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