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
One of the quintessential Broadway stars, Gwen Verdon, was one of the most energetic talents ever to grace the Great White Way. She carved out a special niche in the world of dance as the muse of famous director and choreographer Bob Fosse. Verdon was the anti-Ethel – while Ethel Merman was implacable … Read more
If you’ve been following Broadway happenings recently, you’ve probably heard of Hamilton. This unique story of the Founding Fathers of America is an unlikely hit for Broadway, as it includes a combination of hip-hop, rap, soul, and show tunes, as well as non-white actors starring as the Founding Fathers and other historical figures. … Read more
Informally known as Les Mis or Les Miz, Les Misérables is a Broadway favorite. This French epic is set in 19th century France and follows the story of a peasant seeking atonement after being arrested for stealing a loaf of bread for his sister’s child. The story is heartbreaking, yet very popular, making it … Read more
Nathan Lane is a three-time Tony and Emmy Award-winning American actor on the stage, television, and screen. He is known for his stage roles as Max Bialystock in The Producers, Mendy in The Lisbon Traviata, Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls, and his voice work in The Lion King and Stuart Little. He is the guy who knows … Read more
The Phantom of the Opera is a New York City landmark, but it first premiered at Her Majesty’s Theater in London. With music and book by Andrew Lloyd Webber, direction from Harold Prince, and gorgeous costume and production designs from Maria Björnson, the Phantom of the Opera became one of Broadway’s most … Read more
Mamma Mia! is a jukebox musical based on the songs of the famous Swedish pop supergroup ABBA. If you love their songs, Mamma Mia! will be a delight to watch. It was Broadway’s first true mega-hit jukebox musical, which paved the way for follow-up stunners like Jersey Boys, and Beautiful: The Carole King … Read more
Known for her sheer intensity, bold stage presence, and unmistakable Broadway belt, Patti LuPone is one of Broadway’s most revered divas. She is volatile onstage and off stage, and quickly takes the audiences to a world where drama is the norm. Patti LuPone made her Broadway debut in 1973 and has been … Read more
Chicago is an American musical with lyrics by Fred Ebb and music by John Kander. The original Broadway musical adaptation went head-to-head with A Chorus Line when it originally opened on Broadway in 1975, running for only two years. In 1996, the musical was revived, and it went on to become the second longest-running show … Read more
Referred to by The New York Times as the “First Lady of Musical Theatre,” Angela Lansbury is a musical theater diva that covered the various breadth of class and theatrical styles. She is also famous from film and TV, especially through that 12-year stint as Jessica Fletcher in the popular ’80s to … Read more
The multifaceted actor Danny Burstein is one of the most honored theater professionals in Broadway. Burstein is an actor of the stage and screen, and he’s a six-time Tony Award nominee. He won four Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Drama Desk Awards, and received three Grammy Award nominations. Having made his Broadway … Read more