Shrek The Musical

Broadway In Chicago has announced the complete 2010 Broadway In Chicago Season Series. The shows included in the 2010 Season Series are Billy Elliot the Musical, Shrek The Musical, August: Osage County, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and The 39 Steps; the selection of shows continue to emphasize Broadway In Chicago's long-standing commitment to bringing the best of Broadway to Chicago.

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The dates were also announced for the 'big fat hit' Broadway production of Shrek The Musical which will launch the National Tour in Chicago playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) for a limited engagement beginning July 13 – September 5, 2010.

The Broadway In Chicago Season Series:

Billy Elliot The Musical
Begins March 18, 2010

One of the most celebrated shows in years, Billy Elliot the Musical has captured hearts worldwide, delighted the critics and swept the awards, winning ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical! Billy Elliot is a joyous, exciting and feel-good celebration of one boy following his heart and making his dreams come true. Full of life, laughter, astonishing dancing and unforgettable music, this uplifting experience will stay with you forever. Based on the international smash-hit film, Billy Elliot is brought to life by the Tony-winning creative team - director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall — along with music legend Elton John, who has written what the New York Post calls "His best score yet!"

Shrek The Musical
July 13 - September 5, 2010

Shrek The Musical, based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on the Broadway stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre — not a handsome prince — shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won't shut up, a bad guy with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek. Featuring a terrific score of 19 all-new songs, big laughs, great dancing and breathtaking scenery.

August: Osage County
February 2 - 14, 2010

Steppenwolf's August: Osage County makes its long-awaited homecoming! Following its sold-out debut at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre in 2007, this grand, gripping new play went on to Broadway where it won five 2008 Tony Awards including Best Play and the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Now the play makes its triumphant return to Chicago as a critically acclaimed National Tour. August: Osage County tells the story of the Westons, a large extended clan that comes together at their rural Oklahoma homestead when the alcoholic patriarch disappears. Forced to confront unspoken truths and astonishing secrets, the family must also contend with Violet (played by Academy Award-winner Estelle Parsons), a pill-popping, deeply unsettled woman at the center of this storm.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast
March 23 - April 4, 2010

The lush, romantic Broadway musical for all generations. Tale as old as time, true as it can be. NETworks presentation of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Chicago! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song.

The 39 Steps
May 18 - 30, 2010

"The most entertaining show on Broadway!" –Liz Smith, New York Post. "Once this fun ride leaves the station, you don't want to get off!" –Daily News. "Comedy of the highest order!" –NY1. Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have... (mystery chords!) Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps, Broadway's most intriguing, most thrilling, most riotous, most unmissable comedy smash! The mind-blowing cast of 4 plays over 150 characters in this fast-paced tale of an ordinary man on an extraordinarily entertaining adventure. Winner of 2 Tony Awards.

Season ticket packages will go on sale Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 10 a.m. and will be available for purchase at www.BroadwayInChicago.com or by calling the Season Ticket Hotline at 312-977-1717. Tickets are currently available for groups of 15 or more by calling (312) 977-1710. Single tickets to each individual production will go on-sale at future dates to be announced.

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