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  • Dear Evan Hansen

    Jun 6 - 11, 2023

  • Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations

    Jun 27 - Jul 2, 2023

  • Kelli O'Hara

    Jul 22, 2023

  • Beetlejuice

    Oct 3 - 8, 2023

  • Bluey's Big Play

    Oct 10 - 11, 2023

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Dear Evan Hansen

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Winner of 6 Tony Awards

June 6 - 11, 2023

Following its hugely successful run at Broadway's Music Box Theater, this darkly comic musical is touring across the country. The six-time Tony-winning, poignant and thought-provoking production has received rave reviews from critics for its unexpectedly touching portrayal of misunderstood youth, young love, and the search for acceptance, with a score from the composing team behind 2017's Academy Award-winning La-La Land, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul.

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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations

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June 27 - July 2, 2023

As one of 2019's most sparkling Broadway musicals Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations hits the road for a huge national tour across the country. Gaining twelve 2019 Tony Award nominations (one of the season's most nominated productions) Ain't Too Proud received praise from the critics for its sublime performances and refreshing telling of how one of the world's most successful bands came to be.

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Kelli O'Hara

July 22, 2023

Multi-award-winning actress and singer Kelli O'Hara heads out on the road, bringing you an unforgettable and entertaining evening of concert and compelling conversation. Expect to hear old favorites, beloved Broadway standards, and modern classics from this exquisitely talented world-class performer.

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Beetlejuice

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October 3 - 8, 2023

Calling all guys, gals, and ghouls! Beetlejuice The Musical is heading out on a hotly anticipated tour across North America. Beginning performances in April 2019 at the Winter Garden Theatre, the outrageous new tuner overcame a slow start to become a firm fan favorite, breaking its venue's records with a stunning $1.6 million grossed over Thanksgiving week.

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Bluey's Big Play

October 10 - 11, 2023

A brand new adaptation of the award-winning children's TV series! See your favourite character, Bluey, come to life on stage in this vibrant and educational production. Colourful sets and imaginative puppetry will ensure this original story is memorable for young audiences, particularly if it's their very first theatre experience!

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