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Sunday, April 21, 2013

Sister Act - Returns to ATL and The Fox Theatre in Two Weeks!





SISTER ACT, the family friendly, over the top spectacle with nuns that rock, plays at the Fox Theatre from April 23-28 for a limited engagement to close the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2012-13 season!

Tickets start at $33 and will be available at the Fox Theatre box office, by visiting www.FoxAtlTix.com/sisteract, or by calling 1-855-ATL-TIXX.  Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 404-881-2000.

Performances will be Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m. with matinees Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. 

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SISTER ACT received five 2011 Tony Award nominations:  BEST MUSICAL, BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Alan Menken [music]/ Glenn Slater [lyrics]), BEST BOOK OF A MUSICAL (Cheri & Bill Steinkellner and Douglas Carter Beane), BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL (Patina Miller) and BEST FEATURED ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL (Victoria Clark). 

SISTER ACT is produced by Whoopi Goldberg, Stage Entertainment, and Troika Entertainment, featuring an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy, and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and Enchanted), lyrics by Tony- and Academy Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), and a book by multi-Emmy Award winners Cheri and Bill Steinkellner (“Cheers”) with additional book material by Tony- and Olivier Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane (Xanadu, The Little Dog Laughed).

Directed on Broadway by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks (Guys and Dolls, A Funny Thing…Forum, Smokey Joe’s Café), the production features choreography by Tony- and Olivier Award nominee Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia, Bombay Dreams) and is based on the Touchstone Pictures motion picture Sister Act written by Joseph Howard.

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When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place cops are sure she won't be found - a convent!  Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and an uptight Mother Superior.  Using her fabulous disco-ness and killer voice to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church, but in doing so blows her cover.



Soon it’s nun-on-the-run time but she finds salvation in the heavenly power of her newly found sisterhood.  Based on the mega-hit feature film, SISTER ACT features an original Alan Menken/Glenn Slater score with a vast inspiration of musical styles from Motown, soul, and funk to great big disco anthems and Barry White inspired musical comedy.    

SISTER ACT features scenery by Klara Zieglerova, costumes by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Natasha Katz, and sound by John Shivers.  The music department includes Musical Supervisor Michael Kosarin, Music Director Brent-Alan Huffman, and orchestrations by Doug Besterman.

Elisabeth Vincentelli of The New York Post calls SISTER ACT, “One of the season’s happiest surprises!  Off the charts and packed with goodies, to which we say: Amen!”

Joe Dziemianowicz of The New York Daily News raves “A blessed event has landed on Broadway.  Sister Act is a feel-good crowd pleaser worth celebrating.  It keeps on purring from one happy moment to the next.” 

Charles Isherwood of The New York Times says, “When the wimples start quivering and the nuns start rocking to raise the Gothic rafters, all’s right in the kingdom of musical comedy!”  And Mark Kennedy of The Associated Press calls SISTER ACT, “In a word, divine.  This is a musical that hits all the right spots, achieving something close to Broadway grace. It will convert you.”


For more information, please visit www.sisteractthemusical.com


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About Broadway Across America


BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA (producer), part of the Key Brand Entertainment family of companies which includes Broadway.com, is owned and operated by British theatre producer John Gore (CEO) and entertainment industry veteran Thomas B. McGrath (Chairman).

Broadway Across America presents first-class touring musicals and plays across 40 North American cities.  Broadway.com is the premier theater website for news, exclusive content, and ticket sales.

Under the supervision of Beth Williams (COO and Head of Production), Broadway Across America is also dedicated to the development and production of new and diverse theatre. 

Current Broadway productions include How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying starring Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette, Million Dollar Quartet, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Jerusalem, Memphis, La Cage Aux Folles, the West End production of Million Dollar Quartet, and the touring production of Dreamworks’ Madagascar Live!  For more information, please visit BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and Broadway.com.



Monday, February 25, 2013

FIVE-TIME TONY® AWARD NOMINATED Sister Act IS COMING TO ATLANTA FOR A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT!


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SISTER ACT, the family friendly, over the top spectacle with nuns that rock, plays at the Fox Theatre from April 23-28 for a limited engagement to close the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2012-13 season!

Tickets start at $33 and will be available at the Fox Theatre box office, by visiting www.FoxAtlTix.com/sisteract or by calling 1-855-ATL-TIXX. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 404-881-2000.

Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8PM and Sunday at 6:30PM with matinees Saturday at 2PM and Sunday at 1PM.

SISTER ACT received five 2011 Tony Award nominations:  BEST MUSICAL, BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (Alan Menken (music)/ Glenn Slater (lyrics)), BEST BOOK OF A MUSICAL (Cheri & Bill Steinkellner and Douglas Carter Beane), BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL (Patina Miller), and BEST FEATURED ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL (Victoria Clark).

