PAFW and Casa Manana Announce Their 2010-2011 Broadway Seasons
By: Gabrielle Sierra Mar. 29, 2010
Performing Arts Fort Worth and Casa Mañana are proud to announce their 2010-2011 Broadway seasons, Broadway at the Bass and Broadway at Casa Mañana. Season renewals and new subscriptions available NOW!
With these respective Broadway season announcements, Performing Arts Fort Worth (PAFW) and Casa Mañana will enter a new chapter in their longtime, ongoing relationship. PAFW will now be the presenter for national Broadway tours at Bass Performance Hall, while Casa Mañana will now produce Broadway shows at Casa Mañana Theatre. Both organizations continue to work collaboratively to provide the best that Broadway has to offer.
Dione Kennedy, President and CEO of PAFW, and Wally Jones, President and Executive Producer of Casa Mañana, said: "We truly feel like the community is getting the best of both worlds - the opportunity to experience first-class musical theater with Broadway touring product presented at Bass Performance Hall and Casa-produced musicals at Casa Mañana Theatre."
Performing Arts Fort Worth's Broadway at the Bass season will be made up of five touring Broadway shows: Cirque Dreams Illumination (Nov. 30-Dec. 5); The Ten Tenors (Feb. 22-27, 2011); A Chorus Line (March 29-April 3, 2011); Disney's Beauty and the Beast (April 19-24, 2011); and 9 to 5: The Musical (July 26-31, 2011). In addition, Performing Arts Fort Worth will present the Casa Mañana-produced Jesus Christ Superstar (June 16-22, 2011) as part of its 2010-2011 Broadway at the Bass season. All performances will be held at Bass Performance Hall.
Casa Mañana's Broadway at Casa Mañana season will feature four shows: Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music (Sept. 11-19); The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas starring Ruta Lee (Oct. 23-31); Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita (Feb. 5-13, 2011); and Hairspray (Aug. 13-21, 2011). All performances will take place at Casa Mañana Theatre, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave.
Currently, season renewals and new subscriptions are available by calling the Subscriber Hotline at (817) 212-4450. Season tickets are also available at the Bass Performance Hall ticket office at 525 Commerce Street. Ticket office hours: Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sales for tickets to individual shows will be announced at a later date.
Performing Arts Fort Worth Presents BROADWAY AT THE BASS 2010-2011 Season at Bass Performance Hall
Cirque Dreams IlluminationNovember 30 - December 5, 2010
Get ready for the all new CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION from the creators of the groundbreaking hit and only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway, CIRQUE DREAMS Jungle Fantasy.
Journey with fascination into the depths of a city that ignites with illumination when Cirque Dreams imagination, suspense and theatrical innovation turns EVERYDAY ORDINARY...INTO BRIGHT AND EXTRAORDINARY! Audiences of all ages will marvel as city dwellers reinvent familiar objects, balance on wires, leap tall buildings and redefine the risks of flight in a story filled with astounding occurrences. One of a kind artists populate the streets of this magical metropolis and breathe energy into its landscape with urban acrobatics and never before seen phenomenal thrills of disbelief. Cirque Dreams critically acclaimed dazzling costumes come alive to the sounds of jazz, ballroom, pop and more in this original score.
CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION has been hailed as, "Dazzling! A reason to stand up and cheer", by the New York Daily News.
The Ten Tenors
February 22 - 27, 2011
"The cluster of high voices generates pure electricity and undeniable drama."
- Los Angeles Times
Australia's most famous musical export, The Ten Tenors, continues to enthrall audiences across North America with their unmistakable charm, camaraderie and vocal power in opera, pop, rock and more.
The critics have raved over The Ten Tenors. The Arizona Daily Star declared, "It's breathtaking listening to these 10 crystalline voices come together as if they were one."
A Chorus LineMarch 29 - April 3, 2011
In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It's what they've worked for - with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It's the one opportunity to do what they've always dreamed -- to have the chance to dance. This is A Chorus Line, the musical for everyone who's ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards®, including "Best Musical" and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever. Now A Chorus Line returns. Come meet the new generation of Broadway's best!
NETworks presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast
April 19 - 24, 2011
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY
EVER TOLD COMES TO LIFE!
The lush, romantic Broadway musical for all generations!
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Fort Worth! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Bass Hall!
Jesus Christ Superstar
June 16 - 22, 2011
Produced by Casa Manana
The groundbreaking theatrical masterpiece by the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber tells the story of the final seven days in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR dramatizes Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, the unrest caused by his preaching and popularity, his betrayal by Judas, his trial before Pontius Pilate and his ultimate crucifixion.
9 to 5: The Musical
July 26 - 31, 2011
9 to 5: The Musical is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. This new musical comedy, direct from Broadway, is based on the hit movie and features Dolly Parton's original hit title song along with her new Tony Award® -and Grammy-nominated score.
9 to 5: The Musical tells the story of three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do -- even in a man's world. Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9 to 5: The Musical is about teaming up and taking care of business... it's about getting credit and getting even... and it's coming to Fort Worth's Bass Hall!
"IT SHINES! Dolly Parton's songs are BOUNCY, BIG-HEARTED, FRESH AND ORIGINAL. If you're looking for a diversion, 9 to 5 will do the trick from 8 to 10:15!"
-Daily News
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