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New York Broadway Shows
A visit to New York city isn't complete without seeing one of the many broadway shows and musicals. New York City is synonymous with theaters, shows, extravagant musicals, and entertainment. No visit to New York will be complete without seeing a Broadway show.
Refering to the forty or so, professional theaters that make up the Theater District in Midtown Manhattan, the Broadway Theater District of New York refers to all the theaters between 41st and 53rd streets and Sixth to Nineth Avenue
Broadway Shows
Mamma Mia
Cadillac Winter Garden Theatre
1634 Broadway at 50th Street
1-212-563-5544
www.mamma-mia.com
Just like most people, you will fall in love with the characters, the story, and
the music that make Mamma Mia Broadway's ultimate feel-good show. A mother confronts her past as three men return to the Greek island they've not visited for 21 years just as her 20 year old daughter is about to be married. This smash-hit that combines the storytelling magic of the Swedish singing group ABBA with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Enjoy this tale of love, laughter and friendship.
Duration: 2 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Chicago
Ambassador Theatre
219 West 49th Street
www.chicagothemusical.com
This smash hit show is a musical exploration of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, sex, adultery and treachery. Chicago follows, Roxie Hart, who gains dubious notoriety when she kills her boyfriend, invents her defense and manipulates everyone from her trustworthy husband to the fickle media and the unsuspecting public. Some featured songs are "All That Jazz," and "Razzle Dazzle", 'Me and My Baby, 'Class,' 'Mr. Cellophane,' 'When You're Good to Mama' and 'Funny Honey. Originally created by Bob Fosse.
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Wicked
Gershwin Theatre
Address: 222 West 51 Street
Closing: July 15, 2012
Wicked
Winner of three 2004 Tony Awards, 'Wicked' is based on the Gregory Maguire novel, 'Wicked: The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of the West.'
WICKED, is the untold story of the Witches of Oz. It takes place in the Land of Oz and tells the story of many of the characters before Dorothy arrived, including "Good Witch of the North" Glinda and "Wicked Witch of the West" Elphaba.
Featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin) and book by Winnie Holzman ("My So-called Life," "Once And Again" and "thirtysomething"),
Wicked on Broadway - Show Tickets From $98
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
Memphis: A New Musical
Shubert Theatre
Address: 225 West 44th Street
Set in the turbulent south in the 1950s, this sizzling new Broadway musical
with heart, soul and energy to burn is the story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ whose love of good music transcends race lines and airwaves.
But when Huey falls for a beautiful black singer he has set on the path to
stardom, whether the world is really ready for this music, and their love, is put to the test.
The musical features an original score that mixes gospel, rhythm & blues, and early rock 'n' roll stylings with a contemporary sensibility.
Memphis: A New Musical - Save up to $20
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes (approx.)
The Lion King
Minskoff Theatre
200 W 45 Street
212-307-4747
www.disneyonbroadway.com
Over 50 million people worldwide have come to discover the wonder, majesty, and truly one-of-a-kind experience that is THE LION KING. The Lion King is a breathtaking adventure that stretches the boundaries of Broadway, from the heart of Africa to the plains of your imagination.
This acclaimed production is based on the animated Disney movie, but is quite different from the film. From the opening, which features life-sized animal representations taking over the stage to pay tribute to Mufasa, it is clear this is a unique theatrical experience that tries to make a statement about the cycle of life and death in the wilderness. The music is by Elton John and Tim Rice, and includes such beloved songs as 'Circle of Life' and 'Hakuna Matata.'
The Lion King: New York - Tickets from $126
Duration: 2hrs 45 minutes (approx.)
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Blue Man Group
Astor Place Theatre
434 Lafayette Street
212-254-4370
www.blueman.com
The critically acclaimed and award-winning "Blue Man Group" creates theatrical experiences that defy category. The performance features three bad and blue characters, who take the audience on an all-out sensory assault that is funny, intelligent, and visually stunning. They are accompanied by a dynamic live band whose haunting tribal rhythms help drive the show to its unforgettable climax!
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Jersey BoysAugust Wilson Theatre
245 West 52nd Street
Jersey Boys' is the story of the legendary Four Seasons. The show follows the rags-to-riches tale of four blue-collar kids working their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of stardom.
This musical features such hits as "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Oh What a Night," and "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You." Winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, 'Jersey Boys' is a crowd-pleaser.
"Jersey Boys" New York - Save over 10%
Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes (approx.)
Sister Act
Broadway Theatre
When disco diva Deloris witnesses a crime, the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look... a convent! Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.
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Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark
Foxwoods Theatre (formerly Hilton Theatre)
This is the tale of Peter Parker, a teenager whose unremarkable life is literally turned upside-down after he's bitten by a genetically-altered spider and wakes up the next morning clinging to his bedroom ceiling. The once-bullied science-geek, suddenly endowed with astonishing powers, soon learns that "with great power comes great responsibility." This new musical is written by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger and features music and lyrics by Bono and The Edge.
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark - Save over $20 on Preferred Seats!
Anything Goes
Stephen Sondheim Theatre
This is a new production of Cole Porter's musical romp across the Atlantic, starring Tony Award
War Horse
Lincoln Center - Vivian Beaumont Theatre
150 West 65th Street
'War Horse' is the story of an English boy, Albert whose beloved horse, Joey is sold to the cavalry at the outbreak of World War One and shipped to France.
Years later, Albert, now a young man, embarks on an odyssey to find him and bring him home. There are breathing, galloping, charging horses on the stage - built of steel, leather and aircraft cables - life-size puppets strong enough for men to ride.
