The New Ragtime Musical on Broadway – The Revival Of A Great Show
Posted on December 13, 2009 - Filed Under Entertainment | Leave a Comment
The evening of Oct 23, 2009 brought Ragtime " the musical, back to the stages of Broadway after a span of nearly 10 years. The previews will last till Nov 14 and the musical will open at the Neil Simon Theatre on the evening of Nov 15, 2009. In its original run on Broadway, the musical had performed at the Ford Centre for the Performing Arts (now Hilton Theatre), from Jan 18, 1998 to Jan 16, 2000 for a total of 834 performances.
The Past
Read More..>>The Return Of Bye Bye Birdie On Broadway
Posted on November 28, 2009 - Filed Under Entertainment | Leave a Comment
Here is the journey of this musical. It first came to Broadway nearly 50 years ago; 607 performances later went to West End, UK; then had a US tour in the early 1990s, with a very short-lived Broadway sequel in between in 1981; had an Encores! production in 2004; followed by an abridged version at Kennedy Centre at Washington, DC in Oct 2008. It has now come back, from where it started half a century ago, for its revival performances. Bye Bye Birdie has returned to the stage of Broadway.
The Broadway revival of the musical started with previews at Roundabout Theatre Company's Henry Miller's Theatre on Sept 10, 2009 and opened on Oct 15, 2009. The reviews were mostly negative for this limited run revival which was initially slated to close on Jan 10, 2010. Bye Bye Birdie, however, has been extended to run up to April 25, 2010.
Read More..>>Top Broadway Tickets For The Fall Season
Posted on September 4, 2009 - Filed Under Entertainment | Leave a Comment
There are some great Broadway tickets for the new Fall season and some must see shows for all who love theater. Although there are many new openings coming soon there are also great musicals and plays which have been playing since the Spring such as Billy Elliot and West Side Story which are not to be missed.
Though things have been slow on Broadway with the economy Broadway tickets are still selling. The theaters have not been selling out as much as normal and that is providing some deals on seats to shows. Take advantage of these deals and catch some of these great productions while amazing deals can be had.
Read More..>>Godspell Tickets – Your Gateway To A Never-Before Theatrical Treat
Posted on August 27, 2009 - Filed Under Entertainment | Leave a Comment
Get Godspell tickets and enjoy one of the most successful Broadway musicals in entertainment history, a show that drew house-full audiences for three years in a row. Godspell is one among the biggest, longest-running Broadway successes, one that won glowing reviews from critics for its careful and light-hearted treatment of a religious subject. The play deals with a delightful rendition of the Gospel as according to St. Mathew.
The Birth Of Godspell
Read More..>>Spamalot Tickets To Watch The “Hottest Knight On Broadway”!
Posted on August 23, 2009 - Filed Under Entertainment | Leave a Comment
Get your Spamalot tickets to watch this exciting show that's full of silly songs, killer rabbits and outrageous puns! The musical which tells the legendary story of King Arthur and his quest for the Holy Grail has been a resounding success with audiences on either side of the Atlantic. The show has broken box office records on Broadway and has been playing to full houses in London at the Palace Theatre. Spamalot, based on one of the best loved films of all time, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, has won the award the Tony Award for Best musical in the year 2005. The show also won Tony Awards for Best Featured Actress in a musical and Best Direction of a musical.
Read More..>>Get Your American Buffalo Tickets Now!
Posted on August 21, 2009 - Filed Under Entertainment | Leave a Comment
If you are in a mood to watch a record-breaking musical then have your American Buffalo tickets reserved today.
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American Buffalo is a revival of David Mamet's award winning play that opened way back in the year 1977. It was this play that made David Mamet the star that he is today. Another revival was made in the year 1983 with Al Pacino playing the lead role.
Back in 1977 the play had won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for the Best Play of the Year. Today the same story is all ready to set the stage on fire once more. If you too want to catch this tale of friendship, betrayal and desperation then get your American Buffalo tickets today.
Read More..>>Spamalot Theatre Tickets – A Parody Of The Arthurian Legend
Posted on August 19, 2009 - Filed Under Entertainment | Leave a Comment
Theatre Tickets give you the chance to view this hilarious show that has been nominated for fourteen Tony Awards. In the year 2005, the production won awards for Best Director, Best Featured Actress and Best musical. Spamalot is the new musical which is a direct take-off of the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The musical has been directed by Mike Nichols with a score by Eric Idle and John Du Prez. Spamalot has been hailed as a totally unique theatrical production. Although the production is based on one of the popular Monty Python movies and has been written by Eric Idle, a Monty Python member, you need not be a Monty Python fan to enjoy the show. The show will give you an absolutely entertaining experience with lots of fun and laughter.
Read More..>>33 Variations Tickets Now On Sale
Posted on August 13, 2009 - Filed Under Entertainment | Leave a Comment
Jane Fonda, the two-time Oscar winner, is the lead actress in the play 33 Variations. The show is currently running on Broadway and 33 Variation tickets are available for sale now.
About the play
Moises Kaufman is the writer and director of the play 33 Variations. There are eight actors in the play, including Jane Fonda, who plays the role of Katherine Brandt, a musicologist suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease. Diane Walsh is the pianist and music director of the play. The duration of the play is 2 hours and 30 minutes. It is not suitable for children below the age of nine years.
Read More..>>33 Variations Broadway Musical Play
Posted on August 9, 2009 - Filed Under Entertainment | Leave a Comment
With 33 Variations, Broadway sees the return of Jane Fonda, the well-known Oscar-winning actress, after a hiatus of 43 years. She has mesmerized the audience with her great performance in the play. She is playing the role of Katherine Brandt, a quick-witted but ailing musicologist.
The playwright Moises Kaufman has directed the 33 Variations Broadway version of the play. The breathtaking music has been directed by Diane Walsh. 33 Variations debuted on stage in September 2007. The role of Katherine was then acted by Mary Beth Peil. Jayne Atkinson performed the role of Katherine in 33 Variations that was staged at the Mandell Weiss Theater in April 2008, and now Jane Fonda is bringing honor to this role.
Read More..>>Book Come And Gone Tickets And Witness An Incredible Show
Posted on August 5, 2009 - Filed Under Entertainment | Leave a Comment
Joe Turner's Come and Gone tickets are now on sale and you can witness the American history onstage by booking your Broadway tickets now. The play is set in 1911 in a boarding house in Pittsburgh. It maturely deals with the nations past where the discrimination of African Americans was at its peak and very effectively carves out many independent characters that are in search of their own identities and freedom. The original Broadway production of the play that opened in 1988 was directed by Lloyd Richards. The play won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play and also received a Tony nomination for the Best Play. Joe Turner's Come And Gone" The Show Synopsis
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