The Marriott Theatre Announces 2013 Mainstage Season: Andrew Lloyd Webber Revue NOW AND FOREVER and More

The Marriott Theatre, Chicago's longest running musical theatre announced today that subscriptions will soon go on sale for its 2013 season.

The "Music of the Night" awaits you with NOW AND FOREVER, the Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Marriott Theatre has been given the honor of creating this premiere presentation. A cast of incredible singers, dancers, and choreographers will bring you highlights from EVITA, CATS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, SUNSET BOULEVARD, the most anticipated sequel in Broadway history, LOVE NEVER DIES, and its predecessor, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, the world's most successful musical.

It's one enchanted evening with Rodgers and Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC! Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, SOUTH PACIFIC is considered one of the greatest musicals of all time. Based on James Michener's Tales of the South Pacific, the ground breaking story follows U.S. nurse Nellie Forbush, a "Cockeyed Optimist," who falls in love with a French plantation owner yet struggles to accept his past. The legendary score includes "Some Enchanted Evening," "Younger Than Springtime," and the haunting "Bali Ha'i."

I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE goes through your funny bone and straight to your heart! You'll fall head over heels for this hilarious musical comedy about that terribly wonderful, simply complex thing called love. From dressing for a first date, marriage and babies, in-laws and the injustice of long lines for the ladies room, this musical romp through our every day relationships will have you rolling in the aisles with laughter. You'll leave wondering…"Were they talking about me?"

9 TO 5, The Musical - "What a Way to Make a Living!" This hilarious new musical from Grammy Award-winner Dolly Parton features the hit title song and Tony Award-nominated score. 9 to 5 is the hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the rolodex era. When three unlikely friends take control of the office and put their "sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot" of a boss in his place they learn there is nothing they can't do, even in a man's world.

Disney's MARY POPPINS is a Supercalifragilistic hit! The world's favorite nanny arrives on the Marriott stage! Mary Poppins, based on P.L. Travers' beloved stories and the classic Disney film, features a magical score and thrilling dancing with "A Spoonful of Sugar," "Chim Chim Cher-ee," "Feed the Birds," and "Let's Go Fly a Kite" coming to life in front of your eyes for the very first time. So bring the whole family and spend a "Jolly Holiday" with Mary and an irresistible cast of characters.

Become a Marriott Theatre Subscriber today! For information on becoming a subscriber, call the box office at 847-634-0200. After 2012 renewals, new subscribers will be given priority in the order they were received.

The performance schedule for all shows is Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Subscriptions are available for as little as $116 and single ticket prices range from $40.00 to $48.00, excluding tax and handling fees. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings get dinner and a ticket to the show for only $55.00. For Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening dinner reservations in The King's Wharf or Fairfield Inn, please call 847-634-0100. Free parking is available at all performances. To reserve tickets with a major credit card, call the Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200 or go to Ticketmaster.com. For more information please visit www.MarriottTheatre.com.

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