Wilson Center announces 2018-2019 PNC Broadway Series
Wilmington, NC (WWAY) — The Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College has released which shows will appear during the upcoming 2018-19 season of the PNC Broadway Series.
Subscriptions and single-show tickets will be available soon and can be purchased online at capefearstage.com, by calling (910) 362-7999, or in person at the Wilson Center.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I – November 9 & 10, 2018
Two worlds collide in this “breathtaking and exquisite” (The New York Times) musical, based on the 2015 Tony Award®-winning Lincoln Center Theater production. One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, The King and I boasts a score that features such beloved classics as Getting To Know You, I Whistle a Happy Tune, Hello Young Lovers, Shall We Dance and Something Wonderful.
Monty Python’s Spamalot – November 17, 2018
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Monty Python’s Spamalot, begins its search for the Holy Grail in the fall of 2018. This outrageous musical comedy is based on the film classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” With a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail.
Evita – January 12 & 13, 2019
Evita is based on the historical account of María Eva Duarte de Perón, a poor Argentine girl who grows up to be the wife of the president of Argentina and worshipped by her people. As a young woman who longs for an acting career, fame, and fortune, Eva quickly learns that her feminine wiles hold power amid a culture and political system run by men.
Finding Neverland – February 4 & 5, 2019
The winner of the Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for Best Musical, this breathtaking smash “captures the kid-at-heart,” says Time magazine. Vogue cheers, “It’s a must-see you’ll remember for years to come!” Directed by visionary Diane Paulus and based on the critically acclaimed Academy Award®-winning film, Finding Neverland tells the story behind one of the world’s most loved characters: Peter Pan.
Cirque Éloize Saloon – February 8, 2019
Saloon – A musical acrobatic adventure, is the 11th touring show of acclaimed Montreal-based contemporary circus troupe Cirque Éloize. Inspired by the rich legacy of the Wild West, Saloon transports audiences to a dusty gathering place. Swing open the saloon doors and rustle up some fun for the entire family with this musical and acrobatic adventure.
Rock of Ages – 10th Anniversary Tour – February 19 & 20, 2019
Broadway’s Best Party is turning up the volume to ten! The Rock of Ages Tenth Anniversary Tour is blazing across North America. Nominated for five Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, Rock of Ages captures the iconic era that was the big bad 1980s Hollywood. Know What Love Is, Feel the Noise, and Take Your Best Shot at one of the Sunset Strip’s last epic venues, a place where the legendary Stacee Jaxx returns to the stage and rock-n-roll dreamers line up to turn their fantasies into reality.
Jersey Boys – March 19 & 20, 2019
Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony Award®-winning true-life musical phenomenon, Jersey Boys. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s just too good to be true.
Chicago – April 26 & 27, 2019
Chicago, which opened to rave reviews on November 14, 1996, and now in its 20th year on Broadway, is the longest-running American musical shows no sign of slowing down. Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. The story is a satire on corruption in the administration of criminal justice and the concept of “celebrity criminal.”
Something Rotten – May 11 & 12, 2019
Something Rotten is “Broadway’s big, fat hit!” (New York Post). Set in 1595, this musical tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, Something Rotten is “The Producers + Spamalot + The Book of Mormon. Squared!” (New York Magazine).
Kinky Boots – May 21 & 22, 2019
Broadway’s big-hearted hit is back by popular demand. With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan.
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