Broadway theater, or more popularly known as Broadway, pertains to the theatrical performances presented in the 41 professional theaters located in the Theater District and the Lincoln Center along Broadway, Midtown Manhattan, New York City. These places embody the highest commercial level of live theater in the English-speaking world. The Theater District … Read more
There are countless Broadway musical productions, but some are considered truly memorable in the viewers’ hearts and minds. Maybe it’s the unforgettable melodies and lyrics of the songs. Maybe it’s in the relatable storyline. Maybe it’s the top-rated cast or the high production value. Or maybe all of them! Here are the … Read more
The term “Off-Broadway” refers to theaters in New York City that are smaller than Broadway theaters, typically having a seating capacity between 100 and 499. Some of the Off-Broadway productions have successfully made their way to the Broadway stage. Hamilton is a notable example. Off-Broadway transfers to Broadway definitely help certain productions … Read more
While many singers who have been involved in Broadway productions, there are some who have truly made their mark as Broadway divas. Here, we will focus on singers whose powerful voices vibrate the walls of filled-to-the-brim Broadway stages (in no particular order): 1. Betty Buckley Betty Buckley (born July 3, 1947, … Read more
The heart of American theatre lies in the Great White Way and the shows that make their way there have to please both audiences and the critics alike. If they fail to do so, the curtains shall drop. It’s a big thing to premiere on Broadway, but it’s another thing to sell … Read more
Oh! Calcutta! is a musical revue of unorthodox nature. It shares the same name with a city and a famous restaurant, but it’s totally unrelated. This avant-garde theatrical revue consists of sketches on sex-related topics. Created by British drama critic Kenneth Tynan, Oh! Calcutta! debuted on off-Broadway in 1969, and then in London in 1970. … Read more
A hit Broadway musical brought to the stage by the same producers as Lion King, Aladdin is also based on a beloved Disney animated film of the same name. It has a book by Chad Beguelin, music by Alan Menken, and lyrics by Tim Rice, Howard Ashman, and Beguelin. The musical is set in the … Read more
Neil Patrick Harris can light up the Broadway stage whenever he is on it. While he is best known for his comedy roles in television as womanizer Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother, and Doogie Howser in Doogie Howser, M.D. – on Broadway, he was known for his roles in Cabaret, Assassins, … Read more
An award-winning Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof has touched audiences with its warmth, humor, and honesty. It’s the brainchild of Broadway legends Harold Prince and Jerome Robbins, book writer Joseph Stein, and songwriters Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. Fiddler of the Roof is a story that captured the human longings for love, family, … Read more
One of the most popular Disney movies turned to best-selling musical, Mary Poppins captured the hearts of audiences in a whole new way. The story is based on the similarly titled children’s books by P.L. Travers and the 1964 Disney film. Mary Poppins is an endearing story of a nanny who fundamentally changes a family, which … Read more