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2002-2003 Broadway Series

LATE NIGHT CATECHISM
January 2003
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Catechism classes are never as much fun -- or as hilarious -- as when they are led by Sister in the international hit comedy "Late Nite Catechism" by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan. If you loved, "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?" and "Nunsense," you will love this comedic piece of theatre that takes audience members back to their grade school days. The irrepressible Sister teaches an adult catechism class to a roomful of "students" (the audience), and will have you laughing all the way to the Principal's office! The New York Times declared "'Late Nite Catechism' speaks to an audience much broader than the membership of any one church." Don't miss this season's hit comedy sensation... and for goodness sake, don't be late for class!

THE PRODUCERS, the new MEL BROOKS musical
Oct. 1 - 20, 2002 * Allen Theatre

Everything you've heard is true! "Mel Brooks has put the comedy back into musical comedy. "'The Producers' is the funniest, most fearlessly irreverent thing ever seen on stage." (USA TODAY). And now you can experience the biggest Tony Award winner in Broadway history when it comes to Cleveland! Directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman ("Crazy for You," "Contact," "The Music Man"). The New York Times raves "'The Producers' is a blissful spectacle that will leave you delirious!"

ROBERT GOULET in SOUTH PACIFIC
Nov. 5 - 17 * Palace Theatre

ROBERT GOULET stars in Rodgers and Hammerstein's timeless tale of wartime romance in the legendary "South Pacific." The show you've loved for a lifetime now returns to the stage at last in this new lush production. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and nine Tony Awards, "South Pacific" features an unforgettable score with some of Broadway's most enduring standards, like "Some Enchanted Evening," "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out-A My Hair," "Bali Ha'I" and "This Nearly Was Mine." Come and feel the passion and splendor of "South Pacific!"

STONES IN HIS POCKETS Jan. 7 - 19, 2003 * Palace Theatre

When a Hollywood film crew descends on a sleepy Irish village to shoot on location, all comic hell breaks loose. Two actors play 15 very different characters -- the extras, the director, the spoiled American starlet, crew members and various colorful locals -- switching between the roles with lightning speed and impeccable comic timing. A runaway hit in London and on Broadway and winner of the Olivier Award.

42ND STREET
Feb. 18 - March 2, 2003 * Palace Theatre

Winner -- 2001 Tony Award, 2001 Drama Desk Award, and 2001 Outer Critics Circle Award! "42nd Street" is back, in a great big smiling, sparkling, tapping, back-flipping production that earned the 2001 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival. "42nd Street" tells the timeless, inspiring tale of adorable Peggy Sawyer's rise from chorus line to Broadway star. And those songs! "Lullaby of Broadway," "We're in the Money," "You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me," "Dames," "I Only Have Eyes for You," and the spectacular title number, danced down a flight of steps that lights up as brightly as the faces of the cast. Cleveland will find out what it's like to float up to musical comedy heaven.

THE FULL MONTY
March 25 - April 6, 2003 * Palace Theatre

"The Full Monty" is Broadway's smash hit musical about six good buddies whose desperate plan to get their lives back together requires them to triumph over their fears, their nerves and their clothes. Nominated for ten Tony Awards including Best Musical, "The Full Monty" features a new book by Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, music and lyrics by pop composer David Yazbek, and direction by Jack O'Brien. USA TODAY proclaims "The Full Monty," "one of the most entertaining and exhilarating productions you'll ever see!" For a truly original musical comedy you've gotta go for "The Full Monty!"

Disney's THE LION KING
June 26 - Aug. 17, 2003 * State Theatre

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 Oscar -- winning song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "Circle of Life." Let your imagination run wild at the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation Newsweek calls "a landmark event in entertainment." Cleveland's most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the State Theatre stage this season.

Tickets

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