If you're a musical fanatic, you probably know all the words to the shows that will be staged at The Fox Theatre this season. But if you aren't in the know, then maybe this will inspire you to branch out of your comfort zone and explore the world of musical theatre.
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This romantic comedy is focused on superstar Rachel Marron, who has hired a bodyguard to protect her from a stalker. Their strictly-business relationship slowly blooms into something more as the two get to know each other. This musical features original music along with classic songs such as "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" and "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston. To top it all off, the show will be starring Grammy award nominee Deborah Cox.
This story of how Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Cuban-American pop artists, rose to fame cannot be missed. From their humble beginnings in Cuba to the top of the pop music industry, this show will have you dancing in the aisles to some of the most iconic songs of the past few years, including "Get on your Feet," by Emilio and Gloria Estefan. This show is said to be uplifting and inspirational, by NBC-TV.
According to Entertainment Weekly, "School of Rock" is "an inspiring jolt of energy, joy and mad skillz!" Based on the movie starring Jack Black, the show focuses on Dewey Finn, a wannabe rockstar and current substitute teacher. The show follows the journey of Finn turning his class into a rock band. Featuring 14 original songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber and an on-stage rock band made up entirely of kids.
The 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival is soon to be opening in St. Louis. This show features a score full of gospel, jazz, blues and ragtime music. This Pulitzer Prize-winning story follows a young woman on her journey to love and happiness in the south after struggling with childhood abuse and hardships.
"Hamilton" showcases the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton, a man that came from nothing who helped shape America to be what it is today. Told entirely through song, this show features hip-hop, rap and R&B music. With lyrics by Lin Manuel Miranda, if you can score tickets to this show, you are in for a treat.
These shows will only be at the Fox for a very short period of time.
What a great line up! Thank you for getting the word out and giving some tidbits about each show. Will definitely help me in choosing which ones to see this year. Hoping to score those Hamilton tickets!