Terry James Executive Producer

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2 Dear Theatre Lover, The 2018 season is full of BIG, EXCITING shows featuring thrilling dance, great storytelling, and some of the most beautiful music ever written for the stage. Our subscribers will enjoy classics like you ve never seen them before, a hilarious double tour-de-force in the summer, and two recent Broadway hits making their debut on our stage. Along with exciting changes to the resort which you ve no doubt noticed while under construction this year, we re thrilled to offer subscribers additional discounts for 2018, like our new Starbucks and full service spa, making your subscription even more valuable. In a unique pairing to begin the season, we explore two shows set in turn of the century America. Making its Marriott Theatre debut, directed by audience favorite Nick Bowling (The King and I, Man of La Mancha, The Bridges of Madison County) is Broadway s beloved Ragtime, winner of Tony Awards for best score and best book. You ll be spellbound by this epic story of three distinctly American tales woven into one unforgettable tapestry. Following Ragtime, after recent sell-out runs of The King and I and South Pacific, we re beyond excited to bring back Rodgers and Hammerstein s first collaboration, Oklahoma! In 1993 we last presented Oklahoma! in celebration of the show s 50th Anniversary, so it only made sense to bring it back for its 75th Anniversary! You ll fall in love all over again with the cowboy, Curly, the farm girl, Laurie and their tale of adventure and pioneer spirit on the American frontier. Oklahoma! will be directed by Marriott Theatre Artistic Director Aaron Thielen (She Loves Me, Spring Awakening) and choreographed by Alex Sanchez (Newsies, Evita, Mary Poppins). In the summer is the long-running Off-Broadway hit, Murder for Two, a murder mystery like you ve never seen, featuring an eager detective and a dozen suspects, all performed by two actors who also play piano! Next up is the super swinging (and super funny!) Cy Coleman classic, Sweet Charity! Tunes like Big Spender and I m a Brass Band, paired with Neil Simon s wisecracking book and fantastic dance numbers make this a most anticipated Marriott Theatre revival! We close the 2018 season with our Marriott Theatre Insiders top choice from our recent season survey, Holiday Inn! The perfect family show for the holidays, Holiday Inn, based on the beloved film, is fresh from Broadway and features a slew of classic Irving Berlin tunes sure to light up our stage! Additionally, our StagePass membership continues to grow and is now our most popular subscription option! We re expanding StagePass this season, and offering even more exclusive offers just for StagePass members. We expect many more of you to take advantage of this incredible value, so see the StagePass page later in this brochure, or give our box office a call to find out more. I hope you ll join us for the 2018 season and discover why we re the largest subscription family in the country: incredible shows at an incredible value, exclusive subscriber discounts, and the same great seats for all 5 shows. See you at the theatre! Sincerely, Terry James Executive Producer

3 Meghan Murphy, Danni Smith and Cassie Slater, Mamma Mia! (2017)

4 Directed by NICK BOWLING Choreographed by KENNETH L. ROBERSON At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing and anything is possible. Set in the volatile melting pot of turn of the century New York, three distinctly American tales are woven together that of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician united by their courage, compassion and belief in the promise of the future. Together, they confront history s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair... and what it means to live in America. Written by the award-winning composer/lyricist team of Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Anastasia, Seussical), noted playwright Terrence McNally, and based on E.L. Doctorow s distinguished novel, this acclaimed musical is filled with pageantry, emotion and hope, bursting onto the stage like no other musical. Opens January 24, 2018

5 Directed by AARON THIELEN Choreographed by ALEX SANCHEZ Opens April 11, 2018 One of the finest examples of American Musical Theatre, Rodgers and Hammerstein s first collaboration, OKLAHOMA!, returns to the Marriott Theatre in a special 75th Anniversary Production. You ll fall in love all over again with the cowboy, Curly, the farm girl, Laurey and their tale of adventure and pioneer spirit on the American frontier. The beloved story is one of our subscribers most requested shows, and we re thrilled to bring it back for such a momentous season after our last production celebrated the show s 50th anniversary!

6 The perfect blend of music, mayhem and murder! Directed by SCOTT WEINSTEIN Opens July 3, 2018 Officer Marcus Moscowicz is a small town policeman with dreams of making it to detective. One fateful night, shots ring out at the surprise birthday party of Great American Novelist Arthur Whitney and the writer is killed fatally. With the nearest detective an hour away, Marcus jumps at the chance to prove his sleuthing skills with the help of his silent partner, Lou. But whodunit? Did Dahlia Whitney, Arthur s scenestealing wife, give him a big finish? Is Barrette Lewis, the prima ballerina, the prime suspect? Did Dr. Griff, the overly-friendly psychiatrist, make a frenemy? Everyone is a suspect in MURDER FOR TWO, a hilarious musical murder mystery with a twist: One actor investigates the crime. The other plays all of the suspects. And they both play the piano! A zany blend of classic musical comedy and madcap mystery, this fast and funny whodunit is a highly theatrical duet loaded with killer laughs.

