Broadway in San Antonio Announces Relaunch Season

Jared Dixon as Simba in Disney’s The Lion King. Photo Deen van Meer.

Broadway in San Antonio (San Antonio, TX) has announced the return of touring Broadway to the Majestic Theatre this fall.

The season relaunches with seven shows, as previously anticipated, including rescheduled engagements of Disney’s The Lion King, Mean Girls, and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, plus an eighth show addition of Hamilton for its two-week return. Rent and Beautiful ─ The Carole King Musical rejoin the lineup as season options.

“We could not be happier to share this news and are thrilled that it was possible to reschedule nine of the previously postponed or canceled titles and add the special return engagement of Hamilton. This relaunch brings more than 11 weeks of the best of Broadway to the Majestic and Houston Street,” says Emily Smith, general manager, Majestic Theatre. “We’re optimistic and grateful for the support of our patrons, partners, and team throughout this extended intermission.”

Unfortunately, Broadway in San Antonio was unable to reschedule To Kill A Mockingbird and Season Option Riverdance. To Kill A Mockingbird will make its San Antonio premiere in a future season.

North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio season packages are now available starting at $335.  Once you purchase a 7-show package, you will have priority access later this Spring to secure your same package seats for Hamilton. For more information, patrons can visit BroadwayInSanAntonio.com or call Broadway in San Antonio at 800-215-SHOW (7469), from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Current season subscribers will receive e-mail communication from Broadway In San Antonio with additional details, including how, at a future date, to have priority access to secure same subscription seats for Hamilton, and purchase additional Hamilton tickets. Currently, the best way to secure a ticket to Hamilton is to purchase a season subscription to the North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio series at the Majestic Theatre.

By reserving seats now, Season Subscribers enjoy the privilege of best pricing, priority and additional ticket opportunities, lost ticket replacement, exchange privileges on existing seats, and much more. On-sale dates for individual shows will be announced in the coming months. Group minimums start as low as 10 for select shows; groups can reserve seats now by calling (210) 226-5967.

The well-being of theatre patrons, performers, touring and local teams is top priority. Prior to each performance, Broadway in San Antonio and the Majestic Theatre will communicate the current COVID-19 health and safety plan and protocol in accordance with local, state and federal governmental guidelines.

Show Summaries

My Fair Lady

September 21-26, 2021

From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you The King & I and South Pacific, comes Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady. Director Bartlett Sher’s glowing production is “thrilling, glorious and better than it ever was” (New York Times). “Every so often a revival comes along that reminds you how indispensable great theater can be” (NY1).

Disney’s The Lion King 

October 21-November 7, 2021

More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s The Lion King, and now you can, too, when San Antonio’s best-loved musical returns to the Majestic Theatre.  Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway.  Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals.  The Lion King also features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.  There is simply nothing else like The Lion King.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

December 7-12, 2021

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory amazing tale is now the Alamo city’s golden ticket! It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man,” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray. Get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!

Hamilton

January 5-16, 2022

(Make it an 8-show package)

Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now.  Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre ─ a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education. 

With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography.  It has won Tony®, Grammy®, and Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

Tootsie

March 1-6, 2022

This laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. Featuring a hilarious Tony®-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by 2018 Tony-winner David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), this New York Times Critic’s Pick is “a joyful delight” (The Washington Post) that’s “so packed with punchlines, it should be called a jokebox musical!” (Bloomberg). “In these turbulent times, when the world seems out of balance, we need a place to let the good times roll,” raves Rolling Stone. “Tootsie is it!

Summer: The Donna Summer Musical

April 19-24, 2022

She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including “Love to Love You Baby,” “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff,” this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation.

Jesus Christ Superstar

July 5-10, 2022

Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a mesmerizing new production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

Mean Girls

August 9-14, 2022

Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist Nell Benjamin NELL (Legally Blonde) and director Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon).

The story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies, Mean Girls “delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery.” USA Today says, “We’ll let you in on a little secret, because we’re such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!”

Rent

March 18-20, 2022 (Season Option)

For a quarter of a century, Rent has inspired us to choose love over fear and to live without regret. This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning phenomenon has become more than a musical – it’s a cultural touchstone and a source of joy and strength for millions. Rent’s 25th Anniversary “Farewell Season of Love” is your FINAL CHANCE to experience this celebrated touring production – so don’t miss it!

BEAUTIFUL ─ The Carole King Musical

June 10-12, 2022 (Season Option)

Beautiful tells the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning 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, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.