Broadway/San Diego to Present Constantine Maroulis in JEKYLL & HYDE, CHICAGO With Christie Brinkley & More in 2012-13

Broadway/San Diego - A Nederlander Presentation announces its 2012-13 Season today, which includes, for the first time, two shows launching their national tours in San Diego in the same season.

Nederlander Vice President Joe Kobryner stated “As we continue to celebrate bringing the Best of Broadway to San Diego for 35 years, we are thrilled to launch the new national tours of CHICAGO, starring Christie Brinkley, and JEKYLL & HYDE, starring Constantine Maroulis.” It’s a testament to our city and our fans that we have this unprecedented opportunity,” he added.

In addition, George Hamilton and Cathy Rigby will be returning to the Civic stage, as well as musical productions by pop music ‘royalty’ composers and song writers such as Green Day, Elton John, and the Beatles; all as part of a full spectrum of Broadway’s all-time biggest hits.

The 2012-13 season includes: the Tony Award ® -winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, starring George Hamilton; the dark and dangerous love story, JEKYLL & HYDE, starring Constantine Maroulis; all the fights, flights and acrobatics of PETER PAN, starring Cathy Rigby; the electrifying and inspiring, BILLY ELLIOT with music by Elton John; the groundbreaking rock opera based on the Green Day album, AMERICAN IDIOT; and the soul-stirring musical comedy based on the motion picture, SISTER ACT - all under one roof at the San Diego Civic Theatre. Extra season events include: the ‘razzle dazzle’ of CHICAGO, starring Christie Brinkley; the 25 th Anniversary tour of LES MISÉRABLES; and back by popular demand, the return of the unforgettable Beatles experience – RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES. “Broadway/San Diego has been a proud community partner for the past 35 years. This season is an opportunity to recommit our efforts to further enhancing the theatrical experience for audiences and contributing to cultural offerings of the community,” commented Carl Thompson, Director of Marketing and Business Development.

Broadway/San Diego’s 35th Anniversary Season is supported by Season Sponsor San Diego County Credit Union. In regards to their ongoing dedication to this partnership, Teresa Halleck, President & CEO of San Diego County Credit Union, commented "San Diego County Credit Union is proud to support the local arts community as the season sponsor of Broadway/San Diego for the seventh consecutive year." Kobryner noted: “San Diego County Credit Union has been a staunch supporter of our work for seven seasons now. We are delighted and honored to continue this relationship with the county’s premier financial institution.”

The 2012-2013 BROADWAY/SAN DIEGO SEASON sponsored by SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION, includes:

August 7-12, 2012
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES tells the story of Georges the owner of a glitzy nightclub in lovely Saint-Tropez and his partner Albin, who moonlights as the glamorous chanteuse Zaza. When Georges' son brings his fiancée's conservative parents home to meet the flashy pair, the bonds of family are put to the test as the feather boas fly! LA CAGE AUX FOLLES is a tuneful and touching tale of one family's struggle to stay together... stay fabulous... and above all else, stay true to themselves! Rating: For mature audiences.
www.lacage.com/news.html

October 2-7, 2012
JEKYLL & HYDE, starring Constantine Maroulis
Starring in the dual title role of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, American Idol star and Tony ® Award nominee, Constantine Maroulis, injects new life into the classic tale of good and evil, JEKYLL & HYDE. After four thrilling, chilling years on Broadway and multiple world-wide tours, this dark and dangerous love story from Tony and Grammy Award® nominee Frank Wildhorn returns in a stunning new production that includes all the classic songs This is the Moment, A New Life and Someone Like You that first grabbed audiences by the throat and transformed JEKYLL & HYDE into a theatrical phenomenon.
Rating: For mature families.
BroadwaySD.com/JekyllandHyde.php

November 13-18, 2012
Cathy Rigby is PETER PAN
Tony Award® nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in an all new production of PETER PAN! Discover the magic all over again of this two time Emmy Award winning and two-time Tony Award® nominated production. PETER PAN is a unique, family friendly attraction of spectacle and fantasy. The thrill of flying, timeless magical moments and a captivating hook will mesmerize young and old alike. The legend you thought you knew, is now the adventure you never dreamed possible…Cathy Rigby is PETER PAN!
Rating: Family Friendly.
www.cathyrigbyispeterpan.com/

April 30-May 5, 2013
BILLY ELLIOT the Musical
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is the joyous celebration of one boy's journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising talent that inspires his family and his whole community and changes his life forever. A big musical with an even bigger heart, BILLY ELLIOT will enchant the dreamer in all of us. Based on the international smash-hit film, BILLY ELLIOT is brought to life by a phenomenal cast and the Tony Award®- winning creative team -- director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall -- along with music legend Elton John, who has written what the New York Post calls "HIS BEST SCORE YET!"
Rating: Some adult language.
www.billyelliottour.com/us-tour

May 28-June 2, 2013
AMERICAN IDIOT
AMERICAN IDIOT, a 2010 Tony Award ® -nominated Best Musical and 2010 Grammy Award® winner for Best Musical Show Album, features the music of Green Day with the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. The book is by Armstrong and Michael Mayer and direction is by Tony Award ® -winner Mayer (SPRING AWAKENING). Nominated for three Tony Awards ® , AMERICAN IDIOT is the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9-11 world. Through incredible spectacle, thrilling performances and with the hope embodied by a new generation, AMERICAN IDIOT has given Broadway audiences the time of their lives night after night.
Rating: Contains adult content and strong language.
www.americanidiotthemusical.com

