052-1998 LTC
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
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L.T.C. No. 52-1998
LETTER TO COMMISSION
April 22, 1998
TO: Mayor Neisen Kasdin and
Members of the City Commission
FROM: Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
SUBJECT: 1998-1999 BROADWAY SERIES AT THE JACKIE GLEASON THEATER
The following is the 1998-1999 MasterCard Broadway Series at the Jackie Gleason Theater (five-
show subscription season):
FOREVER TANGO
October 6-11, 1998
VICTOR/VICTORIA
starring Toni Tennille
November 17-22,1998
RIVERDANCE - THE SHOW
January 12-24, 1999
BRING IN 'DA NOISE/BRING IN 'DA FUNK
March 3D-April 4, 1999
FOOTLOOSE
April 20-25, 1999
Please see the attached press release received for the announcement of the 1998-1999 MasterCard
Broadway Series.
If you require further information, please contact Assistant City Manager Mayra Diaz Buttacavoli.
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MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
JACKIE GLEASON THEATER
MEMORANDUM
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April 17, 1991S
To:
From:
Mayra) attached please find the press release received tor the armouncement of the 1998-99
MasterCard Broadway Series at the Jackie Uleason Theater. 1 feel that this serles will appeal to the
younger demographics populating Miami Beach, and am pleased to see in '"Forever Tango" a show
specifically targeting the Latin market.
1 invite you to share this infurmation with the administration as WI'n as the Mayor and
COrnmlssioners.
Thank you.
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FOR IMMEDIA l'E REl,jEAS~;
April 13, 1998
Contact:
Charlie Cinnamon
(305) 672-1324
Alissa Berger
(305) 379-2700
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MASTERCARD BROADWAY SERIES OF MIAMI BEACH
SETS SPECTACULAR PARADE OF BROADWAY
BLOCKBUSTERS FOR 1998..99 THEATRICAL S,;EASON
AT JACKIE GLEASON THEATER
"BRING IN 'DA NOISEIDRING IN 'DA FUNK"
"RIVERDANCE - THE SHOW"
UFOREVER TANGO"
TONI TENNILLE
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"VICTORJVICTORIA"
"FOOTLOOSE"
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BACK-TO-BACK BOX OIl'FleE RECORD-BREAKERS
MIAMI BEACH---In one of the most spectacular line-ups ever pn:sented for
theatergoers in South r'lorida. the 1998-99 MasterCard Broadway Series of Miami Beach has
locked jn an explosive array of audience favorites to keep toes tapping /tt tht: Jackie Gleason
Theater. Presented by Florida Theatrical Association, the musicals range from the high camp of
VICTORIVICTORIA ~tl'lrrinB Toni Tennille, to the exuberant energy ofRIVERDANCE, on to
the high drwna and sensuous appeal of FOREVER TANGO. to FOOTLOOSE, a brand new
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musical based on the popular 1980's film, and ultimately, to the extraordinary blast ofBRlNG
IN 'DA NOISEIBRlNG IN 'DA FUNK.
Launching the season October 6 - 11 will be Luis Bravo's FOREVER TANGO.
Featuring fourteen world-class tango dancers, one vocalist and an on-stage eleven-piece
orchestra. FOREVER TANGO was creat_d and directed by Bravo, a world class cellist who has
performed with major symphonies throughout the world. Energized by passion for the music and
dance of Argentina. Bra.vo hrought his vision to Broadway in June of last year for what was
e}(pt:~tcd to be: a limite~ ~_j~~~~~et:k e~~a~me~.. S~2zli~g..r!~i.!~s_and the huge de.mand for
tickets forced the nm to be extended agaIri and ~gai.n. .ci~Ap~it-14~:the production will move.
from the Walter Kt;n Tht:atrc to continue an open end run at the Marquis Theatre.
November 17 - 22 will bring in Grammy Award-wirmer Toni TenniJle in the new musical
comedy. VICTUR/VJ.CTORJA. Inheriting the role originated in the movie and on Broadway by
Julie Andrews and later performed by Liza Minnelli and Raquel Welch, Tennille is anticipated to
bring h~r own unique and eKciting spin to the role of Victoria Grant, a beautiful woman who falls
on hard times and takes a job headlining Paris! finest cabaret as a man.
RlVERDANCF., the original theatri~nl phenomenon currently on a standing-room"Only
tour of North America comes in tOf a two week nm January 12 -24. Composed by Bill Whelan.
produced by Maya Tloherty, and directed by Jolm McColgan. RlVERDANCE-TIIE SHOW is
It cclebrittion of Irish mu5i~,soag and danee,whicn focuse& on,the.evolution of Irish dance as
well as its similarities with -- and influences on -- other cultures, RlVERDANCE was the
winner of the 1997 Oranuny Award for "Best Musical Show Album." The phenomenon of
RlVERDANCE-THE snow draws on Irish traditions and c;ombines the richnc5s of the music,
with the: magic wIll 5t:nSUtlUty of the dance.
As the mid-season powerhouse entry, George C. Wolfe returns to direct the first national
tour of the Broadway senRation BRING IN 'DA NOISEIBRING IN 'DA FUNK. Scheduled
for M~m,;h 30 - April 4, NOISEltfUNK scored four t 996 Tony A wards\!ll including Best Direction
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al1d Best ChQreogrttphy for Wolfe lUld Savioll Glover, respectively, A non-stop adventure
through the world of music and dau()t:, the production offers a rare opportunity for audiences of
all ages to experience the ground-breaking ensemble musical that employs the sounds of tap, hip-
hop, blues and percussion to chronicle the history of 'da beat.
FOOTLOOSE, the season's surprise new musical, will reinvent one of the most popular
films of the 1980's for the ilroadway stage. Under the direction of Walter Bobbie who brought
in CHICAGO as one oflast year's most acclaimed hits, FOOTLOOSE will be the season finale
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playing April 20-25. "
Featuring the multi-platinum hits, "Footloose," "Almost Paradise," "Let's Hear It For
The Boy," and hHolding Out For A Hero," nine new songs have been written especially for the
stage by Dean Pitchford (hFame") and Tom Snow. The high-spirited musical with its timeless
tale of teenage rebellion wiB also feature electrifying dancing which contributed so much to the
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movie s success.
The 1'98-99 MASTER~f\R1> BRQADW A Y SERIES OF MIAMI BEACH is as follows:
5-show subscription series
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FOREVER TANGO'
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VICTOR/VICTORIA srarring Toni Tenni/le'
November 1 7 - 22, 1998
RlVERDANCE . 'filE SHOW
January 12 . 24l 1999
BRING IN 'nA NOISF.IRRIN(~ IN 'DA FUNK
March 30 - April 4, 1999
FOOTLOOSE
Apri120 - 25, 1999
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Subscription prices for the MasterCard Broadway Series of Miami Beach range in
price from $156.58 to $270.00 depending: on date and seat location. Call 1..800-939-8587 for
further information,
Subl:lcription~ W"t:l abu avuilable for groups of 20 or morc by calling 1-800-6-0ROUPS.
Current Subscribers to the MasterCard Broadw~y Series of Miami Beach will be receiving
r~I1~walltllt:rM in the mail Lht: wtlek uf April 13.
ThcMa5tcr-C~d'9ij~awaY scii~~-~i Miil.mi-B';-;~ii~ i~pies~~~dby Florida Thetltdoiii~=:: ...._no
Association, a non-profit civic organization with a volunteer board of trustees established to
ensure the continued presentation of quality national touring Broadway proQuctions in the state
of Florida.
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