The Gexa Energy Broadway at the Hobby Center 2012-2013 season, announced today, contains both new hits and familiar Broadway favorites. The five-show season package includes the most beautiful love story ever told, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the spectacular new 25th anniversary production of LES MISÉRABLES, the high-flying new musical CATCH ME IF YOU CAN and the feel-good musical with heart and soul, SISTER ACT.
Subscribers will have flexibility selecting the fifth season show, with the option of choosing either the much-anticipated Houston return of the Tony®, Grammy® and Olivier Award winning Best Musical, JERSEY BOYS, or Broadway’s biggest blockbuster WICKED. Or, get the most out of the season and see both JERSEY BOYS and WICKED for a spectacular six-show package.
“Our new season is the perfect mix of beloved Broadway classics, family favorites and the newest titles on the scene,” Fran Macferran, president of the Hobby Center Foundation, said. “We are excited to celebrate our 10th anniversary season by presenting a series with shows that truly celebrate the favorites Houston audiences have applauded and future classics audiences are sure to love.”
Shows in the 2012-2013 Gexa Energy Broadway at the Hobby Center series include:
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Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
September 25 – 30, 2012
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Houston! The original creators of the Broadway production are together again for this new touring production. The play is directed by Rob Roth and choreographed by Matt West, with costume design by Ann Hould-Ward (Tony Award® winner for her work on Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST), lighting design by Natasha Katz, scenic design by Stanley A. Meyer, sound design by John Petrafesa Jr., music supervision by Micahel Kosarin, music by Alan Menken, lyrics by the late Howard Ashman and additional lyrics by Tim Rice.
Seen by over 35 million people worldwide in 21 countries, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is a classic musical love story filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. For more information, visit BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.
LES MISÉRABLES
November 6 – 11, 2012
Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical, LES MISÉRABLES, with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes.
