CELEBRATING FOUR DECADES OF BROADWAY LIVE

1976 2016

Welcome to our 40th Anniversary Season! Since 1976, the acclaimed non-profit series Broadway Live at the Opera House has been Lexington’s home for touring Broadway. Plucked from the walls of our theatre, the show

posters on this page document four decades of legendary Broadway performances on our stage.

We invite you to make your own memories; join us for a new season of exciting shows at the Opera House. Whether you attend with a spouse, a friend, or family member, you will be moved by what you experience here.

YOUR SEATS ARE WAITING...

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TOWN

CREATING a unique community bound by the singular focus of what happens on stage – the magic of live theatre right here in downtown Lexington.

NURTURING young audiences with programming and educational programs that spark interest and joy.

PRESENTING national touring Broadway straight from New York to the Opera House stage.

PRESERVING one of the nation’s most exquisite historical theatres for generations to come.

Broadway Live at the Opera House is one of the longest-running touring Broadway series in the United States.We celebrate our 40th anniversary thanks to support from The Opera House Fund, donors, and friends like you.

Welcome to our 40th Anniversary Season! Since 1976, the acclaimed non-profit series Broadway Live at the Opera House has been Lexington’s home for touring Broadway. Plucked from the walls of our theatre, the show

posters on this page document four decades of legendary Broadway performances on our stage.

We invite you to make your own memories; join us for a new season of exciting shows at the Opera House. Whether you attend with a spouse, a friend, or family member, you will be moved by what you experience here.

YOUR SEATS ARE WAITING...

YOUR

THEATRE

YOUR

TOWN

CREATING a unique community bound by the singular focus of what happens on stage – the magic of live theatre right here in downtown Lexington.

NURTURING young audiences with programming and educational programs that spark interest and joy.

PRESENTING national touring Broadway straight from New York to the Opera House stage.

PRESERVING one of the nation’s most exquisite historical theatres for generations to come.

Broadway Live at the Opera House is one of the longest-running touring Broadway series in the United States.We celebrate our 40th anniversary thanks to support from The Opera House Fund, donors, and friends like you.

In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters — love.

The original Broadway production went on a 12-year run with over 5,000 performances. Newsweek magazine raves, “A thrilling musical performed by explosive talent.”

WHY YOU SHOULD GO

SEPTEMBER 16 • 8:00PMSEPTEMBER 17 • 2:00PM & 8:00PMSEPTEMBER 18 • 1:00PM & 6:30PM

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PIPPIN is a high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musical! Full of extraordinary acrobatics, wondrous magical feats, and soaring songs from the composer of Wicked, PIPPIN will lift you up and leave you smiling. This unforgettable new production is the winner of four 2013 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival. Hailed as “an eye-popping, jaw-dropping extravaganza” (NY1), it’s unlike anything you have ever seen! PIPPIN is noted for many Broadway standards including “Corner of the Sky,” “Magic To Do,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” “Morning Glow,” and “Love Song.” Come experience PIPPIN, one young man’s journey to be extraordinary.

This captivating new production comes straight from Broadway. It features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO

JANUARY 20 • 8:00PMJANUARY 21 • 2:00PM & 8:00PMJANUARY 22 • 1:00PM & 6:30PM

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Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is the Tony Award�-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more—plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream... or a really great pair of shoes.

It has been remade for television twice, but this is the first (and only) version of Rogers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA produced expressly for the Broadway stage.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO

FEBRUARY 17 • 7:30PMFEBRUARY 18 • 1:00PM & 7:30PMFEBRUARY 19 • 1:00PM & 6:30PMPlease Note: Family-friendly performance times for this show.

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BAREFOOT IN THE PARK features newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter, having completed their six-day honeymoon, moving into their first apartment in Greenwich Village in New York City. Corie is romantic, impulsive, and enthusiastic, while her husband is a proper, careful, even “stuffy” young attorney who is more concerned with his budding legal career than he is with helping build their love nest and perpetuating the honeymoon atmosphere. Soon Corie and Paul quarrel, Paul questioning Corie’s judgment and Corie questioning Paul’s sense of romance and adventure. Even in his first play, acclaimed playwright and humorist Neil Simon had mastered the qualities that would make him enormously successful. First and foremost, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK is clever and hilarious, filled with snappy dialogue and witty one-liners.

Neil Simon is a genius of comedy and of the human heart. Through comedy, he explores love, relationship, marriage, and family––the pangs of loss and the joy of reunion.

