tempe and Costa Mesa .
The Broadway production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG received 5 Tony Award nominations, 10 Outer Critics Circle Award nominations and 4 Drama Desk nominations during its’ Broadway run at the Hilton Theatre. It opened on April 28, 2005. The London production of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG was nominated for 3 Laurence Olivier Awards in 2003, including Best New Musical, and won Best Musical at the Variety Club Awards in 2003. The production opened on April 16, 2002 to rave reviews and record-breaking business at the London Palladium and continues to sell-out on tour across the U.K.
This stage adaptation of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG features a beloved score, including memorable classics such as “Truly Scrumptious,” “Toot Sweets,” “Hushabye Mountain” and the Oscarâ-nominated title song, “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG was originally directed by Adrian Noble on Broadway. This newly conceived version, with direction and adapted script by Ray Roderick, features sets and costumes by renowned English designer Anthony Ward, additional set designs by Robert Bissinger and lighting by Charlie Morrison. Choreography is by Joanne Hunter.
The national tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG is executive produced by Dan Sher of Big League Productions.
Presented by Cadillac Broadway Across America-Houston, CHITTY CHITTY BANG
BANG the most fantasmagorical Broadway musical in the history of everything!
flies into Houston February 24 through March 7, 2009 at the
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800 Bagby). For more information visit
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com or call the Hobby Center Box Office and all
Ticketmaster outlets at ph. 713-629-3700. Photo courtesy of Broadway
Across America.
CALENDAR LISTING:
February 24-March 7, 2009 – Cadillac Broadway Across America - Houston presents CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, 800 Bagby. Performances are Tuesday – Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Audio described performance is available Thursday, March 5 at 8 p.m. and captioned performance is available Saturday, February 28 at 2 p.m. Wheelchair accessible. Starting at $18, tickets are available at following authorized outlets: Hobby Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling (713) 629-3700 or online at www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. Groups of 20 or more, call (888) 451-5986 or e-mail Jenna.Storey@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.
Tickets start at $18 and are available at these authorized outlets; Hobby Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling (713) 629-3700 or online at www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. Groups of 20 or more, call (888) 451-5986 or e-mail Jenna.Storey@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. Performances are Tuesday – Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Presented by Cadillac Broadway Across America-Houston, CHITTY CHITTY BANG
BANG the most fantasmagorical Broadway musical in the history of everything!
flies into Houston February 24 through March 7, 2009 at the
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (800 Bagby). For more information visit
www.broadwayacrossamerica.com or call the Hobby Center Box Office and all
Ticketmaster outlets at ph. 713-629-3700. Photo courtesy of Broadway
Across America.
About Broadway Across America
Broadway Across America : Owned and operated by British theatre producer John Gore (CEO) and entertainment industry veteran Thomas B. McGrath (Chairman), Broadway Across America presents first-class touring Broadway musicals and plays, family productions and other live events throughout a network of 43 North American cities. Broadway Across America is also dedicated to the development and production of new and diverse live theatre for productions on Broadway, across America and throughout the world. Broadway Across America most recently produced Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS on Broadway, while current and upcoming productions include WEST SIDE STORY, BLITHE SPIRIT, MINSKY’S, and the DeafWest production of PIPPIN. Broadway tours include DORA THE EXPLORER, FROST/NIXON, SPAMALOT, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. For more information or to purchase tickets through an authorized agent go to BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.
BIG LEAGUE PRODUCTIONS, INC. is celebrating its 19th season of producing, general managing, and booking Broadway musicals and special attractions for touring throughout North America and the world. By special permission from Disney Theatricals, Big League just developed and toured extensively a brand new production of Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA to great critical acclaim (visit www.theaidatour.com). In addition to its current tour of the unique spectacular BLAST, Big League is preparing an international tour of AIDA in the forthcoming season. Among the recent highlights was a new touring production of the world famous mega-musical, Miss Saigon, developed in collaboration with Cameron Mackintosh, which toured the US and Canada for four years. Other productions of notoriety were the Japanese and North American touring productions of 42nd Street with the creative team from the recent Tony Award winning Broadway revival as well as a three year tour of Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man as conceived by Susan Stroman. Other successes have included Footloose ( Las Vegas , Atlantic City , North American Tour), tours of Titanic, 1776, Peter Pan, as well as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum starring Rip Taylor. Big League’s renowned production of The Who’s Tommy has been see throughout North America, South America, Europe, and most recently in Tokyo . Future highlights will include the 30th Anniversary National Tour of the Tony Award winning musical Ain’t Misbehavin with direction by the Tony Award winning Richard Maltby and starring American Idol winner recording artist Ruben Studdard as well as Frenchie Davis of Idol fame. Also in the works is the development of a new dynamic production of the stage adaptation of the iconic renowned children’s film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The booking department at Big League, helmed by John Starr, is among the most respected in the industry. Visit www.bigleague.org
Visit www.chittyontour.com for more information.
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