Theater League has announced they will host MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, AN EVENING WITH PATTI LUPONE AND MANDY PATINKIN and NEXT TO NORMAL at the state-of-the-art Kauffman Center for Performing Arts as part of their 2011-2012 Broadway Series.

AN EVENING WITH PATTI LUPONE AND MANDY PATINKIN takes the stage January 17-22, 2012. Theater League presents two of the greatest living stars of the American musical theater as they team up to present an unforgettable performance of their greatest songs. The original stars of EVITA, Tony ® winners LuPone and Patinkin reprise their award winning duets from that celebrated musical, along with a whole host of Broadway’s greatest hits.

The 2011-2012 Kansas City Broadway Series continues with Theater League’s presentation of  Broadway’s MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, which will shake, rattle and roll the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts March 20-25, 2012.  This new smash-hit musical was inspired by the famed recording session on December 4, 1956, that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Bringing that legendary night to life, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET features a score of rock hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and more. Don’t miss your chance to be a fly on the wall of fame… at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET!

The 2011-2012 Kansas City Broadway Series concludes June 5-10 with the Tony ®Award  and Pulitzer Prize winning NEXT TO NORMAL at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts. Meet Diana—sexy, sharp and trying to hold onto her family, including husband Dan—handsome, genuine and working overtime to juggle being a father and a husband. Welcome to the world of NEXT TO NORMAL, brilliant and evocative, which takes us inside the lives of a typical American family that’s anything but typical. An award-winning score and mesmerizing performances pull audiences into this emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to care for themselves and each other.  “Brave and breathtaking—a world of muscular grace and power” hailed the New York Times for this groundbreaking new musical, presented by Theater League.

The Kansas City Broadway Series will be presented at the historic Music Hall and the intimate Kauffman Center for Performing Arts. By bringing together Kansas City’s two premiere theaters, Theater League and Broadway Across America will bring the hottest shows straight from New York to Kansas City with larger blockbusters presented at the Music Hall and more intimate productions presented at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts.  Broadway Across America will present the Kansas City premieres of JERSEY BOYS and BLUE MAN GROUP at the Music Hall.

Season tickets for all five shows in both venues are on sale now to renewing Broadway Series members and start at $130. Current season members have until February 28, 2011, to renew for 2011-2012 series. New season members can be the first to secure priority seating by calling 816.421.7500 or by visiting theaterleague.com.

Current season members can renew their seats by February 28. Season tickets start at $130 for all five shows. New season members can secure a place in line for priority tickets by visiting theaterleague.com or by calling 1-800-776-7469.