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Molly Sommerhalder
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ANNOUNCES THE 2016-2017 SEASON
Milwaukee Premiere of BEAUTIFUL- THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL!
Back by Popular Demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON
MILWAUKEE, WI (February 8, 2016) – Associated Bank Broadway at the Marcus
Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee invite you to experience the sounds
and splendor of Broadway at the Marcus Center throughout 2016-2017. Coming next
season to Milwaukee is BEAUTIFUL-THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, the Tony® and
Grammy® Award-winning inspiring true story of Carole King, the hilarious tale of Buddy
in ELF The Musical, a brand new production of the beloved musical, THE SOUND OF
MUSIC, the world’s best selling magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS, the classic story of
RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA with a contemporary new take and the
winner of 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards®, and a Grammy®, hit musical,
CHICAGO. Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a sold
out engagement in 2015, returns to Milwaukee for a limited one week engagement, as
part of a seven-show season package option.
“Audiences are in for a real treat this season,” commented Paul Mathews, President
and CEO of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. “This season includes shows for
a diverse audience to enjoy and includes classic Broadway shows and new Tony award
winning hits.”
“Strong audience support is what keeps the best of Broadway coming to the Marcus
Center,” added Mathews, “and Broadway revenues help keep the Center an affordable
place for our local non-profit resident groups to perform.”
BENEFITS
Becoming a Season Ticket Holder is the only way for individuals to guarantee the best
seats at the season’s hottest shows. In addition, Season Ticket Holders enjoy the
benefits of Broadway Across America, a national network of over 40 cities where touring
Broadway is presented. Benefits include:
• Guaranteed seat locations
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Ticket exchange and replacement services
Access to priority and additional ticket offers – often at discounted prices
Access to special subscriber only events
SERIES INFORMATION
Six-show and Seven-show subscription packages will go on sale Monday, February 8 at
8:30 pm to Associated Bank Broadway at the Marcus Center Season Ticket Holders
and the general public. Prices for the six show package range from $599-$199 and vary
depending upon performance time and seating preference. Prices for the seven-show
package, which includes THE BOOK OF MORMON, start at $249 and vary depending
upon performance time and seating preference. Season ticket information is available
through Season Ticket Hotlines at 414-273-2787 (Mon-Sat 1 p.m.- 7 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m.-5
p.m. CST) or at 1-800-905-7469 (Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CST; Closed Sat-Sun). 24hour service is also available on-line at www.MarcusCenter.org or
www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Milwaukee. All performances will be held at the
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202.
Groups starting at 10 or more should call 414-273-7121 ext. 210 or ext. 213 for more
information, reservations and special pricing.
Tickets for individual productions typically go on sale to the general public four to six
weeks prior to the first performance.
For electronic versions of the b-roll, please contact Molly Sommerhalder at
[email protected]
2016-2017 SEASON DETAILS
(In Chronological Order)
THE BOOK OF MORMON (Part of Seven Show Package)
October 25-30, 2016
Hailed by The New York Times as "the best musical of this century" and the winner
of nine Tony Awards®, THE BOOK OF MORMON is the blockbuster Broadway
smash from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and the Oscar®winning composer of Disney's Frozen and Avenue Q, Bobby Lopez.
This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of
missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with
standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North
America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation.
Contains explicit language.
www.bookofmormonthemusical.com
ELF The Musical
November 22-27, 2016
ELF The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who
mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North
Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toymaking abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy
embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true
identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This
modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.
The New York Times says that ELF is “SPLASHY, PEPPY, SUGAR-SPRINKLED
HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT!” USA Today calls ELF, “ENDEARINGLY GOOFY!”
Variety proclaims, “ELF is happy enough for families, savvy enough for city kids
and plenty smart for adults!”
Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit, ELF features songs by Tony
Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer), with
a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers,
Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
January 3-8, 2017
“Sparkling, fresh and lively.” – Los Angeles Times
The Hills Are Alive! A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by
three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien, is coming to Milwaukee. 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 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.
THE ILLUSIONISTS-LIVE FROM BROADWAY
February 14-19, 2017
“A High-tech Magic Extravaganza”-The New York Times
Direct from Broadway, the world’s best selling magic show is coming to Milwaukee!
This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the most
incredible Illusionists on earth. THE ILLUSIONISTSTM – LIVE FROM BROADWAYTM
has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages
with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on
stage. This non-stop family friendly show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated
magic of unprecedented proportions.
RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA
March 28-April 2, 2017
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.
CHICAGO
April 25-30, 2017
“‘Chicago’ still GLITTERS HYPNOTICALLY."
Ben Brantley, The New York Times
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.
It's also no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences all around the world, from
Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa.
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.
BEAUTIFUL-THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
June 20-25, 2017
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable
rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin,
to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to
becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way,
she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.
Featuring a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and
Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You
Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and the title song,
BEAUTIFUL has a book by and Tony® Award-nominee and Academy® Awardnominated writer Douglas McGrath, direction by Marc Bruni, choreography by Josh
Prince, and took home two 2014 Tony® Awards and a 2015 Grammy® Award.
ABOUT THE MARCUS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Established in 1969, the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is the premier
performing arts community gathering space in Southeastern Wisconsin. As the Marcus
Center moves into its 47th year, it continues to build bridges between diverse members
of our community through high-quality arts entertainment in the region and the state.
The touring Broadway series, sponsored by Associated Bank, is recognized as bringing
the best of Broadway entertainment to Milwaukee for the past 20 years and provides
opportunities to educate, entertain and engage audiences. The Marcus Center is also
the home to the Milwaukee Symphony, Milwaukee Ballet, Florentine Opera, First Stage
plus a variety of other important community and family events throughout the year. For
more information about events visit the Marcus Center website at
www.MarcusCenter.org. The Marcus Center is a private non-profit 501(c) 3 corporation
and is a dedicated veterans memorial in Milwaukee.
ABOUT ASSOCIATED BANC-CORP
Associated Banc-Corp (NYSE: ASB) has total assets of $27 billion and is one of the top
50, publicly traded, U.S. bank holding companies. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis.,
Associated is a leading Midwest banking franchise, offering a full range of financial
products and services in over 200 banking locations serving more than 100
communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota, and commercial financial
services in Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and Texas. Associated Bank, N.A. is an
Equal Housing Lender, Equal Opportunity Lender and Member FDIC. More information
about Associated Banc-Corp is available at www.associatedbank.com.
BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA is part of the Key Brand Entertainment family of
companies, which includes Broadway.com, under the supervision of John Gore (Owner
& CEO). BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North
America, operating in 38 markets. Current and past productions include On Your Feet,
View from the Bridge, Beautiful, Finding Neverland, Million Dollar Quartet, Hairspray
and The Producers. BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com; Broadway.com
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