The American Theater Guild, the nation’s largest nonprofit Broadway touring presenter, has unveiled its highly anticipated 2022-2023 season for the Pikes Peak Center. The season will kick off with big news as the number of Broadway shows drops to three due to popular demand. The BROADWAY AT PIKES PEAK CENTER SERIES will include the following touring productions: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL, RESPECT, TOOTSIE, ANASTASIA and MY FAIR LADY by Lerner & Loewe.
“We are truly thrilled with the caliber of performances scheduled for the 2022-2023 season. We strive to deliver world-class entertainment that will inspire audiences,” said Amy Hamm, executive director of the American Theater Guild. “It is important that we continue our mission in the Colorado Springs community and support the performing arts with quality performances as well as increased efforts in educational programs and partnerships through our Staging the Future initiative.”
Season tickets for the Broadway series are available for purchase now at BroadwayAtPikesPeakCenter.com. Below is information about each Broadway production on tour.
9 TO 5 MUSIC
December 5-7, 2022
Pikes Peak Center
TUMBLE OUTTA ‘BED AND TUMBLE ON DOLLY PARTON’S RIP-ROARING MUSICAL!
9 TO 5’s hit musical includes a book by the iconic film’s original screenwriter Patricia Resnick and an Oscar, Grammy and Tony nominated score by the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton.
9 TO 5 THE MUSIC tells the story of three co-workers pushed to boiling point by their sexist and selfish boss. By concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the ladies succeed in reforming their office – or will events unfold when the CEO pays an unexpected visit? Inspired by the iconic 80s film and brought to you by Dolly herself, this hilarious new production is all about teaming up, getting up and taking care of business!
RESPECT (SEASON EXTENSION)
January 17, 2023
Pikes Peak Center
RESPECT is the ultimate tribute to the legendary queen of soul, Aretha Franklin. The elevated concert experience unites a community with timeless music that speaks to the complicated human condition, honoring the passionate and transcendent music of one of America’s most beloved singer-songwriters.
Rejoice as you are taken on an intimate musical odyssey guaranteed to get you up and out of your seat and dancing! The production journeys through the brave life of love, tragedy and triumph of Aretha Franklin featuring a live band, supreme vocalists and a night full of music by one of the greatest artists of all time.
‘Natural Woman’, ‘Think’, ‘I Knew You Were Waiting for Me’, ‘Chain of Fools’, ‘Respect’ – all your favorite hits in one night celebrating the iconic singer!
TOOTSIES
January 30-February 1, 2023
Pikes Peak Center
This love letter to the theater tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until a breathtaking act of desperation lands him the role of his life.
With a hilarious book by Tony® winner Robert Horn and an incredibly clever score by 2018 Tony Award winner David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels).
ANASTASIA
April 17-19, 2023
Pikes Peak Center
Assets link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-PfdaRyUeTZGIgxFa4PGrx0B6h0ryCeC?usp=sharing
Inspired by the beloved films, the new romantic and adventure-filled musical ANASTASIA is finally making its way to Colorado Springs!
From the makers of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of 1920s Paris, as a brave young woman sets out to explore the mystery of his past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the help of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together they embark on an epic adventure to help her find a home, love and family.
ANASTASIA presents a book by acclaimed playwright Terrence McNally, a lush new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) based on the original direction by Tony Award® winner Darko Tresnjak with choreography by Peggy Hickey and direction tour by Sarah Hartmann.
Lerner & Loewe’s MY BEAUTIFUL LADY
May 23-25, 2023
Pikes Peak Center
Asset link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FhNsGdR7WNg_aHbOr2-9isPAaSmQB4_u?usp=sharing
From the Lincoln Center Theater that brought you The King & I and South Pacific, comes “a lavish new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly), Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. Director Bartlett Sher’s stellar production is “thrilling, glorious, and better than it’s ever been” (The New York Times). “Every once in a while a revival happens that reminds you of how indispensable great theater can be” (NY1).
With classic songs such as “I Could Have Danced All Night”, “The Rain in Spain”, “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “On the Street Where You Live”, MY FAIR LADY tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to turn her into his idea of a “real lady”. But who is really transformed?
Note: Only seasonal members get the best seats at fixed prices before tickets go on sale to the public, as well as priority access to tickets, premium seats, easy exchanges, lost ticket insurance and the possibility of going to the restaurant. Club. New season members should order early for the best seats for all Broadway shows.
BroadwayAtPikesPeak.com, PikesPeakCenter.com, and the Pikes Peak Center Box Office are the only official ticket sources for all shows in the 2022-2023 BROADWAY AT THE PIKES PEAK SERIES. If you buy tickets from another source, you may pay inflated prices and your tickets will not be guaranteed.