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Dear Broadway Fan, We are excited to announce the Broadway Philadelphia 2018/19 season, featuring the highly anticipated Philadelphia premiere of HAMILTON. This monumental season also boasts four additional Philadelphia premieres and many encore blockbusters. To lock in the BEST SEATS for the HOTTEST SHOWS at the LOWEST PRICES, purchase a subscription now! Subscriptions are selling fast, and subscribing is the only way to guarantee your seats to HAMILTON.
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Meghan Picerno (“Christine Daaé”) and Gardar Thor Cortes (“The Phantom”) star in Love Never Dies
OCT 2–7 ACADEMY OF MUSIC
“Beautiful and haunting.” Daily Mail
PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE The ultimate love story continues in Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. Love Never Dies is a dazzling new production, which takes audiences on a thrilling rollercoaster ride of intrigue, obsession, and romance. Be seduced by the beautiful; sometimes magical and poetic; sometimes joyful; and occasionally melancholic score. Don’t miss this magnificent continuation of one of the world’s greatest love stories.
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“An entirely fresh, funny and gorgeous new production. A reason for celebration!”
OCT 23–28 ACADEMY OF MUSIC
New York Magazine
Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher brings his fresh take on a beloved masterpiece to life as Fiddler on the Roof begins a North American tour direct from Broadway. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. To love! To life!
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Ben Crawford, Emma Pfaeffle, Kathy Fitzgerald, F. Michael Haynie, Alan H. Green, Christian Borle, Trista Dollison, John Rubinstein, Ryan Foust, Jackie Hoffman, and Michael Wartella by Joan Marcus, 2017
NOV 6–18 ACADEMY OF MUSIC
“The sweetest show on Broadway!” ABC
PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE Roald Dahl’s amazing tale is now Philadelphia’s 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 ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray. Get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper! 6
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Philip Bryan as the Grinch in the 2016 Tour of Dr. Seuss’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! The Musical
“AN EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE! 100 times better than any bedtime story.”
DEC 19–29 MERRIAM THEATER
The New York Times
PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heartwarming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful bunch bursting with holiday spirit.
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JAN 8–20 ACADEMY OF MUSIC
“It’s some kind of wonderful” NY1
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning 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. Featuring a stunning array of beloved songs including “I Feel The Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” and many more. 8
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Louis Griffin and Tatyana Lubov in Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. © Carol Rosegg
“PURE MAGIC!”
FEB 22–24 ACADEMY OF MUSIC
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Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations, and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball, and more—plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream... or a really great pair of shoes.
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The Company of the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour by Carol Rosegg, 2017.
MAR 5–10 MERRIAM THEATER
“Twenty years later, there’s no denying the power of ‘RENT’” The Tennessean
In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love. 10 SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
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MAR 19–31 ACADEMY OF MUSIC
The New Yorker
Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical Miss Saigon, from the creators of Les Misérables. This is the epic story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim. In a bar run by a notorious character called The Engineer, Kim meets an American G.I. That encounter will change their lives forever. Featuring stunning spectacle, a sensational cast of 42, and a soaring score including Broadway hits like “Last Night of the World,” “The Movie in My Mind,” and “The Heat is On in Saigon,” this is a theatrical event you will never forget.
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Christy Altomare, Derek Klena in ANASTASIA on Broadway, by Matthew Murphy 2017
APR 9–14 ACADEMY OF MUSIC
“Intelligent and exhilarating!” The Wall Street Journal
PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia is at home in Philadelphia at last! This dazzling show will transport you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out on a journey to discover the mystery of her past. 12 SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
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Company of CATS by Matthew Murphy
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“CATS is back and better than ever!” The Huffington Post
Rediscover CATS—the beloved musical with breathtaking music—including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater, “Memory.” Featuring new sound design, direction, and choreography for a new generation—experience CATS for the first time as it begins a new life, or let it thrill you all over again! 14 SUBSCRIBE TODAY!
Chicago Company of HAMILTON by Joan Marcus, 2016
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PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE HAMILTON is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America then, as told by America now. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, HAMILTON is based on Ron Chernow’s biography of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.
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