Plus: Blue Man Group Chicago Les Misérables Miss Saigon. BONUS OFFER Disney s The Lion King

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1 CONTACT Hanya Bruner (714) x4376, Tim Dunn (714) x 4209, TDunn@SCFTA.org RELEASE DATE: Download Images HERE SEGERSTROM CENTER ANNOUNCES BROADWAY SEASON FIVE CENTER PREMIERES A Bronx Tale Anastasia Escape to Margaritaville Mean Girls The Band s Visit Plus: Blue Man Group Chicago Les Misérables Miss Saigon BONUS OFFER Disney s The Lion King COSTA MESA, CA Segerstrom Center for the Arts announces the Broadway and Curtain Call series, filled with exciting new shows, classic blockbusters and Tony Award winners with enough razzle dazzle to delight and entertain every musical theater fan. Coming to the Center for the very first time are Anastasia, A Bronx Tale, Mean Girls, The Band s Visit and Escape to Margaritaville. Audiences will be thrilled with the returns of Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, Blue Man Group, Chicago and the Disney s beloved The Lion King. Free and fun pre-show and intermission activities will entertain and inform audiences, and the popular Thursday night Talk Backs with cast members will again be offered. One Saturday matinee performance of each show will be Open Captioned, Audio Described and ASL interpreted. Subscription renewals and new subscriptions are available now. Tickets for individual performances will go on sale at a later date. Visit the Center s website, for more information about both the current Season and the Season. For inquiries about group ticket discounts, call the Group Services office at (714)

2 Broadway, Curtain Call, Bonus NEWS 2/ BROADWAY SERIES Miss Saigon Anastasia A Bronx Tale Les Misérables Mean Girls The Band s Visit MISS SAIGON October 1 13, 2019 THRILLING, SOARING & SPECTACULAR! The London Times Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical MISS SAIGON, from the creators of Les Misérables. This is the epic story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim who is orphaned by war and forced to work in a bar run by a notorious character known as the Engineer. There she meets and falls in love with an American G.I., an encounter that will change their lives forever. Featuring stunning spectacle and a sensational cast of 42 performing the soaring score, including Broadway hits like The Heat is On in Saigon, The Movie in My Mind, Last Night of the World and American Dream, this is a theatrical event you will never forget. ANASTASIA CENTER PREMIERE November 5 17, 2019 "ANASTASIA IS THE REAL THING! FANTASTICAL, INTELLIGENT, WELL-CRAFTED, AND EXHILARATING, ANASTASIA DESERVES A CORONATION!" The Wall Street Journal Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical ANASTASIA is on a journey to Orange County at last! From the Tony Award -winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. ANASTASIA features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) with direction by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak. A BRONX TALE CENTER PREMIERE March 10 22, 2020 AN ENTERTAINING, HEARTWARMING, HIGH-POWERED CROWD- PLEASER. amnewyork Three years ago, Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri teamed up with Academy Award winner Robert De Niro, Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks and Tony Award nominee Sergio Trujillo to create this streetwise musical - based on Palminteri s true life story. A BRONX TALE, Broadway s hit crowd-pleaser, takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s, where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he d love to be. Bursting with high-energy dance numbers and original doo-wop tunes from Academy Award and Tony Award-winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and Tony Award-nominee Glenn Slater (Love Never Dies), A BRONX TALE is an unforgettable

3 Broadway, Curtain Call, Bonus NEWS 3/7 story of loyalty and family. The New York Times hails A BRONX TALE as A Critics Pick! The kind of tale that makes you laugh and cry. LES MISÉRABLES May 5 17, 2020 **** (4 out of 4 stars). One of the greatest musicals ever created! A gorgeous touring Les Misérables is back on the barricades, renewed and refreshed. Chicago Tribune Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg s Tony Award -winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-halfyear return to Broadway. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, LES MISÉRABLES tells an unforgettable story of heartbreak, passion, and the resilience of the human spirit. Featuring the beloved songs I Dreamed A Dream, On My Own, Stars," Bring Him Home, One Day More, and many others, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. With its glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this breathtaking new production has left both audiences and critics awestruck. Les Miz is born again! (NY1). MEAN GIRLS CENTER PREMIERE June 16 28, 2020 BY FAR THE FUNNIEST MUSICAL OF THE YEAR! Chicago Tribune Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon). Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end Regina s reign, she learns the hard way that you can t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. New York Magazine cheers, MEAN GIRLS delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery. USA Today says, We ll let you in on a little secret, because we re such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! THE BAND S VISIT CENTER PREMIERE August 13 23, 2020 Includes a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Thursday, August 13. WORLDS COLLIDE, AND HEARTS AND MINDS OPEN. IT S RAVISHING! UNLIKE ANY MUSICAL I VE SEEN. Vogue Winner of 10 Tony Awards! Spend an evening in the company of unforgettable strangers at THE BAND S VISIT now one of the most celebrated musicals ever. It rejoices in the way music brings us to life, brings us to laughter, brings us to tears, and ultimately, brings us together. In an Israeli desert town where every day feels the same, something different is suddenly in the air. Dina, the local café owner, had long

