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FYI WAC 2019-20 Broadway Season "Escape to Margaritaville"* Oct. 22-27 Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all — and stay to find something they never expected. Get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming musical with the most unforgettable songs from one of music's greatest storytellers. "The Play That Goes Wrong"* Nov. 12-17 A riotous comedy about the theater, the play follows the Cornley Polytech- nic Drama Society who are attempting to put on a 1920s' murder mystery. As the title suggests, everything that can go wrong does, as the accident-prone thespians battle on against all odds to get to their final curtain call. "A Christmas Story: The Musical" Dec. 10-15 This Christmas classic chronicles young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker as he schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa and triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flag- pole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. "Once on This Island"* Feb. 11-16, 2020 Winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, "Once on This Island" is the sweeping tale of Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love. With a score that is full of life from Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, the Tony Award-win- ning songwriters of "Anastasia" and "Ragtime," "Once on This Island" is a timeless testament to theater's unlim- ited possibilities. "Anastasia"* March 10-15, 2020 Inspired by the beloved films, "Anas- tasia" was declared "one of the most gorgeous shows in years" by the New York Observer. This dazzling show trans- ports audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past, and find home, love and family. Distinguished Speaker Series: Laurie Anderson Friday, March 22, 7 to 8 pm Remember the song O'Superman from the '80s? Come hear the artist speak! For tickets, visit CrystalBridges.org or call Guest Services at 479.657.2335. Be sure to check out Men of Steel, Women of Wonder, open at Crystal Bridges until April 22. MARCH 17-23, 2019 WHAT'S UP! 11 WAC Broadway Continued From Page 9 COVER STORY Photo courtesy Walton Arts Center "Once on This Island" comes to WAC Feb. 11-16, 2020. "Fiddler on the Roof" April 14-19, 2020 "Fiddler on the Roof" is the moving story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and life, love and laughter. A classic musical, rich with Broadway hits, "Fiddler" includes the praiseworthy songs "To Life (L'Chaim!)," "If I Were a Rich Man," "Sunrise Sunset," "Match- maker, Matchmaker" and "Tradition." This acclaimed revival proudly introduces a new generation to the iconic musical adored around the globe. "The Band's Visit"* May 19-23, 2020 One of the most Tony Award-winning musi- cals in history, the story of "The Band's Visit" starts when a mix-up happens at the border and an Egyptian Police Band is sent to a remote village in the middle of the Israeli desert. Under the spell of the desert sky, their lives become intertwined in the most unexpected ways. BONUS — Tickets to a brand new production from the Blue Man Group in September and the return of "The Book of Mormon" in July 2020 can be purchased as season add-ons. COST — Seven-show subscription packages range from $316 to $515; Broadway subscrip- tions are on sale now, with single tickets available in the summer INFO — 443-5600, waltonartscenter.org *Arkansas premiere