PNC Broadway in Louisville announces a special behind the scenes look at the all-new 2014-2015 season EXLUSIVELY on WHAS-TV starting Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25. Previews will air in “Good Morning Kentuckiana” (4:30-7am) with the full stories airing in the 4pm newscast. PNC Broadway in Louisville announced the 2014-2015 season February 27 and includes the triumphant return of one of Louisville’s favorites Disney’s THE LION KING! The five-show package also includes I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE, NEWSIES, ONCE and PIPPIN.

“We are so happy to again bring in new productions this season and feel this line-up is both contemporary and nostalgic,” says PNC Broadway in Louisville president Leslie Broecker. “For the first time in many years, four of the five shows are currently running on Broadway! We continue to ask our audiences what they want to see and we strive to deliver, which is evident from an 18% growth in subscriptions in the 2013/2014 season and 12% growth the previous season. We believe the new line-up will sustain this 3 year growth trajectory.”

2014-2015 SEASON SHOWS

I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE October 7-12, 2014
NEWSIES November 18-23, 2014
ONCE January 20-25, 2015
Disney’s THE LION KING March 3-29, 2015
PIPPIN June 2-7, 2015

All shows presented at The Kentucky Center.

Season tickets for the 2014-2015 PNC Broadway in Louisville Season will go on sale Thursday, February 27 with three convenient ways to purchase:

1. Select your seats in person at the PNC Broadway in Louisville Box Office at 620 W Main Street, Ste 100, Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

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

3. Call the Broadway Across America toll-free Louisville Season Ticket Hotline at 502-561-1003. The Hotline hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00am-7:00pm and Saturday, 12:00-5:00pm

Prices for the five-show season ticket package range between $150 and $557 depending on seat location.

MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN: New Season Ticket Holders can order before April 11 and make three easy monthly payments.

EXCLUSIVE SEASON TICKET HOLDER REWARDS:
Flexible ticket exchanges
No upgrade charges for exchanged seats in same price level regardless of performance.
Priority purchase opportunities for additional tickets to series shows and all season specials.
· Lost ticket insurance and replacement service.
· Purchasing privileges in any of our other Broadway Across America cities.
Same premium seat location for all season shows.
· Priority renewal for future seasons.

SEASON PATRON CLUB
Season Patron Club members enjoy additional benefits that include guaranteed seating in the Grand Tier box seats, Front Orchestra, Front Grand Tier, or Balcony box seats, complimentary parking for all regular season shows, name recognition in the souvenir program, and exclusive access to the Mary Anderson Room for pre-show and intermission private bar service and complimentary hors d’oeuvres and concierge service. Season Patron Club members also receive exclusive invitations and access to special events throughout the season.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
PNC Broadway in Louisville shows typically run for one week at The Kentucky Center. Performance options are Tuesday through Thursday evenings at 7:30pm, Friday evenings at 8:00pm, Saturdays at 2:00 & 8:00pm and Sundays at 1:00 & 6:30pm. (All times are subject to change). An audio-described performance for the visually impaired is available. Anyone requiring this service or accommodations for the physically challenged should request so when purchasing season tickets.

GROUP SALES AND SINGLE TICKETS
Group sales information is now available through BroadwayinLouisville.com for all shows. Reservations may be made online through our website or by calling the Group Sales Department at 502-569-3060.

Tickets for individual shows are not available at this time and typically go on sale to the general public 4-6 weeks prior to the opening of the show.

2014-2015 Season Show Descriptions:

I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE
I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE is the brand-new hit stage show adapted from the most beloved program in television history! It’s 1952 and you are a member of the Desilu Playhouse studio audience awaiting the filming of two hilarious and oh-so-familiar I LOVE LUCY® episodes. A charming 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 perfect 50s style harmony and the sidesplitting antics of America’s favorite foursome – Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel – are presented live on stage and in color for the very first time! It’s a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience TV Guide’s William Keck calls “the most entertaining stage production I’ve seen in years – including Broadway!” The truth is in the title – whether young or old, everybody really does LOVE LUCY!
NEWSIES

They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines…Direct from Broadway comes NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards® for Best Score and Best Choreography, NEWSIES has audiences and critics alike calling it “A MUSICAL WORTH SINGING ABOUT!” (The New York Times) Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss.

Based on true events, NEWSIES tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York. It’s a rousing tale about fighting for what’s right…and staying true to who you are.

NEWSIES was brought to the stage by an award-winning creative team. It features a score by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and Jack Feldman (The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride) and a book by Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), with choreography by Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific) and direction by Jeff Calhoun (Big River).

ONCE

Winner of 8 2012 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who's 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 their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, ONCE draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It's an unforgettable story about going for your dreams and the power of music to connect us all.

Disney’s THE LION KING

Experience the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images for this show you’ll remember forever. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscarâ-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.” Let your imagination run wild at the Tonyâ Award-winning Broadway sensation Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” Louisville’s most eagerly awaited return will leap onto The Kentucky Center stage next season!

PIPPIN

PIPPIN is back on Broadway for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago… the show the New York Times declared “ASTONISHING. A PIPPIN FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.” It won the Tony Award for BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL! With a beloved score by Tony nominee STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (GODSPELL, WICKED), PIPPIN 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 will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory. This captivating new production is directed by Tony winner DIANE PAULUS (HAIR and THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESS). It features sizzling choreography in the style of BOB FOSSE and breathtaking acrobatics by LES 7 DOIGTS DE LA MAIN, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation TRACES.

Join us… for this magical, unforgettable production the New York Times declared “Astonishing! A PIPPIN for the 21st Century.”

Photos are available for all shows at: https://broadwayacrossamerica.box.com/s/mxvlwp1q6azo1irzl90b

For video, please contact Matthew.Porter@BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com

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