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219 West 48th Street
New York, New York 10036
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Run Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including intermission | Age Limit: Recommended for ages 12 and up. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted. |
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219 West 48th Street
New York, New York 10036
Celebrate Women's History Month on Broadway
Celebrate Women's History Month on Broadway
By Mark A. Robinson
March is Women’s History Month, a time for us to celebrate and honor all the trailblazing women of the world and in our everyday lives. This month, we’re highlighting all the shows that celebrate the exceptional and multi-faceted roles of women—from empowered characters gracing the stage to incredible creative theater makers.
SIX
Historically, the wives of Henry VIII were in a terrible situation, married to a king who had some of his wives beheaded when he grew tired of them. They didn’t get much of a voice. Now there is the musical SIX which assembles these half-dozen ladies and gives them a chance to tell their side of the story. Equal parts musical, rock concert and a delve into many issues women are still facing today, SIX is an empowering night of theater that sets the record straight.
Funny Girl
The musical comedy/romance FUNNY GIRL highlights the career of one of vaudeville’s most successful performers, comedienne Fanny Brice. Despite being told she was not the kind of woman who could make it on the stage, Brice never wavered in her belief that she would be a star. Though her upward climb was peppered with heartbreak, Fanny found the humor in life and delivered to audiences, again and again. The revival of FUNNY GIRL, nowrunning on Broadway, currently features that undaunted powerhouse star of stage and screen, Lea Michele, in the role of Fanny Brice.
Hadestown
The hit musical HADESTOWN, inspired by the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, is one of those unique rarities amongst Broadway musicals: It has a book, music AND lyrics all written by Anaïs Mitchell. She has concocted a haunting, unforgettable show, complete with strong female characters such as Persephone and Eurydice who literally go through hell to get what they want. The musical is directed by Rachel Chavkin who put her indelible stamp onthe production to a Tony-winning result.
Kimberly Akimbo
Composer Jeanine Tesori has become a trailblazing voice on Broadway, writing the music for such musicals as Caroline, or Change, Violet and Fun Home. What do all three of these musicals have in common? They are all about strong women with unique stories to tell. Now add to Tesori’s resume KIMBERLY AKIMBO, a musical featuring a high school girl who suffers from a disorder where she ages at an exponential rate. What does a world exactly look like when you have the heart and mind of a teenager, but everyone perceives you as an old lady? Tesori never shies away from challenging subjects and her musicals give every character she paints melodically, a resonant voice of individuality and dignity.
Life of Pi
A stage adaptation of the popular Yann Martel novel of the same name, LIFE OF PI might seem like a tricky story to bring to the theatrical stage. Fortunately, the brilliance of playwright Lolita Chakrabarti shines though in this incarnation of the story of a teenage boy who shares a lifeboat with an orangutan, hyena, zebra, and a tiger when their cargo ship capsizes in the Pacific Ocean. Chakrabarti keeps the best of the novel while weaving the story into a magical theatre experience.
A Doll’s House
Henrik Ibsen’s play A DOLL’S HOUSE has been around since 1879 and when it debuted, it was a groundbreaking depiction of a woman who refused to accept the status quo as a housewife and pursued aspirations beyond the domestic chains that were designed for holding her back. A DOLL'S HOUSE is back on Broadway with Oscar winner Jessica Chastain in the role of Nora, that determined character who decides to take her destiny by the horns.
Wicked
And who can forget WICKED, the musical that has been running for two decades, offering messages of friendship and empowerment to audiences everywhere? We are in the Land of Oz, before Dorothy arrives, and two young witches, the popular and pretty Glinda, and the smart but misunderstood Elphaba, become unlikely friends. Each has their goals and each has their unique way of viewing the world, a juxtaposition of ideals that ultimately leads to their parting of ways. Can two very determined personalities overcome their differences and still remain friends?
The Perfect Valentine's Day on Broadway
The Perfect Valentine's Day on Broadway
By Mark A. Robinson
Nothing quite beats a romantic stroll through Manhattan on Valentine’s Day, complete with a nice dinner, tickets to a show, capped off by a magical horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park or a stolen kiss while watching the ice skaters in Rockefeller Center. However you decide to cap off your excursion into Cupid’s grove, dinner and a show are a must. Here are five Broadway outings paired with restaurants in the theatre district guaranteed to satisfy that special someone this Valentine’s Day.
Don Giovanni and Moulin Rouge! The Musical
One great place to get a delicious and affordable Italian dinner in and around the Theatre District is at Don Giovanni found at 358 W 44th Street. From mouthwatering soups and salads to ooey gooey entrees like Gnocchi Marinara, Eggplant Parmigiana, and a wide assortment of brick oven pizzas, this eatery is the perfect stop before a night at Moulin Rouge! The Musical, conveniently located just a few blocks away at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. A taste of Italy is the perfect precursor to your next stop in Paris, where “the greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return” at this spectacular show.
