Broadway at the Bass lineup includes ‘Hamilton’ and ‘Frozen’
February 27,2023
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Bass Performance Hall is bringing Broadway hits such as Hamilton and Frozen to Fort Worth over the next year and a half.
Performing Art Fort Worth announced the 2023-2024 Broadway at the Bass schedule this week. Since 1998, Bass Performance Hall has brought the arts to downtown Fort Worth and Sundance Square.
Nine productions in total make up the 2023-2024 season, which brings acclaimed musicals and plays from across the country to the Fort Worth theater. Season ticket-holders have until March 24 to renew their plan, while tickets to the general public go on sale on April 11.
For those looking to get a sense of Broadway at the Bass, the 2022-2023 season has nearly concluded. Only three productions remain for the season: Annie from March 28 to April 2, Tootsie from May 9-14 and Hadestown from June 27 to July 2. Tickets are still available for the three remaining shows.
From Disney adventures to historic musicals, there’s a little bit of everything for people during the 2023-2024 Broadway at the Bass season:
The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon follows a pair of mismatched missionaries sent halfway across the world to spread the good word. Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone, are the trio behind the Tony-winning musical.
Dates: July 28-30, 2023
Runtime: 2 hours and 45 minutes, with one intermission.
Disney’s Frozen
Based on the hit 2013 Disney animated film, Frozen follows sisters Elsa and Anna on a winter adventure. The musical comes from Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Jennifer Lee, Michael Grandage and Rob Ashford.
Dates: Aug. 10-20, 2023
Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission.
Jagged Little Pill
Jagged Little Pill hits on themes of joy, love and heartache, all wrapped up in the music of Alanis Morissette. The musical comes from Diane Paulus and Diablo Cody.
Dates: Sept. 15-17, 2023
Runtime: 2 hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission.
To Kill A Mockingbird
Harper Lee’s 1960 book To Kill A Mockingbird follows Atticus Finch, a 1930s lawyer defending a Black man against an unjust charge. The Pulitzer Prize-winning book was made into a film in 1962 and has now been adapted by filmmaker and playwright, Aaron Sorkin.
Dates: Sept. 26-Oct. 1, 2023
Runtime: 2 hours and 50 minutes, with one intermission.
Six
This musical follows the Six wives of Henry VIII into a 21st-century girl power remix of over 500 years of historical heartbreak. The musical comes from writers Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss.
Dates: Nov. 28-Dec. 3, 2023
Runtime: 1 hour and 20 minutes, with no intermission.
Disney’s Aladdin
Disney’s Aladdin tells the story of a young thief on a magical adventure with the girl of his dreams, a Genie and magic carpet. The musical is based on the 1992 animated film and comes from Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin.
Dates: Jan. 31- Feb. 4, 2024
Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission.
Tina — The Tina Turner Musical
Tina follows the life story of acclaimed singer who produced hit songs such as What’s Love Got To Do With It and The Best. The musical comes from Katori Hall and Phyllida Lloyd.
Dates: Feb. 6-11, 2024
Runtime: 2 hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission.
Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s historical epic tells the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton in a score that blends hip-hop and R&B. The musical comes from Miranda, Thomas Kail, Andy Blankenbuehler and Alex Lacamoire.
Dates: June 11-23, 2024
Runtime: 2 hours and 45 minutes, with one intermission.
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia! tells the story of a daughter searching for her father on the eve of her wedding day, all told through the music of ABBA. The musical is based on the book from Catherine Johnson and a 2008 film.
Dates: July 9-14, 2024
Runtime: 2 hours and 45 minutes, with one intermission.
Location Mentioned: Bass Performance Hall