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Broadway Ticket Discount Codes Discount ticket codes exist for most Broadway shows and are distributed for marketing purposes to generate sales - This is the most popular method to obtain discount Broadway tickets in advance and its a great way to avoid the TKTS discount ticket stand TKTS - Half Price Ticket Stand The discount Broadway tickets available at the TKTS tickets booth are only good for the same day - So weather, ticket availability and a wait in line is an important factor - There are two discount ticket stands, one located in Times Square and the other at South St Seaport Standing Room Only - SRO A very cheap way of getting into a Broadway show - There is no guarantee of getting a seat...

As a ticket concierge in New York, I often get asked about the best Broadway Shows for kids. The thrill and experience of a Broadway Show for children is absolutely priceless. An appropriate play can often have a very positive effect for many years to come. Whether it turns your child into an actor, director/producer, or simply just enhances their imagination and creativity, it will definitely be beneficial. It is important, however, to choose an age appropriate play to allow your child to develop a true appreciation of the arts. Following, in no particular order, is a summary of the best Broadway Shows for kids. Wicked is a Broadway musical based on the best selling book, Wicked: The Life and Times...

To see a Broadway play or musical is to step into a world that envelops you with an experience you cannot find anywhere else. Theatre has been around since ancient times and for good reason. There is absolutely nothing like watching the actors, hearing the live musical scores and going on a journey with fellow theatre-goers. It makes movies seem like flimsy comic books in comparison. Fortunately, there are many excellent shows on Broadway and in major cities across North America today. The following list is the top ten plays you might consider attending with a date or a friend. Each one of these delivers an experience you won't soon forget. One of the most popular mega-hits of Broadway is Wicked...

Among all the Broadway musicals, “South Pacific” has the most powerful songs and a thought provoking storyline. What happens when people fall in love with each other during a war? Do they remain under the mercy of the wrath of war? Or can they emerge as winners? “South Pacific” has created history not only for its love story interwoven with war-time, but also for highlighting the taboo topics of racism and prejudice. Eyebrows were raised. Creators were pressurized. However, there emerged a musical story that created history and became one of the greatest musicals on Broadway. The author of the book “Tales of the South Pacific” had to ask the creators of the musical, Hammerstein and...

Annie - 4 Stars (Excellent) "Annie" is certainly one of the most uplifting, harrowing and positive Broadway musicals in movie history. Even if you did not see Annie as a moviegoer, you would recognize the key words to its award-winning signature song "Tomorrow": "The sun'll come out Tomorrow, so you gotta hang on till Tomorrow. Come what may. Tomorrow, Tomorrow, I love ya, Tomorrow. You're only a day away". Based on Thomas Meehan's musical score of the enormously successful stage play, and Carol Sobieski's screenplay, Annie was directed by John Houston in his first and last effort directing a movie musical. None of their talent was wasted. A tip of the hat to Carol Sobieski's effort with the...

Broadway as a symbol Broadway is the street in New York that has come to symbolize live theater entertainment and musicals throughout the world. Today the area, known to tourists and theater-goers, stretches from W.41st Street, where the Netherlander Theater is located, up to W. 53rd Street's Broadway Theater. Only four theaters are located physically on Broadway, the Marquis at 46th Street, the Palace at 47th Street, the Winter Garden at 50th Street and the Broadway at 53rd. All the other legitimate houses are located east or west of this twelve block stretch. Broadway Stars. By the 1830's America was exporting stars to Europe. The first notable American actor to make a successful tour was Edwin...

The Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera has always been a favorite of mine. I have had the opportunity to see the play twice while vacationing in New York, and I've also seen the production that came to my hometown. All of the performances were excellent. Because of my love for the play, I was a little hesitant about the release of the movie version of Phantom of the Opera. I consider myself a big Phantom Phan, and my daughter is an out right Phantom Phanatic. So when the movie version was showng in limited release in December of 2004, she and I were one of the first in line to see it. We both had read the reviews and were prepared to totally dislike the movie version. However, we...