Toloache: Bistro Mexicano and Tequila Bar and Some Like It Hot
Some like it hot, others like it hot and spicy, while most people like it hot, spicy, and just a touch romantic. Why not pair an evening at one of Broadway’s “hottest” new musicals Some Like It Hot with dinner and drinks at Toloache: Bistro Mexicano and Tequila Bar. Situated at 251 W. 50th Street, the venue’s menu guarantees to heat up your evening with flavorful offerings such as Pollo Toloache (chipotle- marinated chicken breast), Paella de Quinoa, and Enchiladas Borrachas. After you’ve enjoyed a shot or two of tequila, make your next stop Broadway’s Shubert Theatre for a night of heart-racing laughs, love, and infectious music with Some Like It Hot starring Tony winner Christian Borle.
John’s of Times Square and Aladdin
Maybe you plan on taking the kids out for Valentine’s Day? That requires a very different plan for your little cherubs than the traditional romantic outing. Disney’s Aladdin is full of humor, spectacle, action, and yes, a romantic trip on a magic carpet ride (a hint of romance for the adults). So where can an entire clan go for a family-friendly pre-show dinner? John’s of Times Square at 260 W. 44th Street is a sit down pizzeria ensconced within a former church. Featuring coal-fired brick oven pizzas with a multitude of topping choices, the kids can design their own dinner. Parents can feed the family without breaking the bank!
The Lambs Club and
Hadestown
For a higher-end dining experience in the heart of the Great White Way, why not treat that special someone to a trip to the Lambs Club at 132 W. 44th Street? Highlights of the menu include their sumptuous Heirloom Squash (grilled and marinated squash, Australian black truffles, pistachio, miso), the Wagyu Skirt (“panzanella," tomato, cucumber, baguette and of course the Lamb Chops (fairytale eggplant, shishito peppers, pine nuts, crispy shoulder). The elegant atmosphere will be the perfect contrast to your next stop: the dystopian world of Hadestown playing at the Walter Kerr Theatre. There you can take in the achingly poignant love story of Orpheus and Eurydice, a musical where a man literally goes to hell and back for the woman he loves. Nothing beats a grand gesture like this, especially for Valentine’s Day.
Sardi’s and SIX
Finally, maybe you are not in the mood for romance or celebrating this day of amour. That’s fine. You can skip the Valentine’s festivities and still take in a Broadway musical preceded by a tasty meal. What currently-running Broadway show is the most ideal for you VD haters out there? Well, SIX fits the bill. The six wives of Henry VIII don’t exactly have much love for that moody monarch in their lives (two of these ladies were beheaded, after all) but they certainly have loads to say about heartbreak. And what restaurant in Manhattan pairs best with the theme of beheadings? Why Sardi’s, of course! The restaurant is decorated with caricatures of Broadway celebrities (mostly captured from the neck up). Sardi’s is an iconic theatre landmark and a show-going tradition. A diverse menu guarantees there is something for everyone! And who knows, maybe you will find a love for Valentine’s Day after all?
The Best Broadway Shows for Teens in 2023
The Best Broadway Shows for Teens in 2023
Mark A. Robinson
2023 is shaping up to be an exciting year for seeing theater on Broadway. For teenagers, who make up an enthusiastic contingent of the audiences visiting the Great White Way, there are an abundance of theater-going choices that will appeal to that age group. We have curated a list of some of the best options of Broadway shows that are bound to excite that teenager in your life.
Kimberly Akimbo
A musical that is definitely out of the box, but one that will speak to teenagers everywhere is Kimberly Akimbo. Kimberly is a teenage girl who has an affliction that causes her to age at an exponential rate. As if high school isn’t hard enough, she is desperate to make friends and be included despite presenting like an older lady. To add to her woes, she is a member of a dysfunctional family that is involved in criminal activity. Anyone who is navigating their teenage years will identify with this character and her struggles to fit in.
Hamilton
There is a reason why Hamilton continues to be an enormous hit. It appeals to all generations, luring them back again and again to revisit Lin-Manuel Miranda’s spin on one of America’s most famous and controversial founding fathers. The high-octane score and brilliant staging remain as fresh as ever. Another generation of teens are bound to get caught up in the thrill. Why not learn a little bit about American history delivered in a revolutionary approach?
& Juliet
Most teenagers will encounter William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in their high school English classes so they will be prepped and ready for the new musical & Juliet that imagines a different ending to this tragedy. The musical imagines what could have happened if Juliet didn’t die and instead takes the reigns in her story and embraces life. The jukebox musical brims with pop hits including “Since U Been Gone,” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “That’s The Way It Is,” “Larger Than Life” and “Can't Stop the Feeling.”
Hadestown
Greek mythology is another component of the high school English curriculum so many teens will recognize the characters of Orpheus, Eurydice, Persephone, Hermes and of course Hades. With a dystopian spin on these classic tales and a score that is a delightful mélange of jazz, blues, pop, rock, and folk music, Hadestown is an electric night of drama, romance and unconventional storytelling.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Teens are bowled over by the spectacle and romance of Moulin Rouge! The Musical based on the hit 2001 film directed by Baz Luhrmann. A Bohemian writer living in the Monmartre quarter of Paris finds himself falling in love with exotic Satine, the headliner at the world famous club The Moulin Rouge. One problem: Satine is engaged to a wealthy aristocrat of the nobility who will stop at nothing to keep her as his own. Moulin Rouge! The Musical is jam-packed with hit after hit of pop music songs all coming together in the jukebox musical of jukebox musicals!
