As the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical The King and I hits the Boston Opera House stage, Lexus Broadway in Boston recently offered a peek into its upcoming 2017-18 season. From Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece and its stirring sequel to arguably the most sought after show in the world right now, Lexus Broadway in Boston has a phenomenal season ahead full of magic, family connections, unstoppable dance, and topping it off a serving of delicious pie. All productions take place at the Boston Opera House in Boston, Massachusetts. Subscriptions for the upcoming season are available now. Click here for tickets and more information.
The magic begins this summer with the return to Oz and Neverland. Get an inside look of how Glinda and the Wicked Witch of the West became two of the most iconic characters in literary history. Visually-stunning with a rich, inventive story line that integrates some of Oz’s most memorable characters, see the spectacular musical, Wicked from June 7 through July 23. Behold the extraordinary story behind J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan and the family that inspired that magical vision. Integrating Peter Pan’s beloved characters in a unique way, seek Finding Neverland for a limited time from August 7 through 20.
A promising talent, a veteran singer, a ghost dwelling in an opera house, and two bewildered businessmen are part of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s haunting and phenomenally-successful musical, Phantom of the Opera, returns from September 13 through October 1. Also arriving in Boston is Andrew Lloyd’s Webber’s Love Never Dies, the highly-anticipated sequel to Phantom of the Opera from January 30 through February 11.
A number of productions are making their debut in Boston. Topping off the list is arguably the most sought after tickets in the world right now. Hamilton is a contemporary retelling of America’s history arriving at the Boston Opera House September 18 through November 18, 2018.
Take a look inside Fun Home, 2015’s Tony award-winning Best Picture musical. Fun Home is an auto-biographical tale about the joy and challenges of growing up. Not recommended for children under 13, Fun Home debuts in Boston from October 17 through October 29.
Also making its Boston debut is On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, a meaningful and uplifting musical about the extraordinary life of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. On Your Feet is filled with lively music which includes an array of hits songs from the title track, Get On Your Feet to Coming Out of the Dark. On Your Feet! debuts on April 17, 2018 to Sunday, April 29, 2018.
Waitress is saving the best for last. Currently on Broadway starring Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles who also wrote Waitress’s music and lyrics, Waitress is a romantic comedy musical about a waitress gifted at baking pies. She is unhappy in her small town existence until a surprise helps her to put her life into perspective. Waitress serves up its own delights from February 20 through March 4.
All musicals take place at the Boston Opera House, 539 Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. Click here for the full list and for tickets. Follow Lexus Broadway in Boston on Facebook and Twitter.