WINNER OF SIX 2017 TONY® AWARDS INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL & THE 2018 GRAMMY® AWARD FOR BEST MUSICAL THEATER ALBUM
A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. Dear Evan Hansen has struck a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere, including The Washington Post who says Dear Evan Hansen is “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history.” The New York Times calls it “a gut-punching, breathtaking knockout of a musical.” And NBC Nightly News declares the musical “an anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond.”
Dear Evan Hansen features a book by Tony Award winner Steven Levenson, a score by Grammy®, Tony® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman), and direction by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (RENT, Next to Normal).
OCTOBER 8-13, 2019
Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, HELLO, DOLLY! is the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls “the best show of the year!” Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, director Jerry Zaks’ “gorgeous” new production (Vogue) is “making people crazy happy” (The Washington Post) and “a musical comedy dream!” (Rolling Stone).
DECEMBER 17-22, 2019
STEP INSIDE A WORLD OF
PURE IMAGINATION
Roald Dahl’s amazing tale is now Memphis’ golden ticket! It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and eartickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray. Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory...to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to burst with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now is your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before – get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!
JANUARY 14-19, 2020
Discover a whole new world at Disney’s Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Hailed by USA Today as “Pure Genie-Us,” Aladdin features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony® and Academy Award® winner Alan Menken (Newsies) with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman (Beauty and the Beast), Tony Award winner Tim Rice (The Lion King, Aida), and book writer Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer). Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten!), this “Fabulous” and “Extravagant” (The New York Times) new musical boasts an incomparable design team, with sets, costumes and lighting from Tony Award winners Bob Crowley (Mary Poppins), Gregg Barnes (Kinky Boots), and Natasha Katz (An American in Paris). See why audiences and critics agree, Aladdin is “Exactly What You Wish For!” (NBC-TV).
FEBRUARY 26 - MARCH 8, 2020 Season Ticket Holder performances will be February 26 - March 3
ASSOCIATED PRESS
NBC-TV
Michael James Scott (Genie) & Ensemble Photo by Deen van Meer Š Disney
“Jersey Boys meets West Side Story.” - amNewYork
Three years ago, Academy Award® nominee Chazz Palminteri teamed up with Academy Award winner Robert De Niro, Tony® Award winner Jerry Zaks and Tony® Award nominee Sergio Trujillo to create this streetwise musical based on Palminteri’s true life story.
A Bronx Tale, Broadway’s hit crowd-pleaser, takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s, where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. Bursting with high-energy dance numbers and original doo-wop tunes from Academy Award® and Tony® Award winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and Tony® Award nominee Glenn Slater (Love Never Dies), A Bronx Tale is an unforgettable story of loyalty and family.
The New York Times hails A Bronx Tale as “a Critics’ Pick! The kind of tale that makes you laugh and cry.”
APRIL 7-12, 2020 Contains strong language and gun shot effects.
Broadway’s Come From Away is a Best Musical winner all across North America! This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by 2017’s Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!” On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all.
THE REMARKABLE TRUE STORY
JULY 21-26, 2020
S E AS O N O PT I O N
S E AS O N O PT I O N “HILARIOUS!
NONSTOP PANDEMONIUM.” ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You’d get The Play That Goes Wrong, Broadway & London’s award-winning smash comedy! Called “a gut-busting hit” (The New York Times) and “the funniest play Broadway has ever seen” (HuffPost), this classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “a riotous explosion of comedy” (Daily Beast). Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “tons of fun for all ages” (HuffPost) and “comic gold” (Variety) — sure to bring down the house!
FEBRUARY 5-9, 2020 No Tuesday evening performance
Photos by Matthew Murphy
S U BS C R I BER B EN EFITS
GUARANTEE YOUR SEATS NOW! CURRENT SUBSCRIBERS Renew your season tickets now through March 25, 2019 by logging into your account at Orpheum-Memphis.com/Account or by calling our Box Office at (901) 525-3000.
NEW SUBSCRIBERS
KEEP YOUR SEATS The seats you choose are yours through the entire season. Want to upgrade to better seats? You will always have upgrade priority after the renewal period has closed.
BEST PRICES As a subscriber you’ll get the best price up front and will never have to worry about price increases when single tickets go on sale.
PAYMENT PLAN Spread out the cost of your tickets with six easy installments.
SWAP-A-SHOW Trade one of your regular season shows for tickets to one of the optional add-ons: The Book of Mormon or The Play That Goes Wrong.
Mark your calendars — new season tickets will go on sale April 22, 2019 at Orpheum-Memphis.com.