Back to the Future
Teenager Marty McFly is a uniquely oddball teenager who spends most of his free time hanging out with a kooky scientist who has invented a time machine. When Marty is accidentally tossed back in time, he finds himself a contemporary of his parents when they were high school. Complications arise when Marty’s mother and father’s relationship is almost non-existent, and it is on their future son’s shoulders to bring the two together (and make sure that he is ultimately born). Back to the Future is a combination of comedy, science fiction, and romance inspired by the 1985 film of the same name.
August 2023: Top Broadway Shows to See this Month
August 2023: Top Broadway Shows to See this Month
By Mark A. Robinson
As summer begins to wrap up and the kiddos get ready to go back to school, there is still time for a theater outing or two. Broadway and Off-Broadway have a wide variety of offerings, many of which are perfect for the entire family. Here are some of our picks of the top Broadway shows to see this month!
Hadestown
Australian-American singer-songwriter Betty Who, making her Broadway debut as Persephone starting September 5th, is reason enough to make a journey back to Hadestown! And if you haven’t already seen the show, what are you waiting for? This trip to the Underworld where Hades reigns supreme may just be the most harrowing love story to ever play on Broadway. It certainly is one of the liveliest, propelled by Anais Mitchell’s intoxicating and pulsating score.
Aladdin
There is nothing more perfect for a family outing than an event curated by Disney. On Broadway, that can be found on the magic carpet ride of a musical called Aladdin. Full of terrific music, adventure, romance, and spectacle, this one is ideal for anyone and everyone. Rub that magic lamp and be sure to tell the genie that one of your wishes is to see Aladdin on Broadway. No genie? No problem! You can always get tickets the old-fashioned way.
Kimberly Akimbo
Meet Kimberly Levaco: she’s just your average high school girl with homework, crushes, a screwed up family and self doubts. Okay, so average doesn’t exactly describe her – Kimberly has a disorder where she ages physically at an exponential rate. If you think surviving the pressures of high school are difficult, try doing so while looking like an elderly woman. Kimberly’s life certainly is akimbo, but her heart and resolve make her one of Broadway’s most unforgettable heroines – so unforgettable that Kimberly Akimbo was awarded the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical!
Chicago
“Lucky Lindy never flew so high!” boasts the showtune standard “All That Jazz” in the musical Chicago. That may well be, but you’ll have to judge for yourself. When Roxie Hart commits murder in the Windy City of the 1920s, she parlays her predicament into publicity, launching a career in vaudeville. Chicago is the longest-running musical currently playing on Broadway, and there is a reason. It is a fizzy champagne cocktail of a musical with a whiskey chaser: a sparkling story of love, fame, and murder served up with a jazzy, edgy, Kander and Ebb score.
Back to the Future
New to Broadway this summer is the musical adaptation of the 1985 film comedy Back to the Future. A teenage boy named Marty McFly finds himself accidentally sent via time machine back to the 1950s. There he meets his parents as teenagers and complications ensue when his mom starts to fall in love with Marty instead of his father. Can Marty fix things, bring his parents together, and ensure that his very existence is not put in jeopardy? Back to the Future is an exhilarating theatrical jaunt that takes audiences on a trip through time!
Little Shop of Horrors
Off Broadway is always a delightful alternative to Broadway, particularly for those who crave a more intimate theatrical experience. One of Off Broadway’s current highlights is a revival of the perennial favorite Little Shop of Horrors. Audience charmer Jeremy Jordan (Newsies) is reprising his role as the nebbish plant enthusiast Seymour from July 25 through September 17. Head on down to Skid Row, revel in this campy classic, and remember – “don’t feed the plants!”
Broadway Spooktacular: The Plays & Musicals That Are Perfect for Celebrating Halloween
Broadway Spooktacular: The Plays & Musicals That Are Perfect for Celebrating Halloween
October is Halloween month and Broadway offers a surprising array of plays and musicals suited for the holiday. Whether you enjoy compelling mysteries, spooky plot twists, colorful spectacle with wild and crazy costumes, or kooky comedy bordering on the insane, the Great White Way is a Halloween spooktacular with something for everyone!
The Witches of Oz are the least frightening part of this musical, but witches do iconically go with Halloween, so Wicked is the first entry on our list of musicals to see for Halloween. Not to worry! There is plenty to be fearful of in Wicked. The corrupt Wizard, his pack of abused flying monkeys, the horrific mistreatment of the musical’s catalyst Elphaba (The Wicked Witch of the West) all come together to create a story perfect for the whole family.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
The play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child brims with witches, warlocks, magic, and mystery. These are all the perfect ingredients for a Halloween theatre outing. We all know the Harry Potter stories and the adventures of the title character at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but what happens there when Harry Potter’s son attends and gets into his own magical mischief? Harry Potter and the Cursed Child promises an intriguing evening of theatre full of heart-stopping twists and turns.
