2011- 2012 National Tours — Page 3

I hadn't quite paid attention to the Boston venues, and I, too, am upset to see the Colonial not being used. The Colonial is not only a gem, but it is also an amazing space in which to see shows. One of those rare touring houses that has an intimacy (it's the size of a standard Broadway house). Truly disappointed.

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Is the GUYS AND DOLLS tour based on the most recent revival?

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Here are the 2011-12 Broadway and Cabaret Seasons for OCPAC in Costa Mesa. I refuse to call it by that new name they have.

2011-2012 Broadway Series:

Shrek: the Musical--Oct. 4-16, 2011 (Pantages this summer)

Blue Man Group--Nov. 8-20, 2011

White Christmas--Dec. 1, 2011-Jan. 1, 2012

Million Dollar Quartet--April 24-May 6, 2012 (Pantages next season too)

Les Miserables--June 12-24, 2012 (Ahmanson this summer)

La Cage Aux Folles--July 24 - Aug. 5, 2012 (I predict this will be at the Ahmanson next season too.)

Curtain Call:

Come Fly Away--Jan. 31, 2011-Feb. 5, 2012 (Pantages next season)

Traces--Feb. 28-March 4, 2012 (Was just at the Ricardo Montalban in Hollywood)

American Idiot--May 29-June 3, 2012 (Ahmanson next season)

Subscriber Bonus Shows: (WON'T THESE TWO SHOW EVER GO AWAY!)

Riverdance--Oct. 28-30, 2011
Cats--January 17-22, 2012

2011-2012 Cabaret Series

Audra MacDonald --October 15, 2011 for one night only in the Concert Hall
Loved her for their first season of cabaret; excited to be able to see her again!)

Stephen Sondheim and Friends --w/Michael Kerkel and guest artists to sing his songs. One night only on October 29, 2011 in the Concert Hall again.
This is another of his interview series with composers who have their songs sung by name singers. I've seen him three times before with Jerry Herman, Stephen Schwartz and David Zippel, a lyricist with Cy Coleman, all great shows. Can't wait to see who will be singing for Sondheim.

Chita Rivera in the Samueli Theatre --Nov. 10-13, 2011

Paulo Szot in the Samueli Theatre --Dec. 15-18, 2011
In the 2009-2010 season he was scheduled but canceled; hopefully he won't do the same next season.

Steve Tyrell --January 5-8, 2012

Andrea Martin w/Seth Rudetsky --February 16-19, 2012
What a kick her working with Seth; this should be good!

these tours need to go away and take a breather.

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"can't we all just get along?" :-P
There are many shows that I dislike.. many shows I have no desire to see, but that doesn't mean that they shouldn't be running and I applaud them for successful runs and getting butts in seats.

I'm way more stoked for OCPAC's cabaret season than any of the Broadway shows! So many exciting concerts!

Updated On: 3/9/11 at 01:33 AM

Orlando, FL:

Addams Family Nov. 1-6, 2011
South Pacific Dec. 6-11, 2011
Les Miserables Jan 17-22, 2012
Billy Elliot Feb. 15-26, 2012
Lion King April 17-May 13, 2012
La Cage Aux Folles June 5-10, 2012

I never said I had a problem with either show. I am just tired of them constantly returning. I am well aware of the fact that presenters book the shows, not vice versa. I have nothing against either show though.

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Pittsburgh Broadway Across America 2011-2012:

http://pgharts.culturaldistrict.org/pct_home/subscriptions/pnc-broadway-20112012

Million Dollar Quartet November 1-6, 2011
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas November 22-27, 2011
Memphis December 27, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Billy Elliot The Musical February 1-12, 2012
La Cage Aux Folles March 13-18, 2012
Blue Man Group May 15-20, 2012
The Addams Family July 31 - August 12, 2012

Series Specials:
Wicked September 7 - October 2, 2011
Disney's Beauty and the Beast April 3-8, 2012


Oy vey.....

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It does. People really take their season's for granted. It could always be worse.

New Orleans season is announced tomorrow.

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portland ,maine does two or three tours of broadway shows not like all of the rest of the usa.