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“Hamilton” is coming to San Antonio.
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop infused smash, which traces the life story of Alexander Hamilton, will come to the Majestic Theatre during the 2018-’19 Broadway in San Antonio season. Subscribers to the 2017-’18 season, which includes four shows making their Majestic debut, will get first dibs on “Hamilton” tickets.
Subscriptions for next season are on sale now at broadwayinsanantonio.com or by calling 800-215-7469. They range from $211 to $766 .
The first national tour of “Hamilton” launches in March in San Francisco.
The Skylar Sisters from the original cast of Hamilton sing “America the Beautiful” prior to Super Bowl kickoff.
“We didn’t have to wait very long,” said Emily Smith, general manager of Arts Center Enterprises, which runs the Majestic and the adjoining Charline McCombs Empire Theatre.
The show makes its Texas debut April 24-May 20, 2018, at the Hobby Center in Houston. San Antonio dates have not been announced.
As for what future “Hamilton” ticketholders can expect from the 2017-’18 season at the Majestic, here’s a look:
“The Bodyguard,” Sept. 19-24: The musical is based on the 1992 film about a former secret service agent (Kevin Costner) hired to protect a pop star (Whitney Houston) who has been receiving death threats. The score is laced with Houston hits, including “Saving All My Love,” “How Will I Know,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” and “I Will Always Love You.”
“The King and I,” Oct. 17-22: The oft-revived 1951 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical is about a widowed British schoolteacher hired to serve as governess for the children of the king of Siam. The score includes such much-adored songs as “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Getting to Know You” and “Shall We Dance.”
“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” Dec. 12-17: This is the Majestic debut of the show, which is adapted from the classic holiday movie about a pair of song-and-dance men who put on a show to try to save a failing inn while they woo a pair of singing sisters. The score includes such Berlin-penned delights as “Sisters,” “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep,” “We’ll Follow the Old Man” and the title tune.
“Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” Jan. 12-14, 2018: The latest adaptation of the fairy tale was an immediate hit with audiences when it made its Majestic debut in April, which is why it’s coming back so soon. “It’s by popular demand,” said Jean McIver, ACE’s director of marketing for Broadway shows. The new version opens up the tale a bit, beefing up the storylines for one of Cinderella’s stepsisters and for the prince. The score has been expanded, too, though all of the original tunes — including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible” and “Ten Minutes Ago” — remain in place.
“The Color Purple,” Feb. 6-11: This is the second time the musical has graced the Majestic stage. It is based on Alice Walker’s novel about an African American woman overcoming tremendous obstacles to find her own place in the world. The score includes “Our Prayer,” “Lily of the Field,” “All We’ve Got to Say” and “I’m Here.”
“On Your Feet,” March 13-18: The 2015 jukebox musical, which is making its San Antonio debut, traces the romance and biographies of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. The score includes such hits as “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga” and “Get On Your Feet.”
“The Book of Mormon,” May 1-6: It’s back! “This is the third production here in four years because it continues to sell out,” Smith said. “San Antonio supports it.” The irreverent, profane musical follows the misadventures of a pair of Mormon missionaries sent to Africa to spread the word of God. The show elicits some strong feelings from audiences, and so, once again, season subscribers will be able to choose between a package with the show and one without it.
“An American in Paris,” June 12-17: The musical is based on the famously lush Oscar-winning 1951 movie in which a former G.I. trying to launch a new career as a painter in Paris finds himself falling both for a mysterious woman and for the city. The all-Gershwin score includes “I Got Rhythm,” “’S Wonderful,” “But Not for Me” and the title song.
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