Drury Lane 2021/2022 Season Brochure

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musical continuity supervision and arrangements by

written and originally directed and choreographed by

STUART ROSS

JAMES RAITT originally produced by

GENE WOLSK

FOREVER

PLAID

STUART ROSS musical continuity supervision and arrangements by JAMES RAITT originally produced by GENE WOLSK written and originally directed and choreographed by

On the way to their first big gig, tragedy strikes Forever Plaid, a “guy group” specializing in barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies. Forever Plaid begins when the guys are given the chance to perform from the afterlife. This smash hit musical is a nostalgic homage to the music of the ‘50s and includes hits such as “Three Coins in the Fountain” and “Love is a ManySplendored Thing.”

Forever Plaid is rated PG.

SEPTEMBER 17 - NOVEMBER 7, 2021 TICKETS $52 - $72*

*Pricing subject to change

IRVING BERLIN'S

HOLIDAY INN UNIVERSAL PICTURES music and lyrics by IRVING BERLIN book by GORDON GREENBERG and CHAD HODGE based on the film from

Based on the classic film, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn follows retired song-and-dance man Jim’s efforts to bring entertainment to his small Connecticut town.

With the help of talented schoolteacher Linda, he turns his farmhouse into an inn and puts on spectacular shows celebrating all holidays. This joyous, familyfriendly musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a parade of Irving Berlin’s hit songs, including the Academy Award-winning “White Christmas.”

Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn is rated G.

NOVEMBER 19, 2021 - JANUARY 9, 2022 TICKETS $64 - $74*

*Pricing subject to change

EVITA

TIM RICE music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER originally directed by HAROLD PRINCE lyrics by

Based on true events, Evita tells the story of Eva Perón’s rags-to-riches life as she goes from poor provincial child to First Lady of Argentina. A champion of the working-class descamisados, she uses popularity and politics to serve her people – and herself. Featuring some of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most iconic songs, including “Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina,” this musical masterpiece won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. The 1996 film adaptation was nominated for five Academy Awards, winning for Best Original Song.

Evita is rated PG.

JANUARY 28 - MARCH 20, 2022 TICKETS $64 - $74*

*Pricing subject to change

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S

KING AND I THE

RICHARD RODGERS book and lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II based on Anna and the King by MARGARET LANDON original choreography by JEROME ROBBINS music by

British tutor Anna Leonowens and the King of Siam struggle with cultural differences after Anna arrives at the royal palace in Bangkok. Inspired by true events, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I is a tale of the human experience, exploring the historical intricacies of class, race, and politics in 1862. Featuring beloved songs like “Shall We Dance?” and “Getting to Know You,” this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic won 13 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Revival of a Musical. The 1957 movie adaptation was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning five, including Best Score.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I is rated G.

APRIL 1 - MAY 22, 2022 • TICKETS $64 - $74*

*Pricing subject to change

STEEL

MAGNOLIAS by

ROBERT HARLING

In a beauty parlor in northwestern Louisiana, life is anything but boring. Steel Magnolias follows six women over the course of three years as they face life’s challenges together and find comfort in one another. Embracing both laughter and tears, this story celebrates the power of female friendship. The play received one Drama Desk Award nomination, and the popular film adaptation was nominated for an Academy Award and two Golden Globes.

Steel Magnolias is rated PG.

JUNE 10 - JULY 31, 2022 • TICKETS $54 - $62*

*Pricing subject to change

THE

book and lyrics by DAVID music by

LINDSAY-ABAIRE JEANINE TESORI

originally produced on Broadway by and

DREAMWORKS THEATRICALS NEAL STREET PRODUCTIONS

based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig

THU

21 10 am

APR

MUSICAL

MAY

SHREK

WED

27 10 am

28 10 am

4 10 am 7 pm 11 10 am

5 10 am

18 10 am 7 pm

19 10 am

12 10 am

FRI

22 10 am 12 pm 29 10 am 12 pm 6 10 am 12 pm 13 10 am 12 pm 20 10 am 12 pm

APRIL 21 - MAY 21, 2022

TICKETS $25 • GROUP TICKETS ONLY $15 (15 OR MORE) Contact Group Services at (630) 570-7272 or visit DruryLaneTheatre.com/Groups

*Pricing subject to change

MEET AND GREET with Shrek the Musical characters during our BREAKFAST BUFFET every Saturday at 10am.

