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November 24 - 29, 2009 | Academy of Music
“Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS is as enchanting as a first snow.”
— San Francisco Examiner
Get ready to discover a delightful new show that’s as fresh and rare as newly fallen snow! The classic holiday tradition WHITE CHRISTMAS has come to the stage at last, as a brand new Irving Berlin musical opening at the Academy of Music this November. Brimming with such Berlin hits as “Blue Skies,” “How Deep is the Ocean?” and of course the unforgettable title song. Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn, and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS promises to be a merry and bright theatrical experience for the whole family!
March 30 - April 4, 2010 | Academy of Music
Experience the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images for this show you’ll remember forever. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar®-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.” Let your imagination run wild at the Tony Award®-winning Broadway sensation Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” Philadelphia’s most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Academy of Music stage this season!
April 27 - May 2, 2010 | Forrest Theatre
The New York Times cheers, “AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is flat-out, without qualification, the most exciting new American play Broadway has seen in years,” and Time Magazine named AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY the “#1 Show of the Year!”
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is a grand, gripping new play which tells the story of the Westons, a large extended clan that comes together at their rural Oklahoma homestead when the alcoholic patriarch disappears. Forced to confront unspoken truths and astonishing secrets, the family must also contend with Violet, a pillpopping, deeply unsettled woman at the center of this storm. AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY is a rare theatrical event—a large-scale work filled with unforgettable characters, a powerful tale told with unflinching honesty.
Academy Award winner Estelle Parsons stars as the family matriarch Violet, a role she is currently playing on Broadway where The New York Times raved, “Estelle Parsons gives a superb performance... sends chills down your spine. It may prove to be a crowning moment in an illustrious career.” Winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play.
June 22 - 27, 2010 | Academy of Music
CATCH THE DREAM! Direct from the world famous Apollo Theatre in New York City, a brand new, sensational stage production of DREAMGIRLS comes to Philadelphia! Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, DREAMGIRLS tells the rags-to-riches story of a 1960s Motown girl group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. With music by Academy Award® nominee Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tony® and Grammy®-winning Tom Eyen, DREAMGIRLS features the unforgettable hits: “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” “One Night Only,” and “Listen.” Broadway director and choreographer Robert Longbottom and co-choreographer Shane Sparks (TV’s "So You Think You Can Dance"), re-envision this Tony® and Academy Award®-winning musical so it sparkles like never before!
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September 15 - 20, 2009 | Academy of Music
“’Chicago’ still glitters hypnotically."
— Ben Brantley, The New York Times
There’s never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations. A sensational tale of sin, corruption and all that jazz, it’s no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa. And now it’s coming to Philadelphia!
If you’re looking for your first Broadway musical CHICAGO has everything you could want: knockout dancing, an edge-of-your-seat story and one showstopper after another. If you loved the Academy Award®-winning film, nothing beats the live show, and if you are already intimately acquainted with the musical, experience that sizzle again, CHICAGO always delivers.
November 3 - 8, 2009 | Academy of Music
Over 32 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feelgood show! The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives! With more productions playing internationally than any other musical, MAMA MIA! is a Global Smash Hit!
January 6 - 24, 2010 | Academy of Music
Back by “Popular” Demand. The New York Times calls WICKED “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster,” and when it played Philadelphia in 2006 and 2007, it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 20 major awards, including a Grammy® and three Tony® Awards, “WICKED has every piece of the Great American Musical, and even defines the genre” (The Philadelphia Inquirer). Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for “the most complete, and completely satisfying, new musical in a long time” (USA Today).
June 18 - 20, 2010 | Academy of Music
AVENUE Q is Broadway’s smash-hit Tony Award® winner for BEST MUSICAL, BEST SCORE and BEST BOOK. A hilarious show full of heart and hummable tunes, AVENUE Q is about trying to make it in NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Called “one of the funniest shows you’re ever likely to see” by Entertainment Weekly, AVENUE Q features a cast of people and puppets who tell the story in a smart, risque and downright entertaining way. The New Yorker calls it “SUBVERSIVE and UPROARIOUS!”