Not all things frightening come in the form of ghosts, ghouls, and things that go bump in the night. Sometimes, scary can be funny, and the prospect of being a Mormon missionary in a remote African village ruled by a merciless warlord, can inspire both terror and laughter. One of the highlights of the second act of this long-running Broadway favorite is the song “Spooky Mormon Hell Dream,” which is an outrageously funny production number that will chill you to your core, even as you are shaking with laughter.
If you are into the macabre, there is no better musical for you than Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The story of a barber seeking revenge, first on the judge who wrongly incarcerated him, then turning his vengeance on society as a whole, is as close to a horror musical as Broadway gets. For Halloween thrills and chills, Sweeney Todd delivers, taking audiences on a hair-raising ride of a serial killer whose grisly tale is ultimately a heartbreaking tragedy. The musical is also considered by many to be Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece.
A trip to the Underworld and the lair of the diabolical Hades is about as terrifying a prospect as we can imagine, bringing us face-to-face with the embodiment of death. The musical Hadestown does just that, reimagining the Greek myth of “Orpheus and Eurydice” as a terrifying journey of love and rescue. Can Orpheus bring his love Eurydice back from Hadestown, even as the machinations of its ruler thwart him at every turn?
A uniquely bizarre evening of entertainment, it is hard to explain what makes Blue Man Group an offering that has been delighting Off-Broadway audiences for decades. Yet it has! The show suits Halloween just fine, filled as it is with many mind-boggling tricks and the occasional treats worked into the show: fun with such sweets as marshmallows, Captain Crunch, and a Twinkie meal shared with a member of the audience. Even their colorful blue body paint donned by the performers speaks to the art of Halloween transformation.
The Off-Broadway revival of the perennial classic Little Shop of Horrors invites audiences into a science fiction terror tale where a bloodthirsty plant finds its hunger is never sated. The awkward but kindly Seymour is the proud cultivator of the plant, but ultimately realizes the mistake he has made by indulging the vile vegetation. Will it take over the world? Are any of us safe? You’ll have to see Little Shop of Horrors to find out humanity’s fate!
Celebrities on Broadway
Celebrities on Broadway
Christmas lights are not the only thing igniting the Big Apple this December. Star power and the lights of Broadway have merged to illuminate the Great White Way with festive holiday cheer. There is big name talent in store for audiences this season with the arrival of a parade of celebs starring in plays and musicals.
Moulin Rouge
It is a two-for-one, TV celebrity special at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Riverdale star Casey Cott has joined the Broadway production of the spectacular Moulin Rouge! and will be playing the Bohemian writer Christian through February 4th. If you line your timing up right, you can also catch Titus Burgess (The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) as nightclub impresario Harold Zidler through December 17th.
Hadestown
Jordan Fisher, star of many on screen ventures including To All the Boys: PS I Still Love You, Liv & Maddie, and the live TV productions of Grease and Rent, is now playing Orpheus, the undaunted romantic in the musical Hadestown. Fisher, who is known for his lovely pop-style singing voice, has become a recurring face on Broadway, having appeared in Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and most recently as Anthony in Sweeney Todd.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Nick Fradiani wowed TV audiences when he became an American Idol champion. Now, audiences can witness first-hand Fradiani’s mellifluous voice as he portrays Neil Diamond in the jukebox hit A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. The show is a compelling biography of Diamond, peppered with the singer-songwriter’s unforgettable hits like “Sweet Caroline” and “America”.
Spamalot
The Holy Grail of laughter can be found at the St. James Theatre where a revival of the musical Spamalot has just taken residence. Michael Urie (TV’s Ugly Betty) plays Sir Robin and Saturday Night Live and Single Parents comedic genius Taran Killam throws down the gauntlet as Lancelot. Killam’s tenure with the production wraps on January 7th when he will be replaced with Broadway’s Beetlejuice star Alex Brightman.
Sweeney Todd
Tony Award winner Sutton Foster (Thoroughly Modern Millie) and Tony Award winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge!) take over the roles of Sweeney and Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd starting February 9th. Time is running out to catch Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford who originated these roles in this critically lauded revival of the Stephen Sondheim masterpiece. They play their final performances in this macabre musical tragedy on January 14th.
I Need That
You have until December 30th to see film and television star Danny DeVito in I Need That. DeVito, who was a favorite of the TV series Taxi and who starred in such film comedies as Ruthless People, Throw Mamma From the Train, and Twins, plays Sam, a reclusive hoarder who is facing eviction due to his out of control collection of his treasures.
Merrily We Roll Along
Sweeney Todd is not the only Sondheim revival on Broadway boasting star power. Merrily We Roll Along offers a trio of celebrities, including Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter films, Broadway’s How to Succeed…) as Charley Kringas, joined by Jonathan Groff (TV’s Glee, Broadway’s Hamilton) and Tony winner Lindsay Mendez (Carousel) as Franklin Shepard and Mary Flynn, respectively. The story, told backwards, unwinds the complications of three estranged friends, showing us how the once tight trio ultimately grew apart.
