| Naples, FL —Artis—Naples CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen announced the organization’s 2015-16 Broadway season today. Stretching from December through early April, the four-show series features some of the most talked-about productions of the past decade.
“I’m pleased to announce such a strong series, especially after one of the biggest Broadway seasons in Artis—Naples history,” van Bergen said. “Audiences have responded enthusiastically to our series for the past few seasons, and I believe the coming year will continue that trend.”
The season begins with the 12-time Tony-winning smash The Producers, from Dec. 26-28. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to the same beat. Now, experience it live on stage January 26-31 in the record-breaking smash hit Motown The Musical.
On March 22-27, the big-hearted, joyous musical celebration and 2013 Best Musical Tony-winner Kinky Boots hits the stage with music from Grammy Award-winning rock and pop icon Cindy Lauper. And two weeks later, April 5-10, no one will put Baby in the corner when Dirty Dancing brings this tale of young love to Hayes Hall.
Sesason tickets for renewing Broadway subscribers are on sale April 6. New Broadway subscriptions will go on sale May 18. Subscriptions range from $242 to $460. Single tickets for each production go on sale on October 13.
About the Shows
The Producers
A scheming producer and his mousy accountant aim to produce the biggest flop on Broadway in Mel Brooks’ laugh-out-loud spectacle. Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film. Now as a big Broadway musical, The Producers once again sets the standard for modern, outrageous, in-your-face humor. It is a truly “boffo” hit, winning a record 12 Tony Awards and wowing capacity crowds night after night.
Saturday, December 26, 2pm and 8pm
Sunday, December 27, 2pm and 7pm
Monday, December 28, 8pm
Motown The Musical
It began as one man’s story… became everyone’s music… and is now Broadway’s musical. Motown The Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more.
Tuesday-Friday, January 26-29, 8pm
Saturday, January 30, 2pm and 8pm
Sunday, January 31, 2pm and 7pm
Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots is Broadway’s huge-hearted hit! With songs by Grammy- and Tony-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots is about Charlie Price, a man struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos. With direction and choreography by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell and a book by Broadway legend and Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, Kinky Boots is the winner of six Broadway Tony Awards including Best Musical. Take a step in the right direction and discover that sometimes the best way to fit in is to stand out. “There is no show hotter than Kinky Boots.” – CBS News
Tuesday-Friday, March 22-25, 8pm
Saturday, March 26, 2pm and 8pm
Sunday, March 27, 2pm and 7pm
Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing—The Classic Story on Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring the hit songs, Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart-stopping (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life. London’s Sunday Express says, “This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!” Don’t miss your chance to see this record-breaking live theatre sensation. You’ll have the time of your life!
Tuesday-Friday, April 5-8, 8pm
Saturday, April 9, 2pm and 8pm
Sunday, April 10, 2pm and 7pm
ARTIS—NAPLES
Home of The Baker Museum and the Naples Philharmonic, Artis—Naples is Southwest Florida’s premier arts and cultural destination with more than 300 concerts, performances, exhibitions and education events for patrons of all ages from September to July each year. Led by CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen and Music Director Andrey Boreyko, the organization’s mission to create and present world-class visual and performing arts provides for a broad array of artistic and educational opportunities for the entire community.
THE NAPLES PHILHARMONIC
The Naples Philharmonic performs more than 140 orchestral and chamber music concerts, as well as opera and ballet, education, community and special event concerts annually in the 1,425-seat Hayes Hall, the 283-seat Daniels Pavilion and around the Southwest Florida region. Founded in 1982 as the Naples-Marco Philharmonic the orchestra performed four concerts in its first season. In 1989 the orchestra moved to its current home in Naples, and since then the ensemble has grown in scope, size and artistic impact.
In his second season as Music Director, Boreyko continues to expand the repertoire and redouble the orchestra’s dedication to world-class performances. In 2009 Jack Everly was named Principal Pops Conductor and continues today in that role bringing pops performances that celebrate music in its many forms.
THE BAKER MUSEUM
The Baker Museum is one of the foremost fine arts museums in Southwest Florida. The museum hosts several traveling exhibitions annually to complement installations of works from its permanent collections. Now celebrating its 15th anniversary, the museum is dedicated to stewardship and scholarship, generating travelling exhibitions from both its permanent collections and outside sources. |
