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What does the Phantom of the Opera and Catssee. is a great place to start in getting tickets as
have in common? Answer: They are the longestwell as information about events and shows on
running plays in the history of Broadway. PhantomBroadway.
is currently still performing its spectacularBroadway theatre has a special allure. The fact
production and nearing its 7,500th performance.that it is performed live is undoubtedly its
Cats closed on September 10th, 2000 after 7,486strongest attraction. Simply put, live performances
shows. What is the allure of Broadway and thesebe it Broadway, a concert, and opera or ballet are
two plays?more vivid. The eyes behold the beauty of the
Phantom has been delighting audiences of readerssets, the crispness of the music and the artistry
since Gaston Leroux wrote the novel in 1911.of performance that no technological device can
Phantom first went to film in 1925 and recently aoffer. This is not to say that a beautiful opera on
remake appeared in 2005. On Broadway,a nice stereo or a concert on DVD can't be
Phantom's opening night was on January 26, 1988enjoyed, they just can't provide the vividness and
at the Majestic Theatre. Phantom of the Operaclarity that live performance can. There is also
had ticket seekers clamoring for the opportunityanother consideration to make when deciding to
to take a seat and watch the visual delights ofattend a Broadway play in person or watch its
this most beloved operatic play. Today in 2006,version on the television at home.
Phantom tickets are still much sought after andBroadway live performances bring us out into the
available. What is the appeal of this long runningworld. We socialize, we see people, and we
and powerful play?experience the magic and beauty of Broadway
One fascination and reason for the popularity ofwith others. We experience life in the atmosphere
Phantom comes from its story. The right mixtureof humanity. Generations into the past, live
of horror, music, fantasy and romance transfixesperformances were the tradition. It was an all day
the audience into becoming emotionally involvedevent of excitement to prepare, get dressed up
with the production. On Broadway, the sceneryand travel to the event. One had to go out for
and props, the stirring lyrics bring you into thethe evening to experience entertainment. That
fantasy world of the phantom as he pursues histradition, while not pursued as often because of
love, the beautiful Christine. The beauty of thetoday's technological devices, is still available on or
young Christine and the beastly attributes of theoff Broadway.
daunting phantom combine to transfix and bringWhen you find the Broadway show you want to
mystery and wonderment into our lives, if onlysee, be aware of terms such as on or off
for a few hours. Love and loving another is aBroadway. Broadway is the name of the street
universal phenomenon in which we can all relate.or theatre district that has some thirty-nine
Phantom stirs our emotions, entertains and that isvenues for professionally staged Broadway
the main appeal behind the 2nd longest runningtheatre shows in New York City, United States.
play on Broadway, Cats.Off Broadway are theatres that are smaller and
Cats is based on a work of poetry by TS Elliotwhile professionally produced offer a more
and it premiered on Broadway on October 7,intimate theatre experience. In fact, it is generally
1982 at the Winter Garden Theatre. One of thethe number of seats that determine if a show is
most famous songs in history gained popularitytermed "off Broadway". These off Broadway
from Cats. "Memories" is a song that had a stronghouses generally seat less than 500 persons.
emotional appeal for audience member of all ages.The thrill and pleasures of attending a Broadway
Cats gained popularity not only for its music butshow are many. It's a chance to experience the
as entertainment for which all family memberssounds of music like no technological device can
could attend together. It will fascinate the childrenoffer. Attending a Broadway show is a chance to
and at the same time it will entertain adults. Theget out for the evening and socialize, to be a part
set designs are enormous and breathtaking, theof one of life's unforgettable experiences. Be a
singing and dancing are auditory and visual delights.part of history and go see Phantom of the Opera.
Broadway knows how to entertain and put on aWhatever your choice of show, be a part of a
show you will never forget. There are manyhistorical tradition that takes into a few hours of
ways to find the right shows you might want tofantasy, magic, adventure and pleasure.