KINKY BOOTS, ASU/Gammage, September 16-21, 2014

KINKY BOOTS is the exhilarating Broadway musical that will lift your spirits to new high-heeled heights! Winner of six Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL, this inspirational story follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Together, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible… proving that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. 

Inspired by a true story, KINKY BOOTS features a joyous, Tony-winning score by CYNDI LAUPER, direction and Tony-winning choreography by JERRY MITCHELL and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner HARVEY FIERSTEIN. Come join the sold-out audiences who’ve discovered why – sometimes – the best way to fit in is to stand out!

“THERE IS NO SHOW HOTTER THAN KINKY BOOTS." – CBS News

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Music and Lyrics: Cyndi Lauper
Book: Harvey Fierstein
Based on the film written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth
Director / Choreographer: Jerry Mitchell
Music Supervisor/Arranger/Orchestrator: Stephen Oremus
Scenic Design: David Rockwell
Costume Design: Gregg Barnes
Lighting Design: Kenneth Posner
Sound Design: John Shivers
Hair Design: Josh Marquette
Make-up Design: Randy Houston Mercer 

Cast: (in order of appearance)
Mr. Price: David McDonald
Young Charlie: Anthony Picarello
Young Lola: Andrew Theo Johnson
Simon Sr.: Horace V. Rogers
Nicola: Grace Stockdale
Charlie Price: Steven Booth
George: Craig Waletzko
Don: Joe Coots
Lauren: Lindsay Nicole Chambers
Pat: Bonnie Milligan
Harry: Mike Longo
Lola: Kyle Taylor Parker
Angels: Darius Harper, Tommy Martinez, Nick McGough, Ricky Schroeder, Juan Torres-Falcon, Hernando Umana
Trish/Ensemble: Amelia Cormack
Richard Bailey/Ensemble: Ross Lekites
Milan Stage Manager/Ensemble: Anne Tolpegin
Ensemble: Damien Brett, Lauren Nicole Chapman, Blair Goldberg, Darius Harper, Ross Lekites, Mike Longo, Tommy Martinez, David McDonald, Nick McGough, Bonnie Milligan, Horace V. Rogers, Ricky Schroeder, Juan Torres-Falcon, Hernando Umana and Sam Zeller

PIPPIN, ASU/Gammage, December 2-7, 2014

PIPPIN is back on Broadway for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago… the show the New York Times declared “ASTONISHING. A PIPPIN FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.” 

It won the Tony Award for BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL! With a beloved score by Tony nominee STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (GODSPELL, WICKED), PIPPIN tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory. 

This captivating new production is directed by Tony winner DIANE PAULUS (HAIR and THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESS). It features sizzling choreography in the style of BOB FOSSE and breathtaking acrobatics by LES 7 DOIGTS DE LA MAIN, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation TRACES.

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JOSEPH AND THE TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, ASU/Gammage, January 13-18, 2015

One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. 

Directed and choreographed by Tony Award®-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, this new production will feature Broadway/television star Diana DeGarmo (9 to 5, Hairspray, Hair) as The Narrator and Broadway star Ace Young (Grease, Hair) as Joseph. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including “Those Canaan Days,” “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” 

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DIRTY DANCING, ASU/Gammage, February 17-22, 2015

DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance, and sensational dancing. 

Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. 

Featuring the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life. ” London’s Sunday Express says, “This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!” Don’t miss your chance to see this record-breaking live theatre sensation. You’ll have the time of your life!

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Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA, ASU/Gammage, March 10-15, 2015

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. 

This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love — the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more — plus some surprising new twists! 

Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream... or a really great pair of shoes.

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CHICAGO, ASU/Gammage, March 27-29, 2015

A true New York City institution, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. 

No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards®, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations. 

Whether you’re looking for your first Broadway musical, whether you’ve seen the Academy Award®-winning film and want to experience the show live on stage or whether you’ve seen it before and want to recapture the magic, CHICAGO always delivers.

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MOTOWN, ASU/Gammage, April 21-26, 2015

“MORE THAN A BROADWAY SHOW. A CELEBRATION OF MUSIC THAT TRANSFORMED AMERICA!” – CBS Sunday Morning. 

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. 

Featuring classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” experience the story behind the music in the record-breaking smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL!

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THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, ASU/Gammage, May 27- June 7, 2015

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s international award-winning phenomenon directed by Harold Prince has woven its magical spell over standing room audiences in more than 100 cities worldwide. 

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the longest running show in Broadway history, now returns to Tempe to take your breath away. 

It’s a timeless story of seduction and despair and the one show The London Sunday Times called “God’s gift to the musical theatre.”

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WICKED, ASU/Gammage, August 26-October 4, 2015

Variety calls WICKED “a cultural phenomenon,” and it continues to break box office records across North America. 

Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One — born with emerald green skin— is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. 

How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Goodmakes for “the most complete — and completely satisfying — musical in a long time” (USA Today)

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