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10/02 Monday	7:00PM
10/03 Tuesday	7:00PM
10/05 Thursday	7:00PM
10/06 Friday	8:00PM
10/07 Saturday	2:30PM 8:00PM
10/08 Sunday	2:00PM 7:00PM
10/09 Monday	7:00PM
10/10 Tuesday	7:00PM
10/12 Thursday	7:00PM

Run Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including intermission

Age Limit: Recommended for ages 12+. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theater.

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Don't miss Olivia Holt as Roxie Hart from April 10 - June 4!

This sensational tale of sin, corruption and all that jazz has everything that makes Broadway great: knockout dancing, a ripped-from-the-headlines story about fame and scandal and one show-stopping song after another. No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, and thousands of standing ovations. And now, CHICAGO is the longest-running musical in Broadway history!

Broadway on a Budget: 7 Shows Under $55 You Can Book Right Now

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Broadway on a Budget: 7 Shows Under $55 You Can Book Right Now

By Mark A. Robinson

Going to see a Broadway show is an exhilarating experience that one would love to have time and again. Seeing a multitude of shows in a short period of time can come with a hefty price tag. Fortunately, we are here to help you find some real deals that will make sure you can have your Broadway fix without breaking the bank. Here are seven shows that are guaranteed to please and that feature ticket options that fall under $55!

Some Like It Hot from $45
For fans of tuneful musical comedies full of delicious humor, thrilling choreography and visual sparkle, look no further than Some Like It Hot. Boasting excellent reviews from critics and audiences alike, Some Like It Hot tells the story of two musicians who witness a terrible crime and now must pose as women in an all-female band to remain incognito. Based on the classic film comedy of the same name, you can snag a ticket to this gem for $45. That works out to be about 10 cents a laugh!

Chicago from $52.50
One of Broadway’s longest-running shows, Chicago is a delightful dive into the 1920s where booze, jazz and crime are the order of the day. Roxie Hart dreams of being a star, but little does she realize that murder is her ticket to celebrity. Featuring a Kander and Ebb score that is hard to beat, Chicago is a must-see. If you get your tickets to see the show before March 12th, you can catch two-time winner of TV’s RuPaul’s Drag Race Jinkx Monsoon in the role of Matron Mama Morton, the “Countess of the Clink” who oversees “Murderess Row.”

Sweeney Todd from $53
Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods may have just departed Broadway to embark on a national tour, but the Great White Way rarely goes for long before another Sondheim revival pops up. What then could be more exciting than the incoming revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street starring Josh Groban as the revenge-driven title character and Tony-winner Annaleigh Ashford as his pie-making accomplice? The cast also features Jordan Fisher (Dear Evan Hanson), Tony winner Ruthie Ann Miles (The King and I) and Gaten Matarazzo (TV’s Stranger Things). Tickets start at $53.

Bad Cinderella from $43
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s newest spin on the fairytale classic Cinderella is making its way to Broadway this spring. Titled Bad Cinderella, Webber has paired with Tony-winning lyricist David Zippel (City of Angels) and book writer Emerald Fennell to tell a story about a rebellious young outcast whose childhood friendship with the prince causes a royal ruckus. Broadway favorite Carolee Carmelo plays the stepmother in this incarnation of the tale by the Brothers Grimm. Your fairy godmother has set the ticket prices starting at $43.

Leopoldstadtfrom $53.50
Playwright Tom Stoppard has been a lasting institution of the theatrical stage with such enduring plays as Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, The Real Thing, Arcadia and The Coast of Utopia. Stoppard’s latest entry in his ever-growing canon is Leopoldstadt, a drama that commences in 1899 and follows a Viennese Jewish family for almost half a century. With a cast of 38 actors, Leopoldstadt is a compelling drama of epic proportions with an equally compelling price point – tickets start at $53.50.

Shucked from $53
Aiming for Broadway this spring is a new musical comedy called Shucked which begins previews on March 8th. The show takes a pair of New York comedy writers and pairs them with two Nashville country stars, resulting in a hilarious evening of music and absurdity. At the center of the story is one of America’s favorite foods: corn! With tickets starting at $53, why not give yourself over to laughter and spend an evening with some of Broadway’s brightest talents including Gray Henson, Andrew Durand, Alex Newell, Kevin Cahoon and John Behlmann?

Life of Pi from $46
Finally, $46 can get you a seat for the eagerly anticipated stage adaptation of the Yann Martel’s celebrated novel Life of Pi. A combination of clever storytelling, spellbinding puppetry and breathtaking stagecraft come together to tell the story of a teenage boy who must share a lifeboat with a hyena, an orangutan, a zebra and a Royal Bengal tiger when a cargo ship sinks into the Pacific Ocean. Playwright Lolita Chakrabarti ushers the novel to the stage for a night of nonpareil magic. Previews begin on March 9.

