Monday, February 5, 2018
Arizona Broadway Theatre's 2018 / 2019 Season!
Titanic
October 12 - November 10, 2018
Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston
Book by Peter Stone
Winner of five Tony Awards, this musical set aboard the unsinkable Titanic tells of the passengers’ hopes and aspirations on the historic maiden voyage that defined the 20th century. Unaware of the fate that awaits them, first-, second-, and third-class passengers marvel at the majesty of the “great ship, Titanic” and tell of their dreams of a better life in America. Titanic: The Musical is an epic, thrilling, and emotionally rich production not to be missed.
Miracle on 34th Street
November 23 - December 29, 2018
Music, Lyrics and Book by Meredith Willson
Based on the beloved classic film, Miracle on 34th Street tells the tale of last-minute Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Santa-replacement Kris Kringle, who may or may not be THE Santa Claus, and the people who take him in. Filled with humor, spectacle, and treasured songs such as My Wish, Expect Things to Happen, and It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, this festive, heart-warming musical is a must-see for the family this holiday season.
An American in Paris
January 25 - March 1, 2019
Music by George Gershwin; Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Book by Craig Lucas Based on the MGM Film
Love, dreams, and the joy of being alive! A musical adaptation of the Academy Award-winning film
featuring some of George and Ira Gershwin’s most beloved music including I Got Rhythm, The Man I Love, and They Can’t Take That Away from Me, this is an enduring story of hope, romance, and love in a city rebuilding from the heartbreak of World War II. Choreographed by ABT’s own Kurtis Overby, An American in Paris is sure to be Magnifique!
Mamma Mia
March 15 - April 14, 2019
Music by Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson
Lyrics by Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson & Stig Anderson
Book by Catherine Johnson
A wedding you’ll never forget! ABBA’s timeless songs, including Take a Chance on Me, Chiquitita, and Dancing Queen, tell this enchanting saga of a free-spirited mother, her daughter, and the three men who may be Dad. This Broadway-blockbuster international sensation is an unforgettable show filled with love, laughter, and friendship that will leave you dancing in the aisles!
Guys and Dolls
April 26 - May 26, 2019
Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser
Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
Grab your fedora and join Nathan Detroit as he tries to establish the biggest craps game in town, deal with his long-time girlfriend’s desire for marriage (Adelaide’s Lament), and convince fellow gambler Sky Masterson to finance his venture (Luck Be a Lady). Featuring the classic songs Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat and A Bushel and a Peck, the return of Guys and Dolls to the ABT stage is a long-awaited must see!
The Addams Family
June 7 - July 6, 2019
Book by Marshall Brickman
Book by Rick Elice
Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Based upon The Addams Family characters created by Charles Addams
It’s the ultimate nightmare: daughter Wednesday, the ultimate Princess of Darkness, has grown up and fallen in love…with a sweet young man from a respectable family! While her parents wonder Where Did We Go Wrong, all Wednesday wants is One Normal Night – but everything is about to change as they host a dinner for her fiancé and his parents. Whether seasoned with “salt, pepper, or cyanide,” this is one family dinner you won’t forget!
Sister Act
July 26 - Aug 24, 2019
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Glenn Slater
Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner
Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane
Based on the movie written by Joseph Howard
The mob is after Deloris. The solution? Hide as a nun in a traditional convent! Here Within These Walls, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and an uptight Mother Superior. Deloris breathes new life into the church and community (Take Me to Heaven), but blows her cover. How is this Sister Act going to save her? A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!
Xanadu
SEPT 6 - 29, 2019
Music and Lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar
Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Bases on the 1980 film
Strange Magic is taking over the ABT stage this summer as Greek muse Kira descends from Mount Olympus in all her roller skate and leg warmer glory to inspire a dejected human. But when Kira falls in forbidden love with him, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos erupts. Featuring ‘80s hit songs Have You Never Been Mellow, Magic, and Evil Woman, Xanadu is hilarity on wheels for anyone who has ever hoped to feel the touch of inspiration
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Xanadu - TAP DANCING - Awesome!
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