Hancock Whitney Presents
Wicked
Oct. 2 – 20, 2019
What happened in the Land of Oz before the arrival
you see WICKED. Based on the novel by Gregory
Maguire, WICKED features music and lyrics by
Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Winnie Holzman.
Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another young
misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary
talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is
exceptionally popular their initial rivalry turns into the
unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to
call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” This is
the untold true story of the Witches of Oz. NOTE: This
production is not included as part of the seven-show
Season Subscription Package.
Dear Evan Hansen
Nov. 5-10, 2019
A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was
never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he
could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing
EVAN HANSEN is the deeply personal and profoundly
contemporary musical about life and the way we live
it. DEAR EVAN HANSEN features a book by Tony
Award winner Steven Levenson, a score by Grammy®,
Tony® and Academy Award® winners Benj Pasek and
Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman) and
direction by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael
Grief (Rent, Next to Normal).
A Christmas Story,
The Musical
Dec. 17-22, 2019
From the songwriting team behind the smash hit
Tony Award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen
CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL, brings the classic
1983 movie to hilarious life on stage! Set in 1940s
Indiana, a young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker
schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams,
Awards including Best Musical, the Associated Press
calls A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL “a joyous
Christmas miracle,” while The New York Times writes
“I was dazzled. You’d have to have a Grinch-sized
heart not to feel a smile spreading across your face.”
Miss Saigon
Jan. 21-26, 2020
Experience the acclaimed new production of the
legendary musical MISS SAIGON, from the creators
of LES MISÉRABLES. This is the epic story of a young
Vietnamese woman named Kim. In a bar run by a
notorious character called The Engineer, Kim meets
an American G.I. just before the fall of Saigon. That
encounter will change their lives forever. Featuring
a stunning spectacle, a sensational cast of 42 and
a soaring score including Broadway hits like “Last
Night of the World,” “The Movie in My Mind” and
“American Dream,” this is a theatrical event you will
never forget.
Roald Dahl’s Charlie
and the Chocolate
Factory
Feb. 11-16, 2020
Roald Dahl’s amazing tale is now New Orleans’
golden ticket! It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable
Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got
a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and
ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of
HAIRSPRAY. Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous
and mysterious chocolate factory…to a lucky few. That
includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to
burst with color and confection beyond his wildest
dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will
embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of
pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience
the wonders of Wonka like never before – get ready
for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great
glass elevator and more.
Mean Girls
March 17-22, 2020
Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious
hit musical from an award-winning creative team,
including book writer Tina Fey, composer Jeff
Richmond, lyricist Nell Benjamin and director Casey
Nicholaw who most recently directed THE BOOK OF
MORMON here. Cady Heron may have grown up
on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for
the vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban
Illinois. Soon, this naïve newbie falls prey to a trio of
lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless
Regina George. But when Cady devises a plan to end
Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t
cross a Queen Bee without getting stung.
Anastasia
April 14-19, 2020
From the Tony Award-winning creators of the
Broadway classic RAGTIME and inspired by the
musical that’s “one of the most gorgeous shows in
years!” according to the New York Observer. This
dazzling show transports you from the twilight of
the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the
1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover
the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet
of a dashing con-man and a lovable ex-aristocrat.
Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help
Fiddler on the Roof
May 12-17, 2020
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story
of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and
life, love and laughter during the time of the Russians
czars. This classic musical is rich with Broadway
hits, including “To Life (L’Chaim!),” “If I Were A Rich
Man,” “Sunrise Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,”
and “Tradition.” The original Broadway production
of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, which opened in 1964,
performances. The show won the 1965 Tony Award for
Best Musical in addition to eight other Tony Awards
that year. This acclaimed revival proudly introduces a
new generation to the iconic musical adored across
the globe.
2019-20 SEASON
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
“HAMILTON” TO RETURN IN 2020-2021 SEASON
Those who missed the multi-award-winning musical, HAMILTON, in March 2019 will have another chance to see it when the touring show – by popular demand – returns to
the Saenger Theatre for the 2020-2021 Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans season.
No exact date for the production’s return had been set by press time. Announcements for performance dates will be made in the local media and on the Saenger and Broadway
HAMILTON completed a three-week debut engagement at the Saenger in March and all 21 performances were sellouts.
Priority for seating will be given to 2019-2020 Broadway in New Orleans season ticket holders who renew into the 2020-2021 season. Additional ticket limits and other
restrictions may apply. To learn more about Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans season subscriptions, visit www.BroadwayinNewOrleans.com.
Show times vary. For all show information and tickets contact a customer representative at
(800) 218-7469 (M-F, 9 am-5 pm) or visit https://neworleans.broadway.com/season/
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