SISTER ACT is produced by Whoopi Goldberg, Stage Entertainment, and Troika Entertainment, featuring an original score with music by multi-Academy, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning composer Alan Menken (Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and Enchanted), lyrics by Tony and Academy Award-nominee Glenn Slater (The Little Mermaid), and a book by multi-Emmy Award winners Cheri and Bill Steinkellner (“Cheers”) with additional book material by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane (Xanadu, The Little Dog Laughed).  Directed on Broadway by four-time Tony Award winner Jerry Zaks (Guys and Dolls, A Funny Thing…Forum, Smokey Joe’s Café), the production features choreography by Tony and Olivier Award nominee Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia, Bombay Dreams) and is based on the Touchstone Pictures motion picture Sister Act written by Joseph Howard.

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place cops are sure she won't be found - a convent!  Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and an uptight Mother Superior.  Using her fabulous disco-ness and killer voice to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church, but in doing so blows her cover.  Soon it’s nun-on-the-run time but she finds salvation in the heavenly power of her newly found sisterhood.  Based on the mega-hit feature film, SISTER ACT features an original Alan Menken/Glenn Slater score with a vast inspiration of musical styles from Motown, soul and funk to great big disco anthems and Barry White inspired musical comedy.   

SISTER ACT features scenery by Klara Zieglerova, costumes by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Natasha Katz, and sound by John Shivers.  The music department includes Musical Supervisor Michael Kosarin, Music Director Brent-Alan Huffman, and orchestrations by Doug Besterman. 

Elisabeth Vincentelli of The New York Post calls SISTER ACT, “One of the season’s happiest surprises! Off the charts and packed with goodies, to which we say: Amen!” 

Joe Dziemianowicz of The New York Daily News raves “A blessed event has landed on Broadway. Sister Act is a feel-good crowd pleaser worth celebrating. It keeps on purring from one happy moment to the next.” 

Charles Isherwood of The New York Times says, “When the wimples start quivering and the nuns start rocking to raise the Gothic rafters, all’s right in the kingdom of musical comedy!” 

Mark Kennedy of The Associated Press calls SISTER ACT, “In a word, divine. This is a musical that hits all the right spots, achieving something close to Broadway grace. It will convert you.”

For more information, please visit www.sisteractthemusical.com




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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta Announces Mini-Season!


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Be enchanted by theatre with the must-have gift this holiday season!

Recently announced by Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta, the Mini-Season Package includes classics such as the new musical Flashdance, Sister Act, and Tony Award-winning musical, Million Dollar Quartet.

“This year’s mini season package shines with the most entertaining shows of the season, while accommodating all tastes at an affordable price,” said Russ Belin, Vice President of Broadway in Atlanta. “With musicals that will make you dance in your seats and laugh until you cry, our new holiday package is the perfect gift for theatre fans."




With packages starting as low as $89, Atlantans will save up to 30% versus purchasing individual tickets. Subscribing to the mini-season package will also provide early access to renewal for next season, the only way to guarantee seats to the highly-anticipated The Book of Mormon (coming to Atlanta in the 2013-2014 season). The holiday package makes it simple to spread cheer and merriment during the gift giving season. Tickets can be purchased through January 10 online anytime at BroadwayInAtlanta.com or by calling 800-278-4447.

Show dates include:

Flashdance                              February 5-10, 2013
Million Dollar Quartet           March 12-17, 2013
Sister Act                                April 23-28, 2013


About Broadway Across America

Broadway Across America, part of the Key Brand Entertainment family of companies which includes Broadway.com, is owned and operated by theatre producer John Gore (CEO).  Broadway Across America is a leading Broadway producer and the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions in North America. As a presenter, Broadway Across America operates in 40 cities, bringing first-class touring musicals and plays to audiences across the U.S. and Canada. Its recent Broadway production credits include Promises, Promises starring Kristin Chenoweth and Sean Hayes; How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying starring Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette; On a Clear Day You Can See Forever starring Harry Connick, Jr.; Million Dollar Quartet (Broadway, off-Broadway, West End, US Tour); Jerusalem; Memphis; One Man, Two Guvnors; War Horse (Toronto, Tour); and West Side Story (Broadway, Tour). Broadway Across America is also dedicated to the creation and development of new and diverse theatre; upcoming original works include Hands on a Hardbody, Tuck Everlasting, Little Miss Sunshine, and The Blonde Streak. BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and Broadway.com



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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Broadway in Atlanta - Top-Rated Shows Arrive in ATL for the 2012-2013 Season!


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Broadway Brings Hits to Atlanta’s Doorstep
as Top-Rated Shows Arrive in 2012-2013

Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta Announces NEW Season
as Classic Tales and Acclaimed Premieres Journey to Atlanta

Broadway buffs no longer need to travel to the Big Apple to enjoy smash hit shows and musicals. Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta is set to bring five of Broadway’s hottest performances to Atlanta’s majestic Fox Theatre this season.  Featuring two Tony Award® winning musicals, the 2012-2013 season lineup is sure to enchant, inspire, and delight audience members.  Broadway in Atlanta is pleased to announce WAR HORSE, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, FLASHDANCE, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, and SISTER ACT will soon make highly anticipated stops at the Fox Theatre.