4 Broadway, Curtain Call, Bonus NEWS 4/7 resigned her desires for romance to daydreaming about exotic films and music from her youth. When a band of Egyptian musicians shows up lost at her café, she and her fellow locals take them in for the night. Under the spell of the night sky, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways, and this once sleepy town begins to wake up. The Band s Visit features music and lyrics by Tony, Drama Desk and Grammy Award winner David Yazbek, and a book by Tony, NY Drama Critics Circle, Lortel and Outer Critics Circle Award winner Itamar Moses. It is based on the screenplay by Eran Kolirin, and is directed by Tony, Drama Desk, Lortel and Obie Award winner David Cromer. Season ticket prices for the Broadway Series start at $ CURTAIN CALL SERIES Blue Man Group Escape to Margaritaville Chicago BLUE MAN GROUP January 7 12, 2020 Blue Man Group performances are euphoric celebrations of human connection through art, music, comedy and non-verbal communication. Since debuting at New York s Astor Place Theatre in 1991, the live show has expanded to additional domestic residencies in Boston, Chicago, Las Vegas and Orlando, an international residency in Berlin, and multiple North American and World tours, reaching more than 35 million people worldwide. Blue Man Group is universally appealing to a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds, and continually injected with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments and sensory stimulating graphics. ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE CENTER PREMIERE February 4 9, 2020 "IT WILL KNOCK YOUR FLIP-FLOPS OFF!" Entertainment Weekly Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all and stay to find something they never expected. With a book by Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia (My Name is Earl, Raising Hope) and Emmy Award nominee Mike O Malley (Survivors Remorse, Shameless) ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE is the musical comedy featuring both original songs and your most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including Fins, Volcano, Cheeseburger in Paradise and many more. USA Today calls it "A little slice of paradise!" So, don't let the party start without you. CHICAGO April 14 19, 2020 CHICAGO STILL GLITTERS HYPNOTICALLY." The New York Times There s never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy, thousands of standing ovations and now the #1 longest-running American Musical in Broadway history.

5 Broadway, Curtain Call, Bonus NEWS 5/7 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. It s no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa. And now it s coming to your town! 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! Season ticket prices for the Curtain Call Series start at $105. SPECIAL BROADWAY BONUS EVENT Disney s The Lion King DISNEY S THE LION KING September 2 27, 2020 Includes 2:00 p.m. matinees on September 10 and 24. THERE IS SIMPLY NOTHING LIKE IT. The New York Times More than 95 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney s THE LION KING, and now you too can, when Costa Mesa s best-loved musical returns to the Center. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award -winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features some of Broadway s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award -winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING. Single ticket prices for Disney s The Lion King start at $ Segerstrom Center for the Arts applauds its corporate partners including Kia Motors America, Official Automotive Partner; United Airlines, Official Airline; and Omaha Steaks International, Official Fine Food Retailer. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is an acclaimed arts institution as well as a beautiful multi-disciplinary cultural campus. It is committed to supporting artistic excellence, offering unsurpassed experiences and to engaging the entire community in new and exciting ways through the unique power of live performance and a diverse array of inspiring arts-based education and community engagement programs. Previously called the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Center is Orange County s largest non-profit arts organization. In addition to its six performance venues, Segerstrom Center is also home to the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School. The Center presents a broad range of programming for audiences of all ages, including international ballet and dance, national tours of top Broadway shows, jazz and cabaret, contemporary artists, classical

6 Broadway, Curtain Call, Bonus NEWS 6/7 music performed by renowned chamber orchestras and ensembles, family-friendly programming, free performances open to the public from outdoor movie screenings to dancing on the plaza and many other special events. Segerstrom Center is a leader among the nation s performing arts centers for providing education programs designed to inspire young people through the arts. The Center s programs reach hundreds of thousands of students each year in five Southern California counties. Community engagement programs developed through the Center for Dance and Innovation and Center Without Boundaries also connect the Center more comprehensively with Orange County s many diverse communities. The CDI supports flagship artistic programming and a wide range of projects that celebrate innovation, nurture creativity and engage audiences of the future. It is home to the ABT Gillespie School and the School of Dance and Music for Children with Disabilities. The Center Without Boundaries develops partnerships with noncultural organizations to help them in their own efforts to respond the ever-changing needs of the community. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is also proud to serve as the artistic home to three of the region s major performing arts organizations: Pacific Symphony, Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Pacific Chorale, who contribute greatly to the artistic life of the region with annual seasons performed at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. In addition to Segerstrom Center for the Arts as a presenting and producing institution, it also identifies the beautiful 14-acre campus that embraces the Center s own facilities as well as two independently acclaimed organizations: Tony Award -winning South Coast Repertory and a site designated as the future home of the Orange County Museum of Art. (Listing page follows.)

7 Broadway, Curtain Call, Bonus NEWS 7/ BROADWAY SERIES CURTAIN CALL SERIES AND BONUS OFFER BROADWAY SERIES Miss Saigon Anastasia October 1 13, 2019 November 5 17, 2019 A Bronx Tale Les Misérables March 10 22, 2020 May 5 17, 2020 Mean Girls The Band s Visit June 16 28, 2020 August 12 23, 2020 CURTAIN CALL SERIES Blue Man Group Escape to Margaritaville Chicago January 7 12, 2020 February 4 9, 2020 April 14 19, 2020 In person - Online - BONUS OFFER Disney s The Lion King September 2 27, 2020 The Box Office 600 Town Center Drive Costa Mesa, CA Open 10 a.m. 6 p.m. daily SCFTA.org Phone - (714) Open 10 a.m. 6 p.m. daily Group Sales - (714) Information provided is accurate at the time of printing, but is subject to change. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a public non-profit organization. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a registered trademark. # # #