2014-2015 Broadway Series Basic Subscription Package Five Core Presentations NEWSIES Friday, October 24 8pm Saturday, October 25 2pm & 8pm Direct from Broadway comes NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography, NEWSIES has audiences and critics alike calling it A MUSICAL WORTH SINGING ABOUT! (The New York Times). Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don t want to miss. Based on true events, NEWSIES tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York. It s a rousing tale about fighting for what s right and staying true to who you are. Now is the time to seize the day with NEWSIES! SISTER ACT Friday, March 6 8pm Saturday, March 7 2pm & 8pm SISTER ACT is Broadway s feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it RIDICULOUSLY FUN, and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement! Featuring original music by 8-time Oscar winner ALAN MENKEN (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors), SISTER ACT tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, SISTER ACT is reason to REJOICE! JEKYLL & HYDE Saturday, December 6 8pm Sunday, December 7 1:30pm & 6:30pm The epic struggle between good and evil comes to life on stage in this all new production of the musical phenomenon, Jekyll & Hyde. Based on the classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson and featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi-grammy and Tony-nominated Frank Wildhorn and double Oscar and Grammy winner Leslie Bricusse, Jekyll & Hyde has mesmerized audiences the world over. Jekyll & Hyde is an evocative tale of two men one a doctor, passionate and romantic the other, a terrifying madman; and two women - one, beautiful and trusting the other, beautiful and trusting only herself. Both women in love with the same man. Both unaware of his dark secret. Their story unfolds in this gripping musical thriller resplendent with a sumptuous score including the unforgettable, This Is the Moment, Someone Like You and A New Life. BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Friday, January 23 8pm Saturday, January 24 2pm & 8pm Now in its 25th amazing year, the World s Most Successful Rock n Roll Musical continues to thrill audiences on tour in the U.K. and around the world. Viewed by more than 20 million people in over 20,000 performances worldwide, Buddy opened in London s West End in 1989, and has been seen on Broadway, throughout Canada, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Germany, Scandinavia, South Africa, the Netherlands and Singapore; wining numerous awards along the way. Buddy tells the story of Buddy Holly through his short yet spectacular career, and features the classic songs, Peggy Sue, That ll Be The Day, Not Fade Away, Oh Boy, Ritchie Valens La Bamba, The Big Bopper s Chantilly Lace and many more! Join the Celebration! Call the Box Office and Subscribe Today 203.346.2000 www.palacetheaterct.org I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE Saturday, May 30 8pm Sunday, May 31 1pm & 6:30pm I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE is the brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history! It s 1952 and you are a member of the Desilu Playhouse studio audience awaiting the filming of two hilarious and ohso-familiar I LOVE LUCY episodes. A charming host entertains and enlightens you to the behind-the-scenes filming process of this brand new thing called television, the Crystaltone Singers perform advertising jingles in perfect 50s style harmony and the sidesplitting antics of America s favorite foursome Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel are presented live on stage and in color for the very first time! It s a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience TV Guide s William Keck calls the most entertaining stage production I ve seen in years including Broadway! The truth is in the title whether young or old, everybody really does LOVE LUCY!
