The Broadway hits "Spring Awakening," "Spamalot" and "Dreamgirls;" mirth and memories from the likes of Whoopi Goldberg, Shirley MacLaine and Don Rickles; the vocalism of Mandy Patinkin, Idina Menzel and Bernadette Peters; as well as dates with Michael Bolton, Chris Botti, Yanni and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra highlight the 2010-2011 season at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach.

Tickets for the season's performances, announced Tuesday, go on sale Oct. 2.

"In addition to pop musicians and comedians, we have a particularly strong lineup of shows for the family that will put people in the spirit for the holidays," said Lee Bell, senior director of programming at the Kravis Center, in a press statement.

Here are some of the highlights. For a complete schedule and ticket information, go to kravis.org.

MUSICALS
"Dreamgirls": The beloved Apollo Theater coming-of-age musical. Nov. 23-28. $25+
"Monty Python's Spamalot": A night of flying cows, killer rabbits and knights who say "Ni!" Dec. 26. $25+
"Spring Awakening": Eight Tonys, including best musical, for this exploration of youthful rebellion in all its incarnations. March 2. $20+
"The Color Purple": Musical based on the Alice Walker novel and the Spielberg film. May 10-15. $25+

ICONS
Whoopi Goldberg: She has an Oscar, a Tony, a Grammy, a Golden Globe and an Emmy. Jan. 14. $25+
Don Rickles/Joan Rivers: Wisecracks and more wisecracks. Jan. 26. $35+
Shirley MacLaine: The Oscar-winning actress, dancer and author reflects. Feb 8. $20+

POP
Michael Bolton: The singer wraps his voice around collaborations with Ne-Yo and Lady Gaga on his new CD. Jan. 13. $20+
Roberta Flack: Still killing 'em softly. Jan. 19. $25+
Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons: Pure Americana, from "Big Girls Don't Cry" to "Dawn." Feb 11. $25+
Chris Botti: No denying the trumpeter's legions of fans. March 17. $25+
Smokey Robinson: The Motown legend in concert. April 14. $25+