Broadway Across America Announces It's 2008-2009 Season in Ft. Lauderdale

Broadway Across America has announced it’s 2008-2009 season for Ft. Lauderdale at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. This season will feature six feature performances, including three Tony Award winners, an Olivier nominated musical, and a musical being made into a summer movie.

Starting off the season, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will fly into the Broward Center from November 18^th to the 30^th. The three time Olivier nominated show is based on the 1968 movie by James Bond creator, Ian Fleming and starring Dick Van Dyke. The musical tells the story of a magical car and the adventure it takes a struggling family on. Through well-known songs, such as “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and “Toot Sweets”, this show will bring families to their feet and smiles to their faces.

Arriving next will be the Tony Award winning comedy, Avenue Q. This adult-themed puppet musical tells the story of Princeton and his neighbors as they try to find jobs, dates, and their purpose in life. Entertainment Weekly has called it “one of the funniest shows you will ever see.” Just because this is a puppet-oriented show, don’t expect this to be a family musical; Parental guidance is extremely advised. Avenue Q will be in your neighborhood from December 30^th to January 11^th.

Next, audiences will meet a “Dancing Queen” when Mamma Mia dances it’s way into Ft. Lauderdale from January 20^th to February 1^st. Featuring music by ABBA, Mamma Mia is the story of a young girl named Sophie, who is getting married but doesn’t know who her father is. As a plan, she invites all three possible men and the chaos ensues. Audiences who have seen the show before will not want to miss the movie, which opens this summer starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan.

Enter behind the scenes of a production when the 9 time Tony winner, A Chorus Line moves it’s way into audience’s hearts from February 17^th to March 1^st. Debuting on Broadway on July 25^th, 1975, A Chorus Line is the longest running American musical in history. Featuring hits such as, “One”, “Dance Ten; Looks Three”, and “What I Did For Love”, theatre lovers old and new will fall in love with this classical musical.

Taking a break from musicals, the most popular woman in the world will be visiting South Florida when Dame Edna brings her First Last Tour to Parker Playhouse from March 10^th to March 29^th. Her famous comedy routines have earned her a Tony in 2000 with her Royal Tour and a nomination in 2004 with her “Back With a Vengeance” show. Be sure to catch this hysterical performance that will leave you wanting more.

Closing the curtains for the 2008-2009 Season will be the 2006 Tony award winner for Best Musical, Jersey Boys. This top-grossing musical tells the story of four boys who sang their way to #1 and on the charts and became Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Jersey Boys features hits such as “Sherie”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, and “You’re Just Too Good To Be True.” Be sure to catch this seat-filling show when it hits Broward Center from April 8^th to May 3^rd.

For more information or to buy tickets visit www.broadwayacrossamerica.com or call 954-462-0222. For further information about upcoming productions, visit www.5minstocurtain.com.