2010-2011 Broadway Theater Series Announced
2010-2011 Broadway Theater Series Announced
New Season Tickets on Sale June 7
April 26, 2010 (Peoria, IL) - The Peoria Civic Center announces the 2010-2011 Broadway Theater Series, featuring five of the best in national touring productions, including "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF," "LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL," "BLUE MAN GROUP," "GREASE" and "THE COLOR PURPLE." Adult tickets are $276 for box seats, $235 for main floor and first balcony, and $177 for second balcony. Student tickets are $276 for box seats, $223 for main floor and first balcony, and $167 for second balcony. "SPRING AWAKENING," "BUS STOP" and "CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: DRALION" are offered as extras.
New season tickets for the Peoria Civic Center's 2010-2011 Broadway Theater Series go on sale Monday, June 7, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the Peoria Civic Center Box Office or by phone at 309-673-3200. Season ticket holders receive the first opportunity to purchase the best available seats, discounts on ticket prices, and advance notice on theatrical events at the Peoria Civic Center.
The season kicks off with "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF" on October 18 and 19, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. both nights. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF" has been lauded by critics again and again, and won the hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes "Tradition," "Matchmaker, Matchmaker," "If I Were A Rich Man" and "Sunrise, Sunset," "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF" is a timeless classic. No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Relive a glorious tradition of the musical theatre with "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF". "FIDDLER ON THE ROOF" is sponsored by Associated Bank.
Next up is "LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL," on November 30, December 1 and December 2, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. each night. It's here, and it's "AN ELLE OF A SHOW" (TIME Magazine). The hilarious MGM film is Broadway's new smash hit musical, and now "LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL" is coming to you. "LEGALLY BLONDE" follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. After turning Broadway and MTV hot pink, this "Feel-Good Song and DanceJuggernaut" (New York Magazine) is "The Best New Musical Around!" (WOR).
Next is "BLUE MAN GROUP" on January 7, 2011, at 8 p.m. and January 8, 2011, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. "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." E! Entertainment News exclaims, " ‘BLUE MAN GROUP' is what every live performance aspires to be." 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. With no spoken language, "BLUE MAN GROUP" is perfect for people of all ages, languages, and cultures. This Fall, "BLUE MAN GROUP" takes to the road on its first U.S. theatrical tour. This unique experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else; guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget! "BLUE MAN GROUP" is sponsored by PNC.
Up next is "GREASE" on February 5, 2011, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The one that you want is back! "GREASE," Time Magazine's 2007 pick for "#1 musical of the year," is rockin' across the country in this new production direct from Broadway. Now starring Laverne & Shirley's Eddie Mekka (Carmine "the big ragu" Ragusa) as DJ Vince Fontaine. Take a trip to a simpler time of poodle skirts, drive-ins, and T-birds. "Bad boy" Danny and "the girl next door" Sandy fall in love all over again to the tune of your favorite songs: "Summer Nights," "Greased Lightnin'" and "We Go Together" as well as additional songs from the hit movie: "Grease," "Hopelessly Devoted to You" and "You're the One That I Want." So throw your mittens around your kittens and Hand Jive the night away with the show that'll make you want to stand up and shout, "A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop A-wop-bam-boom!" "GREASE!"
The final show of the season is "THE COLOR PURPLE" on March 15 and 16, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. both nights. "THE COLOR PURPLE," a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the moving film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world. Nominated for eleven Tony® Awards, "THE COLOR PURPLE" is a landmark theatrical event, a celebration of love, and a Broadway phenomenon. With a joyous GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, "THE COLOR PURPLE" is capturing the hearts of young and old, and uniting audiences in a community of joy.
Season ticket holders also have the opportunity to buy tickets in advance for two season extras. First, "SPRING AWAKENING" performs on October 16, 2010, at 8 p.m. The winner of 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical - told by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater through "The most gorgeous Broadway score this decade" (Entertainment Weekly) - "SPRING AWAKENING" explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood with poignancy and passion you will never forget. The landmark musical "SPRING AWAKENING" is an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality and rock & roll that is exhilarating audiences across the nation like no other musical in years. Join the group of late 19th century German students on their passage, as they navigate teenage self-discovery and coming of age anxiety in a powerful celebration of youth and rebellion in the daring, remarkable "SPRING AWAKENING." "Broadway may never be the same again!" (NY TIMES)
The second extra is "BUS STOP" on February 26, 2011, at 8 p.m. This hit comedy examines the many faces of love, where extraordinary qualities are revealed in seemingly ordinary people. Frustration, tears, and laughter result as romance blossoms and love banishes loneliness. As demonstrated in this winning tale, a lot can happen in a single night!
The final extra is "CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: DRALION" on. April 22, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., April 23, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and April 24, 2011, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. DRALION is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus tradition and the avant-garde approach of Cirque du Soleil. The show's name is drawn from its two main symbols: the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West. DRALION derives much of its inspiration from Eastern philosophy with its perpetual quest for harmony between humankind and nature. Suspended in time between the past and the future, DRALION is a celebration of life and the four elements that maintain the natural order: air, water, fire and earth. Innovation soars to new heights as it defies the laws of nature. DRALION is a dynamic performance that transcends the boundaries of the imagination and leads us into a dreamscape with a new and sparkling perspective.
"Cast & Crew," the pre-show Q & A program, will continue again in the upcoming season. Anyone with a ticket is eligible to attend this discussion with performers and production members one hour prior to opening night performances.
The 2010-2011 Broadway Theater Series is sponsored by AmerenCILCO.