January 2024: Top Broadway Shows to See this Month
January 2024: Top Broadway Shows to See this Month
By Mark A. Robinson
The holiday season has come to an end and now we have a few more months of winter to slog through before we reach the relief of spring. Not to worry. Broadway has plenty of offerings this January to make that wait a pleasant and diverting one. Here are the top Broadway shows to catch on the Great White Way this January. There is plenty of magic to be had and a plethora of memories to be made!
Hadestown
A trip to Hadestown is always a guaranteed thrilling night out and now there is another reason to join Orpheus and Eurydice on this excursion to the Underworld. Stage and screen favorite Jordan Fisher (To All The Boys: PS I Still Love You, Teen Beach Movie) has taken over the role of the determined romantic Orpheus. He will soon be joined by music star Ani DiFranco who is set to step in as Persephone (a role she played on the original Hadestown concept album) starting February 9th. You’ve never experienced Greek mythology quite like this explosive night of theatre.
The Notebook
Nothing tugs on the heartstrings like a love affair for the ages, and there are none quite like The Notebook. Based on the popular Nicholas Sparks novel and the subsequent hit film of the same name, The Notebook tells the decades-long love story between the millworker Noah and the privileged Allie. Despite their differences, is theirs an enduring love that can survive every possible test thrown their way? The Notebook features a score by indie-pop star Ingrid Michaelson.
Aladdin
The holiday gift-giving may be over and done with for the season, but that doesn’t stop an all-powerful genie from granting some wishes well into the New Year. Aladdin, based on the 1992 Disney animated classic, is full of wish-granting and dreams come true. A poor street rat must rise above his circumstances to prove that he is more than just a “Diamond in the Rough”. It’s always handy to have a genie in one’s corner and Aladdin has that. With a little self-confidence and a whole lot of magic, things are looking up for our hero! Aladdin is the perfect Broadway outing for the whole family.
Kimberly Akimbo
Surviving high school’s ups and downs is a challenge on a good day, but Kimberly must overcome additional obstacles. First: the plucky teenager must navigate her family’s criminal enterprises and keep their secrets along the way. More daunting than that, Kimberly suffers from a rare affliction that causes her body to age at an exponential rate, forcing her to simultaneously balance puberty with old age. And yet, her story is told with heart, humor, and determination in the 2023 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, Kimberly Akimbo.
Days of Wine and Roses
The 1962 film The Days of Wine and Roses was one of the first movies to honestly address the tragedies of alcoholism. Now, composer Adam Guettel (The Light in the Piazza, Floyd Collins) and Craig Lucas (An American in Paris) have adapted this classic for the musical stage. Broadway favorites Kelli O’Hara and Brian D’Arcy James play the central married couple, deeply in love, but fighting their demons the only way they know how: through drink.
Hamilton
A welcome favorite of the Broadway-going crowd and a musical that deserves repeated viewings in order to absorb its clever lyrics and miraculous staging, Hamilton is definitely a show you’ll want to return to this winter. Alexander Hamilton was a controversial figure amongst the Founding Fathers, revered by some and despised by many. Composer-lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda has concocted a musical sensation that challenges us to look at a legend and see him as a human being. What would America be without Alexander Hamilton?
6 Best Love Stories on Broadway
6 Best Love Stories on Broadway
By Mark A. Robinson
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, amour is in the air. A romantic dinner at one of New York’s myriad eateries, a stroll in Central Park, and of course a trip to the theatre all add up to a celebration worthy of Cupid’s arrow. You will want to choose a theatrical outing that is in keeping with the themes of the day. We have put together a list of “Broadway’s Best Love Stories” to help set the mood for a perfect Valentine’s Day.
Moulin Rouge! – Satine and Christian
“Star-crossed romantics” is the only way to explain Satine and Christian in the Broadway musical Moulin Rouge! She’s a sexy cabaret star engaged to a wealthy patron; he’s a struggling Bohemian writer. When the two meet in the titular nightclub, sparks fly and soon they are hopelessly on a journey to a romance for the ages. Can they overcome the obstacles that are keeping them apart, or is the universe working against them? Moulin Rouge! is a story of a love that comes at a great cost.
The Notebook – Allie and Noah
For a love story to really tug at your heartstrings, you need look no further than The Notebook to get your fill of enduring romance. Allie and Noah come from opposite sides of the track: she from a life of privilege and he from a blue collar background. Initially, it looks like their differences are too wide for them to build anything long-term, but then, as we sometimes see, opposites attract. The Notebook is one of Broadway’s newest musicals and it’s arrival promises a love story that will warm even the coldest hearts.
Titanique – Rose and Jack
The film Titanic introduced the world to the short romance between Rose and Jack who fall in love while sailing aboard the legendary ship on a voyage that ends in cataclysmic tragedy. The Off-Broadway musical Titanique is a spoof of the beloved film, complete with a jukebox score of Celine Dion hits including the Oscar-winning torch song “My Heart Will Go On”. Though there is much humor in Titanique, we still get caught up in this love affair that transcends class: Rose a first-class passenger and Jack, a poor traveler making the trip in steerage.