Just like in the renowned musical drama created by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, you can also have a masquerade ball and create a wonderful array of guests in beautiful ball gowns and intricate masks. A Phantom of the Opera masquerade ball is something fun and exciting for any birthday party, Christmas party, or other function. For your Phantom of the Opera masquerade ball, you will have to plan a few things in advance and let your guests know on the invitations about what to wear. A masquerade is not complete without the fancy masks, so you are able to let guests come up with their own, or you could also have masks for them to wear. This depends on what you think is best for the people you invite. The...

It is hard to find regular tickets to Broadway shows but an even more difficult task is to find last minute theatre tickets. Many people find themselves in the Big Apple unexpectedly and most tourists are satisfied until they have watched a show on the Broadway. Getting Last Minute Theatre Tickets If you are in NYC and need last minute theatre tickets, there are several methods through which the tickets can be obtained. Most tourists find it easy to secure the day of the performance tickets from the TKTS booths that are operated by the Theatre Development Fund. Most tickets are offered at a discount ranging from 25-75% of the face value. One of the TKTS booths is in Times Square and the other is...

Wicked the Musical is back in Denver and I bet not many broadway fans could say this, THREE TIMES! Well they can, because on October 7th, the curtain opens once again for what some call, the greatest broadway show of all time. Winner of 20 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, Wicked “deserves the passion it inspires” (Rocky Mountain News). While it does look at another side of Wizard of Oz story it is actually based on the novel, "Wicked" written by Gregory Maguire. Wicked the Musical actually tells the story of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. Their friendship struggles through their opposing...

Perhaps no entertainment venture intended solely for a live audience has been seen as much as "Phantom of the Opera." The Broadway production of Phantom, playing at the Majestic Theatre, is the Great White Way's longest running show of all-time. It surpassed the former record holder, "Cats," on January 6th, 2006. Phantom can still be seen in London's West End at Her Majesty's Theatre. It began its run on September 27th, 1986 and celebrated its 9,000th performance on May 31st, 2008. It's the second longest running West End musical in history. Only "Les Misérables" has run longer. The Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical has been seen by more than 80 million people in 124 cities in 25 countries...

Some of the greatest Broadway shows are no longer available as live performances but have been recorded so that they bring out people get to see them even in future, long after the show as already has been performed. A playwright by the name Andrew Lloyd Webber created a show that was known as the Broadway musicals cats. This has been proven to be one of the most exhilarating shows to ever have been made. It grasped audiences in multitudes. People could not stop talking about it long after it was performed. This is always a great reward for the playwrights. The reviews for this show were also very worthwhile. A script could be amazing but the troupe meant to bring out the story could be horrendous...

people recognize Melora Hardin for her role as Jan in the hit television series The Office, but fans have a chance to catch her in a very different kind of role starting December 29. She will be taking the role or murderess Roxy Hart in the Broadway revival of Chicago. Roxie Hart is a young wannabe singer in the 1920s who kills her boyfriend and tries to make her husband confess to the crime. In prison, she meets idol and stage star Velma Kelly, who is also on trial for murder. The two share a slick-talking lawyer, Billy Flynn, as well as a desire for the limelight. Their rivalry heats up as their trials draw closer. See and hear all of the drama yourself with Chicago The Musical tickets from...

If you have a wide ranging taste for Broadway musicals you may not care if the play is highly popular or not. While the discerning musical show patrons prefer to see only the best musicals, this desire to explore all facets will provide you with many interesting shows. There are bound to be instances where you will be quite disappointed with the shows which you have chosen. On the other hand you may find yourself spellbound by the sheer artistry and beauty of a play which you have heard no reviews of. This variety of Broadway musicals is perhaps the reason why you have shows which can appeal to lovers of live shows no matter what their ages are. You are probably quite familiar with some of these...

