2016-17 Broadway Season

BROAD WAY 2016 2017

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

THE BOOK OF MORMON

THE KING AND I SOMETHING ROTTEN! BEAUTIFUL

FINDING

NEVERLAND

A

GENTLEMAN’S

GUIDE

TO LOVE & MURDER THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE

DOG

IN

THE

NIG HT-TIM E

THE

LION

KING

​​YOUR SEAT IS SAVED Wow! This 2016-17 series might contain the most impressive Broadway lineup we’ve ever offered.

From musical stories of mystery and murder to tales that transport audiences to exotic worlds, this season brings 35 Tony Award® wins shared amongst nine straight-from-New-York-City shows – including two returning fan-favorites: ​ The Book of Mormon ​and D ​ isney’s The Lion King!

And we’re making it more affordable than ever to enjoy the entire season. This year, tickets for all nine shows start at $255.

Keep in mind, the earlier you purchase your season tickets, the better your seats. Plus, season ticket holders receive great benefits for subscribing like the best ticket prices, flexible payment plan options, priority access to purchase additional Broadway tickets before they go on sale to the public, and of course, peace of mind knowing that if a show sells out, your seats are already saved.

Thank you for supporting the Peace Center and I can’t wait to see you in the Peace Concert Hall.

With gratitude, Megan Riegel President and CEO

BROADWAY

2016 2017

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER / SEPT. 27 - OCT. 2, 2016 THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME / OCT. 25-30, 2016 AN AMERICAN IN PARIS / NOV. 29 - DEC. 4, 2016 THE BOOK OF MORMON / JAN. 31 - FEB. 5, 2017 BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL / FEB. 21-26, 2017 SOMETHING ROTTEN! / APRIL 11-16, 2017 DISNEY’S THE LION KING / MAY 31 - JUNE 25, 2017 FINDING NEVERLAND / JULY 25-30, 2017 THE KING AND I / AUG. 22-27, 2017

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER Getting away with murder can be so much fun… and there’s no better proof than the knock-‘emdead hit show that’s earned unanimous raves and won the 2014 Tony Award® for Best Musical – A Gentleman’s Guide To Love & Murder!

Coming direct from New York, where a most gentlemanly NPR critic said he’d “Never laughed so hard at a Broadway musical,” Gentleman’s Guide tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by – you guessed it – eliminating the eight pesky relatives (all played by one fearless man) who stand in his way. All the while, Monty has to juggle his mistress (she’s after more than just love), his fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?), and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance… and be done in time for tea.

SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 2, 2016

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, winner of five 2015 Tony Awards® including Best Play, is coming to Greenville!

Hailed as “One of the most fully immersive works ever to wallop Broadway” by The New York Times, this “dazzling” (Associated Press) adaptation is the Tony Award®-winning new play by Simon Stephens, adapted from Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel and directed by Tony winner Marianne Elliott.

Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but illequipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever.

OCTOBER 25-30, 2016

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS An American in Paris is the new Tony Award®winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war.

Acclaimed director/choreographer and 2015 Tony Award® winner Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with unforgettable songs from George and Ira Gershwin in the show that earned more awards than any other musical in the 20142015 season!

The New York Times raves “An American in Paris is a triumph! Pure joy!” and The Wall Street Journal declares, “Once you’ve seen it, you’ll find it hard to settle for less ever again.” Don’t miss this stunning Broadway hit when it arrives in Greenville on its first national tour!

lllustration: Don Oehl; Logo: Esther Wu

NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 4, 2016

THE NEW YORK TIMES CALLS IT “THE BEST MUSICAL OF THIS CE NTU RY.” THE WASHINGTON POST SAYS, “IT IS THE KIND OF EVENING THAT RESTORES YOUR FAITH IN MUSICALS.” AND ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY SAYS, “GR ADE A: THE FUNNIEST M U S I C A L O F A L L TIME.” JIMMY FALLON OF THE TONIGHT SHOW CALLS I T “G E N I U S. B R I L L I A N T. P H E N O M E N A L .” I T’S THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE NINE-TIME TONY AWARD WINNING BEST MUSICAL. THIS OUTRAGEOUS MUSICAL C O M E D Y F O L L O W S TH E M I SA DV E NTU R E S O F A MISMATCHED PAIR OF MISSIONARIES SENT HALFWAY ACROSS THE WORLD TO SPREAD THE GOOD WORD. NOW WITH STANDING ROOM ONLY PRODUCTIONS IN LONDON, ON BROADWAY, AND ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, T H E B O O K O F M O R M O N H A S T R U LY B E CO M E A N I NTE R NATIO NAL SENSATION. CONTAINS EXPLICIT L A N G U A G E . F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N , V I S I T BOOKOF MOR MONTH E M U S ICAL .COM . ®

CABARET BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

“IT’S SOME KIND OF

” WONDERFUL!