"Avenue Q " a New York Musical - Show Tickets from $89!
Million Dollar Quartet a New York Musical - Save over 20%
Blue Man Group New York - Save over 10%
The Book of Mormon
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
'The Book of Mormon' centers on two young Mormon missionaries sent off to spread the word in a dangerous part of Uganda.
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
Richard Rodgers Theatre
'Porgy and Bess' is the story of African American life in the fictitious Catfish Row (based on the real-life Rainbow Row) in Charleston, South Carolina, in the early 1920s.
Ghost the Musical
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Set in modern day New York City, 'Ghost The Musical' is a timeless fantasy about the power of love. Walking back to their apartment one night, Sam and Molly are mugged, leaving Sam murdered on a dark street. Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next and unable to leave Molly, who he learns is in grave danger. With the help of a phony storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, Sam tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving and protecting her.
Godspell
Circle in the Square
An ensemble of Broadway's best perform the greatest story ever told through this series of parables about friendship, loyalty and love.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Al Hirschfeld Theatre (formerly Martin Beck)
302 West 45th Street
Following the advice of a book entitled 'How to Succeed in Business' a young window-cleaner, J. Pierrepont Finch, begins a meteoric rise from the mail-room to Vice President of Advertising at the World-Wide Wicket Company. Finch's unorthodox and morally-questionable business practices jeopardize not only his career but also his romance with secretary Rosemary Pilkington. With a beloved score by Frank Loesser, 'How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' is packed with hit standards such as 'I Believe in You', 'Happy to Keep His Dinner Warm', 'The Company Way', 'Been a Long Day', 'Rosemary' and 'Brotherhood of Man'.
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Mary Poppins
New Amsterdam Theatre
214 W 42nd Street
Based on the Stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film of the same name, this musical centers on a nanny who changes the lives of a no-nonsense banker and his two mischievous children. Mary Poppins is a perfectly magical musical, filled with priceless memories, timeless songs ("Chim Chim Cher-ee,"
"Let's Go Fly a Kite," "Supercalifragilisticexpialadocious")
Mary Poppins: The Musical - Save over 10%
Duration: 2 hr 40 min (approx.)
On A Clear Day You Can See Forever
St. James Theatre
Still in love with his deceased wife, Dr. Mark Bruckner, a dashing psychiatrist and professor, unknowingly takes on the case of his life with David Gamble, a quirky young florists' assistant. While putting David under hypnosis to help him quit smoking so he can move in with his perfect boyfriend Warren, Dr. Bruckner stumbles upon what he believes to be David's former self -- a dazzling and self-possessed 1940s jazz singer Melinda Wells. Instantly intrigued by Melinda, Dr. Bruckner finds himself swept up in the pursuit of an irresistible (and impossible) love affair with this woman from another time and place, who may or may not have ever existed.
The Phantom of the Opera
Majestic Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Phantom of the Opera' has been running on Broadway since 1988. Based on the novel by Gaston Leroux, it tells the story of a mysterious disfigured man who lives in the bowels of the Paris Opera House. He becomes obsessed with Christine, a young singer, and takes it upon himself to further her career at any cost.
Phantom of the Opera on Broadway - Save over 30% on Orchestra Seats!
Priscilla Queen of the Desert: The Musical
Palace Theatre
1564 Broadway
Adapted by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott from the smash-hit movie of the same name, Priscilla Queen of the Desert tells the heart-warming, uplifting adventure of Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based trio of drag queens who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. They hop aboard a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they ever could have dreamed.
With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dance floor favorites, this
wildly fresh and funny new musical is a must see.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert - Save over 20%
Duration: 2 hours, 20 minutes (approx.)
Rock of Ages
Helen Hayes Theatre
240 W 44th Street
Don't miss Broadway's best party! The timeless rock of the 1980s and the classic "hair bands" that filled the airwaves for more than a decade have inspired a theatrical experience depicting the rock scene in Hollywood circa 1987. 'Rock of Ages' features big chords, big dreams and big hair -- telling its story through hits from iconic groups such as Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, Foreigner, Poison, Night Ranger, Twisted Sister, Asia, Whitesnake and rockers like Pat Benetar. Rock of Ages is an arena-rock love story told through some of the greatest hits of the 80s including "Don't Stop Believin'," "We're Not Gonna Take It," "I Want to Know What Love Is" and many more.
"Rock of Ages" - Save over 20% on Select Performances!
Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes (approx.)
Seminar
John Golden Theatre
In 'Seminar,' four aspiring young novelists sign up for private writing classes with Leonard (played by Alan Rickman), an international literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon and hearts are unmoored. The wordplay is not the only thing that turns vicious as innocence collides with experience in this biting new comedy.
Stick Fly
Cort Theatre
'Stick Fly' follows the LeVays, an affluent African American family that comes together to spend a summer weekend at their Martha's Vineyard home. The adult sons, aspiring novelist Kent and golden boy plastic surgeon Flip, have each brought their respective ladies (one Black and one White) to meet the parents. Food, drink and Trivial Pursuit tangle with class, race and identity politics in this contemporary comedy of manners.
Wit
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (formerly Biltmore)
Closing: March 4, 2012
This Pulitzer Prize-winning play asks profound questions about the value of 'wit' in the face of life and death. Vivian Bearing, Ph.D., a renowned professor of English, has been diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. During the course of her illness Vivian comes to reassess her life and her work with a profundity and humor that are transforming both for her and the audience.
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