Sheboygan’s first-ever Broadway series to debut at Weill Center. Here are the 3 shows coming to stage.

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June 12, 2023 at 11:33 AM·4 min read

FILE - Interior of the Weill Center in downtown Sheboygan.

SHEBOYGAN – Sheboygan’s first-ever national Broadway touring series is coming to the Weill Center as part of the venue’s 2023-2024 season.

“Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” kicks the series off at 3 p.m. Dec. 17, followed by “Jesus Christ Superstar” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15, 2024, and “Little Women” at 7:30 p.m. May 3, 2024.

Tickets to the shows go on sale at noon June 15.

Katy Glodosky, Weill Center’s executive director, said in a news release the national Broadway touring series will help the venue grow its offerings.

“We are thrilled to present this opportunity for our community and visitors to enjoy Broadway shows right here in Sheboygan,” Glodosky said. “We are excited to showcase our theater to these national tours and will use this momentum to continue to build and diversify our programming in future seasons.”

Here’s what to know about the shows.

'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical'

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The beloved TV classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season.

See all your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical." It’s an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.

Based on the animated television special "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and the stage production directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage. Script adaptation by Robert Penola. Arrangements and orchestrations by Timothy Splain.

'Jesus Christ Superstar'

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"Jesus Christ Superstar" is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base.

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, a new production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader ("Crazy for You," "Into the Woods") and award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie ("King Kong," "Strictly Ballroom"), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades.

Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, the production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

Featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, "Jesus Christ Superstar" is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas.

Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes "I Don’t Know How to Love Him," "Gethsemane" and "Superstar."

'Little Women the Musical'

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Based on Louisa May Alcott’s American classic that inspired the 2020 Academy Award-winning, blockbuster film, "Little Women the Musical" follows the adventures of the four March sisters — traditional Meg, wild Jo, timid Beth and romantic Amy, and their beloved Marmee at home in Concord, Massachusetts, while their father is away serving in the Civil War.

This timeless, captivating story promises an evening filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit.

The powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope — the sounds of a young America finding its voice.

This is the show’s first major revival since its 2005 Broadway run.

How to get tickets

Tickets for these performances go on sale at noon June 15 with a members-only presale starting at noon June 13.

Tickets can be purchased at weillcenter.com, by phone at 920-208-3243 or in person at 826 N. Eighth St. in Sheboygan.

The Weill Center ticket office is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and one hour prior to events. Patrons can benefit from 10% off when buying tickets to two or more Broadway shows.

The Weill Center’s current lineup is available at weillcenter.com. Additional events for the 2023-2023 season will be announced in the coming weeks, the venue said.

About the Weill Center

The Weill Center for the Performing Arts, 826 N. Eighth St., is a 1,150-seat live-event venue in the heart of downtown Sheboygan’s growing arts and entertainment district. It presents a series of live performances including music, comedy, variety acts, movies and more.

In 2001, the theater was restored to its original Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style and atmospheric theater, as built in 1928. The theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

This article originally appeared on Sheboygan Press: Sheboygan Weill Center Broadway series brings Jesus Christ Superstar

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