Big stars, huge shows, local premieres and family favorites round out the new Theater of the Stars season at The Fox Theatre, launching this June.
“We have a fantastic lineup of award-winning entertainment,” stated Theater of the Stars Producer Christopher B. Manos. “You’ll find sensational songs, heart-melting romance, dazzling dancing and good, old-fashioned fun.”
First up is Jersey Boys (May 27-June 21), the hotly anticipated 2006 Tony Award-wining Best Musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The strange-but-true biographical show details how four blue-collar boys from Jersey succeed in spite of themselves, surviving run-ins with the mob as they navigate the treacherous road to superstardom. Along the way, audiences get to enjoy songs such as “Sherry,” “Oh What a Night” and “Big Girls Don’t Cry.”
An adaptation of the wildly successful Reese Witherspoon movie, Legally Blonde The Musical (July 14-19) rolls into the Fox this summer, bringing with it the effervescent Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde with a lot to prove. Follow her hilarious adventures as she leaves the world of Chanel behind to enter Harvard Law.
One of the greatest dance musicals of all time, 42nd Street (July 28-Aug. 2) follows the adventures of wide-eyed Peggy Sawyer as she seeks fame and fortune on Broadway. It will be hard to keep your toes from tapping when enjoying classic tunes such as “We’re in the Money” and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo.”
American Idol Taylor Hicks brings more than a little glitz to the role of Teen Angel in Grease (Aug. 11-16). The beloved musical tale of true love, young punks, Pink Ladies and beauty-school dropouts in the 1950s is back. Get ready to rock with greaser Danny on tunes like “Greased Lightnin’’” and swoon with good-girl Sandy over “Summer Nights.”
When it premiered in the 1970s, Chicago (Sept. 8-13) shocked audiences with its tale of Jazz-Age killers competing for tabloid attention. Now that everyone’s life is potential front-page fodder, the satirical (and sexy) show is more topical than ever. Expect red-hot vamps, a wickedly funny score and show-stopping dance numbers.
Beatlemaniacs, rejoice! RAIN, A Tribute to the Beatles (Oct. 6-11), is chock-full of the Fab Four’s biggest hits. The story follows the Beatles from their earliest days to their roof-rocking final concert. Historical footage merges with live action, and all music and vocals are performed live in this multi-media production.
If last year was any indication, fans will be raving once again as the Color Purple (dates TBA) and Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Nov. 19-Dec. 6) make they’re way to the Fox for return engagements. The Color Purple, based off Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, stars American Idol-winner Fantasia in a reprising role as Celie; and the world-famous Radio City Rockettes will be headlining the Christmas Spectacular.
“We live in challenging times and we understand that you expect value for your entertainment dollar,” Manos stated. “Let us entertain you and provide an affordable and exciting way to spend some quality time with your friends and loved ones. Join us this season at the Fabulous Fox Theatre and make some magical memories, guaranteed to last for years to come!”
For more information, or to purchase season passes or individual tickets, call 404-252-8960 or visit theaterofthestars.com.
