Broadways Shows – One of the Main Attractions in New York City
Amy Nutt asked:
New York City is famously known as the city that never sleeps. Every year, millions of people from all over the world come to New York to take in the sights and sounds of this culturally diverse city. One of the main attractions in this lively city is its celebrated Broadway shows.
The historical theaters along Broadway resemble the 1920s Broadway when attending the dazzling Broadway productions was considered an enchanting night in the city. New York’s world-class Theater District extends from 6th Avenue to 9th Avenue and from 42nd Street to 53rd Street. Famed Broadway is located in the middle of the District. There are about 40 theaters in this little area of the city.
Today, Broadway offers a variety of award winning plays, comedies, and musicals. When visiting Broadway, be sure to take in some of the following Broadway Shows:
Beauty and the Beast: A Disney family musical about the love story of a woman named Belle, and Beast, a prince who was turned into an animal after a witch cast a spell on him because he was heartless.
Chicago: A hot and exciting dance musical that has won many theater awards.
Hairspray: Set in 1962, a girl who dreams of dancing professionally finally makes it to a TV dance show and becomes an overnight star. Hairspray is a famous award winning musical.
The Phantom of the Opera: This famous musical is about a beautiful singer who becomes the obsession of a disfigured musical genius known as “The Phantom of the Opera.”
Wicked: This production tells the story of the witches of the Wizard of Oz and how they originated and developed. The story is about how two friends become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.
The Lion King: A Disney adaptation of a movie about a lion cub named Simba, and his pursuit to become a King.
Mamma Mia: The story of a woman who cannot establish which of three men might be the father of her daughter who is about to get married. This magnificent musical is set to the music of ABBA.
Jersey Boys: The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. It chronicles the lives of working class boys who become pop stars
The Color Purple: An inspirational musical based on Alice Walker’s classic novel and Steven Spielberg’s film “The Color Purple.” It is the story of a woman who overcomes overwhelming adversity.
Monty Python’s Spamalot: This fabulous production is based on the screenplay “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.”
Other famous Broadway shows include: The Drowsy Chaperone, The Little Mermaid, South Pacific, Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot, Guys and Dolls, West Side Story, and much more.
Broadway shows sell about a billion dollars worth of tickets annually. Many Broadway theatres offer special student rates, lottery tickets, and standing-room tickets. Every Broadway show experience is full of excitement and adventure. Attending a Broadway show is like experiencing American culture. It will leave you and your family with a lifetime of wonderful memories.
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New York City is famously known as the city that never sleeps. Every year, millions of people from all over the world come to New York to take in the sights and sounds of this culturally diverse city. One of the main attractions in this lively city is its celebrated Broadway shows.
The historical theaters along Broadway resemble the 1920s Broadway when attending the dazzling Broadway productions was considered an enchanting night in the city. New York’s world-class Theater District extends from 6th Avenue to 9th Avenue and from 42nd Street to 53rd Street. Famed Broadway is located in the middle of the District. There are about 40 theaters in this little area of the city.
Today, Broadway offers a variety of award winning plays, comedies, and musicals. When visiting Broadway, be sure to take in some of the following Broadway Shows:
Beauty and the Beast: A Disney family musical about the love story of a woman named Belle, and Beast, a prince who was turned into an animal after a witch cast a spell on him because he was heartless.
Chicago: A hot and exciting dance musical that has won many theater awards.
Hairspray: Set in 1962, a girl who dreams of dancing professionally finally makes it to a TV dance show and becomes an overnight star. Hairspray is a famous award winning musical.
The Phantom of the Opera: This famous musical is about a beautiful singer who becomes the obsession of a disfigured musical genius known as “The Phantom of the Opera.”
Wicked: This production tells the story of the witches of the Wizard of Oz and how they originated and developed. The story is about how two friends become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.
The Lion King: A Disney adaptation of a movie about a lion cub named Simba, and his pursuit to become a King.
Mamma Mia: The story of a woman who cannot establish which of three men might be the father of her daughter who is about to get married. This magnificent musical is set to the music of ABBA.
