The FCCJ Artist Series announces its AMAZING 2009 – 2010 Broadway Across America – Jacksonville/FCCJ Artist Series’ Broadway Season. Experience the best Broadway has to offer this 2009-2010 season including THE COLOR PURPLE, the Tony® Award Winning A CHORUS LINE, THE WIZARD OF OZ, GREASE, and two subscriber specials including the Tony® Award Winning CHICAGO and audience favorite MAMMA MIA!
Oprah Winfrey Presents THE COLOR PURPLE
November 17-22, 2009
OPRAH WINFREY PRESENTS THE COLOR PURPLE, a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the Oscar-nominated film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who triumphs over tremendous odds to find joy in life, and her true inner beauty. Nominated for eleven Tony® Awards, THE COLOR PURPLE is a landmark theatrical event. With a joyous GRAMMY®-nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is capturing the hearts of young and old, and uniting audiences in a celebration of love.
A CHORUS LINE
January 19-24, 2010
In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for - with every drop of sweat, every hour of training, every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what they’ve always dreamed -- to have the chance to dance. This is A CHORUS LINE, the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards®, including “Best Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever. Now A CHORUS LINE returns. Come meet the new generation of Broadway’s best. “A Chorus Line is back, and it’s thrilling!” - John Lahr, The New Yorker.
THE WIZARD OF OZ
February 23-28, 2010
Bring the entire family to experience the show the New York Times calls a “lavish stage production” with “colorful costumes, witty choreography, and cool lighting.” Journey back to simpler times with this musical celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, as Dorothy, Toto and their friends travel down the Yellow Brick Road to the magical land of Oz. You’ll know you’re not in Kansas any more from moment the tornado touches down and transports you Over The Rainbow in this timeless production, featuring the classic songs and beloved characters you remember from your childhood.
GREASE
April 27-May 2, 2010
The one that you want is back! GREASE, Time Magazine’s 2007 pick for “#1 musical of the year,” is rockin’ across the country in this new production direct from Broadway. Take a trip to a simpler time of poodle skirts, drive-ins, and T-birds. “Bad boy” Danny and “the girl next door” Sandy fall in love all over again to the tune of your favorite songs: “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’” and “We Go Together” as well as additional songs from the hit movie: “Grease,” “Hopelessly Devoted to You” and “You’re the One That I Want.” So throw your mittens around your kittens and Hand Jive the night away with the show that’ll make you want to stand up and shout, “A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop A-wop-bam-boom!” GREASE!
SUBSCRIBER SPECIALS!
MAMMA MIA!
March 26-28, 2010
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
Over 40 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings 3 men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives! With more productions playing internationally than any other musical, MAMMA MIA! is a Global Smash Hit!
CHICAGO
May 21-23, 2010
“‘Chicago’ still GLITTERS HYPNOTICALLY.” - Ben Brantley, The New York Times
There’s never been a better time to experience CHICAGO, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations. A sensational tale of sin, corruption and all that jazz, it’s no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Paulo to South Africa. And now it’s coming to Jacksonville! If you’re looking for your first Broadway musical CHICAGO has everything you could want: knockout dancing, an edge-of-your-seat story and one showstopper after another. If you loved the Academy Award®-winning film, nothing beats the live show, and if you are already intimately acquainted with the musical, experience that sizzle again, CHICAGO always delivers.
The 2009-2010 Broadway Across America – Jacksonville/FCCJ Artist Series is as follows:
THE COLOR PURPLE November 17 – 22, 2009
A CHORUS LINE January 19 – 24, 2010
THE WIZARD OF OZ February 23 – 28, 2010
GREASE April 27 – May 2, 2010
Subscriber Specials
MAMMA MIA March 26 – 28, 2010
CHICAGO May 21 – 23, 2010
Tickets to 2009-2010 FCCJ Artist Series season are on sale now with prices ranging from $86.50 to $278.50. 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 FCCJ Artists Series subscribers allowing them to confirm or upgrade their seat locations. Subscriber benefits include: premium seat locations, no waiting in line or on the phone for tickets, exclusive exchange privileges, priority ticket purchases, discounts to other Artist Series events and lost ticket insurance.
VIP Seating is available to contributors to the FCCJ Artist Series at five levels Angel, Producer, Benefactor, Patron and Donor. Call the FCCJ Artist Series for information and additional benefits available through the VIP Theater Club.
New subscriptions may be ordered over the phone by calling 632-3373 or 1-888-860-BWAY Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm; by fax at 1-800-535-2929; or online at www.artistseries.fccj.org.
Tickets to individual shows in the 2009-2010 season are not available for purchase at this time. Single-show tickets typically go on sale to the general public 6-8 weeks prior to opening night. However, season ticket holders have the unique opportunity to purchase additional tickets before they go on sale to the public. Broadway subscribers will also have the opportunity to purchase other Artist
Series events including dance, opera, off-Broadway, concerts and family Entertainment at the “Test Drive Your Seats Event.” For more information on the 2009-2010 season, or to order online, please visit www.artistseries.fccj.org. Reservations for groups of twenty or more for individual shows can be made at this time by calling (904) 632-3228.
Performances are Tuesday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday evening at 8:00p.m., Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (All times are subject to change). American Sign Language interpreted performance for the deaf is available for each pre-determined Sunday evening of each presentation.
The FCCJ Artist Series is recognized by the State of Florida as a Major Sponsor/Presenter Cultural Institution and receives funding from the State of Florida, through the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council.