Hancher Auditorium's Broadway lineup includes 'Hairspray,' 'Chicago' and more
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Expect to see the big, fabulous hair of Tracy Turnblad in “Hairspray” or “To Kill a Mockingbird” and its courtroom drama play out on Hancher Auditorium’s stage next season.
The performing arts venue announced its Broadway lineup for its 2023-2024 season alongside its new subscription package, which will allow theater fans the chance to see all four shows at a discounted price.
What Broadway shows are coming to Hancher Auditorium next season?
‘Come From Away’ in October
When 7,000 airline passengers are stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, following the events of 9/11, residents of the town stepped up to help, building transformative relationships in the process. “Come From Away” is inspired from remarkable true events and real people, as learned by creators David Hein and Irene Sankoff, who traveled to Newfoundland on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 to learn these stories. The Tony Award-winning play was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 2017 for Best Musical Theater Album. Directed by Tony winner Christopher Ashley, “Come From Away” was performed at the Des Moines Civic Center in November last year.
When: Oct. 3-5
Website: comefromaway.com
‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ in January
Harper Lee’s enduring Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” was adapted into this 2018 play by Aaron Sorkin, whose recent screenplays include “The Social Network,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7” and “Being the Ricardos.” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” which explored racial injustice and one child’s loss of innocence, was voted the best book of the past 125 years by readers in the New York Times in 2021. Emmy winner Richard Thomas portrays Atticus Finch in the play that was nominated for nine Tony Awards in 2019. “To Kill a Mockingbird” came to the Des Moines Civic Center in August last year.
When: Jan. 19-21, 2024
Website: tokillamockingbirdbroadway.com
More: A look at 15 memorable acts to take the stage at Hancher Auditorium, entering its 50th season
‘Hairspray’ in February
“The Corny Collins Show” that captivated Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad comes to Hancher Auditorium. “Hairspray,” based on filmmaker John Waters' 1988 movie of the same name, follows Turnblad’s journey onto the hit TV show — notably racially segregated, much to the teenager’s dismay — in 1962. “Hairspray” took home the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2003 and was adapted into a movie musical in 2007 starring Zac Efron and a live musical on NBC in 2016 starring Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande and Martin Short. “Hairspray” played the Stephens Auditorium stage in February.
When: Feb. 23-25, 2024
Website: hairspraytour.com
‘Chicago’ in May
Murderesses Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly will claw their way to stardom in the Tony and Grammy award-winning musical. Based on actual crimes, “Chicago” is set in the 1920s and has dazzled audiences with its costumes and dance numbers for years, including through the Academy Award-winning movie of 2002 by the same name. “Chicago,” by John Kander and book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, is directed by Tony winner Walter Bobbie.
When: May 3-5, 2024
Website: chicagoontour.com
More: Hancher Auditorium welcomes a new programming director, exploring how to draw upon regional work
How much is Hancher Auditorium’s new Broadway subscription series?
The prices for the subscription packages vary depending on seats and whether it's for an adult or a student or youth.
Subscription package prices for adults:
$380 for zone 1 seats compared to $436 for all four shows separately.
$300 for zone 2 seats compared to $356 for all four shows separately.
Subscription package prices for students and youth:
$380 for zone 1 seats compared to $436 for all four shows separately.
$220 for zone 2 seats compared to $260 for all four shows separately.
Subscriptions can be purchased starting April 17 for Hancher Auditorium donors and May 1 for the general public. Single tickets can be purchased on July 31.
Visit Hancher Auditorium's website for more information about the subscription package.
Paris Barraza covers entertainment, lifestyle and arts at the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Reach her at PBarraza@press-citizen.com or 319-519-9731. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza.
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