FIFTH THIRD BANK BROADWAY IN CINCINNATI PRESENTED BY TRIHEALTH ANNOUNCES 2015 – 2016 SEASON
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Aronoff Center
SEASON PACKAGES ON SALE NOW!
Cincinnati, OH (March 16, 2015) – Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati presented by TriHealth announces its incredible 2015-2016 season which includes a season of fresh, fun and groundbreaking musicals such as six-time Tony Winner KINKY BOOTS, two-time Tony winner Disney’s NEWSIES and MOTOWN THE MUSICAL. Join us as we celebrate 20 years of great theater in the Aronoff Center.
2015-2016 SEASON SHOWS
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL September 8 – 20, 2015
PIPPIN * October 13 – 18, 2015
IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS November 24 – December 6, 2015
KINKY BOOTS January 5 – 17, 2016
IF/THEN* February 2 – 7, 2016
Disney’s NEWSIES March 1 – 13, 2016
CABARET May 10 – 22, 2016
*Season Subscribers pick one to complete six-show season package.
Season tickets for the 2015-2016 Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati Season presented by TriHealth will go on sale Monday, March 16. There will be three convenient ways to purchase season tickets:
- Select your seats in person at the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati presented by TriHealth Box Office in the Aronoff Center, downtown at 650 Walnut Street, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Order online 7 days a week/24 hours a day at BroadwayinCincinnati.com
- Call the Broadway Across America toll-free Cincinnati Season Ticket Hotline at 800.294.1816. The Hotline hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm – 5:00pm, and closed Sunday.
Prices for the six-show season subscription range between $159.00 and $599.00 depending on seat location. MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN Order before May 1 and make three easy monthly payments. This offer is only available using a credit card.
EXCLUSIVE SEASON TICKET HOLDER BENEFITS
- Free online ticket exchanges.
- Priority purchase opportunities for additional tickets to series shows and any season
specials.
- Lost ticket insurance and replacement service.
- Purchasing privileges in any of our other Broadway Across America cities.
- Same premium seat location for all two-week season shows.
- Priority renewal for future seasons.
- Perks at local restaurants.
SEASON PATRON CLUB
In addition to all of the regular season ticket holder benefits, special Patron Club season tickets (available with an annual membership fee of $110) guarantee seating in the front orchestra or first three rows of the loge and include extended benefits such as complimentary parking for season shows, name recognition in the PLAYBILL program and a Broadway Concierge Line to assist patrons with purchasing tickets for shows on Broadway.
CLOUD CLUB
For theatre lovers on a budget, the “Cloud Club” offers our six-show package with COMPLETE subscription benefits starting at $159 for all performances.
THE JANET TAYLOR EDUCATION FUND
Season ticket holders are encouraged to consider an optional $5.00 contribution to support the Janet Taylor Broadway in Cincinnati Education Program. The Education Program was founded in 1988. Its mission is to introduce students and teachers to the outstanding education value of quality touring Broadway shows. Students throughout the region — from public, private and parochial schools — have the opportunity to participate in this ticket subsidy program and interact with professional performers and technicians from the touring productions. For more information, visit BroadwayInCincinnati.com/EducationFund.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati presented by TriHealth shows typically run for two weeks at the Aronoff Center. Performance options are Tuesday through Thursday evenings at 7:30pm, Friday evenings at 8:00pm, Saturdays at 2:00 & 8:00pm and Sundays at 1:00 & 6:30pm. (All times are subject to change.) An audio-described performance for the visually impaired and an American Sign Language interpreted performance for the deaf are available. Anyone requiring either of these services or accommodations for the physically challenged should request so when purchasing season tickets. Guests interested in learning more about age appropriateness and content of shows can visit BroadwayInCincinnati.com/FamilyGuide.
GROUP SALES AND SINGLE TICKETS
Group sales information is now available for all shows. Reservations may be made by calling Group Sales Manager Peggy Holthaus Hughes, at 513.369.4363 or email at Peggy.Holthaus@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com. For more information visit BroadwayinCincinnati.com.
Tickets for individual shows are not available at this time.
2015-2016 Season Show Descriptions:
Reed L Shannon as Michael Jackson (center) with the Jackson 5. Photo by Joan Marcus, 2014.
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL
September 8 – 20, 2015
It began as one man’s story… became everyone’s music… and is now Broadway’s musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Motown shattered barriers, shaped lives and made everyone move to the same beat. Now, experience it live on stage in the record-breaking smash hit MOTOWN THE MUSICAL!
