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What does the Phantom of the Opera andgetting tickets as well as information
Cats have in common? Answer: They areabout events and shows on Broadway.
the longest running plays in the historyBroadway theatre has a special allure.
of Broadway. Phantom is currently stillThe fact that it is performed live is
performing its spectacular productionundoubtedly its strongest attraction.
and nearing its 7,500th performance.Simply put, live performances be it
Cats closed on September 10th, 2000Broadway, a concert, and opera or ballet
after 7,486 shows. What is the allure ofare more vivid. The eyes behold the
Broadway and these two plays?beauty of the sets, the crispness of the
Phantom has been delighting audiences ofmusic and the artistry of performance
readers since Gaston Leroux wrote thethat no technological device can offer.
novel in 1911. Phantom first went toThis is not to say that a beautiful
film in 1925 and recently a remakeopera on a nice stereo or a concert on
appeared in 2005. On Broadway, Phantom'sDVD can't be enjoyed, they just can't
opening night was on January 26, 1988 atprovide the vividness and clarity that
the Majestic Theatre. Phantom of thelive performance can. There is also
Opera had ticket seekers clamoring foranother consideration to make when
the opportunity to take a seat and watchdeciding to attend a Broadway play in
the visual delights of this most belovedperson or watch its version on the
operatic play. Today in 2006, Phantomtelevision at home.
tickets are still much sought after andBroadway live performances bring us out
available. What is the appeal of thisinto the world. We socialize, we see
long running and powerful play?people, and we experience the magic and
One fascination and reason for thebeauty of Broadway with others. We
popularity of Phantom comes from itsexperience life in the atmosphere of
story. The right mixture of horror,humanity. Generations into the past,
music, fantasy and romance transfixeslive performances were the tradition. It
the audience into becoming emotionallywas an all day event of excitement to
involved with the production. Onprepare, get dressed up and travel to
Broadway, the scenery and props, thethe event. One had to go out for the
stirring lyrics bring you into theevening to experience entertainment.
fantasy world of the phantom as heThat tradition, while not pursued as
pursues his love, the beautifuloften because of today's technological
Christine. The beauty of the youngdevices, is still available on or off
Christine and the beastly attributes ofBroadway.
the daunting phantom combine to transfixWhen you find the Broadway show you want
and bring mystery and wonderment intoto see, be aware of terms such as on or
our lives, if only for a few hours. Loveoff Broadway. Broadway is the name of
and loving another is a universalthe street or theatre district that has
phenomenon in which we can all relate.some thirty-nine venues for
Phantom stirs our emotions, entertainsprofessionally staged Broadway theatre
and that is the main appeal behind theshows in New York City, United States.
2nd longest running play on Broadway,Off Broadway are theatres that are
Cats.smaller and while professionally
Cats is based on a work of poetry by TSproduced offer a more intimate theatre
Elliot and it premiered on Broadway onexperience. In fact, it is generally the
October 7, 1982 at the Winter Gardennumber of seats that determine if a show
Theatre. One of the most famous songsis termed "off Broadway". These off
in history gained popularity from Cats.Broadway houses generally seat less than
"Memories" is a song that had a strong500 persons.
emotional appeal for audience member ofThe thrill and pleasures of attending a
all ages. Cats gained popularity notBroadway show are many. It's a chance
only for its music but as entertainmentto experience the sounds of music like
for which all family members couldno technological device can offer.
attend together. It will fascinate theAttending a Broadway show is a chance to
children and at the same time it willget out for the evening and socialize,
entertain adults. The set designs areto be a part of one of life's
enormous and breathtaking, the singingunforgettable experiences. Be a part of
and dancing are auditory and visualhistory and go see Phantom of the Opera.
delights. Broadway knows how toWhatever your choice of show, be a part
entertain and put on a show you willof a historical tradition that takes
never forget. There are many ways tointo a few hours of fantasy, magic,
find the right shows you might want toadventure and pleasure.
see. is a great place to start in



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