Broadway at Wharton Center

Mean Girls

COBB GREAT HALL DECEMBER 8-13, 2020

Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois.

Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY (30 Rock), composer JEFF RICHMOND (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and director CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon).

Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. When Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.

“By far the funniest musical of the year!” –Chicago Tribune

Jesus Christ Superstar

COBB GREAT HALL JANUARY 26-31, 2021

The Company of the North American Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Photo by Matthew Murphy.

An album that inspired a REVOLUTION.A REVELATION that changed the world.A REINVENTION for this millennium.

Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a worldwide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director TIMOTHY SHEADER (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award winning choreographer DREW MCONIE (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

Featuring award-winning music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER and lyrics by TIM RICE, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him”, “Gethsemane”, and “Superstar”.

Pretty Woman, the Musical

COBB GREAT HALL FEBRUARY 16-21, 2021

PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL, HAMBURG PRODUCTION.

PHOTO BY MORRIS MACMATZEN.

After an incredible run on Broadway, Audience Choice Award-winner Pretty Woman: The Musical is now on tour! One of Hollywood’s most beloved stories of all time, Pretty Woman: The Musical is brought to life by a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music, Hollywood, and

Broadway. Featuring direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award ® winner Jerry Mitchell

(Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde), an original score by Grammy ® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of ’69”, “Heaven”), and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J.F. Lawton,

Pretty Woman: The Musical will lift your spirits and light up your heart. “If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!” (BuzzFeed News).

Disney's Frozen

COBB GREAT HALL JULY 7-18, 2021

CAROLINE BOWMAN (ELSA) AND THE COMPANY OF FROZEN NORTH AMERICAN TOUR.

PHOTO BY DEEN VAN MEER. © DISNEY.

From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin,

Frozen, the Tony ® -nominated Best Musical, is now on

tour across North America, and the critics rave, “It’ssimply magical!” (LA Daily News). Frozen features thesongs you love from the original Oscar ® -winning film,plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers.

An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances, Frozen is everything you want in a musical: It’s moving. It’s spectacular. And above all, it’s pure Broadway joy. Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater— ”Memory.” Winner of 7 Tony Awards ® including Best Musical, Cats tells the story of one magical night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers for its

Cats

COBB GREAT HALL MAY 11-16, 2021

PHOTO BY MATTHEW MURPHY.

Cats, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America!

annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. The original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the Opera, School of Rock, Sunset

Boulevard), original scenic and costume design by John Napier (Les Misérables), all-new lighting design by Natasha Katz (Aladdin), all-new sound design by Mick Potter, new choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) based on the original choreography by Gillian Lynne (Phantom) and direction by Trevor Nunn (Les Misérables) make this production a new Cats for a new generation!