'Book Of Mormon,' 'Flashdance' Coming To Mpls.

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The Hennepin Theatre Trust's new 2012-13 Broadway Across America season has been announced and includes the ever-popular musical, "The Book of Mormon."

Other shows coming soon to Minneapolis include "War Horse," "Catch Me If You Can," "Priscilla Queen of the Desert," "Flashdance," "Disney's Beauty and the Beast" and "Mary Poppins."

Season tickets are on sale now.

"From the inventive hilarity of The Book of Mormon, currently the hottest show on Broadway, to the achingly beautiful international sensation of War Horse, this year's scope of productions yields the unparalleled music and magic of the best in live theatrical entertainment," said Hennepin Theatre Trust President/CEO Tom Hoch, in the press release. "Five Minnesota debuts set Hennepin Avenue apart as the place to see the hottest shows direct from Broadway."

The season schedule is as follows:

-- Beauty and the Beast: Oct. 16-21
-- Catch Me If You Can: Dec. 11-6
-- Priscilla Queen of the Desert: Jan. 8-13, 2013
-- The Book of Mormon: Feb. 5-17, 2013
-- Flashdance: April 2-7, 2013
-- Mary Poppins: April 23-28, 2013
-- War Horse: June 12-23, 2013