Celebrity Attractions Announces Phantom of the Opera, Plus Annie and Ragtime
Broadway fans, it's coming: "The Phantom of the Opera." Cameron Mackintosh’s all-new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic will make its Arkansas premiere in Little Rock in March 2017.
The story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House has been captivating audiences on the Broadway stage for 27 years. Not only will Mackintosh's version of the tale be performed in the beautifully renovated Robinson Center Music Hall, the new production features reinvented staging, scenic design, and a huge traveling cast and orchestra of 52. Until Robinson's current renovations, such a large show could not be accommodated in Little Rock.
Fans of the original production, don't worry—Andrew Lloyd Webber's music is still at the heart of the traveling show. Other key elements, including the Tony Award-winning costumes by Maria Bjornson, will also remain in the refreshed production. And, of course, the Phantom will still fall madly in love with young soprano, Christine.
Until the exciting show arrives for its two-week run March 8-19, 2017, theater fans can enjoy other shows brought to the stage by Celebrity Attractions. The 2015-2016 season will be hosted at the Maumelle Performing Arts Center. Here's the lineup:
Elvis Lives, Oct. 23-25, 2015: The theatrical production is an unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey across Elvis' life. Each performer represents Elvis during different stages in his career. The Elvis tribute artists will be joined by a live band, back-up singers and dancers, and an Ann-Margret tribute artist.
Neil Berg's Broadway Holiday, Dec. 18-20, 2015: Direct from New York, five of Broadway's brightest stars will warm up Little Rock just before Christmas! Get in the holiday spirit with traditional and contemporary Christmas songs along with crowd-pleasing Broadway show-stoppers. This show is recommended for audiences of all ages.
The Phantom of the Opera, Celebrity Attractions
Annie, Feb. 19-21, 2016: Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of Annie will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie includes such unforgettable songs as "It’s the Hard Knock Life,” "Easy Street,” "I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, "Tomorrow.”
Ragtime, Celebrity Attractions
Ragtime, April 15-17, 2016: The stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician unfold—set in turn-of-the-century New York—all three united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow. Winning Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Musical Score, this 13-time Tony Award nominated musical is a timeless celebration of life. Because of the show's historical context some of the material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Season tickets for the 2015-2016 season are now on sale and are priced at $135, $196 and $275. For more ticket information, visit CelebrityAttractions.com. Season tickets for the 2016-2017 Season will be available in late Spring 2016 and individual tickets for The Phantom of the Opera will go on sale later that year.