MEMPHIS, LA CAGE, BILLY et al. Set for PNC Broadway Across America 2011/12

PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh, presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America, proudly announces the 2011/2012 season. PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh, one of the city's premier entertainment series, is sponsored by The PNC Foundation. This season presents an exceptional array of live entertainment on the Cultural District's world-class stages.

Packed with Tony® Award Winners including the 2009 and 2010 winners for Best Musical and the 2010 winner of Best Musical Revival, the lineup features audience favorites and storylines that will appeal to all ages. These presentations contribute to our city's reputation as a major destination for arts, culture, and entertainment, attracting more than 300,000 visitors to our bustling Cultural District each year.

"The PNC Foundation is once again proud to be the presenting sponsor of the series that delivers the finest national tours to Pittsburgh-allowing you to experience world-class Broadway entertainment close to home," says James E. Rohr, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The PNC Financial Services Group.

Subscription packages range from $105-$472. For subscription information, call 412-456-1390 (local) or 800-828-9200 (outside Pittsburgh). For information, visit pgharts.org. To purchase group tickets, please call (412) 471-6930 or email groupsales@pgharts.org.

Benefits of subscribing include:
· Series subscribers are seated before the general public. You can retain your seats year after year and are first in line for seating upgrades when it's time to renew. Subscribers also receive priority seating for season specials before they go on sale.
· Customer service team dedicated to our subscribers manages ticket exchanges, payment plans, lost ticket replacement and more.
· Many of the shows offer subscribers a discounted price on additional tickets.
· Guaranteed season parking for an additional price
· New THIS YEAR SWAP A SHOW: Subscribers have the added flexibility of exchanging tickets out of one show and into another. (Excludes WICKED. Swap your tickets one time only.)


THE 2011-2012 PNC Broadway Across America - PITTSBURGH SERIES

Million Dollar Quartet
November 1-6, 2011 | Benedum Center

Million Dollar Quartet is the smash hit Broadway musical, inspired by the true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.

On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the "Father of Rock 'n' Roll" at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations featuring timeless hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "That's All Right," "Sixteen Tons," "Great Balls of Fire," "I Walk the Line," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Who Do You Love?," "Matchbox," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Hound Dog" and more.

This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock ‘n' roll band for one unforgettable night. Don't miss your chance to be a fly on the wall of fame... at Million Dollar Quartet!

Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL
November 22-27, 2011 | Benedum Center

YOUR HEART WILL GROW THREE SIZES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage with this hit Broadway musical for the whole family. 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 heart-warming 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.

Come and celebrate the holidays with this delightful Broadway musical that the whole family will love!

"A genius of a show! A total delight for both kids and adults!" -Gannett Papers

"An extraordinary performance! 100 times better than any bedside story." -The New York Times

MEMPHIS
December 27-January 1, 2012 | Heinz Hall

TURN UP THAT DIAL... From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves-filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock ‘n' roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, MEMPHIS, which played pre-Broadway at the La Jolla Playhouse, features a Tony®-winning book by Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change) and a Tony®-winning original score with music by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan. Directing is Tony® nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu), and choreography is by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys). Get ready to experience Broadway's most exciting new destination!

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL
February 1-12, 2012 | Benedum Center

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICALis a joyous celebration of one young boy's journey to make his dreams come true. Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls BILLY ELLIOT "THE MOST INSPIRING SHOW I'VE SEEN IN YEARS." Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising passion that inspires his family and his whole community. A big musical with an even bigger heart, BILLY ELLIOT will enchant the dreamer in all of us.

Based on the international smash-hit film, BILLY ELLIOT is brought to life by a phenomenal cast of 45 and the Tony Award-winning creative team -- director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall -- along with music legend Elton John, who has written what the New York Post calls "HIS BEST SCORE YET!"

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
March 13-18, 2012 | Benedum Center

WINNER! 2010 Tony Awards - Best Revival

WELCOME TO LA CAGE AUX FOLLES!

Winner of three Tony Awards® including the award for BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL, this hilarious new production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES was the biggest hit of the 2010 Broadway season, leaving audiences in stitches night after night!

LA CAGE tells the story of Georges, the owner of a glitzy nightclub in lovely Saint-Tropez, and his partner Albin, who moonlights as the glamorous chanteuse Zaza. When Georges' son brings his fiancée's conservative parents home to meet the flashy pair, the bonds of family are put to the test as the feather boas fly! LA CAGE is a tuneful and touching tale of one family's struggle to stay together...stay fabulous... and above all else, stay true to themselves!

With a glorious score of hummable melodies and a dynamite cast featuring the "notorious and dangerous Cagelles," LA CAGE is an indisputable musical comedy classic... and this extraordinary new version shows you why!

Blue Man Group
May 15-20, 2012 | Benedum Center

Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group's show is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous experience that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state.

With no spoken language, Blue Man Group is perfect for people of all ages, languages, and cultures. In fall 2010, Blue Man Group took to the road on its U.S. theatrical tour. This unique theatrical experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else, guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget!

THE ADDAMS FAMILY
July 31-August 12, 2012 | Benedum Center

The weird and wonderful family comes to devilishly delightful life in THE ADDAMS FAMILY. This magnificently macabre new musical comedy, based on the characters by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams, is created by Jersey Boys authors Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, Drama Desk-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Wild Party), choreographer Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and Olivier Award-winning director/designers Phelim McDermott & Julian Crouch (Shockheaded Peter) with creative consultation by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks.

This is definitely not the same old song and dance. It's every parent's nightmare. Your little girl has suddenly become a young woman, and what's worse, has fallen deliriously in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Yes, Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has a "normal" boyfriend, and for parents Gomez and Morticia, this shocking development will turn the Addams house downside up.

It's a family portrait that's completely off the wall.

Presented in cooperation with Pittsburgh CLO

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