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Les Misérables is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. On October 8, 1985, Les Miserables opened in London at the Barbican Theatre. Three short months later it moved to Palace Theatre, and since April 3, 2004, the show has been selling out at the Queen’s Theatre. On October 8, 2006, Les Miserables celebrated its 21^st birthday in London, becoming the worlds longest running musical!

The Broadway musical of Les Miserables opened at the Broadway Theatre on March 12, 1987. The US tour began in the same year, visiting over 150 cities. It returned to Broadway in November 2006, and remains the 3^rd longest-running Broadway production of all time.

The show has been seen by nearly 60 million people across the world in 42 countries and in 21 languages. It’s one of the world’s most popular musicals ever written.

Cameron Mackintosh’s 25^th anniversary production of the world’s longest running musical will be coming to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre June 12 – 23, 2013. Tickets for the show will go on sale on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 10:00am.

“I’m delighted that 25 years after Les Miz originally opened in London the audience for this marvelous show is bigger and younger than ever before,” said producer Cameron Mackintosh.

The all-new production will feature new staging and scenery inspired by the paintings in Victor Hugo’s classic novel.

“Over the years I have seen many successful but visually different productions, so it has been exciting to draw inspiration from the brilliant drawings and paintings of Victor Hugo himself, integrated with spectacular projections.  The new Les Miz is a magnificent mix of dazzling images and epic staging, driving one of the greatest musical stories ever told.”

Songs will include “I Dreamed a Dream”, “On My Own”, “Bring Him Home”, and “Do You Hear the People Sing?”, and many more. The music is by Claude-Michel Schoenberg, and lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer.

In Vancouver, Les Misérables, week runs Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00pm; Thursday and Saturday matinee at 2:00pm, Sunday matinee at 1:00pm. and Sunday evening at 6:30pm.  Second week runs Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00pm, Saturday matinee at 2:00pm, Sunday matinee at 1:00pm and Sunday evening at 6:30pm.

Tickets for the Vancouver performances start at $35 plus applicable service charges. To order call 1-855-985-5000, or order from Ticketmaster.

Les Misérables, in Vancouver, presented by Broadway Across Canada, is part of a five city tour in Western Canada including Calgary (June 25 – July 7), Edmonton (July 9 – 14, 2013), Regina (July 16 – 21, 2013), and Winnipeg (July 23 – 28, 2013).

Billy Elliot the Musical is the celebration of a boy’s journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, Billy stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising passion inspiring his both family and community. The Tony award winning musical comes to Vancouver from April 2-7, 2013.

Based on the international smash-hit film, Billy Elliot the Musical is brought to life by a phenomenal cast of 45 singers, dancers and actors. Director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall, along with music legend Elton John, has written what the New York Post calls “His best score yet!”.

Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim around the world and was the winner of ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The production has been awarded 81 national and international awards including ten Tony Awards, Best Musical by the New York Drama Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle.

The Daily News calls Billy “So exhilarating that you feel like leaping!” Liz Smith calls the show “Absolutely awesome,” The New York Observer raves that Billy is “The best thing to happen to Broadway in a long while,” and WOR’s Dave Richardson cheers, “All I can say is WOW!”

The show is produced by Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films, Old Vic Productions and NETworks Presentations, LLC. The production features scenic design by Ian MacNeil, associate direction by Julian Webber, costume design by Nicky Gillibrand, lighting design by Rick Fisher and sound design by Paul Arditti. Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Martin Koch.  Touring production direction is by Justin Martin and choreography is by Kathryn Dunn.

The performance runs April 2-7, 2013 in Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Billy Elliot plays Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8:00pm; Saturday matinee at 2:00pm; Sunday matinee at 1:00pm and Sunday evening at 7:30pm.

Tickets for Billy Elliot vary in range depending on performance, seat location, and date of purchase and start at $35.00. Tickets go on-sale 10:00am, January 21, 2013, through all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or call toll-free 1.855.985.5000.

Billy Elliot in Vancouver, presented by Broadway Across Canada, is part of a five city tour in Canada including dates in Ottawa January 1 – 6, 2013, Montreal January 8 – 13, 2013, Edmonton March 19 – 24, 2013 and  Calgary March 26 – 31, 2013.

Tickets for the long-awaited production of Mary Poppins are now on sale. The eagerly awaited stage production by Broadway Across Canada and producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh will take place at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Tuesday, July 17 for a limited engagement of one week through Sunday, July 22.

Mary Poppins is one of the biggest stage musical successes to emerge from London or New York in recent years.  Worldwide to date, the show has grossed over $644 million and welcomed 9.3 million guests. The musical is the winner of 44 major theatre awards around the globe, including Tony, Olivier, Helpmann and Evening Standard awards.

Mary Poppins , the theatre-musical is based on P.L. Travers’ cherished stories and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film, Mary Poppins . The stage play features the music and lyrics of Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman.

Mary Poppins received its worldwide premiere at the Prince Edward Theatre in the West End in December 2004.  Following its successful three-year London run, the production launched an acclaimed U.K. tour.

The Broadway production of Mary Poppins  officially opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre on November 16, 2006. Mary Poppins  is the only show from the 2006-2007 theatrical season still in performance.

Performances run from July 17 – 23, 2012 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets are on sale now through all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or call toll-free 1.855.985.5000. Group orders for 10 or more may be placed by calling 1.800.889.8457.

For more information, please visit MaryPoppins.com

It’s the irresistible story and unforgettable songs of one of the most popular Disney films of all times, Mary Poppins, and Broadway Across Canada is bringing the show to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from July 17 – 22, 2012.

“This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!!!” raved Variety.

Even the New York Post rated the show 4 out of 4 stars and called the show “a certifiable super hit!”

There will be brand-new dance numbers and spectacular stage-craft, making Mary Poppins everything you could ever want in a Broadway show!

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• Time: May 11, 2012 at 10:00am  – May 13, 2012 at 10:00pm
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