Aladdin – Jasmine and Aladdin
Sure, magic carpet rides through star speckled skies and wish-granting genies come together to create some romantic possibilities, but it is the characters at the center of Aladdin where the true love really ignites. Aladdin and Jasmine, he a street rat with low self-esteem, she an independently-minded princess who defies conventionality, look past their differences and see the value in one another. Aladdin is a fairytale romance perfect for the whole family.
Back to the Future – Lorraine and George
The catalyst for the musical Back to the Future is misfit teenager Marty McFly. The musical’s love story, however, is built entirely around his parents Lorraine and George. When Marty takes a jaunt back in time, he finds himself with the difficult task of getting his parents together in a race against time to ensure his own existence. Despite complications galore, Marty pairs up his popular mom with his nerdy dad and the two fall in love at a school dance. It’s that magical high school sweetheart story we all love, but with a sci-fi twist!
Hadestown – Euridice and Orpheus/Persephone and Hades
There are all kinds of love affairs: from the altruistically romantic to the dysfunctionally co-dependent, both of which can be found in Hadestown. Eurydice and Orpheus are clearly meant for each other, passionately enamored enough that Orpheus is willing to journey to Hell and back to reclaim his beloved Eurydice, saving her from the clutches of Hades. This ruler of the Underworld is lonely six months out of the year when he can’t have his Persephone with him, and she must begrudgingly return to him and make the best of things, with the help of drugs and drink. Hadestown is a musical about romance of epic (and mythic) proportions.
8 Celebrities to See on Broadway Right Now
8 Celebrities to See on Broadway Right Now
By Mark A. Robinson
New York Theatre has always been a feather in the cap of any performer who wants to prove their mettle, so it should be no surprise that each season we find an influx of artists from film, television, and the music industry who make their way to the Great White Way. Broadway has its own celebrities as well, many of whom return to the stage, time and again, to embrace another fascinating challenge. In the coming months, Broadway theatergoers can see a parade of shining stars from all walks of entertainment on the Great White Way.
Chicago – Ariana Madix
Reality star Ariana Madix (Vanderpump Rules, Dancing with the Stars) makes her Broadway dreams reality when she steps into the role of Roxie Hart in the long-running revival of the Kander and Ebb musical Chicago. As Roxie, Madix will have an opportunity to strut her stuff as the role comes with a great deal of complex choreography inspired by Bob Fosse’s original and Ann Reinking’s Tony-winning reinterpretation. Madix is making her Broadway debut in this razzle-dazzle of a show.
Water for Elephants – Grant Gustin
Whether you first encountered him on the TV show Glee, or fell in love with him as Barry Allen and his superhero alter ego on The Flash, Grant Gustin will assuredly delight you in his Broadway debut. The actor arrives in Water for Elephants, a new musical coming to Broadway this spring. Gustin plays Jacob Jankowski, a young man who finds adventure with a traveling circus.
Moulin Rouge! – Boy George
Pop music star Boy George of the band Culture Club arrives on Broadway this winter to play Harold Zidler, the impresario behind the nightclub in the musical Moulin Rouge! Boy George is no stranger to Broadway, having written the score for and starred in the cult musical favorite Taboo. Of course, the colorful performer is best known for his pop hits “Karma Chameleon”, “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?”, “Church of the Poison Mind”, “It’s a Miracle” and “The Crying Game”.
Little Shop of Horrors – Darren Criss and Evan Rachel Wood
Grant Gustin is not the only Glee alumnus joining the New York theatre scene this year. Darren Criss, who played the musically-inclined Blaine Anderson on the show, will play Seymour in the hit Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors. Joining Criss as Seymour’s beloved Audrey in the production is Evan Rachel Wood. Wood played Dolores Abernathy on the sci-fi western series Westworld.
Spamalot – Jonathan Bennett
If you have watched the Hallmark Network at all in the last few years, you know Jonathan Bennett as one of their go-to stars for their romantic comedy films. If you have watched the Food Network, you’ll recognize him as the host of Cake Wars and its various holiday incarnations. Of course, most people know him best for his film role as the much sought after teenage heartthrob Aaron Samuels in the hit Mean Girls. Bennett makes his Broadway debut this winter taking over the role of Sir Robin in the hit revival of Spamalot.
Sweeney Todd – Aaron Tveit and Sutton Foster
It’s a two-for-one Tony-winning celebrity opportunity at the critically acclaimed revival of Sweeney Todd. Sutton Foster, a two-time winner for Thoroughly Modern Millie and Anything Goes has taken up the rolling pin of the macabre pie maker Mrs. Lovett in the Sondheim classic. She is joined by Tony winner Aaron Tveit (Moulin Rouge!) as the murderous barber Sweeney Todd. Both are beloved stage veterans known for their powerhouse voices and versatility. The duo take on two of musical theatre’s most-challenging roles in this musical that is equal parts comedy, tragedy, and a grisly horror story.