NON-BROADWAY SERIES PERFORMANCES Extreme Subscription Package Choose a Minimum of Two Shows THE MIDTOWN MEN Friday, September 26 8pm They took Broadway by storm in one of the biggest hits of all-time! Now, THE MIDTOWN MEN are bringing their magic to audiences everywhere, singing their favorite Sixties Hits from The Beatles, The Rascals, Motown, The Four Seasons and more, back to life! This sensational production reunites four stars from the Original Cast of Broadway s Jersey Boys. Tony Award-winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award-nominee J. Robert Spencer, star in this one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the 60s. Don t miss this electrifying and soulful new production with its top-shelf choreography, incredible vocal performances and legendary onstage chemistry. Smokey Robinson presents HUMAN NATURE: THE MOTOWN SHOW Wednesday, August 6 7:30pm Human Nature, Australia s top-selling pop vocal group and a Las Vegas favorite, have reimagined the sounds of Motown to bring you a show that s as unexpected as it is amazing. The critically acclaimed quartet puts a modern twist on classic Motown hits, featuring songs by the Four Tops, the Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and more. They ll have you dancing and singing in the aisles as you remember exactly why these songs are timeless. With 20 years together and 23 best-selling albums, Human Nature has entertained millions worldwide with their exciting live performances. Voted best singers by the Las Vegas Review Journal, Human Nature: The Motown Show is one show not to be missed! LINDA EDER Friday, December 5 8pm MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis Friday, December 12 8pm MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America s favorite holiday tradition, and this year marks the 30th Anniversary of the group s annual tour. Grammy Award-winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller music. Join in the 30th Anniversary celebration of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. Don t miss this ultimate holiday tradition from the #1 Christmas music artist in history! Showcasing one of the greatest contemporary voices of our time, Linda Eder s diverse repertoire spans Broadway, standards, pop, country and jazz. As the tragic character Lucy in the Broadway musical Jekyll & Hyde, Eder blew the roof off of New York s Plymouth Theatre each night as she belted out signature songs Someone Like You and A New Life. Her Broadway debut, for which she was rewarded with a Drama Desk nomination, sent her already rapidly rising star blazing across the sky, securing her spot as one of America s most beloved singers and dynamic live performers. ALTON BROWN LIVE! Thursday, November 13 7:30pm With his upcoming tour, Alton Brown brings his brand of quirky humor and culinaryscience antics to the stage. The two-hour show is a unique blend of stand up comedy, food experimentation, talk show antics, multimedia lecture, and, for the first time...live music. Audience interaction is strictly enforced throughout the evening, though if you re called upon as a culinary assistant you ll definitely want to take the lab coat Brown offers, as things tend to get messy. Brown has worked his weird magic on live audiences across the nation for over a decade but this is the first time he s actually hit the road with a live tour. The entire family will have a blast, especially as you sing along with Brown s soon to be hits Airport Shrimp Blues and TV Cookin Ain t Like No Other Cookin. BLUE MAN GROUP Friday, February 13 8pm Saturday, February 14 2pm & 8pm Sunday, February 15 1pm & 6:30pm Experience the Phenomenon. BLUE MAN GROUP is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The New York Times heralds the show as One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged. Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that BLUE MAN GROUP is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. This unique experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else; guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget.
Pick your package and enjoy great seats and savings on up to 10 shows! BASIC PLATINUM EXTREME EXTREME PLATINUM Five Broadway Shows 2014-2015 Subscription Packages In the spirit of our 10th Anniversary Season celebration, we re offering our Broadway subscribers better benefits, bigger savings and a broader performance selection. In addition to the five, core national touring productions featured in our basic subscription package, subscribers now have the option of taking their package to the extreme, by selecting two or more (up to five) non-broadway Series shows to add to their package at a 15% savings. Non-Broadway Shows (minimum 2, up to 5) Additional $500 Donation PLUS, whichever option you choose, you can still experience V.I.P. benefits and exclusive hospitality services by upgrading either package to the platinum level. Discount Savings 10% 10% 15% 15% Same seats for all 5 Broadway Shows Standard Ticket Exchange Policy New! 30-Day Exchange Policy Same or comparable seats for non-broadway Shows Free ticket exchange to ANY Palace presentation if requested 30 days before the show Same or comparable seats for non-broadway Shows Free ticket exchange to ANY Palace presentation if requested 30 days before the show Monthly Payment Plan EPASS Pre-Sale Opportunities Parking Vouchers for Scovill Garage 3 vouchers 5 vouchers 5 vouchers Poli Club Access V.I.P. Ticketing Service Hospitality Bar Service THE VIP EXPERIENCE Upgrade any subscription package, Basic or Extreme, with an additional $500 donation, and enjoy the exclusive benefits of being a Platinum Subscriber. Amenities Include: Access to the Poli Club, the theater s private dining club, for gourmet pre-show dinners, cocktails and post-show events. Includes priority reservation status, premier seating, complimentary favor and one free beverage per dinner Personalized ticket services and premier seating for all Palace Theater events Advance email notification of new shows and special events with the opportunity to buy presale tickets before the general public Complimentary parking passes (3-5 vouchers based on subscription package) Access to the VIP Comcast Lounge, located in the Orchestra Lobby, for pre-show and intermission beverage services Invitations to special events including the Palace s Annual Meeting and 10-Year Anniversary events Invitations to artist Meet & Greets when available Commemorative Annual Campaign gift and acknowledgement listing in the Palace s Annual Report Contact Development Officer Natalie Lawlor at 203-346-2009 or lawlor@palacetheaterct.org to learn more about these benefits, as well as becoming a Platinum Subscriber.
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