Saenger open house features Broadway offerings

NEW ORLEANS — The public is invited to preview the upcoming East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans 2016-17 season from 1 to 4 p.m. June 26 at the historic Saenger Theatre.
Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association, the new season, featuring Broadway classics, family favorites and smash-hit blockbusters, kicks off in fall 2016, according to the association’s news release.
During the open house event, guests will have the opportunity to see cast members perform numbers from upcoming shows straight from Broadway beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Shows providing a preview include:
—Disney’s The Lion King,
—Jersey Boys,
—The Illusionists — Live From Broadway,
—Beautiful — The Carole King Musical,
—Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.
The Saenger Theatre open house will also allow guests to test drive the selection of available seats for Broadway in New Orleans season subscriptions. Guests are encouraged to take and share selfies from center stage following the show previews, the news release said.
To RSVP, www.facebook.com/ events/258474824514352/.
Season tickets for the 2016-17 Broadway in New Orleans season can be purchased by calling 800-218-7469 or online at www.BroadwayInNewOrleans.com.
The season’s lineup includes:
—The Sound of Music, Sept. 20– 25,
—The Illusionists — Live from Broadway, Oct. 25– 30,
—Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, Nov. 22– 27,
—Jersey Boys, Dec. 13– 18,
—Beautiful — The Carole King Musical, March 7– 12, 2017,
—The Bodyguard, April 4– 9, 2017,
—Finding Neverland, May 9– 14, 2017.
The following productions are not included as part of the seven-show season subscription package. Season subscribers have first access and can add each show to their season subscription upon renewal, Disney’s The Lion King, Jan. 4– 29, 2017 and Mamma Mia!, June 6– 11, 2017.