Hadestown – Ani DiFranco and Lola Tung
Singer-songwriter sensation Ani DiFranco and star of The Summer I Turned Pretty Lola Tung are about to make a trip to Hell (as well as their Broadway debuts) as Persephone and Eurydice in the Greek myth-inspired musical Hadestown. DiFranco has a history with the musical, having invited the show’s composer-lyricist Anais Mitchell to record the original Hadestown concept album on her label. For that recording, DiFranco originated the role of Persephone. Tung makes a Broadway dream come true as she brings her youthful energy to the part of Eurydice through March 17th.
Doubt – Amy Ryan and Liev Schreiber
Another chance to catch two members of Broadway royalty comes with a revival of John Patrick Shanley’s compelling Doubt. Tony Award nominee Amy Ryan (most recently known for Only Murders in the Building), plays Sister Aloysius, a hardened Catholic school nun determined to rid herself of a priest that she suspects of inappropriate behavior with a student. The target of her suspicions is Father Flynn, played by Liev Schrieber who garnered a trophy for his work in the 2005 revival of Glengarry Glen Ross. With this powerhouse talent facing off on the same stage, audiences will be treated to a nonpareil evening of theatrical electricity.
Shows You Can See for Under $75 (Including Fees)!
Shows You Can See for Under $75 (Including Fees)!
By Mark A. Robinson
Are you a fan of live theater and in search of a night out that doesn’t break the bank? The excitement and artistry of a Broadway show can be yours at some great prices, with offerings across the board that are guaranteed to delight. Here are some Broadway offerings available at a low price guaranteed to give you the thrill of that theatrical fix you seek!
Aladdin
The magic, mystery, and romance of an Arabian Nights-style fairytale can be found in splendid spectacle at Broadway’s Aladdin. This magic carpet ride of a story based on the beloved movie tells the tale of a diamond in the rough, who takes a journey of a lifetime with the aid of a wish-granting genie and learns a little something about himself along the way.
Water for Elephants
Freshly arriving on Broadway this month is the eagerly anticipated Water for Elephants, adapted from the best-selling novel of the same name. Young Jacob Jankowski reinvents himself when he joins a traveling circus. His new life is full of adventure, romance, and the colorful spectacle that only a circus can provide. TV star Grant Gustin stars.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
The song stylings of pop musician and cultural icon Neil Diamond come thrillingly to life in the jukebox musical A Beautiful Noise. In a show that takes audiences on a trip through Diamond’s career and personal life, A Beautiful Noise is peppered with such hits as “America”, “Love on the Rocks” and the sing-along sensation “Sweet Caroline”.
Spamalot
Go on a quest with King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table in their hilarious search for a famous religious relic. Spamalot is the musical stage adaptation of the cult film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Broadway’s guarantee for laugh-a-minute entertainment. The show features a parade of some of Broadway’s finest comedic talent.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Loaded with popular music hits of the last century, Moulin Rouge! is a Broadway extravaganza of epic proportions. Star-crossed lovers, the Bohemian writer Christian and the dance hall chanteuse Satine, find romance in the titular Parisian nightclub. Can they find a happily ever after despite the forces in play that are keeping them apart?
Hell’s Kitchen
Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys’ new musical Hell’s Kitchenis making its way to Broadway this spring, with previews beginning March 28th. The musical tells the story of a 17-year-old girl named Ali who dreams of a world outside of her Manhattan neighborhood and decides to go on a journey to find herself. Shoshana Bean makes her long-awaited return to Broadway in this promising new musical.
Lempicka
Tamara de Lempicka was an aristocrat who escaped the Russian Revolution and fled to the city of Paris. There she became an artist, finding a muse in the young prostitute Rafaela. Newly inspired, Tamara becomes the toast of the Parisian art world. Lempicka is a new musical that tells her compelling story.
Hadestown
Anais Mitchell’s musical that draws its inspiration from the Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone continues to be one of Broadway’s most original and electrifying experiences. Steeped in romance and adventure, Hadestown tells the story of the young Orpheus who descends to the Underworld to retrieve his beloved Eurydice from the clutches of the dastardly Hades.
May 2023: Top Shows to See this Month
May 2023: Top Shows to See this Month
By Mark A. Robinson
It’s hits galore on the menu this May, with many big name, long-running shows on our list of must-sees. For those of you who haven’t seen these top shows yet, perhaps it’s time to find out why everyone keeps going back. If you have seen them, now’s the perfect time for a revisit. Whether you’re a Broadway newcomer or a seasoned theatergoer, you’re in for a real treat this May.
Wicked
The story of the two witches of Oz has been inspiring audiences with its messages of empowerment and friendship since it first opened on Broadway in 2003. Galinda is a popular, pretty and ambitious sorceress in training. Elphaba has green skin, an unpopular way of looking at the world and magical powers that outshine all her contemporaries. When one becomes a beloved leader while the other becomes the reviled Wicked Witch of the West, can their friendship withstand such opposing positions? Wicked features a much-loved score by Stephen Schwartz (Pippin and Godspell).
Chicago
It has been running for decades, inviting audiences into the boozy, jazzy world of Chi Town in the 1920s. Chicago follows Roxie Hart, an ambitious housewife who dreams of being a star in vaudeville. She wants it so bad, in fact, that she commits murder when her plans go awry. Never one to be daunted, Roxie spins her infamy into the publicity she needs to reach her dreams. With a score by Kander and Ebb, Chicago crackles and pops with electricity. Disney Channel and Cruel Summer star Olivia Holt stars as Roxie Hart through June 4th!