August 2023: Top Broadway Shows to See this Month

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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!”

May 2023: Top Shows to See this Month

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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

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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.

A Look Back at Tony Winners of the Past

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A Look Back at Tony Winners of the Past

By Mark A. Robinson

With Broadway’s biggest night upon us and the Tony Awards about to be distributed, it is exciting to celebrate the best of the Great White Way. Many Broadway musicals have been around for years (even decades) and now is the perfect time to take a closer look at some shows currently running on Broadway that are still sharing their Tony Award-winning magic!

Moulin Rouge! The Musical – Best Musical, 2020

Packed to the hilt with iconic songs spanning 80 years, adapted for the stage from an Oscar-winning film, and boasting a tragic love story to end all love stories, Moulin Rouge took home the 2020 Tony Award for Best Musical. Christian and Satine are star-crossed lovers kept apart by her engagement to a jealous and vengeful Duke. The jukebox musical also received Tony Awards for its seamless direction by Alex Timbers and its sparkling choreography by Sonya Tayeh.

Hadestown – Best Musical, 2019

The 2019 winner for Best Musical was Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown, also taking home trophies for Best Score (Anaïs Mitchell) and Best Direction (Rachel Chavkin). In a dystopian, not-too-distant future, we see the myth of “Orpheus and Eurydice” unfold before us with a score that expertly combines jazz, blues, and pop music to tell a romance that literally takes its lovers to hell and back.

Hamilton – Best Musical, 2016

“You’ll be back” taunts King George in the Tony-winning musical of 2016 – Hamilton. Let’s face it, he’s right. You can never get too much of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s reimagining of American history. The season’s juggernaut walked away with 11 Tony Awards in total, including Best Original Score, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Choreography, Best Leading Actor in a Musical, Best Featured Actress in a Musical, Best Costume Design of a Musical, Best Featured Actor in a Musical, Best Lighting Design, Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations. Top that!

The Book of Mormon – Best Musical, 2011

Not only is The Book of Mormon one of the funniest musicals to grace the Great White Way, but it is also a multi-winner of the coveted Tony Award. The show, about two Mormon missionaries spreading their religion around the remote recesses of Africa, is an irreverent night of hilarity that just happened to win Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Featured Actress, Best Score, Best Book, Best Direction, Best Scenic Design and Best Orchestrations.

The Lion King – Best Musical, 1998

When a musical runs for 25 years and continues to draw huge audiences, it must be doing something right. The Lion King, adapted from the Disney animated film, brims with wondrous special effects, breathtaking puppetry, infectious songs, and beloved characters. Guided to the stage by the ingenious Julie Taymor, the coming of age story of a young lion cub leapt off the screen and into our hearts as a fully-realized Broadway musical that’s a perfect night out for everyone.

Chicago – Best Revival of a Musical, 1997

Currently Broadway’s longest-running musical still on the boards, the 1997 revival of the Kander and Ebb musical Chicago is still as sassy and potent as ever. Besides winning a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, Chicago garnered trophies for its two leads: Bebe Neuwirth and James Naughton, she as that ruthless vaudevillian-turned-murderess Velma Kelly and he as the unscrupulous lawyer Billy Flynn. It was the second Tony for both – Neuwirth won for a 1986 revival of Sweet Charity and Naughton for the 1989 musical City of Angels.

MJ – Myles Frost, Best Actor in a Musical, 2022

Who could take on the role of Michael Jackson and give a performance so believable that audiences were sure they were in the presence of that iconic “King of Pop”? Myles Frost dazzled us with his embodiment of the musician-dancer who ignited the music scene with such hits as “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Thriller” and dozens of others. Of course, Frost brought home the 2022 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his performance.

Wicked – Idina Menzel, Best Actress in a Musical, 2004

Idina Menzel first burst upon our radar in 1996 with her Tony-nominated performance as the rebellious Maureen in the musical Rent. It was, however, as Elphaba in the musical sensation Wicked in 2003 that this actress (with a thunderous voice and piercing eyes) brought home a Tony Award. Playing the misunderstood Elphaba, whose empowered, progressive views painted her as wicked, Menzel gave an indelible turn that demanded we all “defy gravity.”

13 Celebrities to See on Broadway this Spring

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13 Celebrities to See on Broadway this Spring

By Mark A. Robinson

We are always on the lookout for new opportunities to catch some of our favorite celebrities live and in person. In the coming months, Broadway is brimming with chances to do plenty of stargazing. Be sure to check out the following shows for a chance to see your favorite stars in action!