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

Photo: Joan Marcus

–NY1

Featuring a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got A Friend” and the title song, Beautiful has a book by Tony Award®-nominee and Academy Award®-nominated writer Douglas McGrath, direction by Marc Bruni, choreography by Josh Prince, and took home two 2014 Tony Awards® and a 2015 Grammy® Award.

FEBRUARY 21-26, 2017

SOMETHING ROTTEN! From the director of Aladdin and the co-director of The Book of Mormon Something Rotten! is “Broadway’s big, fat hit!” (New York Post). Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first MUSICAL! With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, Something Rotten! is “The Producers + The Book of Mormon x The Drowsy Chaperone.

Squared!” (New York Magazine)

APRIL 11-16, 2017

DISNEY’S THE LION KING More than 80 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s The Lion King, and now you can, too, when Greenville’s best-loved musical returns to the Peace Center.

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like The Lion King.

MAY 31 - JUNE 25, 2017

FINDING NEVERLAND Broadway’s biggest new hit and the winner of Broadway.com’s Audience Choice Award for Best Musical, this breathtaking smash “captures the kid-at-heart,” says TIME magazine. Vogue cheers, “It’s a must-see you’ll remember for years to come!” Directed by visionary Tony®-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy Award®winning film starring Johnny Depp, Finding Neverland tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother.

Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting makebelieve adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heart warming theatrical event. Finding Neverland is “far and away the best musical of the year!” (NPR).

JULY 25-30, 2017

BROADWAY ’S BIGGEST NEW HIT!

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S THE KING AND I

THE LIN COLN CENTER THEATER PRODUCTION

DI R EC T E D BY

Bartlett Sher

Kelli O’Hara & Hoon Lee. Photo: Paul Kolnik

Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King And I directed by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher won four 2015 Tony Awards® including Best Revival of a Musical.

Sher is reunited with the award-winning creative team from South Pacific and The Light in the Piazza. The King and I features sets by Michael Yeargan, costumes by Catherine Zuber, lighting

by Donald Holder, sound by Scott Lehrer and choreography by Christopher Gattelli based on the original choreography by Jerome Robbins.

One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, The King and I boasts a score which features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,”“I Whistle a Happy Tune,”“Hello Young Lovers,”“Shall We Dance” and “Something Wonderful.” Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children.

AUGUST 22-27, 2017

SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS

GUARANTEE YOUR 2016-17 SEATS NOW!

SAVE YOUR SEATS Show after show, the seats you choose are yours. Want to upgrade? Season ticket holders always have priority.

You’ve seen what our new season has to offer and now the only question is... Why wait?

Season subscribers get the best prices, a ton of great perks and their very own seats for all nine Broadway shows.

BEST PRICES As a subscriber you’ll get the best prices up front, so when single tickets increase, you don’t pay more. Plus, subscribers save by only paying one $12 handling fee for all nine shows.*

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER

EARLY ACCESS Purchase additional tickets to Broadway shows before they go on sale to the public.

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME AN AMERICAN IN PARIS THE BOOK OF MORMON BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL SOMETHING ROTTEN! DISNEY’S THE LION KING FINDING NEVERLAND THE KING AND I

READY TO SUBSCRIBE? There are many ways to get started. Give us a call, pay our Box Office a visit, or shoot us an email at boxoffice@peacecenter.org today.

GROUP TICKETS Shows are more fun when everyone gets to go. Most groups start at 10+ people and save on tickets and handling fees. Give us a call at 864.467.3032 to book your Broadway group tickets today!

FLEXIBILITY Can’t make it to a show? Don’t fret! With 48-hour notice, subscribers can exchange tickets for another performance free of charge!* EXCLUSIVE EVENTS Be the first to learn about our new season at the annual Broadway Announcement Party, and celebrate the spirit of Broadway at our Tony Awards® viewing party!

PAYMENT PLANS Our extended payment plans make Broadway budget friendly! The earlier you subscribe, the more options you have. Subscribe by April 2016 to get access to our full 12-month plan. * Subject to availability. Season ticket holders may exchange their tickets for another night within the same performance with at least 48-hour notice.

If moving to a higher priced seat due to day, location, or price increase, customers are responsible for paying the difference.

BECOME A PEACEKEEPER TODAY As a not-for-profit organization, the Peace Center relies on annual gifts from generous donors to keep our doors open, spotlights on and stage curtains up.

