Hello, Dolly! Original Broadway Company of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival Photograph Julieta Cervantes 2017 Y SEASON 2018-2019 BROADWA THEATRE LEAGUE of Utica, inc.
A LOOK BEYOND THE STAGE - HOW BROADWAY UTICA IMPACTS THE COMMUNITY & YOU WELCOME TO BROADWAY UTICA S 2018-2019 SEASON ~ This year we look beyond the stage and focus on the economic impact Broadway Utica has on the local community and you! Broadway Utica has always been a driving force of revenue on show nights in downtown Utica. On those nights, our restaurants are filled to capacity with Broadway Utica patrons who light up Genesee Street from each restaurant to the Stanley Theatre. Ten years ago, the Stanley Theatre received a major stage renovation with a message that this stage expansion would bring bigger and better Broadway shows to Utica. Broadway Utica is proud to have been a major donor to the project and has supported the theatre in many ways over the years. As the industry grows and changes, Broadway Utica has become an important player in the industry presenting Technical Shows. Economically, the Tech Shows have a positive financial impact on our city. We hire local union labor as stagehands, lighting technicians, audio technicians, flyman, riggers, loaders, hair, wigs, wardrobe and local musicians to assist the show during their technical hours and previews in Utica. When Broadway Utica hosts a Tech Show, the amount of time the production lives in Utica goes well beyond the traditional twoday stay and could extend to three or four weeks. On their extended stay, the cast, crew and production team eat in our restaurants, sleep in our hotels and enjoy our local tourist attractions on their days off. This creates a continuous and consistent cash flow for our local businesses and the Stanley Theatre. When Broadway Utica hosts a tech show, the city wins, our local businesses win and YOU win! YOU are the preview audience. YOU are the first to see the show before any others in the country. I hope you enjoy this year s season and the trip down memory lane with some of our favorite Tech Shows: Love Never Dies The Phantom Returns, Motown The Musical, A Christmas Story The Musical, Dr. Seuss How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and yes, a very special Tech Show this September, HELLO, DOLLY! starring Tony Award -winning legend, Betty Buckley! DEREK CLARK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BROADWAY UTICA S TECH NICAL ADVANTAGE LIGHTING UP UTICA S GREAT WHITE WAY BROADWAY UTICA IS ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT THE COMMUNITY AND HOW OUR SHOWS IMPACT THE RESTAURANTS, BARS, HOTELS, MUSEUMS AND LOCAL UNION LABOR. Each person in the service industry works extremely hard to accommodate our shows cast and crew during their extended stay. As we look back at the last five Broadway Utica Tech Shows, we invite the community to celebrate the remarkable amount of revenue the Tech Shows generate for the Great White Way Genesee Street. Due to the shows extended stays while teching in Utica, the past five Tech Shows have contributed more than $1.7 MILLION DOLLARS to our local economy. Most importantly, 67% of their dollars spent go to the hiring of local union labor, our restaurants, bars and hotels. Due to rising costs, we never want to miss an opportunity to host a Tech Show that brings so much value to the community and the economy. Take a look beyond the stage and continue to support our Tech Shows. These productions are in a league of their own and Broadway Utica is honored to host and embrace all the good they do for us, the community and you! BROADWAY UTICA TECH SHOW DOLLARS SPENT LOCALLY Meals, Alcohol, Hotel and Entertainment 39% of actual expenses 2% 1% Hiring Local Labor 28% of actual expenses Misc Fixed Costs 6% 13% of actual expenses 11% Theatre Rental, Rest Fees, Misc 11% of actual expenses 13% Local TV, Radio, Print 6% of actual expenses Local Rentals & Insurance 28% 2% of actual expenses Local Musicians 1% of actual expenses 39%
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c broadway at its best. MENT WEEKLY TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25 & 26, 2018 7:30PM, ALL AGES Tony Award -winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in HELLO, DOLLY! the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls the best show of the year! and the Los Angeles Times says distills the mood-elevating properties of the American musical at its giddy best. Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, director Jerry Zaks gorgeous new production (Vogue) is making people crazy happy! (The Washington Post). Breaking box office records week after week and receiving unanimous raves on Broadway, this HELLO, DOLLY! pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion hailed both then and now as one of the greatest stagings in musical theater history. Rolling Stone calls it a must-see event. A musical comedy dream. If you re lucky enough to score a ticket, you ll be seeing something historic. Wow, wow, wow, indeed! Hello, Dolly! Original Broadway Company of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival Photographs Julieta Cervantes 2017
FRIDAY & SATURDAY OCTOBER 19 & 20, 2018 7:30PM, PG-13 The Tony Award winning Best Musical, Monty Python s Spamalot, begins its search for the Holy Grail in the Fall of 2018. This outrageous musical comedy is lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen, and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences worldwide are eating up SPAMALOT!