WHY YOU SHOULD GO

MARCH 17 • 8:00PMMARCH 18 • 2:00PM & 8:00PMMARCH 19 • 1:00PM & 6:30PM

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They took Broadway by storm in one of the biggest hits of all time! Now, THE MIDTOWN MEN are bringing their magic to audiences everywhere, singing their favorite “Sixties Hits” from The Beatles, The Rascals, Motown, The Four Seasons, and more, back to life!

This sensational production reunites four stars from the original cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys. Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer, star in this one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the ‘60s.

These talented entertainers shared the Broadway stage for over a thousand performances in the mega-hit Jersey Boys. Now you can see them live in Lexington!

WHY YOU SHOULD GO

APRIL 21 • 8:00PMAPRIL 22 • 2:00PM & 8:00PMAPRIL 23 • 1:00PM & 6:30PM

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Experience the magic of MARY POPPINS, the legendary nanny who is practically perfect in every way! Your heart will be warmed by this classic story that features many songs from the 1964 Disney film, including “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” “Feed the Birds,” and “A Spoonful of Sugar,” along with beautiful new tunes written for the 2006 stage version. MARY POPPINS is a sure-fire hit for the whole family! The Lexington Theatre Company pairs Today’s Broadway Stars with Tomorrow’s Broadway Hopefuls to create fantastic productions right here in Lexington.

JULY 14-17, 2016 DECEMBER 22, 2016OCTOBER 29, 2016

LEGENDS IN CONCERT is the longest-running show in Las Vegas, and after 33 years is still voted #1 tribute show in the city. The internationally acclaimed and award-winning production is known as the pioneer of live tribute shows, and possesses the greatest collection of live tribute artists in the world. These incredible tribute artists have pitch perfect live vocals, signature choreography, and stunningly similar appearances to the legends they portray. LEGENDS IN CONCERT is known for elaborate theatrical sets, magnificent costumes and a full array of special effects. An outstanding cast of accomplished tribute artists, talented ensemble of singers and dancers, and a live orchestra comprised of some the industry’s top musicians, bring the musical experience to life.

The ultimate holiday tradition! MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for the past 30 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Their holiday CDs have become synonymous with Christmas and continue to occupy top spots on Billboard’s Seasonal Charts every year!

ADD THESE GREAT SHOWS TO YOUR SEASON PACKAGE!ACT NOW FOR THE BEST SEATS!

• PRIORITY SEATING - Season ticket holders receive priority seating. Better yet, you get those same great seats for every show in the series.

• LOWEST PRICES - Single-show ticket prices are subject to increase. However, season ticket holders are guaranteed the lowest prices, saving as much as 53%.

• FLEXIBLE PAYMENTS - Your total order can be billed to your credit card in six easy installments (when ordered by July 15, 2016).

• FLEXIBLE EXCHANGES - Season ticket holders have the privilege of exchanging tickets for another performance time of the same show.

• PERSONAL SERVICE - Direct access and personalized service from our most experienced staff members. Our account managers will help guide you throughout the season and make every effort to accommodate your needs.

SEASON TICKET HOLDER BENEFITS

Broadway Live and Variety Live are presentations of The Lexington Center Corporation with support of The Opera House Fund. The mission of these not-for-profit organizations encourages utilization of the theatre for touring productions and local performing arts. Your tax deductible donation helps to sustain performing arts at the historic Lexington Opera House. Priority Seating for Broadway Live is determined by level of donation, detailed on this page. For more information, call the Lexington Center Ticket Office:(859) 233-4567 ext.3701

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE WHILE SUPPORTING THE OPERA HOUSE FUND

FRIEND ($50 Donation Per Seat)Name Recognition in Every Show Playbill

SILVER ($150 Donation Per Seat) - 3RD PRIORITY SEATINGAccess to the Pardy’s Pub Club (Friday & Saturday evenings)or Gallery Club (Saturday matinee & Sunday performances)

+ Broadway Hits iTunes Redemption Card + Everything Listed Below

PLATINUM ($350 Donation Per Seat) - 1ST PRIORITY SEATINGOne Meet & Greet with Cast Members (subject to approval, must be

requested in advance) + Everything Listed Below

GOLD ($250 Donation Per Seat) - 2ND PRIORITY SEATINGOpera House Concession Gift Card + Everything Listed Below

5-SHOW SEASONTICKET PACKAGES

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6 EASY PAYMENTSSTARTING AT $30*

* Initial Payment and Monthly Payment Vary By Price Level

$180FOR ASLOW AS

SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE GENEROUS BUSINESS PARTNERS WHO SUPPORT BROADWAY LIVE

LEADING ROLESPONSORS: MEDIA PARTNERS:

Performance times may vary per title. Check each show for exact dates and times. Due to the nature of live entertainment, dates, times, prices, shows, actors, venues, and sales are subject to change without notice. All tickets subject to convenience charges.

MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE - 6 EASY PAYMENTS!PAYMENT PLANS STARTING AT $30. MONTHLY PAYMENTS VARY BY PRICE LEVEL

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PURCHASE IN PERSON:Swing by the Lexington Center Ticket Office located on the 3rd level of The Shops at Lexington Center.

HOURS: Monday - Friday from 10am to 6pm.

ORDER BY PHONE:

(859) 233-3535Mon - Fri from 10am to 6pm

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OR VISIT: LEXINGTONOPERAHOUSE.COM

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• PRIORITY SEATING - Season ticket holders receive priority seating. Better yet, you get those same great seats for every show in the series.

• LOWEST PRICES - Single-show ticket prices are subject to increase. However, season ticket holders are guaranteed the lowest prices, saving as much as 53%.

• FLEXIBLE PAYMENTS - Your total order can be billed to your credit card in six easy installments (when ordered by July 15, 2016).

• FLEXIBLE EXCHANGES - Season ticket holders have the privilege of exchanging tickets for another performance time of the same show.

• PERSONAL SERVICE - Direct access and personalized service from our most experienced staff members. Our account managers will help guide you throughout the season and make every effort to accommodate your needs.

SEASON TICKET HOLDER BENEFITS

Broadway Live and Variety Live are presentations of The Lexington Center Corporation with support of The Opera House Fund. The mission of these not-for-profit organizations encourages utilization of the theatre for touring productions and local performing arts. Your tax deductible donation helps to sustain performing arts at the historic Lexington Opera House. Priority Seating for Broadway Live is determined by level of donation, detailed on this page. For more information, call the Lexington Center Ticket Office:(859) 233-4567 ext.3701

ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCE WHILE SUPPORTING THE OPERA HOUSE FUND

FRIEND ($50 Donation Per Seat)Name Recognition in Every Show Playbill

SILVER ($150 Donation Per Seat) - 3RD PRIORITY SEATINGAccess to the Pardy’s Pub Club (Friday & Saturday evenings)or Gallery Club (Saturday matinee & Sunday performances)

+ Broadway Hits iTunes Redemption Card + Everything Listed Below

PLATINUM ($350 Donation Per Seat) - 1ST PRIORITY SEATINGOne Meet & Greet with Cast Members (subject to approval, must be

requested in advance) + Everything Listed Below

GOLD ($250 Donation Per Seat) - 2ND PRIORITY SEATINGOpera House Concession Gift Card + Everything Listed Below

5-SHOW SEASONTICKET PACKAGES

OR

6 EASY PAYMENTSSTARTING AT $30*

* Initial Payment and Monthly Payment Vary By Price Level

$180FOR ASLOW AS

SPECIAL THANKS TO THESE GENEROUS BUSINESS PARTNERS WHO SUPPORT BROADWAY LIVE

LEADING ROLESPONSORS: MEDIA PARTNERS:

Performance times may vary per title. Check each show for exact dates and times. Due to the nature of live entertainment, dates, times, prices, shows, actors, venues, and sales are subject to change without notice. All tickets subject to convenience charges.

MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE - 6 EASY PAYMENTS!PAYMENT PLANS STARTING AT $30. MONTHLY PAYMENTS VARY BY PRICE LEVEL

2016-2017 • SEASON PACKAGE PRICING

FULL SEASON

FRIDAY EVENING

SATURDAY MATINEE

SATURDAY EVENING

SUNDAY MATINEE

P1

$340

$340

$340

$340

$300

P2

$300

$300

$300

$300

$260

P3

$250

$250

$250

$250

$220SUNDAY EVENING

P4

$200

$200

$200

$200

$180

PURCHASE IN PERSON:Swing by the Lexington Center Ticket Office located on the 3rd level of The Shops at Lexington Center.

HOURS: Monday - Friday from 10am to 6pm.

ORDER BY PHONE:

(859) 233-3535Mon - Fri from 10am to 6pm

OR

OR VISIT: LEXINGTONOPERAHOUSE.COM

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MIDTOWN MENAPRIL 21-23, 2017

BAREFOOT IN THE PARKMARCH 17-19, 2017

CINDERELLAFEBRUARY 17-19, 2017

PIPPINJANUARY 20-22, 2017

RENTSEPTEMBER 16-18, 2016

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLERDECEMBER 22, 2016

LEGENDS IN CONCERTOCTOBER 29, 2016

MARY POPPINSJULY 14-17, 2016