Spotlight on Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2014/2015 Series
with WSB-TV Primetime Special on August 27 at 8 p.m.

Fans to get inside look at spectacular lineup including
DIRTY DANCING, Disney’s NEWSIES, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, PIPPIN and more

The upcoming Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta season is set to receive the star treatment during a 30-minute Primetime special on WSB-TV, airing Wednesday, August 27 at 8 p.m.

Hosted by Heather Caitlin, the program will offer fans a behind-the-scenes look at the blockbuster lineup coming to the Fox Theatre during the 2014/2015 Broadway in Atlanta series.

Featured interviews will include both the stars and creative teams for upcoming productions, as well as Broadway in Atlanta Vice President Russ Belin.

“As we gear up for one of our biggest and most anticipated lineups in Broadway in Atlanta’s 34-year history, we’re so excited to offer Atlanta theatre fans a look behind the curtain at these amazing shows,” said Russ Belin, vice president of Broadway in Atlanta. “Viewers will get a first look at the top caliber touring productions that will be featured at the historic Fox Theatre.”

The 2014-2015 Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta lineup includes: 

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA	October 22 – November 2, 2014
DIRTY DANCING	November 25 - 30, 2014
Disney’s NEWSIES	January 20 - 25, 2015
BLUE MAN GROUP	April 7 - 12, 2015
PIPPIN	May 5 – 10, 2015
MOTOWN	August 18 – 23, 2015

 2014/2015 options:

MAMMA MIA!	September 23 – 28, 2014
WICKED	February 18 – March 8, 2015

Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta’s 2014/2015 packages are on sale now, with prices starting at $185 for all six shows.  Three show packages are also available starting at $100.  Subscriber prices will vary depending on the number of shows chosen, the number of performances, show time, day of the week, and seating location. Three show packages may be ordered online at BroadwayinAtlanta.com or via phone by calling 1-800-278-4447 Monday through Friday, 9AM -5PM.

Six show Packages can only be ordered via phone.  Subscriber benefits include access to the best available seats, ticket exchange privileges, and lost ticket replacement service; subscribers also avoid potential price increases on single ticket closer to the day of the show.

BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA is part of the Key Brand Entertainment family of companies which includes Broadway.com and is operated by John Gore (Owner & CEO).  BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring musicals and plays in North America, operating in 40 markets.  As a leading Broadway producer, BAA is dedicated to the development and production of new and diverse theatre.  Current/upcoming productions include Beautiful, Million Dollar Quartet and Pippin. Past productions include Hairspray, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Memphis, Promises, Promises, The Producers, Betrayal and War Horse. Broadway.com is the premier theater website for news, exclusive content and ticket sales. For more information please visit BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and Broadway.com.

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This is one of our favorite things to do in Atlanta friends.  What about you?  Which shows are you excited to see?

THE LITTLE MERMAID Opens Soon in Atlanta. Cast is Revealed!

DIVE “UNDER THE SEA” FOR THE
ATLANTA DEBUT OF Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID
AT THE FOX THEATRE JULY 8-13

Atlanta audiences are set to take a trip under the sea with Disney’s family friendly extravaganza Disney’s The Little Mermaid, featuring bright, inventive sets and dazzling costumes! 

This fun-filled, timeless tale will come to life on stage July 8-13 at the Fox Theatre, kicking off the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2014/2015 series.

Ticket prices start at $30.  Tickets are available at the Fox Theatre box office (660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308), by visiting www.foxtheatre.org, or by calling 1-855-285-8499. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 404-881-2000.

The performance schedule for Disney’s The Little Mermaid is as follows:

            Tuesday-Thursday      7:30 p.m.
            Friday                          8:00 p.m.
            Saturday                     2:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
            Sunday                       1:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

In a magical kingdom fathoms below, we will meet Ariel, the little mermaid who is tired of flipping her fins and longs to be part of the fascinating world on dry land. Joining her are Sebastian, Ariel’s crabby sidekick; Ursula, the evil sea witch; Triton, King of the Sea; and the handsome and human, Prince Eric.

Based on the Disney animated film and hit Broadway musical, The Little Mermaid is making its Atlanta debut.  Featuring all the audience favorites such as “Under The Sea” and “Part of Your World” as well as new songs written by Oscar-winning Disney tunesmith Alan Menken, the mastermind behind productions such as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Pocahontas.

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram praised this production as “a thoroughly entertaining theatrical experience, especially appreciated by kids who love the movie — and their parents and grandparents.”  The Dallas Morning News claims, “The Little Mermaid reels in the gold,” and Theater Jones says, “The Little Mermaid hooks the audience and keeps them captivated.”

Casting has been announced, and this musical boasts several acclaimed Broadway and stage veterans:

Jessica Grové (Ariel) played in Broadway’s A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park with George, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Les Misérables. She also toured nationally in The Boy Friend.

Eric Kunze (Prince Eric) appeared on Broadway in Damn Yankees, Miss Saigon, and Les Misérables.

Liz McCartney (Ursula) boasts Broadway credits such as Annie, South Pacific, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Mamma Mia!, and The Phantom of the Opera.

