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MARCH 18-24, 2018 WHAT'S UP! 9 WAC 2018-19 BROADWAY SEASON Directed by Academy Award- winner Robert De Niro and Tony-winner Jerry Zaks, "A Bronx Tale" tells the unforgettable story of Academy Award- nominee Chazz Palminteri's life. A new touring production of "Falsettos" is part of the Walton Arts Center's 2018/19 Broadway season. "On Your Feet!" chronicles one of the most inspiring stories in music history as Emilio and Gloria Estefan find fame, then rebuild their lives after tragedy. "Jersey Boys" makes its return to Northwest Arkansas as part of the 2018/19 Broadway season at the Walton Arts Center. Courtesy Photos "School of Rock," making its Arkansas debut, features all the songs from the hit film, plus 14 new tunes from Andrew Lloyd Webber. "Waitress" was brought to life by the first all-female creative team in Broadway history and debuts at the Walton Arts Center in April 2019. 'Jersey Boys' Oct. 5-7 Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons when the Tony Award-winning true-life musical phenomenon 'Jersey Boys' makes its much-anticipated return to Walton Arts Center. 'School of Rock' Oct. 23-28 A New York Times Critics' Pick based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. 'On Your Feet!' Dec. 4-9 From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Este- fan came to America and broke through all barriers to become a cross-over sensation at the very top of the pop music world. 'On Your Feet!' takes you behind the music and inside the real story of this record-making and ground- breaking couple who, in the face of adversity, found a way to end up on their feet. The Lincoln Center Theater Broadway Production of 'Falsettos' Feb. 8-9, 2019 This all-new production from Lincoln Center Theater was nomi- nated for five 2017 Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musi- cal. 'Falsettos' is a hilarious and achingly poignant story revolving around the life of a charming, intelligent, neurotic gay man named Marvin, his wife, lover, about-to-be-Bar-Mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist and the lesbians next door. 'A Bronx Tale' Feb. 26-March 3, 2019 Broadway's hit crowd-pleaser takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s, where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he'd love to be. Directed by Academy Award-winner Robert De Niro and Tony-winner Jerry Zaks, this unfor- gettable story of loyalty and family is based on Academy Award-nomi- nee Chazz Palminteri's story. 'Waitress' April 9-14, 2019 Brought to life by a groundbreak- ing all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features orig- inal music and lyrics by six-time Grammy-nominee Sara Bareilles and a book by acclaimed screen- writer Jessie Nelson. Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, 'Waitress' tells the story of Jenna — a waitress and expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. 'CATS' May 28-June 2, 2019 'CATS' tells the story of one magi- cal night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. The original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber along with the original scenic and costume design by John Napier remain, but all-new lighting design, sound design, choreog- raphy and direction make this production a fresh experience. 'Les Misérables' June 18-June 23, 2019 Musical phenomenon 'Les Misérables' is direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to Broadway and tells an unforgettable story of heartbreak, passion and the resilience of the human spirit. With its glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this breathtaking new production has left both audiences and critics awestruck. COST — Ticket packages range from $285 to $453 for six shows, up to $351 to $593 for eight shows; Broadway subscriptions are on sale now, with single tickets available in the summer INFO — 443-5600