Ensemble Arts Philly, a new presenting brand of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Cultural Campus, is proud to partner with The Shubert Organization, owner of the Forrest Theatre, and announce the 2024-2025 Broadway series with a spectacular lineup of remarkable productions, including Broadway’s newest blockbusters, Philly’s favorite revivals, exclusive touring shows, and lively dance performances. This season features 12 incredible shows with a combined 47 Tony® Awards, 42 Drama Desk™ Awards, 5 Olivier Awards, 3 Grammy Awards® and 1 Pulitzer Award. This year’s 7-show subscription package includes: Hamilton, A Beautiful Noise, MJ The Musical, & Juliet, Some Like It Hot, The Wiz, and Life of Pi.
The 24-25 Broadway lineup includes a wide variety of powerful performances that transport audiences to the past through the retelling of history. The season kicks off with the eight-time Tony® Award-winning musical, Les Misérables, set in 19th century France. The show follows Jean Valjean’s struggle for redemption and is known for its powerful songs and compelling narrative of love, sacrifice, and revolution. Also in the fall of 2024, Hamilton follows Alexander Hamilton from early life as a poor orphan to ascendency as the right-hand man of George Washington, and his ultimate fatal duel with Aaron Burr. Come From Away is based on true events directly after the events of September 11, 2001, and tells the remarkable story of 7,000 stranded passengers in a small town in Newfoundland, Canada.
& Juliet, The Book of Mormon, and The Wiz each bring a uniquely fresh take on familiar stories. & Juliet reimagines the classic tale of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet with a modern twist, following Juliet as she takes control of her own fate. The nine-time Tony® Award-winning musical The Book of Mormon brings satire to the stage as two Mormon missionaries attempt to spread their faith in Uganda with hilarious and irreverent results. The newly revived musical, The Wiz, is a reimagined retelling of The Wizard of Oz, set in a vibrant, urban landscape, featuring an all-African American cast and the best of soul, R&B, and pop music; not a stranger to Philadelphia, The Wiz actually had its original pre-Broadway try-out at Philadelphia’s Forrest Theatre in 1974 before it opened on Broadway in 1975.
The lives and careers of pop culture icons are brought to life in the 24-25 Broadway series with shows that take a deeper look into these individuals’ personal and professional struggles and triumphs. MJ The Musical offers a look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that earned Michael Jackson the legendary title of “King of Pop.” A Beautiful Noise follows the uplifting true story of Neil Diamond and his journey from a regular kid in Brooklyn to becoming a chartbusting, show-stopping American rock icon.
A variety of exclusive-touring productions will also make their way to Philadelphia. Based on the 1959 feature film yet updated for the 21st century, Some Like It Hot follows two musicians who disguise themselves to hide from mobsters after witnessing a crime. How The Grinch Stole Christmas comes to life on stage after Thanksgiving, following everyone’s favorite holiday hooligan, The Grinch, as he discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained.
Riverdance is a high-energy Irish dance show displaying the talents of a large ensemble of dancers, creating an infectious blend of traditional music and modern choreography. Life of Pi is a thrilling theatrical adaptation of Yann Martel’s beloved novel; through stunning visuals and immersive storytelling experience, audiences are taken on a mesmerizing exploration of faith and survival.
“We are proud to bring the best of Broadway straight from New York to the stages of the Academy of Music, Miller Theater, and Forrest Theatre, engaging the hearts and minds of audiences, whether seasoned theatergoers or first timers,” said President and CEO Matías Tarnopolsky. “This season will feature a terrific mix of new, award-winning productions, as well as popular classics to enrich the diverse and vibrant arts and culture landscape of Philadelphia.”
“The long history of Broadway shows visiting Philadelphia highlights the significance of live theater in our diverse community. By offering a range of genres and stories, these works of art showcase the importance of inclusivity and the power of live entertainment to unite and inspire audiences of all backgrounds. We’re especially proud to showcase the hilarious Some Like It Hot and the joyous A Beautiful Noise at our Forrest Theatre,” said Robert E. Wankel, Chairman and CEO of The Shubert Organization.
The full chronological season lineup includes:
- Les Misérables (August 27 – September 8, 2024, Academy of Music)
- The Book of Mormon (October 1 – 6, 2024, Academy of Music)
- Hamilton (October 29 – November 23, 2024, Academy of Music)
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas (November 26 – December 1, 2024, Miller Theater)
- A Beautiful Noise (December 10 – 22, 2024, The Shubert Organization’s Forrest Theatre)
- MJ The Musical (January 8 – 19, 2025, Academy of Music)
- Come From Away (February 4 – 9, 2025, Academy of Music)
- & Juliet (March 25 – April 6, 2025, Academy of Music)
- Riverdance (April 18 – 20, 2025, Miller Theater)
- Some Like It Hot (May 21 – June 1, 2025, The Shubert Organization’s Forrest Theatre)
- The Wiz (June 3 – 15, 2025, Academy of Music)
- Life of Pi (July 15 – 27, 2025, Academy of Music)
“Ensemble Arts Philly is excited to continue bringing new, in-demand, and award-winning theater to Philadelphia-area audiences year after year,” said Frances Egler, Vice President of Theatrical Programming and Presentations, Ensemble Arts Philly’s resident Tony® Award voter, and curator of the Broadway series. “From the hilarity of The Book of Mormon to the revolutionary brilliance of Hamilton, the breathtaking journey of Life of Pi, and the thrilling reinvention of & Juliet, this upcoming season promises to transport us beyond the stages.”
“When we launched Ensemble Arts Philly as a new presenting brand of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Cultural Campus, we were fueled by a desire to continue sharing the transformative power of the performing arts with Philadelphia,” said Crystal Brewe, Chief Marketing and Audience Experience Officer. “Our 24-25 Broadway series selections reflect our commitment to celebrating a wide range of artistic endeavors and talents on our stages in the name of unforgettable audience experiences.”
Subscriptions
Flexible 7-show packages are available now and include Tuesday through Sunday performances of Hamilton, A Beautiful Noise, MJ the Musical, & Juliet, Some Like It Hot, The Wiz, and Life of Pi starting as low as $37.00 per show! Subscription packages also include a Wednesday matinee option. Single tickets for individual productions will go on sale at a later date.
Subscribers save up to 20% off single ticket prices and are offered a variety of exclusive event invitations, perks, and privileges, including the first opportunity to select the best seats in the house and the option to renew their seats each year. Additional subscriber benefits include flexible exchange options, priority ticket access, payment plan options, and more.
This season again offers the ultimate in flexibility, giving new and returning subscribers the option to swap up to 3 shows in the package into exclusive extra performances. Subscribers will also have first access to purchase additional tickets before they go on sale to the public.
Packages start at just $37.00 per show and range from $256.00 to $990.00 for all seven shows, depending on seating and performance dates. The easiest way to subscribe and to find more information is online at www.ensembleartsphilly.org/broadway.
Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more and can be purchased from Ensemble Arts Philly. Visit the Ensemble Arts Philly website online at www.ensembleartsphilly.org/groupsales or reach out by phone at (215) 790-5883 or (866) 276-2947. For shows at the Forrest Theatre, groups are booked through Broadway Inbound at www.broadwayinbound.com or by calling (866) 302-0995.
For more information about the Ensemble Arts Philly Broadway lineup, please visit the website at www.ensembleartsphilly.org/broadway.
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