In recent

years there have been many works about the fateful

journey of the RMS Titanic.

The

infamous disaster has been the subject of novels, plays,

films as well as a Tony Award-winning musical, which

begins at the Fox Theatre Feb. 29.

The

musical, which has nothing to do with the hit film,

focuses on the lives and yearnings of the crew, staff and

passengers unfolding against the backdrop of what was

considered the pride of nautical engineering. Written by

Peter Stone ("1776") and Maury Yeston

("Grand Hotel"), Titanic won awards in every

category in which it was nominated in the 1997 Tony

Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Sets.

The musical

also was a success with audiences. The original Broadway

cast recording of "Titanic" is the fastest

selling Broadway cast recording in RCA history. It also

was nominated for a Grammy Award.

"Titanic"

will play Tuesday through Saturdays, Feb. 29 - March 5,

at 8 p.m., Sundays at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday

matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets range in price from $23-$45

and can be purchased at the Fox Theatre box office or any

Ticketmaster outlet.

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