Gifts are tax-deductible, make a positive impact on our community and ensure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the arts.

Peacekeeper gifts of $250 or more also earn great benefits like priority ticket access before shows go on public sale.

GIVE TODAY AT PEACECENTER.ORG/PEACEKEEPERS

PEACE CONCERT HALL

SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES STARTING AT $175

STAGE AA

orchestra pit

STAGE

AA

BB

BB

CC

B T EX I IT

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H

J

J

K

K

L

IT EX

P

SOUND BOARD Q

R

R

S

S

T

T

U

U

V

V

W

W

X

X Founder’s circle

A

A

B

EXIT

C

C

D

D

E

E

F G

G

F

WITHOUT DISNEY’S THE LION KING

7 SHOW PACKAGE

Box m

PREMIUM

$785

$690

$690

$595

LEVEL 1

$785

$690

$690

$595

Box l

LEVEL 2

$695

$610

$610

$525

Box k

LEVEL 3

$605

$530

$530

$455

LEVEL 4

$515

$450

$450

$385

SKY

$255

$210

$220

$175

EXIT

EXIT

PREMIUM SEATING Peacekeepers who give a gift of $250 or more will have access to all the great Peacekeeper benefits, plus our Premium Orchestra seating! Box seating is also available for an additional donation.

H J

EXIT

WITHOUT THE BOOK OF MORMON

EXIT

B

H

A

J balcony

EXIT

A

B

EXIT

Box d

P

Q

9 SHOW PACKAGE

IT

N O

PRICE LEVEL

EX

N O

Box c

EXIT

Box e

L M

M

EXIT

Box f IT

EX

B

EX

Box j

A

T

Box h

Box b

A

C

I EX

Box g

Box A

CC

b

C

C

D

D

E

E

F

F

G

G

H

H J

J K

K

EXIT

SKY SEATS ARE BACK! To make Broadway more affordable for everyone in the Upstate, we now have seating starting at just $255 for all nine shows! That’s less than $30 per show!

Aaron Nelson as “Simba” and the ensemble in THE LION KING North American Tour. ©Disney. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

PEACE OUTREACH PROGRAMS As a not-for-profit organization, the Peace Center is always looking to give back to the community in big ways. Through Peace Outreach Programs funded by generous donors, all members of the community can enjoy free master classes, Peace Talks, artist workshops, amazing educational programs and more.

PEACE TALKS Delve deeper into the Broadway shows you adore with FREE pre-show Peace Talks led by theater professor Dr. Kristin Pressley!

Sometimes even featuring Broadway cast and crew, talks are held in the Huguenot Mill an hour prior to curtain and are great for theater fans hungry to learn more.

UPCOMING PEACE TALKS* A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER / SEPT. 28 THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME / OCT. 26 AN AMERICAN IN PARIS / NOV. 30 THE BOOK OF MORMON / FEB. 1 BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL / FEB. 22 SOMETHING ROTTEN! / APRIL 12 DISNEY’S THE LION KING / JUNE 14 FINDING NEVERLAND / JULY 26 THE KING AND I / AUG. 23

There are always new and interesting ways to learn more about the Peace Center, so keep an eye on peacecenter.org to get up-to-date info on our master classes, Peace Talks, lectures and more. * Subject to change

GENEVIEVE’S ​​

JOIN US JUST OFF BROADWAY ​​ you’re looking for the best way to start, If accompany or end your Broadway outing, Genevieve’s is the place to be.

Adjacent to the Peace Concert Hall, Genevieve’s boasts an amazing view of the Reedy River and a relaxed atmosphere, making it the perfect pre or post-show spot to grab a bite to eat or drink.

Space is limited, so head to peacecenter.org/Genevieves or call the Box Office at 864.467.300 to hold a table with a view today!

BROADWAY

Non Profit US postage PAID Greenville, SC Permit #1551

2016 2017

SAVE-A-SEAT EVENTS 300 S Main St. Greenville, SC 29601 peacecenter.org | 864.467.3000

HAND-PICK YOUR BROADWAY SEATS If you’re still on the fence about subscribing to the 2016-17 Broadway season, join us for one of our SaveA-Seat events! Each event opens the Peace Concert Hall to the public so potential subscribers can hand-select seats for the upcoming season and tour the Concert Hall stage.

SEASON TICKET PACKAGES START AT JUST $255 FOR ALL 9 SHOWS!

UPCOMING SAVE-A-SEAT EVENTS Saturday, June 25 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday, July 7 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Wednesday, July 13 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 26 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

​ lready a subscriber? Stop by to test drive your seats or to check out the A view of our stage from another spot! You can exchange your seats if you find something you like better!