IF/THEN, BEAUTIFUL & More Set for SHN's 2015-16 Season

SHN Chief Executive Officer Greg Holland announced in a letter to Members four additional musicals that are part of the 2015-2016 SHN Season.

Productions include the contemporary Broadway musical about living in New York today - and all the possibilities of tomorrow IF/THEN; the record-breaking theater sensation DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE; the critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company production of CABARET directed by Sam Mendes; the winner of two 2014 Tony Awards and a 2015 Grammy Award BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL and a SIXTH MUSICAL TO BE REVEALED. These shows join the previously announced engagement of the 2014 Tony Award-winning Best Musical A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER.

Season Memberships are available now by visiting shnsf.com. Current SHN Members can renew by calling SHN Audience Services at 888-746-1799 (Press 2), or through their SHN ACCOUNT at shnsf.com. Renewal invoices are currently being mailed.

"The homecoming of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL gives us all an opportunity to see how the production has developed since it first had its world premiere with SHN in 2013," said Greg Holland, SHN CEO. "The rest of the 2015-2016 line-up reflects an eclectic group of musicals that feel tailor-made for the Bay Area. Each season it seems that there's always one production that takes just a bit longer to produce and our SIXTH MUSICAL TO BE REVEALED is worth the wait."

From the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning creators of Next to Normal
IF/THEN
SHN Orpheum Theatre
November 10 - December 6, 2015

IF/THEN is a contemporary Broadway musical about living in New York today - and all the possibilities of tomorrow.

With unforgettable songs and a deeply moving story by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning creators of Next to Normal, this "fascinating, ambitious, and original new musical (New York Post)" simultaneously follows one woman's two possible life paths, painting a deeply moving portrait of the lives we lead, as well as the lives we might have led.

New York Magazine calls IF/THEN "Thrilling! The best musical of the year." The Chicago Tribune calls IF/THEN "A thoroughly fascinating, intellectually and musically rich new musical. It is a zesty, savvy and ambitious original."

2014 Tony Award-Winning Best Musical
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER
SHN Golden Gate Theatre
December 1-27, 2015

Getting away with murder can be so much fun... and there's no better proof than the knock-'em-dead hit show that's earned unanimous raves and won the 2014 Tony Award for BEST MUSICAL-A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER! As one most gentlemanly NPR critic put it, "I'VE NEVER LAUGHED SO HARD AT A BROADWAY MUSICAL!"

GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE tells the story of Monty, an heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by-you guessed it-eliminating the eight relatives who stand in his way. All the while, Monty has to juggle his mistress, his fiancée and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance... and be done in time for tea. The Hollywood Reporter raves, "GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE RESTORES OUR FAITH IN MUSICAL COMEDY." Kindly get your tickets now for the new musical that will have you dying with laughter!

DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE
SHN Golden Gate Theatre
February 23 - March 20, 2016

DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing.

Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit features the hit songs "Hungry Eyes," "Hey Baby," "Do You Love Me?" and the heart-stopping "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life." London's Sunday Express says, "This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!"

It's the summer of 1963, and 17-year-old Frances "Baby" Houseman is on vacation in New York's Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents. Baby discovers her own entertainment when she stumbles upon the staff quarters where an all-night dance party is in full swing. Mesmerized by the raunchy dance moves and the pounding rhythms, Baby can't wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle the resort dance instructor. Baby's life is about to change forever as she is thrown in at the deep end as Johnny's leading lady both on-stage and off with breathtaking consequences.

Direct from Broadway
CABARET
SHN Golden Gate Theatre
June 21 - July 17, 2016

Direct from Broadway, the acclaimed masterpiece returns to San Francisco. As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, the critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present SAM MENDES (Skyfall, American Beauty) and ROB MARSHALL'S (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET.

Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd--and to leave their troubles outside. But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain, will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times?

Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including "Cabaret," "Willkommen" and "Maybe This Time." Leave your troubles outside - life is beautiful at CABARET, JOHN KANDER, FRED EBB and JOE MASTEROFF's Tony-winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way.

2015 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Theater Album
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
SHN Orpheum Theatre
August 9 - September 18, 2016

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL tells the inspiring true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

Featuring a stunning array of beloved songs written by Gerry Goffin/Carole King and Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, including "I Feel The Earth Move," "One Fine Day," "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," "You've Got A Friend" and the title song, BEAUTIFUL has a book by and Tony Award-nominee and Academy Award-nominated writer Douglas McGrath, direction by Marc Bruni, choreography by Josh Prince, and took home two 2014 Tony Awards and a 2015 Grammy Award.

The SHN 2015-2016 season is available for new and renewing members at shnsf.com. Renewing members may also call SHN Audience Services at 888-746-1799 (Press 2). Season prices range from $222.50 - $680.00. Single tickets will go on sale at a later date.