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                      B R O A D WAY G R A N D R A P I D S 2019-2020 SEASON
BROADWAY GRAND RAPIDS 2019-2020SEASON
BROADWAY GRAND RAPIDS 2019-2020SEASON
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                                                                                       Located at 303 Monroe Avenue NW
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Photos by Joan Marcus. 2018.
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                                                                                                                                       OCTOBER 8-13, 2019
                                                                                                                                         TUESDAY                   OCTOBER      8                 7:30pm
                               Audiences across North America are toasting a new production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF!                      WEDNESDAY                 OCTOBER      9                 7:30pm
                               Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset;’ “If I Were A          THURSDAY                  OCTOBER      10                7:30pm
                               Rich Man;’ “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the                  FRIDAY                    OCTOBER      11                8:00pm
                               heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter.             SATURDAY                  OCTOBER      12         2:00 & 8:00pm
                               Tony®-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific, The King and I and                SUNDAY                    OCTOBER      13         1:00 & 6:30pm
                               2017 Tony-winning Best Play Oslo, bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved theatrical
                               masterpiece from Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon
                               Harnick. Featuring a talented cast, lavish orchestra and stunning movement and dance from          GRAND RAPIDS E N GA G E M E N T IS WELCOMED BY
                               Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins,            Autocam Medical; BDO; Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; National Heritage
                               FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will introduce a new generation to the uplifting celebration that              Academies; Paul Goebel Group; Warner Norcross + Judd; Wolverine Worldwide
                               raises its cup to joy! To love! To life!
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“The Circle of Life” from THE LION KING. ©Disney. Photo Credit: Brinkhoff-Mogenburg.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Gerald Ramsey as “Mufasa” in THE LION KING North American Tour. ©Disney. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
                                                                                              NOV. 20 - DEC.1, 2019

                                                                                       Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before.
                                                                                       And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING,         SUBSCRIPTION WEEK                             ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES
                                                                                       premiering in Grand Rapids!                                                                               WED.          NOV. 20          7:30pm        THUR.   NOV 21        2:00pm
                                                                                       Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the              THUR.         NOV. 21          7:30pm        WED.    NOV 27         7:30pm
                                                                                       most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to          FRI.          NOV. 22         8:00pm         THUR.   NOV 28         7:30pm
                                                                                       life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals.                                                                       2:00 & 8:00pm
                                                                                       THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer
                                                                                                                                                                                                 SAT.          NOV. 23   2:00 & 8:00pm        FRI.    NOV 29
                                                                                       Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning                SUN.          NOV. 24   1:00 & 6:30pm        SAT.    NOV 30  2:00 & 8:00pm
                                                                                       artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.                        *TUES.         NOV. 26          7:30pm        SUN.    DEC 1         1:00pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                *Second Week

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Shoba Narayan and Joseph Morales - HAMILTON National Tour - © Joan Marcus 2018

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Elijah Malcomb, Joseph Morales, Kyle Scatliffe, Fergie L. Philippe and Company - HAMILTON National Tour - (c) Joan Marcus 2018
                                                                                        JAN. 21- FEB. 9, 2020

                                                                                                                                                                       SUBSCRIPTION WEEK                     WEEK TWO                      WEEK THREE
                                                                                                                                                                                                         TUES.   JAN. 28       7:30pm   TUES.   FEB. 4        7:30pm
                                                                                                                                                                        TUES.   JAN. 21        7:30pm    WED.    JAN. 29       7:30pm   WED.    FEB. 5        7:30pm
                                                                                                                                                                        WED.    JAN. 22        7:30pm    THUR.   JAN. 30       7:30pm   THUR.   FEB. 6        7:30pm
                                                                                                                                                                        THUR.   JAN. 23        7:30pm    FRI.    JAN. 31       8:00pm   FRI.    FEB. 7        8:00pm
                                                                                                                                                                        FRI.    JAN. 24        8:00pm    SAT.    FEB. 1 2:00 & 8:00pm   SAT.    FEB. 8 2:00 & 8:00pm
                                                                                                                                                                        SAT.    JAN. 25 2:00 & 8:00pm    SUN.    FEB. 2 1:00 & 6:30pm   SUN.    FEB. 9 1:00 & 6:30pm
                                                                                                                                                                        SUN.    JAN. 26 1:00 & 6:30pm
                                                                                 GRAND RAPIDS E N GA GE M E N T IS WELCOMED BY
                                                                                 Amway Hotel Corporation; Fox Motors; Herman Miller; Hylant; Lacks Enterprises, Inc.   B R O A D W A Y       G R A N D    R A P I D S        2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0      S E A S O N
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Noah Weisberg as Willy Wonka and company. Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Photo by Joan Marcus.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              TUESDAY                     MARCH      10                   7:30pm
                                                                                                                  Roald Dahl’s amazing tale is now Grand Rapids’ golden ticket! It’s the perfect recipe for a                 WEDNESDAY                   MARCH      11                   7:30pm
                                                                                                                  delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,”              THURSDAY                    MARCH      12                   7:30pm
                                                                                                                  and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the                 FRIDAY                      MARCH      13                   8:00pm
                                                                                                                  songwriters of Hairspray.                                                                                   SATURDAY                    MARCH      14            2:00 & 8:00pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SUNDAY                      MARCH      15            1:00 & 6:30pm
                                                                                                                  Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory...to a lucky few. That
                                                                                                                  includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to burst with color and confection beyond his
                                                                                                                  wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride
                                                                                                                  through a world of pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka           GRAND RAPIDS E N GA G E M E N T IS WELCOMED BY
                                                                                                                  like never before – get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator,   Barnes & Thornburg, LLP; BISSELL, Inc; Calder Investment Advisors; Godwin Plumbing/American
                                                                                                                  and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!                                               Standard; Mercy Health Saint Mary’s; Ranir; SHARPE

