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Take your seat at the legendary Jungle Inn nightclub for the electrifying, multiple Tony® and Drama Desk Award-winning musical that tells the story of jazz through one of its most notorious entertainers: Jelly Roll Morton.

Journey from the back alleys of New Orleans to the dance halls of Chicago to the stages of New York with “he who drinks from the vine of syncopation” in a sizzling memoir of pride, lust and a past denied.

Directed by Matthew Gardiner (West Side Story, Cabaret), this Washington premiere stars acclaimed jazz pianist Mark G. Meadows (Jazz at Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Strathmore), and features the soul-stirring Nova Y. Payton with dazzling, high-energy choreography by Broadway’s Jared Grimes. Now that’s how you jazz!

BOOK BY GEORGE C. WOLFEMUSIC BY JELLY ROLL MORTONLYRICS BY SUSAN BIRKENHEADMUSICAL ADAPTATION & ADDITIONAL MUSIC COMPOSED BYLUTHER HENDERSONDIRECTED BY MATTHEW GARDINER

SPONSORED BY SHUGOLL RESEARCH

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AUGUST 26: PRIDE NIGHT

jelly’s last jam

Dive into a funny and fierce world premiere comedy that transforms the ARK Theatre into a steamy southern waterway.

Betty and Kendra waste away a languid summer day fishing on the Alabama Delta. Suddenly, their lazy afternoon turns to chaos when the motor breaks, stranding the two, and their tumultuous relationship, in the Gulf.

Director of New Works Joe Calarco (The Flick) helms this provocative contemporary comedy, starring Rachel Zampelli and Maria Rizzo, by the exciting DC playwright Audrey Cefaly (Maytag Virgin).

BY AUDREY CEFALYDIRECTED BY JOE CALARCO

NEW WORK AT SIGNATURE IS SPONSORED BY THE REVA & DAVID LOGAN FOUNDATION

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freaky fridayfreaky fridayfreaky fridayWhen an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again before mom’s big wedding. Freaky Friday, a new musical comedy based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and hit Disney films, is a hilarious, contemporary update of an American classic in which a mother and daughter really see what it is to be a family and experience first-hand each other’s lives, if only for a day. With a score by the Pulitzer Prize-winning composers of Next to Normal and If/Then and a book by Parenthood’s Bridget Carpenter, Freaky Friday is a delightfully entertaining world premiere musical for anyone with a perfectly imperfect family.

BOOK BY BRIDGET CARPENTERMUSIC & LYRICS BY TOM KITT & BRIAN YORKEYBASED ON THE NOVEL FREAKY FRIDAY BY MARY RODGERS & THE WALT DISNEY MOTION PICTURESDIRECTED BY CHRISTOPHER ASHLEY

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OCTOBER 4 - NOVEMBER 20, 2016OCTOBER 4 - 9: FIRST WEEK | NOVEMBER 1, 9: DISCUSSION NIGHTS

NOVEMBER 4: PRIDE NIGHT

DC’s finest leading ladies—Donna Migliaccio, Nova Y. Payton, Ilona Dulaski, Naomi Jacobson and Sandy Bainum—star in this hilarious world premiere musical for the holiday season.

When Oralene, the longtime director of small town Sylva Ridge’s Christmas Pageant, suddenly passes away, the Silver Belles must come to the rescue! With the spirit of Oralene looking on, the sterling-hued vixens band together, discover their talents and pull out all the stops to keep the beloved pageant alive.

It’s Golden Girls meets Designing Women with a heaping helping of well-known Christmas tunes and clever new ditties. Christmas without the Silver Belles…just wouldn’t be Christmas!

BOOK BY ALLYSON CURRINMUSIC BY MATT CONNERLYRICS BY MATT CONNER & STEPHEN GREGORY SMITHBASED ON AN IDEA BY SANDRA JOHNSON & CATHY ALTERDIRECTED BY ERIC SCHAEFFER

NEW WORK AT SIGNATURE IS SPONSORED BY THE REVA & DAVID LOGAN FOUNDATION

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CHRISTMAS EVE SHOWTIMES: 12PM, 5PM

Come aboard the ship of dreams in this Tony Award®-winning Best Musical—a heart-stopping and riveting ride through the final moments of Titanic’s fateful journey.

In this stunning, 360-degree production, Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer plunges you into the middle of the glamour, chaos, heroism and, ultimately, the spirit of the most infamous ship of all time. With a lush, unforgettable score and a cast, orchestra and crew of more than 50 artists, Titanic will be the theatrical event of the season!

STORY & BOOK BY PETER STONEMUSIC & LYRICS BY MAURY YESTONDIRECTED BY ERIC SCHAEFFER

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DECEMBER 13, 2016 – JANUARY 29, 2017DECEMBER 13 - 18: FIRST WEEK | JANUARY 4, 10: DISCUSSION NIGHTSJANUARY 6: PRIDE NIGHT | CHRISTMAS EVE SHOWTIMES: 12PM, 5PM

Pulitzer Prize winner James Lapine’s (Sunday in the Park with George) new comedy stars Emmy and Tony Award® winner Debra Monk (Mozart in the Jungle, Grey’s Anatomy) as Mrs. Miller.

Mrs. Miller can’t sing—but don’t tell her that. Based on the real life story of Elva Miller, this touching and funny portrait offers Monk the role of a lifetime as the devoted, warbling songstress whose operatic, off-key singing became an unlikely pop phenomenon in the 1960s. Take a delectable romp through hits like “Downtown,” “Monday Monday,” “A Hard Day’s Night” and more. Simply irresistible, when Mrs. Miller does her thing, it’s so bad—it’s good.

A PLAY WITH MUSIC BY JAMES LAPINE CONCEIVED BY MARK OLIVER EVERETT & JAMES LAPINEDIRECTED BY JAMES LAPINE

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MARCH 15, 21: DISCUSSION NIGHTSMARCH 10: PRIDE NIGHT

A wildly original world premiere musical from the award-winning composer of Adding Machine that will provoke—even shock—and thoroughly entertain.

Set in a frozen little town in the middle of continental nowhere, Midwestern Gothic paints a vivid portrait of a young woman, Stina, who is desperate to escape her everyday surroundings. Stina’s wild and twisted imagination drives her to create more and more bizarre diversions that suddenly take a perverse turn toward a surprising end.

With a gorgeous contemporary score that weaves together rock, country and pure fantasy, this innovative musical thriller will leave you breathless.

BOOK BY ROYCE VAVREKMUSIC BY JOSH SCHMIDTLYRICS BY ROYCE VAVREK & JOSH SCHMIDTDIRECTED BY MATTHEW GARDINER

NEW WORK AT SIGNATURE IS SPONSORED BY THE REVA & DAVID LOGAN FOUNDATIONTHE AMERICAN MUSICAL VOICES PROJECT IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE TED & MARY JO SHEN CHARITABLE GIFT FUND

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The icon. His traitor. The most famous story ever told. Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s stunning award-winning rock opera in a sleek, modern, environmental production.

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With the legendary songs “What’s the Buzz,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Everything’s Alright” and the title song, Joe Calarco (Gypsy) directs this dazzling and fiery epic of celebrity, passion, guilt and salvation.

LYRICS BY TIM RICEMUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBERDIRECTED BY JOE CALARCO

MAY 9 – JULY 2, 2017MAY 9 - 14: FIRST WEEK | JUNE 7, 13: DISCUSSION NIGHTS

JUNE 23: PRIDE NIGHT

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MAY JUNE & JULY

Full Steam Ahead: Launching an Epic Musical November 16 – December 11$260; $220 for Friends of Signature

Creating a musical is like constructing a ship. You start with the blueprints. A captain takes the helm and the event culminates in a voyage filled with spectators. See what makes the musical Titanic as epic as the boat itself in an intimate, five-part seminar. Meet director Eric Schaeffer, take a special in-depth dive into the design concepts and see it all come together when cast meets orchestra for the first time. Register early as space is limited.

Sizzlin’ Summer Nights Series July 5 – 22, 2016Tickets: $35 per show; All-Access Pass only $175

Signature opens our air-conditioned doors once more for the annual Sizzlin’ Summer Nights Series. With a different concert each night, there’s always something to keep you entertained. This season’s acts include Will Gartshore, Erin Driscoll, Shayna Blass (The Mystery of Love & Sex), Bob McDonald and many more.

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Signature’s Open House Saturday, July 23, 2016 | Noon – 8:30PM FREE

Kick off the upcoming season with Signature’s Annual Open House. Starting at noon, come enjoy free performances every fifteen minutes, special ticket offers and a grand finale concert.

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Tickets: $35 each; or buy all four for $130. 703 820 9771 or SigTheatre.org

WoodstockOctober 11 – 15, 2016

Three days of peace, love and music are packed into a 70-minute original musical tribute. Signature’s favorite groovy singers and musicians reinterpret hits from Janis Joplin to Jefferson Airplane, Sha Na Na, Jimi Hendrix, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Who and more as we relive the event that changed rock and roll forever.

Nicholas Rodriguez January 31 – February 4, 2017

One Life to Live and Broadway star Nicholas Rodriguez blends his love of The Great White Way with the music of jazz, blues, folk and pop in a unique and intimate evening filled with his charming personality and soulful voice.

Apollo Link: Act III May 9 – 13, 2017

A pop-infused trio with a Broadway twist, Jake Odmark (Kinky Boots, Signature’s Really Really) Brandon Rubendall (Anything Goes, Wicked) and Adam Roberts (Pippin, Dirty Dancing National Tour) fuse intricate harmonies, a capella and lead vocals to reinvent their favorite show tunes. From Sondheim to Rodgers and Hammerstein to Stephen Schwartz, span The Great White Way Apollo-style with three dynamic performers.

Songbirds: Great Women of JazzJune 6 – 10, 2017

“At Last” an entire cabaret flush with the smoky voices and soprano lilts of the women of jazz! With songs from Ella Fitzgerald, Eva Cassidy, Billie Holliday, Peggy Lee, Nina Simone and more, this sophisticated and spirited evening kicks off “Summertime” in swinging style.

Dottie Bennett and Richard Morton Cathy Bernard/Bernard Family FoundationMike BlankBonnie and Kenneth FeldFrank Guzzetta and Paul Manville HRH FoundationArlene and Robert KogodMARPAT Foundation

Laura Ariane (Laurie) Miller* and Lois C. Greisman Wesley Pickard and Jeanette StudleyLola ReinschShare FundPeter and Ann Tanous The Ted & Mary Jo Shen Charitable Gift Fund J. Watkins and Bradley Frey

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Pricing

Package Pricing 8 Shows 7 Shows 6 Shows 5 Shows 4 Shows 3 Shows

First Week: Weekend or Weekday

$498.00 $437.00 $388.00 $325.00 $270.00 $205.00

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday Evening

$578.00 $507.00 $448.00 $375.00 $310.00 $235.00

Friday Evening $658.00 $577.00 $508.00 $425.00 $350.00 $265.00

Saturday or Sunday Matinee

$618.00 $542.00 $478.00 $400.00 $330.00 $250.00

Discussion Night $618.00 $542.00 $478.00 $400.00 $330.00 $250.00

Saturday Evening $690.00 $605.00 $532.00 $445.00 $366.00 $277.00

Pride Night $690.00 $605.00 $532.00 $445.00 $366.00 $277.00

Package Pricing 8 Shows 7 Shows 6 Shows 5 Shows 4 Shows 3 Shows

First Week: Weekend or Weekday

$458.00 $402.00 $358.00 $300.00 $250.00 $190.00

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday Evening

$538.00 $472.00 $418.00 $350.00 $290.00 $220.00

Friday Evening $618.00 $542.00 $478.00 $400.00 $330.00 $250.00

Saturday or Sunday Matinee

$578.00 $507.00 $448.00 $375.00 $310.00 $235.00

Discussion Night $578.00 $507.00 $448.00 $375.00 $310.00 $235.00

Saturday Evening $650.00 $570.00 $502.00 $420.00 $346.00 $262.00

Pride Night $650.00 $570.00 $502.00 $420.00 $346.00 $262.00

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