The new Broadway Across America-Atlanta season is bringing some of Broadway’s most talked-about shows to The Fox Theatre.
Winner of the 2008 Tony for Best Musical, In the Heights (Nov. 3-8, 2009) is about chasing your dreams and finding your true home when you’re stuck in a not-so-great area of Manhattan. It also won Tonys for Best Choreography and Best Original Score, as well as a Grammy for Best Musical Show Album.
Young Frankenstein (Jan. 26-31, 2010), an adaptation of the classic Mel Brooks film, is quite possibly the most anticipated show of the season, but it’s strictly an adults-only affair. Follow the hilarious misadventures of Dr. Frankenstein (read: Fronkenshteen), his monster and the kooky cast of characters in his lab, as re-envisioned by five-time Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Susan Stroman and three-time Tony Award-winning writer Thomas Meehan.
Another adults-only musical coming to town is Spring Awakening (March 9-14, 2010), which blew the doors off of Broadway with its in-your-face tale of morality, budding sexuality and rock ‘n’ roll. The show walked away with last year’s Tony Award for Best Musical and seven others. But, lest you think it’s all new, you should know that it’s been faithfully adapted from an 1891 play by Frank Wedekind. His frank depiction of what happens when parents try to keep their teenagers children forever is still shocking and just as relevant today.
The season rounds out with two very family friendly shows. First, there’s Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific (April 6-11, 2010), a Tony Award-winning revival of the spirited romance set on a tropical island during World War II. Two couples struggle to stay together despite the war and deeply held prejudices while singing iconic classics such as “Some Enchanted Evening” and “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair.”
Children and parents everywhere can rejoice that Mary Poppins (April 29-May 16, 2010) — the nanny who’s practically perfect in every way — will be floating into the Fox. Although it’s rude to sing along to the show, it will be hard to resist chiming in when the cast launches into songs like “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”
In addition to the season shows, there also are special engagements on the bill. Season specials include the interactive, kid-friendly Dora the Explorer (Aug. 21-23, 2009), the world-famous Rockettes in Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Nov. 19-Dec. 6, 2009) and perennial favorite Mamma Mia! (Feb. 9-14, 2010).
Tickets are on sale now, with package prices ranging from $87-$387. Purchasers may opt to pay for subscriptions using a four-part installment plan this year. To order, call 800-278-4447 or visit broadwayacrossamerica.com.