7 Hey Big Spender... e Opens September 5, 2018 Spend a little time with SWEET CHARITY. The dance-filled, groovy musical comedy inspired by Federico Fellini s Nights of Cabiria, SWEET CHARITY explores the turbulent love life of Charity Hope Valentine, a hopelessly romantic but comically unfortunate dance hall hostess in New York City. With a tuneful, cool, mid-1960s score by Cy Coleman (Little Me, City of Angels, Barnum), sparkling lyrics by Dorothy Fields (Annie Get Your Gun, Seesaw, Redhead), and a hilarious book by Neil Simon, SWEET CHARITY captures all the energy, humor, and heartbreak of life in the Big City for an unfortunate but irrepressible optimist. Features the songs Big Spender, If My Friends Could See Me Now, There s Gotta Be Something Better Than This, and I m a Brass Band.

8 Direct from Broadway! Directed & Choreographed by DENIS JONES Opens November 7, 2018 Irving Berlin s HOLIDAY INN tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut but life just isn t the same without a bit of song and dance. Jim s luck takes a spectacular turn when he meets Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare. Together they turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. Based on the classic film, this joyous musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-outloud comedy and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including Blue Skies, Steppin Out With My Baby, Heat Wave, White Christmas, Shaking the Blues Away and many more. This year-round romance is sure to delight audiences!

9 Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences is a fantastic way to introduce young theatregoers in your life to the magic of live theatre! All Marriott Theatre subscribers get 20% off Children s Theatre tickets, and StagePass members come for free! These special one-hour presentations are perfect for kids (and parents) of all ages, and every performance is followed by a Q&A session with the cast! Nutcracker & Madagascar (2017)

10 Three Great Ways to Subscribe THE ULTIMATE SUBSCRIPTION For only $20 a month! For just $20 a month you receive one pass to all five great musicals in the 2018 subscription season, PLUS all Theatre for Young Audiences productions AND FREE see-it-again privileges PLUS MANY other exclusive resort benefits for StagePass members only! Our Best Value! Weeks 1 and 2 Performances for only $25 each! (No ticket exchanges allowed under this offer.) This is our best priced subscription deal available! WE RE COUNTING ON YOU TO SEE THE SHOWS FIRST AND SPREAD THE WORD! QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED! CLASSIC SUBSCRIPTION Our Classic Subscription gives you the same great seats to all five Mainstage Productions. Pick the series and time that works best for you and receive the best seats in the house, PLUS exclusive subscriber benefits including discounts on additional tickets, dining and much more. Wydetta Carter and Terry Hamilton, The Bridges of Madison County (2017)

11 All Subscribers Enjoy Unlimited Ticket Exchanges & Date Flexibility Some fees may apply. Guaranteed Seats for Each Show Discounts on Additional Mainstage and Children s Theatre Tickets Great Savings Throughout the Resort and Theatre: * 20% Off additional full price tickets for our Mainstage performances 20% Off Children s Theatre tickets 20% Off regular hotel room rates 20% Off dining (excluding alcoholic beverages) at Three Embers Restaurant and Wright s Brew & Bistro 20% Off xhale spa (new this year) 20% Off golf fees 20% Off purchases of $25 or more in our golf pro shop * Subject to availability. Offers cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions. Golf Fees offer valid anytime Mon.-Fri. and after 11am weekends & holidays. Subject to tee time availability. Restaurant offer not valid on holidays. ** $350 savings and tickets as low as $25 per show offers are based upon specific subscription series. The Marriott Theatre reserves the right to make changes in shows and schedules, as well as offers, prices and restrictions. Alejandro Fonseca and Kristina Larson, Honeymoon in Vegas (2017)

12 THE ULTIMATE SUBSCRIPTION For only $20 a month you can see as much theatre as you want! StagePass members see all five great musicals in the 2018 subscription season, PLUS all Theatre for Young Audience productions PLUS FREE see-it-again privileges PLUS MANY other exclusive resort benefits for StagePass members only! There s a StagePass designed specifically for double subscriber households as well. For only $35 a month, you get TWO individual StagePasses at a discount over the standard pass. STAGEPASS SUBSCRIPTIONS also include: Complimentary See-It-Again privileges See the shows as often as you would like. Free Exchanges Free Hotel Stay Exclusive Spa Offer Free Additional Theatre Ticket Discounts on Bring-a-Friend tickets Convenient Auto-Renewal and all standard subscriber perks! Visit MarriottTheatre.com/StagePass for terms and conditions. (StagePass benefits are non-transferable, apply to StagePass members only.) Danny Gardner, Singin in the Rain (2016) To order a StagePass Subscription, please check the box on your enclosed order form and circle individual or dual OR call !

