Broadway Across America (BAA) is a presenter and producer of live theatrical events in the United States and Canada since 1984. It is currently owned by Key Brand Entertainment (KBE), who purchased it from Live Nation in 2008.
Through its network of presenting partners, BAA presents touring Broadway shows, family productions, and other live shows in over 40 North American venues. Shows presented include Broadway hits on tour such as Wicked, Jersey Boys, Chicago, Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Lion King, Rent, Spring Awakening, and The Phantom of the Opera. In 2008, Broadway Across America sold over 6.4 million tickets to over 4,000 performances throughout its network of cities.
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