LEXINGTON OPERA HOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW 2022-23 SEASON - GET ON YOUR FEET! - FOR A NEW SEASON OF SENSATIONAL SHOWS

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Contact: Sheila Kenny (859) 551-3002
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        LEXINGTON OPERA HOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW 2022-23 SEASON –
       GET ON YOUR FEET! – FOR A NEW SEASON OF SENSATIONAL SHOWS

LEXINGTON, KY (May 19,2022) – The Lexington Opera House has revealed the nine-show 2022-
2023 Season of Broadway Live and Variety Live through a digital announcement at noon today;
the virtual broadcast announcing the new series can be viewed in its entirety at
www.lexingtonoperahouse.com.

The combined season lineup features five national touring Broadway musicals, two locally
produced Broadway musicals, one cabaret-style concert and a classic children’s show.

The new series kicks off with Broadway’s funniest new musical, TOOTSIE (October 21-23, 2022),
followed by the best-loved musical of all time, ANNIE for six fall performances (November 3-6,
2022). A brand new musical from the Lincoln Center Theater, ON YOUR FEET! will inspire
audiences (January 20-22, 2023), followed by Lerner & Lowe’s classic MY FAIR LADY (March 17-
19, 2023). Finally, celebrating its 50th anniversary, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will perform six
performances just before Easter (March 30 – April 2, 2023).

Variety Live 2022-23 begins this summer with two Lexington Theater Company productions,
Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID (July 14-17, 2022) and CHICAGO (August 4 – 7, 2022). The Lex’s
signature event CONCERT with the STARS returns on January 7, 2023. Finally, Disney’s iconic
WINNIE THE POOH takes the stage for children of all ages (January 13-14, 2023).
 “Every show on our new season is jam-packed with unforgettable music, spectacular dance and
creative storytelling at its very best,” said Luanne Franklin, Central Bank Center Director of
Performing Arts. “This is a season designed to get Broadway lovers on their feet with shows
ranging from comedies to classics and appealing to all ages. We have a Broadway season to lift
your spirits and bring you joy!”

Season tickets for the Broadway Live series are available by phone at (859) 233-3535 or
www.lexingtonoperahouse.com. Season ticket plans start at $215 per seat with monthly
payment plans available. Renewals start on May 19th through June 17th. “Due to popular
demand, season ticket availability is limited this year – so don’t delay!” Franklin said. “New
season tickets can be purchased starting June 30th – September 2nd, or while supplies last,” she
continued. “If you love and appreciate musical theatre, it makes so much sense to become a
season ticket holder and enjoy the benefits that come with it “Season ticket holders enjoy the
best prices, get the best seat selection before tickets go on sale to the general public and enjoy
multiple payment options and the lowest handling fees. Other benefits include the flexibility to
exchange performances in the event of a schedule conflict. Best of all is the great personal
service that has become an integral part of the Broadway Live experience.”

Season ticket holders also have the chance to buy additional tickets to Broadway Live shows at
a 10% discount and in advance of the general public on-sale date. In addition, season ticket
holders will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets to Variety Live presentations.

The Broadway Live series will present five performances of each title. A sixth performance on
Thursday evening at 7:30pm has been added to two shows this year. Friday and Saturday
evening performances are at 7:30pm. The Sunday evening performance is at 6:30pm. Saturday
and Sunday matinees are at 1:00pm. Season ticket prices range from $215-$395.

The websites lexingtonoperahouse.com and Ticketmaster.com are the official online sources
for tickets to performances at the Lexington Opera House. Buying directly from these ticket
outlets guarantees the authenticity of tickets.
The Lexington Opera House will continue to follow guidelines recommended by state and local
health officials for the safety of audience members, performers and staff. Protocols will be
available on the Opera House website and ticket holders will receive a message with any
updated requirements prior to each event.

                                 The 2022-23 Broadway Live Season

TOOTSIE – October 21-23, 2022

Call it “musical comedy heaven” (Rolling Stone). Call it “the most uproarious new musical in years!” (The
Hollywood Reporter).

Call it TOOTSIE! 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!”

Friday, October 21 – 7:30pm
Saturday, October 22 – 1:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, October 23 – 1:00pm & 6:30pm

Sponsored by CHI Saint Joseph Health

ANNIE – November 3 – 6, 2022

Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an
awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded
generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, an now the best-loved
musical of all time is set to return in a new production—just as you remember it an just when we need it
most.

Annie, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award winners
Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family, optimism and the
American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.

Sponsored by: Marsh McLennan Agency and Toyota Kentucky

Thursday, November 3 – 7:30pm
Friday, November 4 – 7:30pm
Saturday, November 5 – 1:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, November 6 – 1:00pm & 6:30pm

ON YOUR FEET! – January 20 – 22, 2023

HER VOICE. HIS VISION. THEIR STORY.

ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their
talent—and each other—to become an international sensation: Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Now their
story is an all-new exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with the
Chicago Tribune declaring “IT’S A HIT!” and The New York Times cheering, “The very air in the room
seems to vibrate in this undeniably crowd-pleasing musical!”

