PEABODY OPERA HOUSE ANNOUNCES

 2012 – 2013 BROADWAY SEASON!

Broadway Subscription Packages Go On Sale Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.

Additional Premium Ticket Packages for Peabody Events On Sale Now

 

ST. LOUIS – After a blockbuster inaugural season, Peabody Opera House is happy to announce its 2012 – 2013 Broadway season! The excitement kicks off when The Rockettes triumphantly return to their birthplace in St. Louis starring in an all-new Radio City Christmas Spectacular November 8 -17. Flashdance – The Musical, based on the 1983 Paramount Pictures film, makes its St. Louis debut January 8 – 13. One of the longest-running and most beloved Broadway shows of all time, A Chorus Line, takes the stage March 21 – 23. And the season wraps up April 2 – 3, when Tony Award-nominated Cathy Rigby takes flight in an all-new production of Peter Pan.

“We’re thrilled and thankful for the tremendous response to the Peabody’s first season – St. Louis has welcomed back the Opera House with open arms,” said John Urban, SVP of Events. “There’s no place quite like it if you really want to ‘experience’ a show -- fans and performers alike have told us how much they enjoy the elegance, intimacy and amazing sound quality. And this year’s season will be even bigger – with a theatrical lineup that features four of the best-known and best-loved titles in the world.”

Shows in the 2012-2013 Broadway Series include:

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes

Presented by CHASE

Presented locally by St. Louis Children’s Hospital

November 8 – 17, 2012

It’s more spectacular than ever before! Featuring brand-new scenes, new sets & costumes, breathtaking special effects and an unforgettable new Rockettes finale, the legendary dance company will perform five new numbers, showcasing their signature eye-high kicks and incredible precision dance style in some of the most challenging numbers ever conceived. Beloved numbers such as “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” which continues to set the standard as the signature Rockettes number for precision performance, and “The Living Nativity,” both of which have been performed since the Christmas Spectacular’s inception, still remain a vital part of the show’s core. THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR -- Don’t miss the most spectacular Christmas ever imagined!

 

Flashdance – The Musical

January 8 -13, 2013

FLASHDANCE tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a working-class girl from Pittsburgh with a dream of becoming a professional dancer. She works by day as a steel mill welder, and a bar dancer at night while aspiring to be accepted at a prestigious ballet academy. When Alex catches the eye of her boss Nick Hurley, their romance shows her the meaning of love and drives her ambition to pursue her dream.

 

The original Paramount Pictures film was a worldwide smash hit that became a pop culture phenomenon, featuring a Grammy Award-winning soundtrack. FLASHDANCE – THE MUSICAL features a score including the hit songs from the movie, all of which became Top Ten hits on the radio around the world including the Academy Award-winning title song “Flashdance – What a Feeling,” “Maniac,” “Gloria,” “Manhunt,” “I Love Rock & Roll.” In addition to these hits, 16 brand new original songs have been written for the stage by Robbie Roth and Robert Cary.

A Chorus Line

March 21 – 23, 2013

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, the singular sensation returns for an all new tour. Come meet the new generation of Broadway’s best!

Peter Pan

April 2 – 3, 2013

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. The New York Times says “Rigby  carries off the flights, fights and acrobatics that make Peter Pan audiences mesmerized.” Peter Pan is filled with timeless magical moments and a captivating hook. The legend you thought you knew, is now the adventure you never dreamed possible… Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan!

                Peabody Opera House offers an array of subscriber benefits including: access to the best seats in house, a theater subscription specialist to help you design your ultimate subscription, protection against lost or stolen tickets, presale opportunities for other Peabody Opera House events, access to discounted tickets to select events at Scottrade Center and Peabody Opera House, drink discounts at the Budweiser Kiel Club and Opera House concession stands and subscriber-only tours  of the historic venue.

                Three-show orchestra seat packages start at just $99 and four-show orchestra packages start at just $129 and go on sale to the general public on Tuesday, September 4 at 10 a.m. Tickets may be purchased by calling 314-622-5454 or by going to ticketmaster.com/PeabodySubscription. Prices shown include all applicable taxes, facility and handling fees. Additional Ticketmaster service charges may apply to online orders. For more information on any of our 2012-2013 Broadway Series shows and to view the many benefits of being a Peabody Opera House Broadway Series Subscriber, visit PeabodyOperaHouse.com. 

                For patrons looking for a wider range of entertainment events to attend, Peabody Opera House has two additional premium ticket packages. Our Full Season Ticket package includes a ticket to every event from October 2012 – September 2013 in the best seats in the house, with both orchestra and mezzanine level seating available. Benefits include access to exclusive hospitality area with all-inclusive food and soft drinks (for orchestra level seats only), a parking pass for every performance, personal concierge service and much more.  Our Royalty Seat packages allow you to reserve the best orchestra seats available to every Opera House event with the flexibility to choose only the shows that you want to see, along with a host of other great benefits. For more information about Full Season Ticket or Royalty Seat packages, call 314-622-5454 or go to PeabodyOperaHouse.com.