NINE TIMES
THE CHEERS
Broadway shows have the ability to push us to the edge of our emotional spectrum. They fill our hearts with immeasurable joy one moment, then break them into a million pieces the next. And we love it.
The Peace Center’s 2017-2018
Broadway Season is crafted with nine unforgettable shows designed to make you laugh, cry and, at times, stand and cheer. Nine incomparable stories connecting with you in nine unique ways. Your season ticket gives you access to all of it: the music, the magic, the costumes and choreography, the performances and pageantry… nine times over!
And as if that weren’t enough, it puts you first in line for next season, when we bring you the story of America then, as told by America now… Hamilton!
Direct from the lights of Broadway to the heart of Greenville, the Peace Center is proud to present our 2017-2018 Broadway Season!
2017-2018 SEASON LINEUP
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Based on the smash hit film, the award-winning musical will star Grammy® Award-nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox!
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love. A breathtakingly romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a host of irresistible classics including Queen of the Night, So Emotional, One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, I Wanna Dance with Somebody and one of the biggest selling songs of all time – I Will Always Love You. thebodyguardmusical.com
SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2017
Every once in a while a Broadway musical comes along that surprises, moves and excites audiences in ways only a truly landmark musical can. The “groundbreaking,” “exquisite” and “unforgettable” new musical Fun Home was the event of the Broadway season, receiving raves from critics and audiences alike, winning five 2015 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and making history along the way. Based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir, Fun Home introduces us to Alison at three different ages as she explores and unravels the many mysteries of her childhood. A refreshingly honest musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes, “Fun Home is extraordinary, a rare beauty that pumps fresh air into Broadway.” (The New York Times) Contains mature content.
funhomemusical.com
SEPTEMBER 26 — OCTOBER 1, 2017
Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, direct from its acclaimed Broadway return. Featuring the beloved songs “I Dreamed A Dream,”“On My Own,”“Stars,” “Bring Him Home,”“One Day More,” and many more, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. With its glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this breathtaking new production has left both audiences and critics awestruck. “Les Miz is born again!” (NY1).
lesmiz.com
OCTOBER 31 — NOVEMBER 5, 2017
School of Rock is a New York Times Critics’ Pick and “an inspiring jolt of energy, joy and mad skillz!” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bassslapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. Vanity Fair raves, “fists of all ages shall be pumping!”
us.schoolofrockthemusical.com
DECEMBER 5–10, 2017
From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything.
From international superstardom to life-threatening tragedy, On Your Feet! takes you behind the music and inside the real story of this record-making and groundbreaking couple who, in the face of adversity, found a way to end up on their feet.
Directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), with choreography by Olivier Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and an original book by Academy Award® winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman), On Your Feet! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century — and one of the most inspiring stories in music history. onyourfeetmusical.com DECEMBER 26–31, 2017
CAMERON MACKINTOSH’S SPECTACULAR NEW PRODUCTION
OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S
Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera will return to Greenville as part of a brand new North American Tour. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is “bigger and better than ever before” and features a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award®-winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award®-winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler, and new staging by director Laurence Connor. The production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh, boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score - with songs like “Music of the Night,”“All I Ask Of You,” and “Masquerade” - will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this Phantom one of the largest productions now on tour. thephantomoftheopera.com
JANUARY 31 — FEBRUARY 11, 2018
The Color Purple is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival! Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South has conquered Broadway in an all-new “ravishingly reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York Times) directed by Tony winner John Doyle. colorpurple.com
MARCH 13-18, 2018
Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy® nominee Sara Bareilles (“Brave,” “Love Song”), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (Hair, Pippin, Finding Neverland). “It’s an empowering musical of the highest order!” raves the Chicago Tribune.
Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna - a waitress and expert pie maker, who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life.
waitressthemusical.com MAY 8-13, 2018
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The ultimate love story continues in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spellbinding sequel to Phantom of the Opera. Ten years after disappearing from the Paris Opera House, the Phantom has a new life in New York where he lives amongst the joy rides and freak shows of Coney Island. Christine Daaé, now one of the world’s finest sopranos, is coming to perform in New York. In a final bid to win back Christine’s love, the Phantom lures her, Raoul, and their young son to the glittering and glorious world of Coney Island.
Described by The Australian Lloyd Webber has written in the quarter century since 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.
loveneverdies.com
JUNE 12-17, 2018
GUARANTEE YOUR 2017-18 SEATS NOW!
You’ve seen what our new season has to offer and now the only question is... Why wait? Season ticket holders get the best prices, a ton of great perks and their very own seats for all nine Broadway shows.
THE BODYGUARD FUN HOME
LES MISÉRABLES
SCHOOL OF ROCK ON YOUR FEET!
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
THE COLOR PURPLE
WAITRESS
LOVE NEVER DIES
Plus, you’re first in line to guarantee seats to Hamilton when you renew in 2018-19.
READY TO SUBSCRIBE?
• VISIT: peacecenter.org
• CALL: 864.467.3000
• IN PERSON: Peace Center Box Office
COMING NEXT YEAR AS PART OF THE 2018-2019 BROADWAY SEASON
THE NATIONAL TOUR OF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL HAMILTON WILL PLAY THE PEACE CENTER IN 2018 AS PART OF THE 2018-2019 BROADWAY SEASON.
The best way to guarantee tickets to Hamilton is to purchase a season subscription for the 2017-2018 Broadway season. Season ticket holders who renew their subscription for the 2018-2019 season will be able to guarantee their tickets for the Peace Center’s premiere South Carolina engagement of Hamilton before tickets become available to the general public.
Information regarding engagement dates and how to purchase groups and single tickets will be announced at a later time.
hamiltonbroadway.com