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Can’t make it to a performance? Easily forward or re-sell your tickets online. Subscribers can also exchange tickets for another performance of the same show.
Prepaid parking is available to Season Ticket Holders at a discounted rate and parking passes can be added to your package at any time throughout the year.
EXCLUSIVE PERKS Season Ticket Holders enjoy the VIP treatment with restaurant discounts, exclusive subscriber events, discounted Dinner on Stage pricing, and presale opportunities on special engagments throughout the year.
AUTO-RENEWAL It is easier than ever to renew your season tickets! As an optional benefit, you can have your season tickets automatically renewed year after year. All benefits are subject to availability. Some benefits may incur a price increase.
S E AS O N TICKET P RICES Six show package
The Book of Mormon*
The Play That Goes Wrong**
Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun Eve
Sat Matinee, Sat Eve, Sun Matinee
Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri
Sat Matinee, Sat Eve, Sun Matinee
Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun Eve
Sat Matinee, Sat Eve, Sun Matinee
VIP
$733
$853
+$125
+$150
+$72.75
+$80.75
Gold Circle
$625
$688
+$90
+$100
+$60.75
+$68.75
Premium Orchestra, Mezzanine, & Grand Tier
$411
$480
+$70
+$85
+$48.75
+$56.75
Side Orchestra & Balcony
$323
$376
+$45
+$60
+$36.75
+$44.75
Galleries
$172
$225
+$29
+$35
+$20.75
+$24.75
Season ticket pricing is subject to change. Sales tax and a $25 season service charge are already included in the package price. VIP pricing includes a required $150 donation. Gold Circle pricing includes a required $100 donation. *There is no Sunday evening performance of The Book of Mormon. Subscribers for that evening who add or swap this show must choose a different performance. **There is no Tuesday performance of The Play That Goes Wrong. Subscribers for that evening who add or swap this show must choose a different performance.
LUXU RY SU IT ES See the show in style! Located on the front rows of the Mezzanine and Grand Tier, our Luxury Suites are perfect for both families and corporate entertaining. Luxury Suites include more spacious seating, parking passes, VIP access to the Broadway Club during intermission at Broadway performances including complimentary cocktails and private restrooms, acknowledgement in the Marquee, and priority ticket purchases for concerts and other events. For more information about Luxury Suites sponsorships, contact Charlene Honeycutt at (901) 529-4280 or honeycutt@orpheum-memphis.com.
E D U C AT I O N O PPO R T U N I T I E S
BROADWAY 101 Learn from the pros before you see the show! Students in grades 7-12 learn music or choreography from cast members performing in the Orpheum’s touring Broadway shows. Classes are held Thursday before the performance. Registration also includes a Q&A session with the cast member, a personalized keepsake lanyard, pre-show dinner, and a ticket to the performance following the workshop.
BROADWAY 101 JR. Let your little ones learn from big talent! Students in grades 3-6 learn elements like music or choreography from cast members performing in the Orpheum’s touring Broadway shows. Classes are held on Friday after school. Registration includes a Q&A session with the cast member and a personalized keepsake lanyard. Please note that Broadway 101 Jr. does not include dinner or a ticket to the performance.
BACKSTAGE 101 Learn about the invaluable work that goes on behind the scenes! Students in grades 7-12 get an inside look at backstage expertise with crew members or designers working on the Orpheum’s touring Broadway shows. Registration also includes a Q&A session with the crew member, personalized keepsake lanyard, pre-show dinner, and a ticket to the performance following the workshop.
For more information on dates, pricing, and registration or to learn about our broad variety of other education opportunities, visit Orpheum-Memphis.com/Learn
G I V I N G O PPO R T U N I T I E S The Orpheum Theatre Group is a nonprofit that relies on community support to provide vital arts education programs to Mid-South students. These are just a few of the programs that foundations, corporations, and individuals make possible each year:
MENDING HEARTS CAMP An innovative two-week camp for young people who have experienced the death of one or both parents.
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT These workshops train over 250 Mid-South educators to utilize the arts to teach core curriculum.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE AWARDS Now in its 10th year! This program supports, promotes, and enhances high school musical theatre in the Mid-South. Students and teachers from this year’s 36 participating schools will gather at the historic Orpheum for an unforgettable night of performance and awards presentation. If you believe in the power of the arts to change students’ lives, please consider making a donation today. Orpheum-Memphis.com/Donate (901) 525-7800 203 South Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Ben Levi Ross as ‘Evan Hansen’ and the Company of he First North American Tour of Dear Evan Hansen. Photo by Matthew Murphy.