Drury Lane Theatre announces its 2021-22 Season will begin this September, including some shows initially planned for its abbreviated previous season. “We are thrilled to reopen the theatre in 2021,” notes President Kyle DeSantis. “We’re looking to the future with hope as vaccines become more widely available and government guidelines allow us to reopen for live performances. The support of our audiences over the last year has inspired us to return better and stronger than ever.” The complete Drury Lane Theatre 2021/2022 Season is as follows: Forever PlaidSeptember 17 – November 7, 2021 Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Stuart Ross On the way to their first big gig, tragedy strikes Forever Plaid, a “guy group” specializing in barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies. Forever Plaid begins when the guys are given the chance to perform from the afterlife. This smash hit musical is a nostalgic homage to the music of the ‘50s and includes hits such as “Three Coins in the Fountain” and “Love is a Many-Splendored Thing.” Irving Berlin’s Holiday InnNovember 19, 2021 – January 9, 2022 Based on the Film from Universal Pictures Based on the classic film, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn follows retired song-and-dance man Jim’s efforts to bring entertainment to his small Connecticut town. With the help of talented schoolteacher Linda, he turns his farmhouse into an inn and puts on spectacular shows celebrating all holidays. This joyous, family-friendly musical features thrilling dance numbers laugh-out-loud comedy, and a parade of Irving Berlin’s hit songs, including the Academy Award-winning “White Christmas.” EvitaJanuary 28 – March 20, 2022 Lyrics by Tim Rice Based on true events, Evita tells the story of Eva Perón’s rags-to-riches life as she goes from poor provincial child to First Lady of Argentina. A champion of the working-class descamisados, she uses popularity and politics to serve her people – and herself. Featuring some of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most iconic songs, including “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,” this musical masterpiece won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. The 1996 film adaptation was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning for Best Original Song. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and IApril 1 – May 22, 2022 Music by Richard Rodgers British tutor Anna Leonowens and the King of Siam struggle with cultural differences after Anna arrives at the royal palace in Bangkok. Inspired by true events, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I is a tale of the human experience, exploring the historical intricacies of class, race, and politics in 1862. Featuring beloved songs like “Shall We Dance?” and “Getting to Know You,” this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic won 13 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical. The 1957 movie adaptation was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning five, including Best Score. Steel MagnoliasJune 10 – July 31, 2022 By Robert Harling In a beauty parlor in northwestern Louisiana, life is anything but boring. Steel Magnolias follows six women over the course of three years as they face life’s challenges together and find comfort in one another. Embracing both laughter and tears, this story celebrates the power of female friendship. The play received a Drama Desk Award nomination, and the popular film adaptation was nominated for an Academy Award and two Golden Globes. 2021/2022 Season and Subscription InformationSubscriptions for the 2021/2022 Season are on sale now and range in price from $170 to $200. Subscribers are guaranteed priority seats and receive discounts on Theatre for Young Audiences productions and Cabaret Room performances, and more. For more information, Drury Lane Theatre’s performance schedule for the 2021/2022 season is as follows: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Student group tickets start at $40 and Senior Citizen tickets start at $42 for matinee performances. On-site dining is available at Lucille Restaurant with convenient pre-show or post-show prix fixe menus. To book a group of 15 or more, call Group Services at (630) 530-7272 or email [email protected]. About Drury Lane TheatreBuilt from scratch. Built in Oakbrook. Built for you. Founded by Anthony DeSantis over 60 years ago, Drury Lane remains a family-run organization under the leadership of President Kyle DeSantis. Drury Lane Theatre continues as a major force in the Chicagoland theatre scene, producing world-class theatre in collaboration with some of the nation’s leading actors, directors, and creative minds. Drury Lane Theatre produces the highest-quality theatrical experience that immerses and supports our artists and audiences in the exploration of what it means to be human and to experience the transcending power of the performing and visual arts. Drury Lane strives to create an environment in which every individual or group is welcomed, respected, supported, valued and able to fully experience and participate in this transformative art form. The theatre has staged more than 2,000 productions and has been nominated for over 360 Joseph Jefferson Awards. Drury Lane proudly employs thousands of professional actors, musicians, designers, and crew members to entertain upwards of nine million audience members |
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