FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Kevin Kopjak | Charles Zukow Associates 415.296.0677 | [email protected] BROADWAY SAN JOSE ANNOUNCES COMPLETE LINEUP FOR 2016–17 SEASON! Season includes Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, a brand-new stage production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the 2013 Tony Award®- winning Best Musical KINKY BOOTS, the Tony Award®-winning hit musical MATILDA THE MUSICAL, direct from London's West End, THE BODYGUARD – based on the Academy Award-nominated film – and the critically acclaimed and award-winning production of Roundabout Theatre Company’s CABARET. Special season add-on include the world’s best-loved musical, ANNIE And, back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON. Season subscriptions available now! SAN JOSE, CA (February 9, 2016) – Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, announced last night the six productions that will comprise the lineup for the 2016–17 season – Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (September 15 – October 2, 2016), a brand-new stage production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC (November 8 – 13, 2016), the 2013 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical KINKY BOOTS (January 24 – 29, 2017), the Tony Award®-winning hit musical MATILDA THE MUSICAL (March 7 – 12, 2017), direct from London’s West End, THE BODYGUARD (April 25 – 30, 2017), the award-winning musical based on Lawrence Kasdan’s 1992 Academy Award-nominated film, and the critically acclaimed and award-winning production of Roundabout Theatre Company’s CABARET (June 6 – 11, 2017). In addition, special season add-ons include a limited engagement of the world’s best-loved musical, ANNIE (January 6 – 8, 2017). And, by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON, which played a record breaking two-week run in 2015 returns to San Jose for a limited engagement (July 11 – 23, 2017). Broadway San Jose season subscriptions range in price from $242–$587 for the basic 6-show package and can be purchased online at broadwaysanjose.com, or by calling (866) 395-2929. Single ticket on-sale dates will be announced at a later date. “The 2016-17 season showcases a diverse and entertaining array of musicals, ranging from acclaimed classics to some of Broadway’s biggest blockbusters,” said Nanci Williams, Broadway San Jose General Manager. “Led by Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, this season has something for every theatrical taste.” Guests at last night’s season launch event at the Center for the Performing Arts were treated to a surprise appearance by THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA cast member Travis Taylor, who performed a rousing rendition of “The Music of the Night” from the acclaimed musical. Season ticket holders receive a significant discount versus regular single ticket prices. Other benefits include preferred seating, ticket exchanges, and special offers. New for the 2016-17 season, season ticket holders will be invited to subscriber events and receptions held throughout the year, as well as access to the Subscriber Lounge at the Center for the Performing Arts before every performance. In addition, every season ticket holder will be assigned a patron representative to assist with any questions or concerns throughout the 2016–17 season. All performances for Broadway San Jose’s 2016–17 season will be held at the 2,700-seat San Jose Center for Performing Arts, a mid-century modern architectural showcase designed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, at the corner of Park Avenue and Almaden Boulevard in downtown San Jose. Broadway San Jose is a partnership between the Nederlander organization of New York and Team San Jose, the managing entity for San Jose's publicly-held performance venues and civic centers. 2016–17 SEASON AT-A-GLANCE September 15 – October 2, 2016: Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA November 8 – 13, 2016: A brand-new stage production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC January 6 – 8, 2017 (special season add-on): The world’s best-loved musical, ANNIE January 24 – 29, 2017: The 2013 Tony Award®-winning Best Musical KINKY BOOTS March 7 – 12, 2017: The Tony Award®-winning hit musical MATILDA THE MUSICAL April 25 – 30, 2017: Direct from London’s West End, THE BODYGUARD June 6 – 11, 2017: Roundabout Theatre Company’s award-winning production CABARET July 11 – 23, 2017: The nine-time Tony Award®-winning musical, THE BOOK OF MORMON 2016–17 SEASON AT LENGTH Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 2, 2016 Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, comes to San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts as part of a brand new North American tour. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is “bigger and better than ever before” and features a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award®-winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award® winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler, and a new staging by director Laurence Connor. The production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh, boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score – with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You,” and “Masquerade” – will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this PHANTOM one of the largest productions now on tour. www.thephantomoftheopera.com The new national touring production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC NOVEMBER 8 – 13, 2016 Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien, this lavish new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC is the spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family and features such classic songs as “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. THE SOUND OF MUSIC enjoyed extraordinary success as the first live television production of a musical in over 50 years when “The Sound of Music Live!” aired on NBC in December, 2013; 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history. www.TheSoundOfMusicOnTour.com (Special season add-on) The world’s best-loved musical ANNIE JANUARY 6 – 8, 2017 Leapin’ Lizards! The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of ANNIE will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, ANNIE includes such unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.” The original production of ANNIE opened April 21, 1977 at the Alvin Theatre and went on to win the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, seven Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical, the Grammy for Best Cast Show Album and seven Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, Best Book (Thomas Meehan) and Best Score (Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin). The show remains one of the biggest Broadway musical hits ever. It ran for 2,377 performances after it first opened, and has been performed in 28 languages and has been running somewhere around the world for 37 years. www.anniethemusical.com The six-time Tony Award®-winning musical KINKY BOOTS JANUARY 24 – 29, 2017 The smash-hit musical KINKY BOOTS took home six 2013 Tony Awards®, the most of any show in the season, including Best Musical, Best Score (Cyndi Lauper), Best Choreography (Jerry Mitchell), Best Orchestrations (Stephen Oremus) and Best Sound Design (John Shivers). The show also received the Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Broadway.com Awards for Best Musical and the Grammy® Award for Best Musical Album, along with many other accolades. In KINKY BOOTS, Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola. A fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos, Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man he’s meant to be. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible… and discovers that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. http://kinkybootsthemusical.com/tour.php The winner of 50 international awards, including four 2013 Tony Awards® MATILDA THE MUSICAL MARCH 7 – 12, 2017 TIME Magazine’s #1 Show of the Year! Winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards®, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, MATILDA continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway, in London’s West End, and in Sydney, Australia. The Wall Street Journal says, “The makers of MATILDA have done the impossible – triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun.” www.matildathemusical.com/tour Direct from London’s West End, the award-winning musical based on the smash hit film, starring Grammy® Award-nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox THE BODYGUARD APRIL 25 – 30, 2017 Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker.