‘Kinky Boots,’ ‘Book of Mormon,’ ‘Pippin’ Bring Broadway to Minneapolis in 2014-15

The Hennepin Theatre Trust announced its 2014-15 Thrivent Financial Broadway on Hennepin season which will feature some of Broadway’s most popular Tony Award winning productions. 2013 Tony Award winner Kinky Boots, 2013 Tony Award winner Pippin, and the comedic Book of Mormon will all  run at the historic Orpheum State Theatre, among several other hit shows.

President and CEO of Hennepin Theatre Trust, Tom Hoch, shared in a statement, “An outstanding ‘Broadway on Hennepin’ season like this, with five productions that have never been here before including two, new 2013 Tony winners, makes our downtown Cultural District an entertainment magnet for residents and visitors alike. Minneapolis is known for its arts and culture and we thank our community for the enthusiastic support which makes it possible for us to bring these musicals to town as well as produce shows locally.”

The production schedule is as follows:
> The Book of Mormon | August 20-September 7, 2014
> Dirty Dancing | October 7-19, 2014
> Motown the Musical | December 16-28, 2014
> I Love Lucy Live  | January 20-25, 2015
> Oliver! | February 4-March 1, 2015
> Pippin | February 17-22, 2015
> Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | March 10-15, 2015
> Annie | March 31-April 5, 2015
> Jersey Boys | April 28-May 3, 2015

“Thrivent Financial is proud to support Hennepin Theatre Trust and its upcoming Broadway season. The touring and local theatre offerings help make downtown Minneapolis, where over 1,000 Thrivent employees work, a thriving and vibrant destination. This was truly unique way for Thrivent to be a part of the community,” said Michael Dominowski, Director of Community Relations.