Recommended for ages 13 and up.Avenue Q has not been authorized or approved by The Jim Henson Company or Sesame Workshop, which have no responsibility for its content.
Mannheim Steamroller
by Chip Davis
November 14 (2 Shows) | Academy of Music
Get an early start on your "holiday mood" when MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER brings their Christmas tour to the Academy of Music. Created by Chip Davis, MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER's signature sound is where classical and modern-day rock, acoustic and electronic music meet. Celebrate the spirit of the season with the "18th century rock band" that has become one of the most popular and best-selling acts in the last 30 years.
February 2 - 7, 2010 | Academy of Music
Get back Philadelphia!
RAIN, the acclaimed Beatles concert, returns by popular demand! They look like them and they sound just like them! “The next best thing to seeing The Beatles,” raves the Denver Post. All the music and vocals are performed totally live! RAIN covers The Beatles from the earliest beginnings through the psychedelic late 60s and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days. RAIN is a multi-media, multi-dimensional experience...a fusion of historical footage and hilarious television commercials from the 1960s lights up video screens and live cameras zoom in for close-ups. “A thrilling bit of time-warping nostalgia…Boomer Heaven!” raves The Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “Uncanny! RAIN are a quartet of fine musicians in their own right…as The Beatles, they triumph!” cheers the Boston Herald. “An adoring Valentine to The Beatles,” declares the Washington Post. Sing along with your family and friends to such favorites as “Let It Be,” “Hey Jude,” “My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “Come Together” and “Can’t Buy Me Love,” and relive Beatlemania from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road!
February 9 - 14, 2010 | Merriam Theater
The Washington Post raved, “Very impressive. The hits come crashing at you in an evening dedicated to crescendo and climax.” Featuring a cast of six Broadway stars backed by a 20-piece onstage orchestra, THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER features the best-loved songs from the scores composed by the Tony®, Grammy and Academy Award®-winning composer including: Cats, Evita, The Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard, Jesus Christ Superstar, Song & Dance, Starlight Express, Aspects of Love, Whistle Down the Wind, The Beautiful Game, The Woman in White and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This special edition of the concert was devised by Andrew Lloyd Webber for this engagement.
February 26 - 28,2010 | Merriam Theater
Leapin’ lizards! ANNIE is coming to Philadelphia! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. Boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, including “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow,” ANNIE is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. Don’t miss this all-new production that Variety calls “a winner!”
March 9 - 14, 2010 | Merriam Theater
GROOVALOO combines the authenticity of A Chorus Line with the energy of Stomp as it embarks on a journey through the diverse world of hip hop dance. Driven by jaw-dropping displays of physical ability, a vibrant musical score and powerful spoken word poetry, the show's intertwined stories chronicle the struggles, hopes and triumphs of the 14-member cast as they discover the true meaning of family and share what it's like to be "in the circle".
GROOVALOO has played to critical acclaim and sell out crowds, grabbing the attention of celebrities such as Madonna, Pink, Laurence Fishburne, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jaime Pressly, and Justin Timberlake, all who have come to see productions of GROOVALOO. From fear to freedom, choreography to freestyle, and ballerina's to b-boys, GROOVALOO has inspired audiences from all walks of life to celebrate their passion and purpose and in the process reveals the heart and soul behind this incredible art form.
May 14 - 16, 2010 | Merriam Theater
Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance
Described by the New York Post as "fascinating, rewarding and above all, entertaining," and by the Los Angeles Times as "a showpiece extravaganza," LORD OF THE DANCE is a mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance. The story is based upon mythical Irish folklore as Don Dorcha, Lord of Darkness, challenges the ethereal lord of light, the Lord of the Dance. Battle lines are drawn, passions ignite and a love story fueled by the dramatic leaps and turns of dancers’ bodies begins to build against a backdrop of Celtic rhythm. The action is played out over 21 scenes on a grand scale of precision dancing, dramatic music, colorful costumes and state-of-the-art staging and lighting.
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