Wicked the Musical grabs your imagination from the very first act. With the powerful score by Stephen Schwartz, Wicked has already been seen by over two million fans in sold out shows across North America for over two years, breaking industry sales recorders, as well as winning 15 awards. Full of spirit and intrigue and showing the true story of the Wicked Witch of the West, Wicked appeals to all age groups by taking the fantastic elements of The Wizard of Oz and providing a modern spin on the story. And in Wicked, the women take center stage. From green to blonde, the characters couldn't be more different, and many of us will find a bit of ourselves and our friends in the main characters, both good...

Opera is one of the oldest forms of musical entertainment, actually dating back to the 1500's. And although many modern music fans dismiss opera as antiquated and theatrical, opera lovers understand the timeless appeal of its musical majestry. If one digs a little deeper while examining the merits of opera, it's clear there are many commonalities between our daily lives and this musical genre. Opera, after all, is a story. A story of two people in love, a romance gone bad, or maybe a happy ending that warms the heart. Simply put, opera is a reflection of daily life, and something that resonates within all of us. So just for fun, let's look at a list of the Top 10 operas of all time, and a brief plot...

Here are the reasons why most operas are performed in their original languages: 1. Simplicity. Major opera companies employ star performers from a whole bunch of different countries. Star power is supposedly a moneymaker (that is no longer true, but opera's powers-that-be are too conservative for their own good). As a company manager, you don't have to bother about troupe (team) issues, nor rehearsals, for that matter. On any given night, you have at your disposal a bass from Japan, a soprano from Italy, a tenor from Russia, a mezzo from Spain, a baritone from Arizona, and another baritone from Cuba, plus some extras from Mexico, France, and Germany. All of them know their parts in the original...

Wicked the Musical - Great Theater on Tour Wicked the Musical is based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, and it's the hottest show in theater again this year. You can always catch Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre in New York. Wicked the Musical The story involves the time before Dorothy dropped out of the sky, and into the Land of Oz. In this story, two friends grow up to be very different witches. One with emerald green skin, the Wicked Witch of the West, and the other, Glinda the Good Witch, who is beautiful and is loved by everyone. The production runs about two and a half hours long, with a fifteen minute intermission, and is recommended for children eight years old, or older. The best view for...

Before we go any further on Dallas Theatre Centre, here’s something important: it’s time you booked Dallas Theater tickets because the Center is running some exceptionally good and hit shows like “The Wedding Singer,” “Cats,” “Jersey Boys,” “The Drowsy Chaperone,” “Hairspray,” “Ring of Fire,” “The Color Purple,” and “Stomp.” And if you wish to watch “Moscow Ballet – Great Russian Nutcracker,” head for Majestic Theatre, Dallas, Texas. The Great Dallas Theatre Center And Its Shows The Dallas Theatre Center was opened in 1959 by the combined efforts of Beatrice Handel and John Rosenfield, the then amusements editor of “The Dallas Morning News.” The building...

Musicals have always been the one thing that I look forward to every time they are released. They have a way to make you feel like you are part of the act. Based on what the act is all about, it is possible to feel like you were actually there when it was happening. Apart from Disney world, which offers excellent entertainment for everyone of every age and every gender, there are also Disney musicals that are a must see whenever you have the chance. Remember not to leave the young ones when you go to watch because they are bound to enjoy it even more than you will. The Disney musicals are more or less based on movies that have also been released by Disney world theater. The only difference is that...

If you are having a fancy dress party for any occasion and you want to really stand out as the host of the evening, then choose a phantom of the opera mask. This will give you the drama and presence that you need and everyone will know who you are meant to be. This mask is one of the well known ones that people will realize as soon as they see you. A phantom of the opera mask can be found at most fancy dress hire stores, or at certain party shops you can buy them. They are distinctive because of the plain white half face that is created. This mask is easy to wear and you will not feel restricted at all like some masks can do. With this choice you will be able to stay in character throughout your...

You don’t have to wait until December to see the lean, green, Christmas hating machine. You can get Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical starting a month early in Boston! This classic children’s story has been adapted to stage and features a longer version of the original Dr. Seuss story about the creature with a heart two sizes too small. If you forgot the gist of the show, it revolves around a large, mean green creature, The Grinch. Although The Grinch hates a lot of things, he hates Christmas the most, especially the singing of the local townspeople, the Whos. From his home high atop a mountain, the sweet voices of the Whos seem like nails on a chalkboard to the grumpy Grinch...