Sasha Allen as Lead Player. Photo by Matthew Murphy 2014.
PIPPIN
October 13 – 18, 2015
PIPPIN is Broadway’s high-flying, death-defying hit musical. The show is full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked, Stephen Schwartz. This unforgettable new production is the winner of four 2013 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival. Hailed as “an eye-popping, jaw-dropping extravaganza” (NY1), it’s unlike anything Broadway has ever seen.
PIPPIN tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory. This captivating new production is directed by Tony-winner Diane Paulus (Hair and The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess). It features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts de la Main, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation Traces. PIPPIN is noted for many Broadway standards including “Corner of the Sky,” “Magic To Do,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” “Morning Glow,” and “Love Song.”
Trista Moldovan & Kailtlyn Davidson. Photo by Kevin White.
IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS
November 24 – December 6, 2015
IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS tells the story of two showbiz buddies putting on a show in a picturesque Vermont inn, and finding their perfect mates in the bargain. Full of dancing, romance, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written, including “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep,” “Happy Holiday,” “Sisters,” “Blue Skies,” and the unforgettable title song, IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS promises to be a merry and bright experience for the entire family. The New York Daily News hailed IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS as “a holiday card come to life.”
KINKY BOOTS National Tour. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
KINKY BOOTS
January 5 – 17, 2016
KINKY BOOTS is the exhilarating Broadway musical that will lift spirits to new high-heeled heights! Winner of six Tony Awards® including Best Musical, this inspirational story follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Together, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible… proving that when one changes their mind about someone, they can change the whole world.
Inspired by a true story, KINKY BOOTS features a joyous, Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, direction and Tony-winning choreography by Jerry Mitchell and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner Harvey Fierstein. Come join the sold-out audiences who’ve discovered why – sometimes – the best way to fit in is to stand out. KINKY BOOTS truly is “cause for celebration!” (Entertainment Weekly).
Tamika Lawrence, Jackie Burns & Anthony Rapp. Photo by Joan Marcus.
IF/THEN
February 2 – 7, 2016
IF/THEN is a contemporary Broadway musical about living in New York today – and all the possibilities of tomorrow. With unforgettable songs and a deeply moving story by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning creators of Next to Normal, this “fascinating, ambitious, and original new musical (New York Post)” simultaneously follows one woman’s two possible life paths, painting a deeply moving portrait of the lives people lead, as well as the lives they might have led. New York Magazine said of the show, “Thrilling. The best musical of the year.”
Dan DeLuca (Jack Kelly) (center) and company. Photo by Deen van Meer.
Disney’s NEWSIES
March 1 – 13, 2016
They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines… 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 audiences won’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.
NEWSIES was brought to the stage by an award-winning creative team. It features a score by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and Jack Feldman (The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride) and a book by Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), with choreography by Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific) and direction by Jeff Calhoun (Big River).
2014 Broadway Cast of Roundabout Theatre Company’s CABARET. Photo by Joan Marcus. (BTW that is Leeds Hill, Cincinnati native and CCM MT’11, as the Emcee featured in the photo.)
CABARET May 10 – 22, 2016
The acclaimed Broadway classic returns! As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, the critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall’s (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony
Award®-winning production of CABARET.
Audiences are welcomed to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd––and to leave their troubles outside. But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain, will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times? This show includes some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including “Cabaret,” “Willkommen” and “Maybe This Time.” CABARET is John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff’s Tony-winning musical about following one’s heart while the world loses its way.
Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati presented by TriHealth is committed to bringing the very best of Broadway to the Tri-State, presenting touring Broadway plays and musicals in Cincinnati since 1987. Making its home at downtown’s Aronoff Center, Broadway in Cincinnati contributes an average $35 million to the local economy each season, with an average attendance of more than 185,000 people per year. Broadway in Cincinnati is a member of the Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and The Broadway League. Fifth Third Bank is the sponsor of the Cincinnati 14/15 Season and the season is presented by TriHealth. LOCAL 12 is the official television station of the 15/16 Cincinnati Season. More information is available at BroadwayInCincinnati.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. Currently represented on Broadway by Beautiful, and past productions include Pippin, Million Dollar Quartet, Hairspray, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Memphis, Promises, Promises, and The Producers. BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com; Broadway.com.