WAR HORSE                                                                     
September 25 – 30, 2012 

The National Theatre of Great Britain’s production of WAR HORSE, winner of five 2011 Tony® Awards including Best Play, is charging into Atlanta! WAR HORSE is the powerful story of young Albert’s beloved horse, Joey, who has been enlisted to fight for the English in World War I. In a tale Time Magazine calls “a landmark theatre event,” Joey is caught in enemy crossfire and ends up serving both sides of the war before landing in no man’s land. Albert, not old enough to enlist, embarks on a treacherous mission to find his horse and bring him home. What follows is a remarkable tale of courage, loyalty, and friendship, filled with stirring music and songs and told with some of the most innovative stagecraft of our time.

NETworks presents
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
November 27 – December 2, 2012 

The romantic Broadway musical for all generations, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming back to the Fox Theatre, following a sold-out run in 2011! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the classic tale of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Fox Theatre!

FLASHDANCE
February 19 – 24, 2013

FLASHDANCE tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a working class girl from Pittsburgh with a dream of becoming a professional dancer. She works by day as a steel mill welder, and a bar dancer at night while aspiring to be accepted at a prestigious ballet academy. When Alex catches the eye of her boss Nick Hurley, their romance shows her the meaning of love and drives her ambition to pursue her dream. The original Paramount Pictures film was a worldwide smash hit that became a pop culture phenomenon, grossing over $150 million and featuring a Grammy Award winning soundtrack. FLASHDANCE – THE MUSICAL features a score including the hit songs from the movie, all of which became Top Ten hits on the radio around the world. In addition to these hits, 16 brand new original songs have been written for the stage by Robbie Roth and Robert Cary. FLASHDANCE features a book by Tom Hedley (co-writer of the original screenplay with Joe Eszterhas), and Robert Cary, music by Robbie Roth, lyrics by Robert Cary and Robbie Roth and direction and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis).

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
March 12 – 17, 2013

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical inspired by the true story of four rock ‘n’ roll icons, is making its premiere in Atlanta! On December 4, 1956 an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together. Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” who was responsible for launching the careers of each icon, brought the four legendary musicians together at the Sun Records storefront studio in Memphis for the first and only time. The resulting evening became known as one the greatest rock ‘n’ roll jam sessions in history. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations featuring an eclectic score of rock, gospel, R&B and country hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Hound Dog” and more. Don’t’ miss your chance to be a fly on the wall of fame…at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET!

SISTER ACT           
April 30 – May 5, 2013

SISTER ACT is Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it “ridiculously fun,” and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement! Featuring original music by 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Little Shop of Horrors), SISTER ACT tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look – a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, SISTER ACT is reason to rejoice!

Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta’s 2012-2013 season packages are on sale now with prices ranging from $145—$429.  Season ticket prices will vary depending on the number of shows chosen, the number of performances, show time, day of the week, and seating location.  New subscriptions may be ordered online at BroadwayinAtlanta.com, via phone by calling 1-800-278-4447 Monday through Friday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm; or via fax at 1-800-329-8587. Subscriber benefits include access to the best seats available, discounts of up to 30% on day-of-show pricing, free ticket exchanges and ticket reprinting.

For current season subscribers, Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta will send renewal invoices via mail.  For ease and convenience, Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta will also send renewal information via email and encourages patrons to subscribe online for the new season.  Current season ticket holders who wish to guarantee their same seats must renew by April 2.

Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta is also offering a three -part installment payment plan this year to help ticket buyers with season purchases.

Tickets to individual shows in the 2012-2013 season are not available for purchase at this time.  Single-show tickets typically go on sale to the general public 8-12 weeks prior to opening night.  However, season ticket holders have the unique opportunity to purchase additional tickets before they go on sale to the public.  For more information on the 2012-2013 season, or to order online, please visit BroadwayinAtlanta.com.  Group reservations for individual shows for parties of 10, 15, 20 or more can be made at this time by calling 404-881-2000.  Applicable group size will vary depending on the show.

Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.  (All times are subject to change.)  An audio-described performance for the visually impaired and an American Sign Language-interpreted performance for the deaf are available for each pre-determined Saturday matinee of each presentation.

Broadway Across America:  Owned and operated by British theatre producer John Gore (CEO) and entertainment industry veteran Thomas B. McGrath (Chairman), Broadway Across America presents first-class touring Broadway musicals and plays, family productions and other live events throughout a network of 43 North American cities.  Broadway Across America is also dedicated to the development and production of new and diverse live theatre for productions on Broadway, across America and throughout the world.  Broadway Across America most recently produced Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS on Broadway, while current and upcoming productions include WEST SIDE STORY, BLITHE SPIRIT, MINSKY’S, and the DeafWest production of PIPPIN.  Broadway tours include DORA THE EXPLORER, FROST/NIXON, SPAMALOT, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. For more information or to purchase tickets through an authorized agent, please visit BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.

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Are you going?  All of these shows look amazing, and I hope to see you there!  There is nothing on earth like a night out at ATL's famous Fox Theatre!




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