The University of Central Arkansas Public Appearances presents “Pretty Woman: The Musical” on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. at Reynolds Performance Hall.
“Pretty Woman: The Musical”, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all, springs to life on stage by a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music, Hollywood, and Broadway, with direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award®-winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde), original music and lyrics by Grammy®-winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of ’69”, “Heaven”), and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J.F. Lawton.
Featured in the musical is Roy Orbison and Bill Dee’s international smash hit song “Oh, Pretty Woman,” which inspired the iconic movie. “Pretty Woman” the film (produced by Arnon Milchan – New Regency Productions) was an international smash hit when it was released in 1990.
“Pretty Woman: The Musical” is “Big Romance & Big Fun!” (Broadway.com) and “Dazzles!” (Deadline). The Hollywood Reporter calls it “Irresistible! A romantic fantasy. A contemporary fairy tale.” And BuzzFeed News says “If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!” “Pretty Woman: The Musical” will lift your spirits and light up your heart.
UCA Public Appearances is celebrating 25 years in Reynolds Performances Hall. Highly acclaimed artists such as Ray Charles, Wayne Newton, Common, Amy Grant, Dionne Warwick, Ricky Skaggs and more have performed in the 1,200-seat theatre.
UCA Public Appearances has continued to grow each year and now has five unique series that are offered: Broadway, POPS, Night Out, Speaker, and the Windgate Collection. Reynolds Performance Hall has also welcomed over 65,000 PreK-12th grade students from across the state of Arkansas to experience live performing arts through the Main Stage Education Series. This series educates while entertaining and provides arts accessibility to all students.
Please note this show contains adult themes and mature content. Tickets range from $30-$50 for adults and $10 for children/students. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the Reynolds box office or Windgate Center for Fine and Performing Arts box office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., online at uca.edu/publicappearances or by calling UCA Ticket Central at (501) 450-3265 or toll-free at (866) 810-0012. Student and children tickets are only available by contacting the box office.
