Broadway Across America Announces Miami's 2008-2009 Season

Broadway Across America has officially announced it's upcoming 2008-2009 season for Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. This year's five-show lineup features three classic Broadway shows, a family favorite and a show direct from Broadway.

Starting off the season will be the stage version of the family classic movie, The Wizard of Oz. Set in Kansas, the classic story tells the story of a young girl named Dorothy and her dog, Toto who get whisked away to the magical land of OZ where she makes some unusual friends and an enemy who is "green" with envy. Don't miss this opportunity to walk down the yellow brick road with Dorothy and friends from October 28th to November 2nd.



Coming in December, the Broadway classic, Annie, makes its way to Miami, bringing with it the memorable songs such as "Maybe" and "Tomorrow". Follow the cute little redhead as she tries to match wits with devious Miss Hannigan and her brother Rooster. Annie and her friends will dance and sing their way to South Florida from December 2nd to December 7th.


Dancing their paws off, the cast of Cats will leap to the stage from December 31st to January 4th. This classical musical is based on T.S. Eliot's book of poems, entitled Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and was recorded as the longest running show on Broadway until 2006. Webber's classic is full of remarkable music, stunning costumes and mesmerizing choreography. Cats is a show that no Broadway fan should miss.


South Florida's own Cirque Productions brings their direct from Broadway show, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy to the Arsht Theatre in 2009. brought to life by 25 performers and over 150 costumes, Jungle Fantasy mixes beautiful acrobatics, stunning visual effects and outstanding music to audiences as they are transported into the amazing minds of Cirque Productions. Don't miss this performance while it is in Miami from May 12th to May 17th.

Closing out the season will be the Tony Award winning musical, Chicago. Originally a play in 1926, this Kander and Ebb musical has brought many famous celebrities into the Broadway spotlight, including Brooke Shields, Kelly Osbourne and Ashley Simpson. Becoming even more popular after the 2002 film release, this show is a must-see for lovers of Fosse musicals. Chicago will be in Miami from May 26th to May 31st.

For more information, please visit www.broadwayacrossamerica.com