| New York City is famously known as the city | | | | Wicked: This production tells the story of the |
| that never sleeps. Every year, millions of people | | | | witches of the Wizard of Oz and how they |
| from all over the world come to New York to | | | | originated and developed. The story is about how |
| take in the sights and sounds of this culturally | | | | two friends become the Wicked Witch of the |
| diverse city. One of the main attractions in this | | | | West and Glinda the Good Witch. |
| lively city is its celebrated Broadway shows. | | | | The Lion King: A Disney adaptation of a movie |
| The historical theaters along Broadway resemble | | | | about a lion cub named Simba, and his pursuit to |
| the 1920s Broadway when attending the dazzling | | | | become a King. |
| Broadway productions was considered an | | | | Mamma Mia: The story of a woman who cannot |
| enchanting night in the city. New York's | | | | establish which of three men might be the father |
| world-class Theater District extends from 6th | | | | of her daughter who is about to get married. This |
| Avenue to 9th Avenue and from 42nd Street to | | | | magnificent musical is set to the music of ABBA. |
| 53rd Street. Famed Broadway is located in the | | | | Jersey Boys: The story of Frankie Valli and the |
| middle of the District. There are about 40 | | | | Four Seasons. It chronicles the lives of working |
| theaters in this little area of the city. | | | | class boys who become pop stars |
| Today, Broadway offers a variety of award | | | | The Color Purple: An inspirational musical based on |
| winning plays, comedies, and musicals. When | | | | Alice Walker's classic novel and Steven Spielberg's |
| visiting Broadway, be sure to take in some of the | | | | film "The Color Purple." It is the story of a woman |
| following Broadway Shows: | | | | who overcomes overwhelming adversity. |
| Beauty and the Beast: A Disney family musical | | | | Monty Python's Spamalot: This fabulous production |
| about the love story of a woman named Belle, | | | | is based on the screenplay "Monty Python and the |
| and Beast, a prince who was turned into an animal | | | | Holy Grail." |
| after a witch cast a spell on him because he was | | | | Other famous Broadway shows include: The |
| heartless. | | | | Drowsy Chaperone, The Little Mermaid, South |
| Chicago: A hot and exciting dance musical that has | | | | Pacific, Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot, Guys and Dolls, |
| won many theater awards. | | | | West Side Story, and much more. |
| Hairspray: Set in 1962, a girl who dreams of | | | | Broadway shows sell about a billion dollars worth |
| dancing professionally finally makes it to a TV | | | | of tickets annually. Many Broadway theatres offer |
| dance show and becomes an overnight star. | | | | special student rates, lottery tickets, and |
| Hairspray is a famous award winning musical. | | | | standing-room tickets. Every Broadway show |
| The Phantom of the Opera: This famous musical | | | | experience is full of excitement and adventure. |
| is about a beautiful singer who becomes the | | | | Attending a Broadway show is like experiencing |
| obsession of a disfigured musical genius known as | | | | American culture. It will leave you and your family |
| "The Phantom of the Opera." | | | | with a lifetime of wonderful memories. |