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MJ: THE MUSICAL
Broadway in Dayton
June 24-29
Schuster Center [Dayton]

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Dayton in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America, and in London’s West End… and now MJ is startin’ somethin’ in Dayton as it makes its premiere at the Schuster Center. Ages 8 and up.

• Tue-Thu, June 24-26 at 7:30pm
• Fri, June 27 at 8pm
• Sat, June 28 at 2pm & 8pm
• Sun, June 29 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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PETER PAN
Broadway in Dayton
Feb. 26-March 2
Schuster Center [Dayton]

This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro. The adventure begins when Peter Pan and his mischievous sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the bedroom of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a few happy thoughts, the children are taken on a magical journey they will never forget. This extraordinary musical full of excitement and adventure features iconic and timeless songs including “I’m Flying,” “I Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Neverland.” PETER PAN embraces the child in us all so go on a journey from the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning – your entire family will be Hooked!

• Wed-Thu, Feb. 26-27 at 7:30pm
• Fri, Feb. 28 at 8pm
• Sat, March 1 at 10am, 3pm & 8pm
• Sun, March 2 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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CHICAGO
Broadway in Dayton
Feb. 4-9
Shuster Center [Dayton]

In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses – vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart – become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.

• Tue-Thu, Feb. 4-7 at 7:30pm
• Fri, Feb. 7 at 8pm
• Sat, Feb. 8 at 2pm & 8pm
• Sun, Feb. 9 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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SIX
Broadway in Dayton/Dayton Live
Jan. 14-19
Schuster Center [Dayton]

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!

• Tue-Thu, Jan. 14-16 at 7:30pm
• Fri, Jan. 17 at 8pm
• Sat, Jan. 18 at 2pm & 8pm
• Sun, Jan. 19 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
Broadway in Dayton
Nov. 26-Dec. 1
Schuster Center [Dayton]

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway – and head out on the road across America.

• Tue-Wed, Nov. 26-27 at 7:30pm
• Fri-Sat, Nov. 29-30 at 2pm & 8pm
• Sun, Dec. 1 at 1pm & 6:30pm

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