MONDAY & TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5 & 6, 2018 7:30PM, AGES 8+ SOMETHING ROTTEN! is Broadway s big, fat hit! New York Post Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world s very first MUSICAL! With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is The Producers + Spamalot + The Book of Mormon. Squared! (New York Magazine).
BERNADETTE EICHLER YOUTH AMBASSADOR PROGRAM The Bernadette Eichler Youth Ambassador Program is now in its seventh year and strives to engage high school students and foster their interest in theater. This unique program provides selected students from 40 surrounding school districts with a Broadway Utica season subscription, educational pre talks, and our latest addition to the program, the opportunity to see a Broadway show in NYC. In exchange, the Youth Ambassador students submit a review of each show on social media and complete community service hour requirements. The Bernadette Eichler Youth Ambassador Program strives to engage and encourage the students passion in all aspects of theater. If you are going to be a high school junior or senior in the 2018-2019 school year and have an interest in theater, get involved and enrich your life! For more information go to BroadwayUtica.com or call us at 315-724-7196. JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE When you donate to the Bernadette Eichler Youth Ambassador Program, your donation directly impacts the youth in our community. Students who join our program show real differences in their lives and embrace the arts. Each year, our program expenses increase and become more of a challenge to manage. We hope with individual donations and committed sponsors, we can meet or exceed the program goals for the season. On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff at Broadway Utica, we extend a warm and heartfelt thank you to the Bank of Utica for being our lead sponsor for the past seven years and to each of you for supporting the Bernadette Eichler Youth Ambassador Program.
Experiencing the behind-thescenes aspects of Broadway Utica, I learned to appreciate all the hard work that is put into showcasing the art form of theater to the community. When meeting the stars of the show, it is always thrilling and humbling when you realize that these people are just like ourselves. Broadway Utica s Youth Ambassador Program provided me with some of the most incredible opportunities and learning experiences in high school! If it weren t for this program, I would not have been able to truly discover my passion for the arts. CHRISTINE MOYLAN YUWAN ILANO Being in YAP has been an experience I will never forget. I have met amazing individuals, feel more in love with theatre, gained more confidence in myself and was reminded that a stage can truly change your life. KRISTEN PURCELL The YAP program was truly the best experience of my life! From watching terrific shows to meeting new and amazing lifelong friends... this was an experience I will treasure for life! AJ DYER Left to right: Taryn Rackmyer, Joshua Clarkson, Angela Martino, Yuwan Ilano, Kristen Purcell, Ajsa Mehmedovic, Mikayla Fraccola, Derek Clark, Michael Morrissey, Serafina Sortino, Faith Bower, Francesca Laufer, Christine Moylan, AJ Dyer and Rachael Powles. Photo by Nancy L. Ford Photography.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 7, 2018 EXTRA SHOW 7:00PM, ALL AGES Everyone s favorite holiday classic comes to life in the all-new touring production A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE! Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang as they put on their own Christmas play and ultimately discover the true meaning of the season. A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE is a present the whole family can enjoy! Adapted from Charles M. Schulz s timeless story of the spirit of Christmas, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE features the unforgettable music of Vince Guaraldi, as well as a concert of beloved holiday carols performed by the Peanuts characters. There s no better way to discover the magic of the season!
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2019 EXTRA SHOW 7:00PM, ALL AGES po B pu ac lar k b de y ma nd! 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.
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY APRIL 23 & 24, 2019 7:30PM, ALL AGES Sparking, fresh and lively. Los Angeles Times THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC is coming to Utica. The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award winning Best Score, including My Favorite Things, Edelweiss and the title song. THE SOUND OF MUSIC enjoyed extraordinary success as a live television production when The Sound of Music Live! aired on NBC in December, 2013 and was seen by over 44 million people. 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history.
MONDAY & TUESDAY MAY 13 & 14, 2019 7:00PM, ALL AGES FINDING NEVERLAND is far and away the best musical of the year NPR The winner of Broadway.com s Audience Choice Award for Best Musical, this breathtaking smash captures the kid-at-heart, says TIME Magazine. Vogue cheers, It s a must-see you ll remember for years to come! Directed by visionary Tony -winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award winning film, FINDING NEVERLAND tells the incredible story behind one of the world s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The magic of Barrie s classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event.