25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under.

$

Pricing does not include theatre ticket. Sales tax, amusement tax, and gratuity not included.

SAT

23 12 pm 30 12 pm 7 12 pm 14 12 pm 21 12 pm

Sit back and relax at The Lounge...

Arrive early for preshow sips and small bites as you catch up and wind down, or reserve a table with your favorite drink or appetizer waiting for you at intermission. From classic cocktails and superb wines to savory snacks and sweet treats, there's something to satisfy every palate.

The Lounge is open two hours before every production and during intermission.

Reserve your table for intermission before the show at the Lucille podium.

Preshow reservations are not available.

CELEBRATE UNDER THE CHANDELIERS...

THE PERFECT BLEND OF TIMELESS SOPHISTICATION AND MODERN ELEGANCE...

From weddings and baby showers to parties, family reunions, and corporate events, let the Drury Lane Events team customize your perfect event.

For more information, call (630) 530-0202 or visit DruryLaneEvents.com

Spectacular Savings

Bus and Tour Groups

• Groups of 15 or more save up to 20%

• Free bus and motor coach parking in our 1,400+ lot

• Flexible payment options

• Covered entrance for buses

Drury Lane's Theatre for Young Audiences

Student Groups and Field Trips

• This series is designed specifically for children to explore the magic of live theatre

• Wednesday and Thursday matinees are an ideal time for school and camp field trips

• Tickets start at just $15 per ticket for this all-ages series

• Special dining packages including a post-show lunch pizza party!

Dining

lodging and parking

• Special menus for lunch, dinner, and brunch — crafted by our Chef with large groups in mind

• Drury Lane is steps away from both Hilton Garden Inn and Hilton Suites hotels

• OpenTable's 2017 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America

• Complimentary valet and free self parking

CONTACT GROUP SERVICES TODAY! (63 0) 570 -72 72 • G R OUPS @ D RURYLANE .CO M

PLAN AHEAD FOR THE

2021/2022 SEASON SEPTEMBER 2021

week

TUE

#

WED

THU

1

2

OCTOBER 2021

FRI

3

SAT

SUN

4

5

week

TUE

#

WED

THU

3

(cont)

7

8

9

10

11

12

5

6

4 14

15

16

1

17

18

19

8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

24

25

26

8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

FOREVER PLAID 21

2

22

23

1:30 pm 8 pm 28

3

29

TUE

2

WED

3

8 9

19

6 26

7

november 2021 #

5

30

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm

week

12

THU

4

SAT

SUN

6

7

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

10

13

14

11

12

16

17

18

19

20

21

8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

26

27

28

holiday inn 23

2

24

25

1:30 pm 3 pm 8 pm

8 pm

week

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm

3 7

14

5 21

6

6 pm

JANUARY 2022 TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

7

11

5

6

SUN

7

8 3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

12

15

16

14

TUE

1

2

19

20

8

3 15

21

22

23

22

5 25

1 EVITA

26

27

2 pm 6 pm

13

16

17

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

20

14

21

15

23

24

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

27

30

31

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

28

WED

22

29

THU

2

FRI

3

SAT

SUN

4

5

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

8

11

12

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

9

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

15

16

10

18

19

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

22

25

26

23

29

30

28

29

30

8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

WED

2

17

24

2 pm 6 pm 31

THU

3

FRI

SAT

SUN

4

5

6

8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

11

12

13

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

16

1:30 pm 8 pm

4 18

10

3 pm 8 pm

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 5 pm 8 pm 8 pm 8:30 pm

#

9

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm 13

8

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm 8 pm

week

2 2 pm 6 pm

(cont)

4

2 pm 6 pm

FEBRUARY 2022 1

8

3 pm 8 pm 9

1

28

#

8 pm

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

TUE

#

7

week

SUN

3

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

4 1

SAT

2

DECEMBER 2021

FRI

5

7

FRI

1

9

10

19

20

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

17

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

23

26

27

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

24

18

25

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

*Please note that some performances have been rescheduled due to holidays.

