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Broadway Series 2013/2014 Season at Broward Center All shows are on Tuesday evenings. Bus departs at 6:45 p.m. Seats are all in the front orchestra. Cost: $690 per person includes tickets and bus. No cancellations. October 15, 2013 - "Chicago" Cost: $113 pp Winner of six Tony Awards, this show has everything that makes a great Broadway show with one "show-stopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen!" Set in the legendary city during the roaring “jazz hot” 20s, Chicago tells the story of two rival vaude- villian murderesses locked up in Cook County Jail. Nightclub star Velma’s serving time for killing her husband and sister after finding the two in bed together. Driven chorus girl Roxie’s been tossed in the joint for bumping off the lover she’s been cheating on her husband with. *December 3, 2013 - "The Book of Mormon" Cost: $135 pp Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls it "the best musical of this century." Entertainment Weekly says it's "the funniest musical of all time." From South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, it's The Book of Mormon, winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best Musical. Jon Stewart of The Daily Show calls it "a crowning achievement. So good it makes me angry." This show is a winner of nine Tony Awards. *Non-series date for "Book of Mormon" is Thursday, December 19, 2013. *Cost: $135 per person. Bus departs 6:45 p.m. No cancellations. January 14, 2014 - "The Wizard of Oz" Cost: $113 pp Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production is an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic and includes new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay this new production contains all the much-loved songs from the Oscar winning movie score, all the favourite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way. March 4, 2014 - "Memphis" Cost: $113 pp Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Musical, "Memphis" bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Tl "Memphis" follows the 1950s-era interracial love story between Tennessee radio disc jockey Huey Calhoun and local singer Felicia Farrell. Even as their budding careers in R&B and early rock 'n' roll prove the power of music to overcome prejudice, their relationship sparks a racial backlash that may destroy their love. April 1, 2014 - "American Idiot" Cost: $107 pp Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical "American Idiot", is based on Green Day's Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album and boldly takes the American musical where it has never gone before!.Based on Green Day’s multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning album, the smash-hit musical AMERICAN IDIOT tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Their quest for true meaning in a post 9/11 world leads them on the most exhilarating theatrical journey of the season. May 6, 2014 - "Ghost" Cost: $107 pp Relive the iconic and magical moments from the Oscar-winning movie GHOST in a brand-new Broadway musical. GHOST THE MUSICAL breathes glorious new life into a timeless love story. The musical features an original pop score from multiple Grammy Award-winners Dave Stewart, one half of the 80s pop duo the Eurythmics, and Glen Ballard, co-writer with Alanis Morissette on the multi-platinum album Jagged Little Pill, among many other notable credits and collaborations. The musical’s tale of everlasting love is thrilling entertainment for audi- ences of all ages. Call 864-8503 for reservations or reserve online at www.theclubatbocapointe.com.