SEASON
2016_2017
BROADWAY DISTRICT
NEW YORK
THEATRE
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INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATER
Broadway refers to the plays, musicals, and special attractions presented in any of the 40 designated playhouses in Manhattan's Theatre District, or on tour to Broadway theaters across North America. Broadway theaters are determined by two criteria: Geographical location: Between 34th & 56th Streets, and 5th & 9th Avenues Between 56th & 72nd Streets, and 5th Avenue & Hudson River Size: Seating capacity exceeds 500 seats. Most shows run between 90 minutes and slightly under three hours. Broadway theaters offer large scale productions with professional actors and sometimes established stars. According to 2014-2015 season statistics, the average purchase price for tickets were $107.38. Currently, Broadway shows attract over 13 million admissions each year.
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Fiddler on the Roof Broadway, Musicals, Classics Kid-Friendly 2011 Tony Nominees
Matilda Broadway, Musicals Kid-Friendly 2013 Tony Nominees
Aladdin Broadway, Musicals, Comedy Kid-Friendly 2014 Tony Winners
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Broadway, Plays Kid-Friendly 2014 Tony Winners
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Fiddler on the
Roof
The classic heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter.
INTRODUCTION
New York Magazine calls this new Fiddler on the Roof "an entirely fresh, funny, and gorgeous new production. A reason for celebration!" Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific and The King and I bring an original and authentic vision to this exhilarating theatrical masterpiece from Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. Starring Danny Burstein and Jessica Hecht, Fiddler on the Roof is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter. This classic musical is rich with Broadway hits, including “To Life (L’Chaim!),” “If I Were A Rich Man,” "Sunrise Sunset,” "Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “Tradition,” and features stunning movement and dance from Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins. Get your tickets today to the iconic musical that Time Out calls, "magnificent and life-affirming!".
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DURATION 2hrs, 45mins 1 Intermission
TICKET
SCHEDULE
SELECT Orchestra (Mid) Face Value: $167.00 Fees: $61.79 $228.79
Important dates Preview Nov 20, 2015 Opening Dec 20, 2015 Closing Dec 31, 2016
Rear Mezzanine (Mid) Face Value: $110.00 Fees: $40.70 $150.70 Rear Mezzanine (Rear) Face Value: $77.00 Fees: $28.49 $105.49
CAST
Rear Mezzanine (Upper) Face Value: $49.00 Fees: $18.13 $67.13 Premium Face Value: $227.00 Fees: $83.99 $310.99
THEATER Broadway Theatre 1681 Broadway New York, NY 10019
‘‘A superb new production of the much-loved musical. Review by Charles Isherwood from The New York Times’’ “A remarkable achievement. This is a triumph. Review by Mark Kennedy from Associated Press’’
Tevye Danny Burstein Golde Judy Kuhn Tzeitel Alexandra Silber Motel Adam Kantor Hodel Samantha Massell Chava Melanie Moore Yente Alix Korey Perchik Ben Rappaport Constable Karl Kenzler Fyedka Nick Rehberger Lazar Wolf Steven Skybell Fruma Sarah Dee Roscioli
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Aladdin INTRODUCTION In the middle-eastern town of Agrabah, Princess Jasmine is feeling hemmed in by her father’s desire to find her a royal groom. Meanwhile, the Sultan’s right-hand man, Jafar, is plotting to take over the throne. When Jasmine sneaks out of the palace incognito, she forms an instant connection with Aladdin, a charming street urchin and reformed thief. After being discovered together, Aladdin is sentenced to death, but Jafar saves him by ordering him to fetch a lamp from the Cave of Wonders. Where there’s a lamp, there’s a Genie, and once Aladdin unwittingly lets this one out, anything can happen! Will Aladdin’s new identity as “Prince Ali” help him win Jasmine’s heart and thwart Jafar’s evil plans? Will the Genie’s wish for freedom ever come true?
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The beloved story of Aladdin is brought to thrilling theatrical life.
DURATION 2hrs, 30mins 1 Intermission
TICKET
SCHEDULE
SELECT Orchestra Face Value: $142.50 Fees: $53.44 $195.94
Important dates Preview Feb 26, 2014 Opening Mar 20, 2014
Mezzanine Face Value: $142.50 Fees: $53.44 $195.94 Rear Mezzanine Face Value: $94.50 Fees: $35.44 $129.94 Balcony Face Value: $94.50 Fees: $35.44 $129.94 Premium Face Value: $299.50 Fees: $112.31 $411.81
CAST Aladdin Jasmine Genie Monroe Jafar Iago Kassim Sultan Babkak
Adam Jacobs Courtney Reed James Iglehart Jonathan Freeman Don Darryl Rivera Steel Burkhardt Clifton Davis Brian Gonzales
THEATER New Amsterdam Theatre 214 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036
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Matilda
INTRODUCTION
Roald Dahl's classic children's story comes to musical life on Broadway.
Based on Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book of the same name, Matilda follows Matilda Wormwood, a bright little girl who immerses herself in books. Matilda is discarded and belittled by her dimwitted parents her father insists on calling her a boy and harps on her “stupidity” for preferring reading to watching the telly and her hostile headmistress, the outrageous and wicked Miss Trunchbull. Reclusive, but with an ever-growing imagination and sharp mind, and with a caring protector in her teacher Miss Honey, Matilda dreams of a better life, daring to take a stand against unjust forces and to grasp her destiny in her own, tiny hands.
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TICKET SELECT Orchestra (Rear) Face Value: $147.00 Fees: $54.39 $201.39
DURATION 2hrs, 30mins 1 Intermission
Mezzanine (Front) Face Value: $147.00 Fees: $54.39 $201.39 Mezzanine (Mid) Face Value: $127.00 Fees: $46.99 $173.99 Mezzanine (Rear Sides) Face Value: $102.00 Fees: $37.74 $139.74 Balcony (Rear) Face Value: $59.00 Fees: $21.83 $80.83 Premium Face Value: $252.00 Fees: $93.24 $345.24
SCHEDULE Important dates Preview Mar 04, 2013 Opening Apr 11, 2013 Closing Jan 01, 2017
THEATER Shubert Theatre 225 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036
CAST Matilda Trunchbull Honey Wormwood Wormwood Phelps
Ava Briglia Bryce Ryness Jennifer Blood Lesli Margherita John Sanders NatalieVenetia
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THE
LTHEI O N AND THE
WARDROBE
WITCH An inventive and highly theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic.
INTRODUCTION The classic novel by C.S. Lewis follows four siblings who stumble through an old wardrobe into the magical land of Narnia, which has fallen victim to a winter spell by the cold White Witch. Will the four children conquer this evil witch with the help of the legendary lion Aslan? Magic, love and loyalty are at the heart of this beloved story.
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DURATION 50mins 1 Intermission
TICKET SELECT General Admission Face Value: $35.00 Fees: $12.25 $47.25
THEATER
SCHEDULE
St. Luke's Theatre 308 46th St. New York, NY 10019
Imprortant dates Nov 04, 2016 Opening Nov 23, 2016
CAST Performer Performer Perchik Constable
Andrew Fortman Erin Layton Ben Rappaport Karl Kenzler
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