The Artist Series Announces 2012-2013 Broadway Season: MARY POPPINS, ROCK OF AGES and More

By: Mar. 08, 2012
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Discover your Broadway with The Artist Series' 2012 – 2013 Broadway in Jacksonville Season, which features three Jacksonville premieres – MARY POPPINS, Billy Elliot THE MUSICAL, and ROCK OF AGES - and the return engagement of acclaimed musical, WEST SIDE STORY. 

WEST SIDE STORY

December 4 - 9, 2012
More than fifty years ago, one musical changed theater forever.  Now it's back and mesmerizing audiences once again.  From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time and remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever.  The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway's finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as "Something's Coming," "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty," and "Somewhere."  As the Associated Press says, "WEST SIDE STORY remains Broadway's best dance-driven musical.  Five decades have not dimmed the extraordinary choreography or the score that pulsates throughout."

MARY POPPINS

January 22-27, 2013

MARY POPPINS is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has the New York Daily News calling it "a roof-raising, toe-tapping, high-flying extravaganza!"  Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, plus brand-new breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft, MARY POPPINS is everything you could ever want in a hit Broadway show!  So get swept up in the fun of this high-Flying Musical the New York Post gives 4 out of 4 stars and calls "a perfect piece of musical theater." www.MaryPoppins.com

Billy Elliot THE MUSICAL

February 26 – March 3, 2013

Thrilling audiences worldwide and winning ten 2009 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, "THE BEST SHOW YOU WILL EVER SEE" (New York Post) is coming to Jacksonville!  Billy Elliot THE MUSICAL is the joyous celebration of one boy's journey to make his dreams come true.  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 talent that inspires his family and his whole community and changes his life forever.  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 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!"

ROCK OF AGES

April 2-7, 2013

Five-time Tony Award-nominated smash-hit musical ROCK OF AGES will rock Jacksonville!  In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city dreamer – and in L.A.'s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the '80's.  ROCK OF AGES is a hilarious, feel-good love story told through the hit songs of iconic rockers Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and many more.  This five-time Tony-nominated musical also has a star-studded motion picture in the works.  Don't miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud, and partying on!

2012-2013 Broadway Across America – Jacksonville/The Artist Series:

WEST SIDE STORY                                                                      December 4 - 9, 2012 

 

MARY POPPINS                                                                             January 22 - 27, 2013 

 

Billy Elliot THE MUSICAL                                                February 26 – March 3, 2013

ROCK OF AGES                                                                               April 2 – 7, 2013

Season tickets to the 2012-2013 Artist Series season are on sale now with four-show package prices starting at $121.50.  Season ticket prices vary depending on the show time, day of the week, and seating location.  A renewal order form has been mailed to current Artist Series subscribers, allowing them to confirm or upgrade their seats. 

Current subscribers can renew today by calling (904) 632-3373 or 1-888-860-BWAY, Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm.  They may also email their invoices to renewal@artistseriesjax.org. 

New subscribers can order their season tickets today to establish priority seating!  New subscriptions may be ordered over the phone by calling (904) 632-3373 or 1-888-860-BWAY, Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm.  New subscribers may also email newsub@artistseriesjax.org.

Subscriber benefits include: premium seat locations, no waiting in line for tickets, exclusive exchange privileges, priority ticket purchases, access to other Artist Series events, and lost ticket insurance.  

 

VIP Seating is available to contributors to the Artist Series at five levels: Angel, Producer, Benefactor, Patron, and Donor.  Call (904) 632-3373 for additional benefits available through the VIP Theater Club.

Tickets to individual shows in the 2012-2013 season are not available for purchase at this time.  Season ticket holders have the opportunity to purchase additional tickets before they go on sale to the public.  Broadway subscribers can also purchase tickets to other Artist Series events, including dance, opera, off-Broadway, concerts and family shows at the "Test Drive Your Seats Event."  For more information on the 2012-2013 season, please visit www.artistseriesjax.org or www.facebook.com/artistseriesjax.



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