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Photos byMatthew Murphy. 2018.
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                                                                                                                                              TUESDAY                     MAY     26                        7:30pm
                                 Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all—and stay to find
                                                                                                                                              WEDNESDAY                   MAY     27                        7:30pm
                                                                                                                                              THURSDAY                    MAY     28                        7:30pm
                                 something they never expected. ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE is the musical comedy featuring
                                                                                                                                              FRIDAY                      MAY     29                        8:00pm
                                 both original songs and your most-loved JIMMY BUFFETT classics, including “Fins,” “Volcano,”                 SATURDAY                    MAY     30                 2:00 & 8:00pm
                                 “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and many more. USA Today calls it “A little slice of paradise!”                   SUNDAY                      MAY     31                 1:00 & 6:30pm
                                 and Entertainment Weekly raves, “It will knock your flip-flops off!” So don’t let the party start
                                 without you.
                                                                                                                                     GRAND RAPIDS E N GA G E M E N T IS WELCOMED BY
                                                                                                                                     Crowe; Elzinga & Volkers Construction Professionals; The Gilmore Collection; Harvey Automotive;
                                                                                                                                     Miller Johnson; PNC Bank; Williams Kitchen & Bath; The Waters Center

                                                                                                                                     B R O A D W A Y        G R A N D      R A P I D S       2 0 1 9 - 2 0 2 0       S E A S O N
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1. Q & A with the cast of FINDING NEVERLAND gave audience              6. Young actors from StageGR learned audition techniques with SCHOOL
members a glimpse behind the scenes.                                   OF ROCK cast members.
2, 4. Rockford High School theater and jazz band students              7. Students at Allendale Springview Elementary enjoyed a visit from the
“rocked” with holiday spirit at the annual Art Van Santa Parade.       FINDING NEVERLAND cast.
3, 5. Audience members shared their Pixie Dust Dreams at               8. Over 200 local students attended a SCHOOL OF ROCK post-show talk
FINDING NEVERLAND.                                                     back enriching their Broadway experience.
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Bringing a group to a Broadway GR performance is always
                                                                   a great experience! School groups, travel groups, company
                                                                   events or just a Friends-Night-Out are a few of the great
                                                                   reasons to come to a show together. Price discounts are often
                                                                   available for groups of 10 or more! Our Group Sales Staff will
                                                                   personalize this experience and ensure a fun and memorable
                                                                   outing for your group!

SUPER SAVINGS                                                      Save up to 20% on some shows.
Subscribers receive the LOWEST prices that will be available
to anyone!

EASY PAYMENTS                                                      Reserve tickets before they go on sale to the public.
Take advantage of our four-installment plan and spread
your subscription payments over four consecutive months.
This payment plan is only available using a credit card.
                                                                   Meet & Greets, Talkbacks with the cast, Backstage tours and
RENEWABLE SEATS                                                    Master Classes are available when you book a group.
Season ticket locations can be renewed year after year,
securing your prime seats for the entire season.                   To book your group, contact Group Sales at 616-235-6285.

VIP ACCESS                                                         *HAMILTON is excluded from Group Sales.
Secure tickets to special events before the general public!

FREE LOST -TICKET REPLACEMENT
Can’t find your tickets? We’re happy to reissue them at no cost.

NO-FEE TICKET EXCHANGES                                                  Submitting
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Change of plans? We’ll move your tickets to a more suitable
date within the same production. Ticket exchanges can be
made at no charge up to 48 hours before the performance.

*Exchanges for HAMILTON are not guaranteed.
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As a subscriber, you will be rewarded with special perks.                                             (616) 235-6285
Receive downtown parking discounts for the shows.                                                     BY MAIL (or) IN PERSON
You will also receive many coupons for downtown dining                                                Broadway Grand Rapids
at nearby restaurants.                                                                                122 Lyon Street NW,
                                                                                                      Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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