IT S ALL ABOUT YOU! BROADWAY UTICA WANTS TO BE PART OF YOUR LIFE... YOU CAN BECOME A NEW SUBSCRIBER BEGINNING ON JULY 23, 2018. CALL BROADWAY UTICA AT 315-724-7196 FOR THE BEST SEATS AVAILABLE. BROADWAYUTICA.COM We ve shared a birthday for more than 30 years. Now we re ready for the big time by celebrating all year with a subscription to Broadway Utica. We ve seen many of the Broadway touring shows at the Stanley Theatre over the years and each one has given us great shared memories. Thank you Derek Clark and Broadway Utica for bringing these shows to our community! ~ ADAM LAWLESS & CHARLENE LAWLESS We love being Broadway Theatre League members! It s our guaranteed girl s night out, and we look forward to each and every one! It gives us a chance to enjoy the theatre, support local restaurants and the community. Most of all, it allows us to enjoy and cherish our friendship! ~ JUNE HANRAHAN & JULIE DARLING Broadway Utica has made a profound impact throughout this community. The shows have been phenomenal! Specifically, the tech shows have been on par with anything we have seen globally. ~ DAVID AND DAWN LAGUERRE & LAURYN WHITE
RAISE YOUR GLASS AND MEET THE CAST! After the first night s performance of each regular season show, meet the cast for the post show party catered by local restaurants. The cost is $120 for all five shows (tax and gratuity included). An individual ticket may be purchased for $30 per show. GROUP RATES AVAILABLE Please contact us for more information. Group rates do vary by performance. CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE Broadway Utica is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation that brings classic and Tony Award Winning Broadway shows to the Mohawk Valley for the past sixty one years. We welcome your group or organization to learn about the any benefits of Corporate sponsorship. The benefits may include complementary tickets, VIP seating, your name in print advertising and recognition to you before the show begins. SEASON SUBSCRIPTIONS AND TICKET PRICING SEAT SELECTIONS SEASON SUBSCRIBERS ADDITIONAL SENIOR/ SUBSCRIPTION SINGLE TICKETS MILITARY STUDENTS SINGLE TICKETS SENIOR/ SINGLE STUDENT MILITARY DIRECTOR S CLUB DIAMOND $367.25 $69.50 $367.25 $367.25 $74.50 $74.50 $74.50 $311.25 $58.50 $299.45 $299.45 $63.50 $57.00 $57.00 PLATINUM $286.25 $53.50 $267.25 $267.25 $58.50 $50.00 $50.00 GOLD $256.25 $48.50 $229.45 $229.45 $53.50 $42.50 $42.50 SILVER $225.25 $42.50 $214.65 $214.65 $47.50 $40.50 $40.50 BRONZE $200.25 $37.50 $193.65 $193.65 $42.50 $36.50 $36.50 CLOUD CLUB - - - - $29.50 - - ** The above single ticket scale does not apply to HELLO, DOLLY! Unauthorized sale, resale, or attempted resale is illegal and may result in seizure and cancellation without compensation. Terms of Sale All shows and dates are subject to change. Variable pricing may apply. All ticket sales are final. Fees Each subscription, single ticket and group ticket price includes a processing fee and the Stanley Theatre restoration fee. Ticket Exchange Subscribers only may exchange up to 48 hours before performance of the same show; $5 per ticket convenience fee; No exchanges are permitted on show day. Discounts A valid ID must be presented at time of sale, no exceptions; A discount only applies to the individual ticket sale, not the total purchase; All discounts must be made in person; Senior is 65 and older. Photos by Nancy L. Ford Photography, Book Design by Michelle Truett All Broadway Utica shows are performed at the historic Stanley Theatre.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS SHARING THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE GREAT WHITE WAY The positive impact the Broadway Utica shows bring to this community is too outstanding for words. Show nights are the busiest and most rewarding for Ancora! We enjoy getting to know all the cast and crew that consistently join us for lunch and dinner during the tech shows. We are so appreciative of the relationship that we have with Derek Clark and the Broadway Utica crew. We look forward to this upcoming season and continuing our partnership with Broadway Utica for many years to come. ~ DAN LOCONTI, OWNER OF ANCORA! We owe a huge debt of gratitude to Broadway Utica for bringing fantastic Broadway shows to the Utica area. These shows bring hundreds of people to both our hotel and restaurant each day of the show (and even on the days before and after!). We thoroughly enjoy meeting the cast and crew as we value the relationships that we are able to build with these unbelievably talented individuals. We at the Delta Hotel by Marriott and Shade Bar and Grill thoroughly hope for many more shows in the future! ~ KEVIN TUOHY, GENERAL MANAGER, DELTA HOTELS BY MARRIOTT UTICA The Broadway Utica shows have had such a positive impact on our business! From show patrons, to cast and crews from technical shows, we have been able to meet and serve some wonderful people, many of whom have become regular customers. We are so grateful for Broadway Utica, not only for the positive impact on our business, but for the influx of business in downtown Utica as a whole. ~ DEB & MIKE GRIFFIN, OWNERS OF GRIFFIN S PUB Kudos to Broadway Utica for bringing world class theater shows to our Mohawk Valley. Doubletree Hotel Utica benefits from all shows, with the Tech Shows generating great revenue not only for us, but all aspects of downtown Utica. Broadway Utica keep bringing bigger and better shows! We can t wait for the upcoming season! ~ LEE ARTHUR, GENERAL MANAGER, DOUBLETREE HOTEL UTICA Photos by Mario LoMedico