Christian Probst (Flounder) has acted in several regional theatres, most recently in musicals such as Beauty and the Beast, Mame, Peter Pan, Oliver!, and The Sound of Music.

Alan Mingo, Jr. (Sebastian) performed on Broadway in Glory Days, The Little Mermaid, and Rent. He lists Shrek, Hairspray, and The Lion King among his work in national tours.

Steve Blanchard (King Triton) lists Beauty and the Beast, Camelot, and The Three Musketeers as his Broadway experience. Blanchard also toured nationally in Camelot.

Matt Allen (Scuttle) appeared on Broadway in The Wedding Singer, Oklahoma!, and Annie Get Your Gun. National tour of Billy Elliot and Doctor Dolittle. 

Ben Roseberry (Jetsam) played in Broadway’s The Lion King.  His national tours include The Lion King and Rent.

Scott Leiendecker (Flotsam) toured nationally in Camelot and Jesus Christ Superstar. 

Dale Hensley (Grimsby) has performed on Broadway in La Cage aux Folles, The Drowsy Chaperone, Guys and Dolls, and Anything Goes. His national tour credits include hits like La Cage aux Folles, The Drowsy Chaperone, The Full Monty and Big.

Rounding out the cast is Kristine Bennett, Audrey Cardwell, Matthew DeGuzman, Marjorie Failoni, Thay Floyd, Julie Kavanagh, Morgan Kirner, Michael McGurk, Sarah Meahl, Dennis O’Bannion, Robbie Roby, James Shackelford, Billy Steeves, Katie Ulrich, and Jessica Wockenfuss.

Leading the creative team as director is Glenn Casale, who directed Broadway’s Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby.  Internationally, he directed Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. Casale’s work has been seen throughout the United States in productions of Dr. Dolittle, Ballroom, Wrestlers, From the Top, Camelot, and The Prisoner of Second Avenue.

John MacInnis will choreograph The Little Mermaid.  He most recently choreographed the European productions of the same show as well as Beauty and the Beast in more than five European countries.  In 2011, he worked on the Tony Award–winning musical The Book of Mormon. Other credits include the Radio City Christmas Spectacular as well as the Olympic Medals Ceremonies at the 2002 and 2012 Winter Olympic Games.

Craig Barna will serve as the musical director and conductor.  He previously worked as the musical director for the Broadway productions of Peter and the Wolf, Peter Pan, Jesus Christ Superstar, and for the national tours of Camelot, Cats, Singin’ in the Rain, and Grease.  Charlie Morrison will join on board as the lighting designer, and Kit Bond will be the sound designer.

The Little Mermaid’s flying sequence choreographer, Paul Rubin, "The Fly Guy", has choreographed some of the most memorable flying sequences including everything from the Tony Award winning Broadway production of Wicked to Cathy Rigby's Emmy Award winning DVD of Peter Pan.    

I am so excited I can barely stand it!  What about you?  Do you have your tickets yet?

GHOST - The Musical Opens TOMORROW Night in Atlanta!

Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness with Ghost The Musical
at The Fox Theatre, November 5-10

Broadway in Atlanta Ticket Offer to Benefit Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Foundation

Get into the spirit of giving with Ghost The Musical! 

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Fifth Third Bank Broadway In Atlanta is offering a special Ghost The Musical offer benefiting local charity, Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Foundation. With each ticket purchased, $10 will be donated to the local charity organization, whose mission is to educate about the disease and advocate for research funding. 

Tickets can be purchased online at FoxTheatre.org/Ghost using the code GABCC, now through November 4 (today)! The code is valid for all performances and price levels (excludes the lowest price level).

Ghost The Musical is directed by Tony Award-winner Matthew Warchus and created by a team of Grammy and Academy Award-winners, including an original score by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard.

Ghost The Musical features a book by Bruce Joel Rubin, who has adapted his Academy Award-winning original screenplay for the stage. This brand new score also includes the iconic song “Unchained Melody,” famously performed in the film by The Righteous Brothers.  

Set in modern day New York City, Ghost The Musical is a timeless fantasy about the power of love. Walking back to their apartment one night after a romantic dinner, Sam and Molly are mugged, leaving Sam dead on a dark street. Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next and unable to leave Molly, who he learns is in grave danger. With the help of a phony storefront psychic, Sam tries to communicate with Molly in the hopes of saving and protecting her.

Ghost The Musical will play November 5-10 at The Fox Theatre as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway In Atlanta 2013-2014 season. The performance schedule is:

Tuesday-Thursday, Nov. 5-7                     7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 8                                            8:00 p.m.

Saturday. Nov. 9                                        2:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 10                                        1:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.broadwayinatlanta.com.

 

About Broadway Across America: A leading Broadway producer and the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America. BAA operates in 40 cities, bringing first-class touring musicals and plays to audiences across the U.S. and Canada in markets such as Costa Mesa, Fort Lauderdale, Tempe, Boston, Minneapolis and New Orleans. As a producer, current and upcoming productions include Million Dollar Quartet, Pippin, Big Fish, Betrayal, Bullets Over Broadway, Little Miss Sunshine and Bull Durham. BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com