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MATILDASeptember 9-20Based on the novel by Roald Dahl and winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who takes a stand and changes her destiny. LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY’S LOOKINGGLASS ALICESeptember 11 - October 11Lookingglass Alice is a gravity-defying hit inspired by Lewis Carroll’s beloved stories. Lookingglass Alice transports audiences to a circus-infused playground as the story follows Alice down the rabbit hole.

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IF/THENOctober 13-25Launching its national tour in Denver, featuring Idina Menzel, If/Then is a contemporary Broadway musical that follows one woman’s two possible life paths, painting a deeply moving portrait of the lives we lead, and the lives we might have led.

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LION KINGNovember 4-29Denver’s best-loved musical returns to the Buell Theatre bringing to life a story filled with hope and adventure. Set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals, it features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music.

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A CHRISTMAS CAROLNovember 27 - December 27When the holidays arrive, families flock to Denver’s favorite seasonal offering. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey through life is joyous and eye-opening. Based on Charles Dickens’ novel, the musical adaptation draws large crowds downtown every year.

CHRISTMAS STORYDecember 16-27Based on the classic 1983 movie, Christmas Story, The Musical takes place in 1940s Indiana, where a bespectacled boy named Ralphie has one wish for Christmas. Outrageous pink bunny pajamas and a triple dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the obstacles that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas dream.

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FADEFebruary 5 - March 13In this sharp, world-premiere comedy, a one-time Mexican-American novelist named Lucia is hired to write for a popular weekly TV serial that features a Latina character. Lucia is out of her league but, as her friendship with the Latino studio custodian grows, she begins incorporating his very real stories into her scripts.

THE WIZARD OF OZFebruary 7-13This new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic. Totally reconceived for the stage, it includes new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDERFebruary 16-28Winner of Best Musical at the 2014 Tony Awards, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession, by any means necessary.

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RIVERDANCE: THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOURMarch 8-13The Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour. Drawing on Irish traditions, the talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day.

NEWSIESMarch 23 - April 9A new musical from Disney, Newsies is based on true events and tells the story of a band of underdogs who become heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York.

SWEENEY TODDApril 8 - May 15DeVotchKa, the Grammy-nominated, Denver hometown music heroes, take on the legendary demon barber of Fleet Street, serving up a delicious reinvention of Sondheim’s magnificent musical. Justice will be served with audacious humor, bloody good thrills, and DeVotchKa’s brand of gypsy punk. Not only will DeVotchKa orchestrate this new version, members of the band will be among the live orchestra each night.

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ONCEMay 24-29Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, once tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs.

BEAUTY AND THE BEASTJune 7-12Based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, this musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song.

THE SOUND OF MUSICJune 21-26A brand new production of The Sound of Music is coming to Denver. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award-winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain.”

BEAUTIFUL — THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL July 19-31Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann. Programming is subject to change and shows can be added, postponed or canceled.

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