If a rescheduled performance occurs in your subscription, your tickets will be moved to another performance.

Please select your subscription series based on the week number, day of week, and showtime.* For example, Week 3 Wednesday 1:30pm, which includes performances on September 29, December 1, February 9, April 13, and June 22.

MARCH 2022 week

APRIL 2022

TUE

WED

THU

1

2

3

#

6 8

7 15

8 22

FRI

SAT

SUN

5

6

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

9

4

12

13

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

10

11

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

16

19

20

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

23

26

27

17

18

24

25

week

TUE

#

30

5

TUE

WED

8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

8

9

10

8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

15

16

17

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

20

19

31

7

13

3

26

SUN

3

1:30 pm 8 pm 12

SAT

2

6

2

may 2022 #

FRI

1 the king & I

5

week

THU

1

4 29

WED

14

23

24

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

21

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

27

30

28

22

29

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

JUNE 2022 THU

FRI

SAT

SUN

week

TUE

#

1

5

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

SUN

1

2

3

4

5

8

9

10

11

12

8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

17

18

19

8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

24

25

26

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

2 pm 6 pm

(cont.)

3

4

6 10

7 17

8 24

7

8

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

5

6

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

11

12

13

7

14

15

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

18

21

22

19

20

15

2

2 pm 6 pm

25

28

29

16

1:30 pm 8 pm 21

3 pm 8 pm

27

STEEL MAGNOLIAS 14

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm 26

1

22

3

23

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm 28

29

4

30

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm

JULY 2022 week

TUE

#

WED

THU

12

6 19

7 26

8

SUN

3

8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

8

9

10

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

13

4

5

SAT

2

(cont.)

5

FRI

1

6

7

16

17

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

14

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

20

23

24

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

27

30

31

3 pm 8 pm

2 pm 6 pm

21

28

15

22

29

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8 pm 8 pm

Please note: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Drury Lane reserves the right to alter performance dates, prices, performers, and restrictions.

Tickets are required for all patrons, regardless of age.

2 02 1/2 02 2 S U B S C RIPT IO N P R ICING PREVIEW WEEK DAY

TIME

FRI

8:00 pm

$

SAT

3:00 pm

$

170.00

SAT

8:00 pm

$

170.00

SUN

2:00 pm

$

170.00

SUN

6:00 pm

$

170.00

wed

1:30 pm

$

170.00

wed

8:00 pm

$

170.00

WEEKS 2 – 8

PRICE

DAY

TIME

PRICE

170.00

wed THU THU FRI SAT SAT SUN SUN

1:30 pm 1:30 pm 8:00 pm 8:00 pm 3:00 pm 8:00 pm 2:00 pm 6:00 pm

180.00 180.00 $ 190.00 $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 190.00 $ $

Preview week includes FRI, SAT, SUN Week 1 and WED Week 2.

Pricing does not include amusement tax.

LUCILLE RESTAURANT OPENS 2 HOURS PRIOR TO EVERY PERFORMANCE. Reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, please call (630) 530-8300 or visit LucilleRestaurant.com.

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Please log in to your online Drury Lane Account Manager OR use the invoice sent to your home.

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Please indicate your preferred subscription series. Use the season calendar to select performance week #, day, and time. Your choice will apply to all five subscription shows.

FIRST CHOICE _____________ _________________________________ ______________________

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(day)

(time)

SECOND CHOICE ____________ ________________________________ _____________________

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(day)

(time)

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Drury Lane Theatre & Events welcomes guests of varying abilities. The theatre, Lucille Restaurant, and Event venues are accessible. Assisted listening devices can be reserved day of show with a photo ID. Please indicate below if you require any of the following accommodations:

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