A Doll’s House – Jessica Chastain
Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain (Interstellar, The Help) makes her return to the Broadway stage in a revival of Henrik Ibsen’s 1979 play A Doll’s House. Chastain takes on the role of Nora, a housewife who refuses to accept conventionality and defies women’s limited prescribed roles in society and decides to go on a journey of self-fulfillment.

Parade – Ben Platt
Tony Award winner Ben Platt (Dear Evan Hansen) makes his triumphant return to the Broadway stage as Leo Frank in the eagerly-anticipated revival of Jason Robert Brown’s and Alfred Uhry’s Parade. The musical is based on the true story of the murder of a thirteen-year-old Georgia girl named Mary Phagan and the media circus surrounding the Jewish man who was convicted of the crime despite there being no concrete evidence that he committed it. Platt lends his exceptional voice to Leo Frank, the pivotal character at the center of this haunting tale.

Sweeney Todd – Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford, Jordan Fisher & Gaten Matarazzo
You get a lot of celebrity bang for your buck with the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Not one, not two, not three, but FOUR huge names appear in the show. Multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban takes on the title role of Sweeney Todd, the vengeful barber with a score to settle, joined by Tony winner Annaleigh Ashford (You Can’t Take It With You, TV’s Welcome to Chippendale’s) as the manipulative pie maker Mrs. Lovett. Jordan Fisher (TV’s Grease: Live!, Disney Channel’s Liv and Maddie) plays the romantic sailor Anthony, and Gaten Matarazzo (TV’s Stranger Things) is the suspicious shop boy Tobias. One of the most anticipated shows of the season is the most star-studded as well!

Moulin Rouge – Aaron Tveit and Joanna “JoJo” Levesque
Aaron Tveit has returned to his Tony Award-winning role as the young Bohemian Christian in the Broadway musical spectacular Moulin Rouge!The Musical. Tveit, who is known for his roles on Broadway in Next to Normal and Catch Me If You Can as well as TV’s Schmigadoon, is a winning romantic lead, perfectly believable as the love interest of the nightclub’s main attraction, the beautiful Satine. Tveit will perform through April 9th, and beginning April 11th, pop star/actress Joanna “JoJo” Levesque joins the cast. Levesque, the youngest solo artist to have a number one single in the United States with 2004’s “Leave (Get Out)” has also been seen on both big and small screens, in movies such as Aquamarine and RV, as well as TV’s The Masked Singer (Levesque was the runner up in the 5th season as the Black Swan). The role of Moulin Rouge’s sparkling diamond Satine will be Levesque’s Broadway debut, and it’s sure to be a must see!

Little Shop of Horrors – Maude Apatow
The Off-Broadway revival of the perennial musical classic Little Shop of Horrors has featured some of theatre’s greatest talents in its lead roles. Currently in the role of the sweet but mistreated Audrey is Maude Apatow. Apatow is one of the stars of the critically acclaimed HBO drama Euphoria, and has also appeared in Hollywood, Other People, Assassination Nation and The King of Staten Island. Apatow will continue to yearn for “Somewhere That’s Green” through April 30th.

Chicago – Jinkx Monsoon and Olivia Holt
Two-time winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race Jinkx Monsoon has been bringing audiences to their feet as Matron Mama Morton in the long-running hit musical Chicago. A multi-faceted performer, Monsoon’s sass and larger-than-life audaciousness are perfect to bring new life to the showstopper “When You’re Good to Mama.” Monsoon is only in Chicago through March 26th, so don’t miss your chance to see her before she sashays away. Also joining the cast for a limited run (April 10-June 4) is former Disney star Olivia Holt. Holt, who also appeared in the TV series Cruel Summer, brings her sunny smile and excellent voice to the role of Roxie Hart, one of Chicago’s infamous merry murderesses.

Anthony Rapp’s Without You – Anthony Rapp
If you grew up in the 80s, perhaps you first fell in love with Anthony Rapp in the film Adventures in Babysitting as the smart-mouthed Daryl. Theatergoers, however, know him for his auspicious career on the stage, particularly for portraying filmmaker Mark in the original production of Rent. Now you can catch Rapp in the critically acclaimed one-man musical Without You, based on his memoir of the same name where he recounts his experiences working on that game-changing phenomenon.

Pictures from Home – Nathan Lane
Three-time Tony Award winner Nathan Lane (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Producers, Angels in America) is back on the boards this season with Pictures from Home, a new play by Sharr White, adapted from Larry Sultan’s photo memoir of a family and the visual record they created.Lane, who is equally adept at playing comedy and drama (as evidenced by his movie and TV work such as The Birdcage and American Crime Story), is joined by Danny Burstein and Zoë Wanamaker.

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