Broadway Makes New York Sing
The trouble with the Broadway theater is the fact that there’s so many wonderful shows to see and a short amount of time (for the majority of people) to see them. I don’t actually believe those who reside within NYC have adequate time to appreciate the artistic treasure trove that is shown inside the great ‘city that never sleeps’. The truth of the matter is that to rightly appreciate all the theatrical offerings available to you, you’d almost have to never sleep yourself.
Musicals
It’s important to remember that all the performances are not available at all times. Make sure that the show you want to see will be playing during your trip ahead of making plans. On to the musicals, which are, by the way, my favorite sort of Broadway show. Chicago the Musical, Forbidden Broadway (this show offers a hilarious ’spoof’ of Broadway itself), Jersey Boys, Naked Boys Singing (and yes they are naked), Phantom of the Opera, Rent, Wicked, and Mama Mia!
Comedies
Broadway is well known for throwing convention to the wind in addition to having fun. That same is accurate for the modern day Broadway. Comedies and musicals on Broadway are not incompatible so a bit of the mirth stated following would have some degree of song and dance (well most likely quite a bit of both, however you will definitely laugh). Let the comedies begin! I Love You, Your Perfect, Now Change (seriously, that’s the name we’re already off to a great start on the road to laughter). Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead (I think someone’s been peeking in my kids windows at night-this one is actually off Broadway, but I thought that is was worth mentioning). Spamalot: this particular one is becoming popular with favorable critiques from critics as well as a pretty decent rate of attendance so make sure you purchase the tickets ahead of time! The Producers, Having lately made as a motion picture, and The Little Dog Laughed round up my list of comedies. I hope you’ve seen a title above here which appears to be a decent laugh, I know I have seen a few!
Drama
While many people picture the happy go lucky song and dance that is often associated with Broadway there is a deep bit of drama too. Particularly a few of the musicals which feature in depth subjects regarding music, life and love, with these amazing icons of Broadway are the following:-
Rent - a La Boheme meets modern life musical that is likely one of the greatest Broadway musicals I’ve ever watched, and I’m a massive fan of Phantom, established in contemporary times, though the featured disease is AIDS as opposed to T.B..
Les Miserables is an additional Broadway drama that genuinely needs no introduction, Grey Gardens is perfect for any person that fears becoming a cat lady or a spinster, A Chorus Line, Chicago, The Color Purple, Phantom of the Opera (a twisted love story of epic proportions), and finally The Vertical Hour (this one is brand new).
Broadway is a great way to really appreciate the things that The Big Apple can provide its visitors in the way of amusement. While it would hardly be possible to view every single show that may strike your fance it’s quite possible to make time to see the one which is most attractive to you and it’ll be quite an experience for the entire family.
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