ASU Gammage brings millions to Valley economy
ASU Gammage brings more than tremendous entertainment to Arizona. The Broadway Across America – Arizona series generates significant dollars, beyond the box office. The 2010-2011 series was a leading economic engine for Tempe as well as the rest of the Valley. Even during difficult economic times, the series brought in more than $35 million in economic impact to the Valley. The Broadway League’s recent study concluded that touring Broadway shows contributed more than $3.35 billion to local economies across the United States.
“In a struggling economy, these numbers are dramatic and remarkable. Even in difficult economic times people are still looking to be entertained and ways to create memories with their families and friends, and I believe experiencing Broadway is a way to do this. ASU Gammage is proud that the work we present also benefits our local restaurants, hotels and businesses. Since the economic downturn in 2006, our Broadways series has pumped more than $265 million in economic impact into the state,” says Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, executive director of ASU Gammage.
Single tickets for the ASU Gammage 2011-2012 Broadway Across America – Arizona season are now on sale. Season subscriptions are currently on sale, and season subscribers are assured priority seating, the same great seats for every show and priority ticket offers for special Broadway engagements, and exclusive subscriber discounts that save as much as 30 percent off the cost of buying individual tickets. Additional benefits include ticket exchange privileges and lost ticket insurance. Season subscriptions start at $114.
ASU Gammage is committed to putting Broadway in your backyard every season, and for 2011-2012 it’s especially pleased to offer a season of classics, new hits and blockbusters.
The full season includes:
West Side Story, Sept. 27-Oct. 2
Blue Man Group, Nov. 1-6
Irving Berlin's White Christmas The Musical, Dec. 6-11
Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, Jan. 10-15, 2012
Green Day's American Idiot, April 24-29, 2012
La Cage Aux Folles, May 15-20, 2012
Million Dollar Quartet, June 5-10, 2012
The 2011-2012 Broadway Across America – Arizona special engagements include:
Stomp, Dec. 28-31, 2011
Wicked, Feb. 15- March 11, 2012
Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, May 10-12, 2012