Jersey Boys: The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. It chronicles the lives of working class boys who become pop stars
The Color Purple: An inspirational musical based on Alice Walker’s classic novel and Steven Spielberg’s film “The Color Purple.” It is the story of a woman who overcomes overwhelming adversity.
Monty Python’s Spamalot: This fabulous production is based on the screenplay “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.”
Other famous Broadway shows include: The Drowsy Chaperone, The Little Mermaid, South Pacific, Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot, Guys and Dolls, West Side Story, and much more.
Broadway shows sell about a billion dollars worth of tickets annually. Many Broadway theatres offer special student rates, lottery tickets, and standing-room tickets. Every Broadway show experience is full of excitement and adventure. Attending a Broadway show is like experiencing American culture. It will leave you and your family with a lifetime of wonderful memories.
Kansieo.com
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Movie Musicals Vs Musical Movies
Jared Lopatin asked:
“Have you seen Billy Elliott? 9 to 5? Dirty Dancing?” These questions raise a counter question: “The movie or the musical?” There is no longer a strong line between the film and stage. We’re seeing numerous stories crossing the line between the silver screen and the boards of Broadway. There has always been a unification between the arts: literary, visual, graphic, performing. Theatre and film have always incorporated all of these.
Musical movies have been around since Gordon McRae and Shirley Jones first expressed their love for each other in both Oklahoma! and Carousel. Musical films may have gotten a little darker with the advent of Chicago, Rent, and Sweeney Todd, but they still capture the interest of moviegoers. Why is there such a fascination with the silver tones of the silver screen? What makes a musical movie worthy? Is it the book?
It’s not just the big screen that has developed the musical element. Shows have introduced musical episodes. Buffy, Scrubs, Daria, Xena has two musical episodes, and let’s not forget the numerous musical numbers to be found on the Simpsons, South Park, and Family Guy, some of which are taken directly from Broadway itself.
Musicals have often taken their stories from books. That practice has continued through to more recent shows such as the widely popular show, Wicked, which is based on the book of the same name by Gregory Maguire. Books, however, have taken a backseat to movies as the basis for new musicals. 9 to 5 and Billy Elliott are on Broadway, Dirty Dancing is on tour, and Sister Act is onstage in London. All of these musicals started as movies. Now, granted, there are many movies that are also based upon books: Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, My Sister’s Keeper, etc. Even Lord of the Rings enjoyed time as an onstage musical.
The youthful world has captured the stage as well. Disney got a foothold in the Broadway scene when they introduced Beauty and the Beast. Now, they’re firmly established with The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Mary Poppins. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is a holiday show that appears every December. Oh, and let’s not forget Shrek. Children’s theatre has hit the big time.
Actors have also crossed over from stage to screen and back. Ana Gasteyer, Amy Spanger, John Stamos, Chandra Wilson, Kristin Chenoweth, Alison Janney, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and others dance around the line, appearing at the Emmys, the Oscars, and the Tonys.
Why is there such an influx of movies to the Broadway stage? Have writers simply lost the desire to come up with original ideas? I don’t think so. I think that it’s strongly affected by the economy. In an attempt to get more people to attend Broadway theatre, shows have been streamlined into recognizable formats with names that people can relate to. They know Alison Janney, John Stamos, and Chandra Wilson. Parents are more willing to take their children to see shows based on movies that they grew up with and love. People are excited to see a musical based on a movie, even if it’s just to find out how closely it adheres to the original. It’s easier to adapt the movie to the stage than it is to adapt the book because a lot of the elements have already been provided.
I do think, however, that it is harder to translate the movie to the stage because there are certain expectations. People are very critical when a well-loved movie is changed for the stage. This is the same of books, but the visual element is removed. A character may not necessarily look the way you pictured them to look, but that was your own interpretation, so you are more willing to accept it. With a movie, you’ve seen the character and you’ve heard the lines delivered a certain way. You’re on the lookout for that same delivery. It’s like a drug; you expect the same high you feel when you watch the movie.
Still, I think that movies titles will always have a pull for those attending the theatre because of the known factor. It’s familiar. It’s safe. You may not get what you expected, but at least you had expectations to begin with. Going to see a show that you’ve never heard of in another forum is taking a chance. Sometimes, it’s worth the risk, but most people are unwilling to do so at $80+ a seat.
