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BROADWAY in Baton Rouge!
2008-2009 Season |
 Baton Rouge
River Center Theater
presents
2008-2009
BROADWAY in BATON ROUGE!
BROADWAY in Baton Rouge!
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For more information call 389-3093 or visit www.brrivercenter.com
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| OLIVER |
Friday, December 12, 2008 |
8 p.m. |
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Hailed as one of the best-loved family musicals of all time, OLIVER brings to the stage some of Charles Dickens’ most unforgettable characters. Hits such as “Consider Yourself at Home,” “Food, Glorious
Food” and “Where is Love” surround this heartwarming tale of the young orphan Oliver Twist in this all new production of Lional Bart’s magical musical treasure. |
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| FOOTLOOSE |
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 |
7 p.m. |
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In 1984 the movie FOOTLOOSE, starring Kevin Bacon, captured the heart of America and launched a national dance craze. When Chicago-native Ren moves to a Midwestern town, he discovers a conservative world that banned rock music and
dancing. Ren and his classmates want a senior prom, and the town’s youth teaches the elders there is no sin in having fun and getting to dance! FOOTLOOSE has everyone on their feet, with the show’s classic
80’s hits. |
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| HAIRSPRAY |
Friday, February 20, 2009 |
8 p.m. |
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It's 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on the Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy must use her newfound stardom to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen,
win the affections of Link Larkin and integrate a TV network without denting her 'do! Don't miss HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s musical-comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture and won eight 2003
Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. |
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| DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS |
Tuesday, March 10, 2009 |
7:30 p.m. |
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Nothing is exactly what it seems in this hilarious musical comedy hit. Based on the popular 1988 MGM film, DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS centers on two con men living on the French Riviera who make a bet: the
first one to swindle $50,000 from a young heiress triumphs, and the other must leave town. What follows are a series of schemes, masquerades and double-crosses that leave you guessing all night! |
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| THE WIZARD OF OZ |
Saturday, April 4, 2009 |
8 p.m. |
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There truly is no place like home as the wonderful WIZARD OF OZ, twists into Baton Rouge! The entire family will travel the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, Toto and their friends in this lavish production,
featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs. A celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, THE WIZARD OF OZ will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and
transports you to an art deco Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. |
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| MOVIN’ OUT |
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 |
7:30 p.m. |
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Five-time Grammy winner Billy Joel and legendary director/choreographer Twyla Tharp have joined forces to create the musical Time Magazine declares "The #1 show of the year!" MOVIN' OUT brings 24 Billy Joel
classics to electrifying new life as it tells the story of five life-long friends over two turbulent decades. It all adds up to one unforgettable Broadway musical. |
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