Hamilton
This is not your typical history lesson. In fact, nothing about the Broadway musical smash Hamilton could be labeled cliched or old hat. Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda had the brilliant notion of retelling the story of one of America’s most controversial founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, through a contemporary lens, with rap, hip-hop and pop music, featuring inclusive casting choices. Witness how the titular character explodes onto the political scene and works his way toward the top, irritating some key figures and inspiring others along the way.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Star-crossed romances are always an audience favorite. We love to root for a couple in love, especially when the universe appears to be conspiring against them. On Broadway, you can have your dose of the ill-fated love affair with Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Bohemian writer Christian and exotic Satine (played by actress and pop singer Joanna “JoJo” Levesque through July 16th) fall hopelessly in love, but her engagement to a powerful duke makes it impossible for them to be together. A jukebox extravaganza chock full of decades of radio hits and show-stopping choreography, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is everything a theatergoer could wish for!
Hadestown
“Way down, Hadestown, way down under the ground” may sound like a sinister location, but it is one of the “hottest” locales on Broadway these days. The Greek myth of “Orpheus and Eurydice” plays out in a dystopian society where the two lovers must literally go to hell and back to be together, while King Hades and his beloved Persephone attempt to revive their own love story. Hadestown features a book and score by Tony winner Anais Mitchell.
SIX
Six leading ladies with six fascinating stories come together to take the sixth and final spot on our list of shows to see this month. The musical we are referring to is, of course, SIX. The wives of King Henry VIII are finally given the spotlight to set the record straight on their “her” stories after leading difficult lives under the thumb of their royal husband. Equal parts theatrical experience and pop concert, SIX soars with an infectious, Tony-winning score by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss.
48 Hours in NYC: The Ultimate Broadway-Themed Itinerary
48 Hours in NYC: The Ultimate Broadway-Themed Itinerary
By Mark A. Robinson
Everyone loves committing to a theme, whether it be an art installation, a favorite movie or TV genre, or best of all - a themed party or event. If you find yourself in the Big Apple for the weekend with 48 hours to pack in some theater-going, why not make it a themed weekend? To make it easier to “commit to the bit,” we have curated some possible Broadway themes that will make your Broadway-filled weekend an exciting adventure.
You and the Zoo: The Lion King, Life of Pi and Wicked
The Lion King and Life of Pi make a great two-show-day pairing. Both shows have animals central to the plot, both shows have riveting twists, and both shows boast jaw-dropping puppetry that can make you forget that you are not witnessing living, breathing members of the animal kingdom running wild on stage. You can see The Lion King on Saturdays at 2 pm, followed by Life of Pi at 8:00 pm. In between, take a quick jaunt over to the Central Park Zoo and see some real-life animals. On Sunday, your animal kingdom sojourn can continue with Wicked (2:00 or 8:00 pm) where flying monkeys, talking goats, cowardly lions and other crazy creatures come together to support the origin story of the two Witches of Oz.
Royal Engagement: Once Upon a One More Time, SIX and Camelot
We all have our fascination with royalty, and why not? We love castles, crowns, elegance and power. You’ll begin with a two-show Saturday that is indeed a royal engagement. Catch a 2:00 pm matinee of Once Upon a One More Time, where your favorite storybook heroines create a brand-new kind of fairytale, all to the music of Britney Spears, the Princess of Pop. Then top off your day with an 8:00 pm showing of SIX, where the half-dozen wives of Henry VIII have their say. On Sunday, take in the Royal Tea at the Russian Tea Room before you return to the royal court, this time with Camelot at Lincoln Center Theatre (3:00 pm) and witness firsthand the rise and fall of an idealistic, mythical kingdom.
Get A Life! Bio Musical Must-Sees: MJ, A Beautiful Noise and Funny Girl
If you’re interested in learning about some of the 20th century’s great entertainers, spend your weekend taking in musical biographies. Start out with a 2:00 pm Saturday matinee of MJ and find out how Michael Jackson became the “King of Pop.” At night, Neil Diamond’s epic career will entertain with a catalogue of his song standards in A Beautiful Noise (8:00 pm). For a more traditional Broadway score, spend Sunday at Funny Girl,(times vary by date) and get a dose of heart and humor as you navigate the life of stage and screen comedienne Fanny Brice.
The Good, The Bad, and The In-Between: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Chicago and Hadestown
For those of you who like some variety in your theatergoing weekend, why not try out our itinerary for "The Good, The Bad and The In-Between." Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Saturdays at 1:00 pm) makes for a “good” Saturday matinee choice, with its story of young wizards trying to right the wrongs of evil doings in the wizarding world. The “bad” is, of course, Chicago (Saturdays at 8:00 pm), a show populated with murderesses, corrupt law officials, slick lawyers and aspiring actresses who will stop at nothing to make it to the top. Finally, the “in-between” is Hadestown (Sundays- matinee times vary) a musical where characters in love must go to hell and back to be together.
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