As you probably know, other than simple folk tunes, when you play more jazzy songs, or pop, you usually don't use simple triads. Example: The common progression II-V-I in a folk tune might be Dm - G - C. (Or in folk songs you might use a IV-V-1, like F - G - C.) But in jazz, you'd normally play II-V-I in seventh chords, like Dm7, G7, CMaj7. (We'll leave pop and blues to the side for now.) One of the interesting things about this little progression is how urgently that G7 chords yearns to resolve to the C chord. The reason it yearns so hard is that there are two notes in the C-major scale that are super-dissonant against the C-tonic note. One is B, a half-step below C. The other is Gb, a flatted...

Post the summer theater run that Carlos Santana had with Steve Winwood, Carlos Santana tickets have made yet another comeback to Las Vegas for yet another round of the popular tour that is titled "Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits" shows. Santana is a guitar legend and has also been honored with an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fam. He has been signed on to give a performance in more than thirty five shows annually. Santana gives a performance with the same crew that has been playing with him for the past many years. The crew members include Karl Perazzo (who is assigned to the timbales), Benny Rietveld (who plays the bass), Dennis Chambers (who is the drummer for his band...

type="text/javascript"> Justin Bieber is a teen heartthrob and has captivated and mesmerized audiences and fans all across the globe. his vocal skills are at display on the Cricket Wireless Amphitheater that is scheduled for every Friday night all through the 93.3 Summer Kickoff Concert. He had tasted success and fame at a very early age when he had yet only been sixteen years old. He had put up a demo of some songs that he had done on the popular website, the You Tube. He had never imagined in his wildest dream that it will manage to catch the attention of his Scooter Braun who would serve as a ladder of success to him. He not only introduced him to several high profile recording studios but also...

The summer is upon us. What better way to stay cool then to catch a Broadway show. There is nothing more fun than to order up some Broadway Theater tickets and spend an afternoon or evening immersed in the world of live theater. All the lights, the songs and the excitement leave my senses tingling long after the show is over. One of my favorite shows so far this season has to be Shrek the Musical tour. This quirky little gem brings out the child in all of us. Both a popular book and hugely successful movie, the musical sticks closely to the storylines of both. It is a modern fairytale which shows us the importance of never judging a human, animal or ogre by its cover. The long lines for Shrek the...

Broadway is the longest street in New York starting in downtown Manhattan, running through town across Broadway Bridge connecting Manhattan with the Bronx. It has come to symbolise the best in live theatre entertainment and musicals throughout the world. It is also often referred to as the "Great White Way" with 36 theatres located between West 41st Street where the Nederlander Theatre is located, up to W 53rd Street's Broadway Theatre and between 6th and 8th Avenues. Generally New York theatres are divided into Broadway, Off Broadway, and Off Off Broadway: A theatre is classed as a Broadway Theatre if it is geographically between 41st street and 54th Street and between Sixth and Eighth Avenues, and...

There was never any doubt about the popularity of Broadway Shows and people never seem to tire of these. The reason can be attributed to the unique experience that it offers. It is a rare combination of musicals, concerts and plays. The experience of watching a Broadway show is beyond anybody's imagination. Some of the greatest Broadways Shows are as follows - 1. The Phantom of the Opera - This is easily the longest running Broadway show ever. It deserves a special mention as it got a Broadway tix for this show. Thousands of people from New York and all over the world throngs to see this great show - The Phantom of the Opera. It has been running for 21 straight years and each one runs to full...

The Gypsy Broadway show is here in your city to enchant you with its bunch of striking performers! Opening on March 27, 2008, this show will make you revel in the magic of theatre. Originally produced in 1959, based on the book by Arthur Laurenta, this musical is marked with an intriguing storyline and terrific melodies. The musical is produced by Roger Berlind, along with The Routh Frankel Baruch Viertel Group, including Roy Furman, Ted Hartley, Debra Black, Roger Horchow, Scott Rudin, David Ian, and Jack Viertel. The story is based on a well-known striptease artist, Gypsy Rosa Lee. The musical focuses on Mama Rose, whose name has turned into a symbol of “the ultimate show business mother...