13 OUR MOST AFFORDABLE SUBSCRIPTION SEE IT FIRST SUBSCRIPTION Weeks 1 or 2 Performances for only $25 each! (No ticket exchanges allowed under this offer.) This is the best subscription deal available. WE RE COUNTING ON YOU TO SEE THE SHOWS FIRST AND SPREAD THE WORD! This offer is available to all subscribers, but quantities are limited! To take advantage of the SEE IT FIRST offer, choose your performance date & time and check the See It First box just below your performance choice on your enclosed order form OR call First Choice Second Choice 2018 Subscription Order Form Day/Time Preview Weeks How Price Tot Week 2-8 Many Each Check Here if Selecting a See It First Subscription Check Here for StagePass Subscription [Circle either Individual ($20/month) or Dual ($35/month)] Best Value! (Limited availability. Ticket exchanges not allowed for See It First Subscribers.) Total Kathy Voytko and Nathaniel Stampley, The Bridges of Madison County (2017)

14 GET THE INSIDE SCOOP! Join more than 25,000 MARRIOTT THEATRE INSIDERS and be the first to get insider information about: Special Promotions and Discounts Readings of New Works Season Surveys Concerts and Special Events Casting Announcements A Behind the Scenes Peek at Rehearsals Video Interviews with Directors, Choreographers, Designers and Actors Show Reviews Lots of Photos & Videos And much, much more! NOT A MARRIOTT THEATRE INSIDER? Joining is simple! To receive all this great insider information go to MarriottTheatre.com/ Insider! In Rehearsal (top to bottom): Meghan Murphy, Danni Smith and Cassie Slater, Mamma Mia! (2017); Director and Choreographer Aaron Thielen and Jessica Naimy, She Loves Me (2017); Nick Cosgrove and Allyson Graves, The Bridges of Madison County (2017); Allison Sill, Sean Allan Krill and Kristina Larson, Honeymoon in Vegas (2017).

15 MARRIOTT THEATRE 2018 SUBSCRIPTION PRICING Preview Week Full Ticket Price* Subscription Price* (WED1E) Wed. 7:30PM $ $ (THU1E) Thurs. 7:30PM $ $ (FRI1E) Fri. 8PM $ $ (SAT1M) Sat. 3PM $ $ (SAT1E) Sat. 8PM $ $ (SUN1M) Sun. 1PM $ $ (SUN1E) Sun. 5PM $ $ Weeks 2 8 Full Ticket Price* Subscription Price* (WED2M-8M) Wed. 1PM $ $ (WED2E-6E) Wed. 7:30PM $ $ (THU7M-8M) Thurs. 1PM $ $ (THU2E-8E) Thurs. 7:30PM $ $ (FRI2E-8E) Fri. 8PM $ $ (SAT2M-8M) Sat. 3PM $ $ (SAT2E-8E) Sat. 8PM $ $ (SUN2M-8M) Sun. 1PM $ $ (SUN2E-7E) Sun. 5PM $ $ New Time! New Time! New Time! New Time! New Time! Offer not valid with any other discounts. Dates, hours, shows and prices are subject to change. Subscription S eries does not include dinner. *All prices include handling fee and the Village of Lincolnshire Entertainment Tax. HOW TO SUBSCRIBE 1. Fill out a new subscription form and mail it, fax it, or drop it off at the box office. 2. Call the box office at Subscribe Online (NEW THIS YEAR)! Visit MarriottTheatre.com/Subscriptions and click the blue Subscribe Online button. You ll be prompted to create an account to purchase a subscription online. A $3 per subscription fee will apply to all new online subscriptions. Steven Strafford, She Loves Me (2017) Please note: StagePass and See It First subscriptions are not available to purchase online. Please call for StagePass or See It First purchases. Photos by Amy Boyle, Justin Barbin, Johnny Knight and Liz Lauren.

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