From the music of Alanis Morissette, to a Cockney girl, to singing Jesus, to a dancing ogre, to pink bullies, to trashcan drums, the Martin Center will be the home to the best Broadway shows next spring.
Next spring, the ETSU Martin Center will be hosting its 2024 Broadway season in the Grand Hall.
“It was an epic inaugural season, and we look forward to the curtain rising on this season’s line-up,” said Jennifer Clements, executive director of the Martin Center. “A magical season at the ETSU Martin Center is just ahead.”
On Jan. 10, “Jagged Little Pill” will have two shows: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. From Feb. 12-13 at 7:30 p.m., “My Fair Lady” will be presented by Bravissima! “Jesus Christ Superstar” will run from March 18-20 at 7:30 p.m. The add-on show “Shrek,” presented by Food City, will run from April 4-5 at 7:30 p.m. “Mean Girls,” presented by the Bank of Tennessee, will run from April 29-May 1 at 7:30 p.m. The add-on show, “Stomp,” presented by News 5 WCYB, will run from June 4-5 at 7:30 p.m.
Season ticket owners had first access to seats, which included access to “Jagged Little Pill,” “My Fair Lady,” “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Mean Girls.” However, it did not include the add-on shows, which cost extra. Season tickets cost $370 at the Gold Level, which is at the Orchestra level and $290 at the Blue Level, which is at the Mezzanine and Balcony.
Individual tickets cost $72.50 at the Blue Level and $92.50 at the Gold Level, which does not include taxes and fees.
Students can buy one ticket to a Broadway show at the Martin Center for $10. “Jagged Little Pill” tickets go on sale Nov. 28 through Dec. 8 for the Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. show. “My Fair Lady” tickets go on sale Jan. 16 through Feb. 8 for the Feb. 12 show. The “Jesus Christ Superstar” tickets go on sale Feb 13. through March 13 for the March 18 show. “Mean Girls” tickets go on sale March 19 through April 24 for the April 29 show. The add-on shows “Shrek” and “Stomp” are omitted.
There will be extra security and a clear bag policy enforced. There will be concessions, and the Broadway shows will sell their merchandise.
“Jagged Little Pill” is recommended for ages 14 and up for its use of strong language, adult themes, drug use and sexual violence. The tagline is “Some shows you see, this show you feel.” The show is based on Alanis Morissette’s music, as it follows the typical American family but turns it on its head.
“My Fair Lady” is a Golden Age classic by Lerner and Loewe, which follows Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins in a story of transformation into proper lady, but who is changing whom?
“I’m hopping on the national tour of My Fair Lady!” said Kelly Gleason, performer on the National Tour of “My Fair Lady” on her Instagram. “Maybe with a little bit of luck I’ll be on the street where you live, so we can dance all night.”
“Jesus Christ Superstar” follows the Gospels’ story through a rock album of the makings of Andrew Lloyd Webber. This show will be a celebration of the 50th Anniversary Tour.
“Mean Girls” follows the “fetch” movie of Cady Heron moving to a new home and facing a trio of queen bees led by Regina George. However, when she and her friends create a revenge plan to end Regina’s reign, Cady might have bitten off more than she can chew.
For more information on ETSU Martin Center Broadway shows, visit ETSUMartincCenter.org.