As for me, I’m still waiting for Harry Potter: The Musical Series.
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“Have you seen Billy Elliott? 9 to 5? Dirty Dancing?” These questions raise a counter question: “The movie or the musical?” There is no longer a strong line between the film and stage. We’re seeing numerous stories crossing the line between the silver screen and the boards of Broadway. There has always been a unification between the arts: literary, visual, graphic, performing. Theatre and film have always incorporated all of these.
Musical movies have been around since Gordon McRae and Shirley Jones first expressed their love for each other in both Oklahoma! and Carousel. Musical films may have gotten a little darker with the advent of Chicago, Rent, and Sweeney Todd, but they still capture the interest of moviegoers. Why is there such a fascination with the silver tones of the silver screen? What makes a musical movie worthy? Is it the book?
It’s not just the big screen that has developed the musical element. Shows have introduced musical episodes. Buffy, Scrubs, Daria, Xena has two musical episodes, and let’s not forget the numerous musical numbers to be found on the Simpsons, South Park, and Family Guy, some of which are taken directly from Broadway itself.
Musicals have often taken their stories from books. That practice has continued through to more recent shows such as the widely popular show, Wicked, which is based on the book of the same name by Gregory Maguire. Books, however, have taken a backseat to movies as the basis for new musicals. 9 to 5 and Billy Elliott are on Broadway, Dirty Dancing is on tour, and Sister Act is onstage in London. All of these musicals started as movies. Now, granted, there are many movies that are also based upon books: Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, My Sister’s Keeper, etc. Even Lord of the Rings enjoyed time as an onstage musical.
The youthful world has captured the stage as well. Disney got a foothold in the Broadway scene when they introduced Beauty and the Beast. Now, they’re firmly established with The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Mary Poppins. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is a holiday show that appears every December. Oh, and let’s not forget Shrek. Children’s theatre has hit the big time.
Actors have also crossed over from stage to screen and back. Ana Gasteyer, Amy Spanger, John Stamos, Chandra Wilson, Kristin Chenoweth, Alison Janney, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and others dance around the line, appearing at the Emmys, the Oscars, and the Tonys.
Why is there such an influx of movies to the Broadway stage? Have writers simply lost the desire to come up with original ideas? I don’t think so. I think that it’s strongly affected by the economy. In an attempt to get more people to attend Broadway theatre, shows have been streamlined into recognizable formats with names that people can relate to. They know Alison Janney, John Stamos, and Chandra Wilson. Parents are more willing to take their children to see shows based on movies that they grew up with and love. People are excited to see a musical based on a movie, even if it’s just to find out how closely it adheres to the original. It’s easier to adapt the movie to the stage than it is to adapt the book because a lot of the elements have already been provided.
I do think, however, that it is harder to translate the movie to the stage because there are certain expectations. People are very critical when a well-loved movie is changed for the stage. This is the same of books, but the visual element is removed. A character may not necessarily look the way you pictured them to look, but that was your own interpretation, so you are more willing to accept it. With a movie, you’ve seen the character and you’ve heard the lines delivered a certain way. You’re on the lookout for that same delivery. It’s like a drug; you expect the same high you feel when you watch the movie.
Still, I think that movies titles will always have a pull for those attending the theatre because of the known factor. It’s familiar. It’s safe. You may not get what you expected, but at least you had expectations to begin with. Going to see a show that you’ve never heard of in another forum is taking a chance. Sometimes, it’s worth the risk, but most people are unwilling to do so at $80+ a seat.
As for me, I’m still waiting for Harry Potter: The Musical Series.
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Home – Beauty & the Beast, Disney
gemmstar asked:
Gemma Leigh Cocker sings “Home” from Disney’s version of Beauty & the Beast (2006). At the time of this performance Gemma was finishing a double degree in Law and Science in New Zealand, she has recently relocated to London where she will (hopefully) be looking to audition for West End Musicals. … beauty and the beast home belle gemma cocker dunedin new zealand cast musical theatre song disney broadway west end
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