July 30-August 4, 2013
SISTER ACT
SISTER ACT is Broadway's feel-amazing musical comedy smash! The New York Post calls it "RIDICULOUSLY FUN”, and audiences are jumping to their feet in total agreement! Featuring original music by 8-time Oscar® winner ALAN MENKEN (BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE LITTLE MERMAID, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS), SISTER ACT tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes an surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look—a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, SISTER ACT is reason to REJOICE!
Rating: Family Friendly.
www.sisteractbroadway.com

May 8-13, 2012
CHICAGO, starring Christie Brinkley
After her critically-acclaimed debut as Roxie Hart on Broadway and in London’s West End, Christie Brinkley, one of the world’s most successful supermodels, will make her highly-anticipated Broadway tour debut this spring as she reprises her killer role in the six-time Tony Award-winning musical smash hit CHICAGO. Catch her red-handed in one of Broadway’s most popular and thrilling musicals of all time! This tale of greed, murder, corruption and show biz is filled with hit songs such as All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango, and Razzle Dazzle. CHICAGO features some of the most electrifying dancing seen on Broadway – with a gorgeous ensemble, performing sizzling numbers choreographed in the style of Bob Fosse.
Rating: For mature audiences.
www.chicagothemusical.com/ustour.php

August 28-September 2, 2012
LES MISÉRABLES
Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25 th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly re-imagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes. Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel, LES MISÉRABLES is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. The magnificent score of LES MISÉRABLES includes the classic songs I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own, Stars, Bring Him Home, Do You Hear the People Sing?, One Day More, Empty Chairs at Empty Tables, Master Of The House and many more.
Rating: For mature families.
www.lesmis.com/us-tour/

January 4-6, 2013
RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
DIRECT FROM BROADWAY! RAIN RETURNS! RAIN, the internationally-acclaimed Beatles concert, returns by popular demand! As “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles!” (AP), RAIN performs the full range of The Beatles' discography live onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs that The Beatles themselves recorded in the studio but never performed for an audience. Together longer than The Beatles, RAIN has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a totally live, note-for-note performance that’s as infectious as it is transporting. From the early hits to later classics I Want To Hold Your Hand, A Hard Day’s Night, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Let It Be, Come Together, Hey Jude and more, this adoring tribute will take you back to a time when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends!
Rating: Family Friendly.
www.raintribute.com

March 27 - April 1, 2012
ROCK OF AGES!
Don’t miss the five-time Tony Award® nominated smash-hit musical where big hair meets big dreams, ROCK OF AGES! Set in 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker in LA’s most famous rock club, and they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80’s. It’s an arena-rock love story told through the mind blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and many more. Don’t miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on ~ The New York Times says it is “Impossible to resist! As guilty as pleasures get!”
Rating: For mature audiences who don’t mind adult language, sexual references, big hair and big hair bands.
www.rockofagesmusical.com

May 29 – June 3, 2012
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
The weird and wonderful family comes to devilishly delightful life in THE ADDAMS FAMILY. This magnificently macabre new musical comedy is created by JERSEY BOYS authors Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, Drama Desk-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (THE WILD PARTY) choreographer Sergio Trujillo (JERSEY BOYS) and Olivier Award-winning director/designers Phelim McDermott & Julian Crouch (SHOCKHEAD PETER) with creative consultation by four-time Tony Award ® winner Jerry Zaks. This is definitely not the same old song and dance. It's every parent's nightmare. Your little girl has suddenly become a young woman, and what's worse, has fallen deliriously in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. Yes, Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has a “normal” boyfriend, and for parents Gomez and Morticia, this shocking development will turn the Addams house downside up. It’s a family portrait that’s completely off the wall. The Toronto Star called it “ghoulish glee.”
Rating: Lots of fun for boys and ghouls of all ages.
www.theaddamsfamilymusical.com

June 20 - July 15, 2012
WICKED
Back by “Popular” demand Entertainment Weekly calls WICKED "the best musical of the decade,” and when it played San Diego in 2009, WICKED broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy® and three Tony Awards®, WICKED is Broadway’s biggest blockbuster, a cultural phenomenon, and was just named “the defining musical of the decade" by The New York Times. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete and completely satisfying new musical in a long time” (USA Today).
Rating: Family Friendly.
www.wickedthemusical.com

July 24 -29, 2012
MEMPHIS
Turn up that dial ... From the underground dance clubs of 1950’s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves -- filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock 'n' roll. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, MEMPHIS, which played pre-Broadway at the La Jolla Playhouse, features a Tony®-winning book by Joe DiPietro (I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE) and a Tony®-winning original score with music by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan. Directing is Tony® nominee and La Jolla Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley and choreography is by Sergio Trujillo (JERSEY BOYS). Get ready to experience Broadway’s most exciting new destination~ what The Associated Press calls “The very essence of what a Broadway musical should be.”
Rating: Mature Language/for young adults and above.
www.memphisthemusical.com

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