If you would like to get good entertainment, why don't you try going to the Broadway shows in New York City? The famous city that never sleeps is also a seat of the arts and entertainment. Music and entertainment is for both the young and the old. Going to the Broadway shows is a good recreation and bonding time for the family. Yes, families should set some time to be together even for a day. What better way to do it than to watch your favorite musical shows together and forget all about unfinished work, chores to be done and home assignments to be made. After all, you all needed a break and you can still get to these things back when the curtains have already closed. Many people don't realize that...

The Opera House in Manchester opened for business back in 1912. Since them, the nearly 2,000 seat theater has hosted countless musicals, stage shows and performances. There’s a lot of history in the old opera house. Manchester shows no signs of replacing it, however. It remains and active and vibrant part of the community. If you want to see a musical, ballet, concert or other production in Manchester, you’ll probably be visiting the Opera House. Manchester has a long history of hosting wonderful events and the building on Quay Street has been an integral part of that past. When West Side Story made its European debut, it did so in the Manchester Opera House. The venerable structure...

Broadway Theater, New York is an experience like no other. As one of New York's top entertainment draws, it is also one of New York's biggest tourist attractions, selling over one billion dollars in tickets annually. Broadway located in the heart of Manhattan is home to some 39 theaters, most of which host world famous productions year round. This expanse of Manhattan constitutes what is often referred to as the Theater District. Broadway Theater New York began around the year 1750, when the first theater company was established. Since then Broadway, along side London's west end theater have been considered the ultimate in theater experience. Broadway, as the name connotes, embodies a broad avenue...

The city of New York has a lot to offer its inhabitants and its millions of visitors. The city that never sleeps has beautiful sites like Staten Island, and Central Park, where New Yorkers and visitors can go to unwind and get away from the bustling city life. Apart from the sites, New York also boasts world-class entertainment that you can watch in various venues like Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, and the most notable of all, Broadway. It is on Broadway where you can watch the best musicals, plays and theater acts that appeal to every audience. A walk through Broadway can lead you to various theaters where you can watch famous plays like the Lion King or the Phantom of the Opera. Given...

ll as being fun and frivolous, London musicals can also be educational, giving an insight into society through the ages. From historical London musicals like Les Misérables, to modern day adventures like Legally Blonde, a trip to the theatre will transport you to another time and place, exploring a range of themes and issues. Les Miserables Now in its 25th year, Les Miserables, London's longest-running musical, tells one of the most historically significant stories in a London West End theatre. The musical is set in early 19th century France, with the opening scene taking place in 1815. Based on the epic novel by Victor Hugo, the complex plot is woven around the French revolution. This...

It is a well known fact of life that music is part of all of our lives. You can hear music on the radio, on television shows and even on movies. There is however another way for you to experience the best that music has to offer. This is with the many different fantastic Broadway shows. The Broadway music which helps to make these plays so great can be found outside of the plays as well. You can find these great tunes from Broadway music on CDs which have been produced for the various shows. You may sometimes find compilations of musical tunes from shows which are based on a certain theme. For instance you have the ability of listening to music from various Disney movies which have been turned into...

The South Pacific Broadway show comes under the category of the best musicals of this industry. And this history-making production is here in your city at the Vivian Beamont Theatre! Their official opening is on April 4, 2008. The last time this musical was shown was in 1949 at the Majestic Theatre. From there, it moved to Broadway Theatre in 1953. It ran for over 5 years and gave 1,925 performances! In fact it’s the fifth longest running show in the history of Broadway! The songs of this musical are powerful. Some of them like "Some Enchanted Evening," "Bali Ha'i," A Wonderful Guy," and "Younger than Springtime" have become true classics across the world! The original star cast included Mary...