Broadway in Indianapolis: 2018-2019 Season

Far off lands, dancing in numerous locations and learning to live the life you want, are all included in the Broadway in Indianapolis: 2018-2019 Season.

Lions, Mormons, and waitresses find love, life and lasting friendships with strangers and loved ones. I am truly liking the diversity in this year's lineup. We have classics (The King and I), children-friendly (Lion King, Grinch), new to Indy (School of Rock, Waitress), and fan favorites (Mormon).

Broadway in Indianapolis: 2018-2019 Season

Disney’s THE LION KING

Old National Centre

September 12-29, 2018

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals.  THE LION KING also features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.

DR SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL

Old National Centre

November 27-December 2

 Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical is the record-setting Broadway holiday sensation which features the hit songs, “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” from the original animated special. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday-loving Whos. Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville and remind us of the true meaning of the holiday season.

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THE BOOK OF MORMON

Clowes Memorial Hall

December 18-23

This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language.

SCHOOL OF ROCK

Clowes Memorial Hall

January 29-February 3, 2019

Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew LLoyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I

Clowes Memorial Hall

March 5-10, 2019

Two worlds collide in this musical, set in 1860’s Bangkok. The musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist king, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, THE KING AND I boasts a score that features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “Hello Young Lovers,” and “Shall We Dance."

WAITRESS

Old National Centre

April 23-28, 2019

 Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna - a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage.  A baking

contest in a nearby county and the town's new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life.

Season tickets for the 2018-19 Broadway in Indianapolis Season are on sale with three convenient ways to purchase season tickets:

1. Select your seats in person at the Broadway in Indianapolis Box Office in the Old National         Centre at 502 N New Jersey Street, Monday – Friday, 9:30am-5:00pm

2. Order online 7 days a week/24 hours a day at BroadwayinIndianapolis.com

3. Call the Broadway Across America toll-free Indianapolis Season Ticket Hotline at 800-793-7469. The Hotline hours are Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm.

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Elizabeth J. Musgrave is a travel, features, food and wine writer, travel and food photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as a radio and television guest and host. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Broadway Across America's Broadway in Louisville 2014 - 2015 season includes a prince, a king and a queen

Broadway in Louisville's 2014-2015 season brings to stage a confused prince, the king of the jungle and the queen of comedy.

Broadway in Louisville shows typically run for one week at The Kentucky Center. Tickets for individual shows typically go on sale to the general public 4-6 weeks prior to the opening of the show. For tickets and full schedule, visit BroadwayinLouisville.com.

I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE

October 7-12, 2014

It’s 1952 and you are a member of the Desilu Playhouse studio audience awaiting the filming of two "I Love Lucy" episodes. A host entertains and enlightens you to the behind-the-scenes filming process of this brand new thing called “television,” the Crystaltone Singers perform advertising jingles in 50's style harmony and the sidesplitting antics of Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel are presented live on stage and in color for the very first time.

NEWSIES

November 18-23, 2014

They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines. Direct from Broadway comes the new musical from Disney based on true events. It tells the story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York.

ONCE

January 20-25, 2015

The winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards features an ensemble of actor/musicians playing their own instruments onstage. The show tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights... but the unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than everyday romance.

THE LION KING

March 3-29, 2015

The stage adaptation to the hit film returns with animals brought to life as the prince of the jungle seeks answers to the death of his father. The pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands includes the unforgettable score from Elton John and Tim Rice’s, “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.”

PIPPIN

June 2-7, 2015

Back on Broadway for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago, the Tony Award-winner tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life or risk everything for a singular flash of glory?

Elizabeth J. Musgrave writes two magazine food and wine columns: Destination Dining and White Linen & Corks,and is a travel, features, food and wine writer, travel and food photographer, and performing arts and restaurant critic. Catch her as the Travel & Leisure Adviser on FOX59 Morning News Show. She also is a speaker, consultant and trainer for hospitality, travel and luxury businesses, P.R., and tourism groups, as well as a radio and television guest and host. Follow her on Twitter @GottaGo, LinkedIn and Facebook.