ON YOUR FEET! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century, including “Rhythm
is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “Get On Your Feet,” “Don’t Want To Lose You Now,” “1-2-3” and “Coming
Out of the Dark.” Prepare to be on your feet from start to finish!

Friday, January 20 – 7:30pm
Saturday, January 21 – 1:00pm & 7:30pm

Sunday, January 22 – 1:00pm & 6:30pm

Sponsored by: Clark Distributing/Coors Light

My Fair Lady – March 17 - 19, 2023

From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you The King & I and South Pacific, comes “a sumptuous new
production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly), Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR
LADY. Director Bartlett Sher’s glowing production is “thrilling, glorious and better than it ever was”
(New York Times).

Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be
Loverly” and “On the Street Where You Live,” MY FAIR LADY tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young
Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into
his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed?

Friday, March 17 – 7:30pm
Saturday, March 18 – 1:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, March 19 – 1:00pm & 6:30pm

Sponsored by: MCF

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR – March 30 – April 2, 2023

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon
returns to the stage. 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.

With lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber,
Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final
weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas.

Thursday, March 30 – 7:30pm
Friday, March 31 – 7:30pm
Saturday, April 1 – 1:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, April 2 – 1:00pm & 6:30pm

Sponsored by Thoroughbred & Central Bank

                                          Variety Live 2022-23

Disney’s The Little Mermaid - July 14 – 17, 2022

Join Ariel and her friends “Under the Sea” for a musical adventure, featuring your favorite tunes from
the film including “Part of Your World” and “Poor Unfortunate Souls” along with new songs from the
2007 Broadway adaptation. The Lexington Theatre Company pairs Broadway Stars of today and
tomorrow to bring this classic fairy tale to life, with direction and choreography by Broadway's Lyndy
Franklin Smith and Mara Newbery Greer.

Thursday, July 14 – 7:30pm
Friday, July 15 – 7:30pm
Saturday, July 16 – 1:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, July 17 – 1:00pm

Sponsored by: CHI Saint Joseph Health

Chicago – August 4 – 7, 2022

Murder, mayhem and “All That Jazz” abound in this thrilling Broadway classic, featuring a jazzy score
and fantastic dancing. Chicago is the second-longest running show on Broadway and The Lexington
Theatre Company will produce their adaptation with direction and choreography by Broadway’s Patrick
O’Neill. The Lex Orchestra takes center stage in this production, led by Resident Music Director, Brock
Terry.

Thursday, August 4 – 7:30pm
Friday, August 5 – 7:30pm
Saturday, August 6 – 1:00pm & 7:30pm
Sunday, August 7 – 1:00pm

Sponsored by: CHI Saint Joseph Health

Concert with the Stars

Saturday, January 7, 2023 – 8pm - One Night Only!

The Lexington Theatre Company's signature January concert brings together Broadway stars and
talented young artists from around the country, to illustrate the company's mission of creating
professional theatre and training the next generation of theatre artists to create a shared experience of
masterful storytelling. It's a magical night where stars rise before your very eyes.

Sponsored by: CHI Saint Joseph Health

Disney’s Winnie the Pooh – January 13 – 14, 2023

Disney's iconic Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their best friends Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, Roo,
Rabbit, and Owl (oh… and don't forget Tigger too!) have come to life in a beautifully crafted musical

stage adaptation. This beautiful fresh stage adaptation is told with stunning life-sized puppetry through
the eyes of the characters we all know and love, in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood.

Friday, January 13, 2023 – 6pm
Saturday, January 14, 2023 – 10:30am & 2:00pm

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About Central Bank Center
Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the Lexington Center Corporation (LCC) is a not-for-profit
501c3 corporate agency of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government established in
1974 to manage and maintain Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, the Central Bank Center
(formerly Lexington Convention Center), Triangle Park and the Lexington Opera House. One of
the nation’s most storied entertainment destinations, Central Bank Center venues collectively
welcome an average of 1.3 million patrons annually.

Since 1976, Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center has served as the home court of the University
of Kentucky men’s basketball team, regularly leading the national attendance average. Rupp
Arena has hosted legendary artists such as Justin Timberlake, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks,
Chris Stapleton and many more. Since 2018, Oak View Group and Live Nation Arenas have
provided booking services to Rupp Arena. During the last 18 months, Rupp Arena has broken all
previous audience attendance and revenue records in its storied 43-year history.

The Lexington Opera House, built in 1886, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is
one of the premier performing arts centers in the region. From its opening, the Opera House
has played host to such famous stage performers W.C. Fields, The Marx Brothers, Al Jolson,
Julie Harris, Steve Martin, Brian Wilson and Graham Nash. It has undergone two major
renovations and remains a cultural destination in downtown Lexington.

The Central Bank Center holds over 200 meetings, trade shows and special events annually. It
is just completed a transformative $310 million expansion, featuring a dramatic, light-filled
architectural design, offering over 200,000 SF of flexible meeting and event space.

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