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The following events were the top five on SelectATicket.com last week, Broadway shows are making a resurgence:
Come back next Monday to see what events make the top five list.
Ghost the Musical is set to materialize on Broadway this spring. April 23, 2012 will mark the official opening for the musical at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. The musical is currently running at London’s Piccadilly Theatre. Original London cast members Richard Fleeshman and Caissie Levy will re-create their roles as Sam and Molly in the Broadway production of Ghost The Musical.
Ghost is the story of a young couple, Sam and Molly. While walking to their New York apartment one night they get mugged and Sam is murdered. Sam becomes trapped in this world as a Ghost and finds out that Molly is in danger. With the help of Oda Mae Brown, a storefront psychic, Sam attempts to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her.
The musical is directed by Tony Award winner Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage). Joel Rubin, an Oscar-winning screenwriter, adapted his original screenplay for the musical, which has music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner Dave Stewart (of the Eurythmics) and Glen Ballard. Joel Rubin also contributed to the lyrics. The score includes the Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody,” which was the love theme of the movie.
The original film starred the late Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore. Whoopi Goldberg earned the Academy Award for her portrayal of psychic Oda Mae Brown. “Ghost” also earned the Oscar for Best Screenplay.
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Jesus Christ Superstar, a musical written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, will be coming to Broadway after a completely sold out, critically praised, extended run at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada. Des McAnuff, a two-time Tony Award winning director, brings a bold, new vision to the classic rock opera. McAnuff puts a totally new twist on Jesus Christ Superstar, playing on Rice’s concept of a romantic triangle between Jesus, Mary and Judas.
When asked about the love triangle twist, McAnuff replied, “It’s very much there in the album already. Tim has talked about the love triangle, but I added the term “secular love triangle” since one of the show’s amazing achievements is that they look at Christ as a man. It’s undeniable he was one of the most remarkable people who graced the planet. Even if you don’t believe he was the son of God, it tells an inspiring and human story.”
Although casting has not yet been announced, it is expected that much of the original Stratford cast will be reclaiming their roles on Broadway.
The musical, about the last days of Jesus’ life, will begin preview performances on March 1, 2012 at Broadway’s Neil Simon Theater. Jesus Christ Superstar will open on Broadway on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 64th birthday, March 22, 2012.
Jesus Christ Superstar first opened on Broadway in 1971. As it happens, Jesus Christ Superstar won’t be the only religious musical on Broadway this season. A new production of another ’70s musical, Stephen Schwartz’s “Godspell,” opened earlier this fall at the Circle In The Square Theatre.
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The Book of Mormon is a religious satire musical by the team of Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone. Trey Parker and Matt Stone are best known for creating the animated comedy “South Park”. Robert Lopez is co-creator, composer and lyricist of Avenue Q, which won 2004 Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Score.
The Book of Mormon, which premiered on Broadway in March 2011, satirizes organized religion and musical theatre. The show is about two naive missionaries who venture from Salt Lake City to AIDS-ravaged Uganda in the hopes of converting villagers with the story of Joseph Smith and the founding of the Mormon Church.
The duo is not prepared for what they find in northern Uganda: Warlords, famine, AIDS and cynicism. They begin to question their faith which, in turn, threatens to break up their partnership until a young woman chooses to believe their promise of salvation and persuades the village to listen as well. The most valuable and entertaining lessons are the ones that these two learn along their journey.
The show has garnered numerous awards, including nine Tony Awards. The show’s creators described The Book of Mormon as “an atheist’s love letter to religion.”
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As we approach the winter it is time once again for the annual holiday shows in and around New York City.
Fans from far and wide travel to New York during the holidays and this year will be no different.
With a history dating back to the 1930′s, the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular is a staple of American culture. Thousands of fans flock to world famous Radio City Music Hall in the heart of Manhattan to see the legendary Rockettes perform in the greatest holiday show there is.
Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular 2011 is the latest incarnation of this great show. With new numbers and even 3D special effects, even fans who have seen the show countless times will be awed by the new additions as it is a totally different show from anything they have seen before.
Families from the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area are not the only ones looking for Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets, revelers from all over the world come to New York City in December and one of the most popular things to do in New York City is to see the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular.
There are several performances per day but this show still sells out! Fans hoping to see the show are encouraged to order tickets as soon as possible so you can find the best fit for number of tickets (you gotta bring the whole family!), date & time and seat location.
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Actor Hugh Jackman, well known from his starring roles in the X-Men movies, The Prestige, Van Helsing, Swordfish and several other popular films, will be taking his talents to Broadway in a one-man show.
Hugh Jackman Back on Broadway will begin a limited 10-week engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York. Starting October 25, fans can see Jackman perform his favorite musical numbers on the Broadway stage.
This show marks Jackman’s first appearance on Broadway since he starred in ‘A Steady Rain’. Jackman will be accompanied by an 18-piece orchestra in the show which has already had successful runs in San Francisco and Toronto.
Demand for Hugh Jackman Back on Broadway tickets is already high as fans know there is a very limited chance to see this critically-acclaimed, rare performance.
We’re all familiar with the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, named the most-watched motion picture by the Library of Congress. The musical Wicked, based on the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, is a parallel to the classic film.
Instead of following Dorothy in her quest to return to Kansas the musical tells the stories of the witches of the Land of Oz. The plot begins well before Dorothy’s arrival, when Elphaba, an outcast with green skin, and Galinda, a popular and charismatic beauty, were just two unlikely friends. Rivalry ensues between the two friends over opposing beliefs and a shared love-interest, which leads to Elphaba becoming the Wicked Witch of the West.
The musical, called “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” by the New York Times, has come a long way since its premiere on Broadway in October of 2003. It has since opened up five other North American productions, two national tours, and a number of international productions in places like Japan and Germany.
Holding world box office records around the world, Wicked is quickly becoming a popular culture addiction. It’s a fascinating take on the original tale and a great show for anyone who couldn’t get enough of the wonderful world of Oz.
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Since the mid-1960’s, pop/rock band Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons have been an internationally popular American musical group, known for time-tested hits such as “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Walk Like a Man”. The story of the legendary Four Seasons is now on Broadway depicted in the hit musical “Jersey Boys”.
With music developed by former Four Seasons member Bob Gaudio, lyrics by producer Bob Crewe and book developed by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Jersey Boys has received four Tony Awards, including “Best Musical” (2006) since its 2005 Broadway debut.
The story of Jersey Boys follows former Four Seasons members Matt Bogart (played by Nick Massi), Bob Gaudio (Ryan Jesse), Tommy DeVito (Dominic Nolfi) and Frankie Valli (Jarrod Spector) throughout their rags-to-riches life stories. While depicting their development as a musical group, Jersey Boys portrays the personal struggles of the New Jersey natives such as family tragedies, financial struggles and Mafia involvement.
Though Jersey Boys is based on a fast-paced story telling aspect, it is also filled with countless Four Seasons musical classics, such as “December 1963 (Oh What a Night!)” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You”. The intersection of nostalgic music, gripping story lines and Broadway quality performances makes it an enjoyable production for everyone.
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Set in a Greek Island paradise, the musical Mamma Mia! tells the story of 20-year old Sophie’s search for her biological father to walk her down the aisle at her upcoming wedding. After reading her mother’s diary, Sophie narrows the choices down to three very different men.
The search becomes more intense when the men encounter Donna, Sophie’s mother and their former lover, and a tangled web of love, emotions and suspense ensues.
Though the plot is a fictional story written by British playwright Catherine Johnson, the musical numbers are based on songs by the Swedish pop/dance band ABBA. Several former ABBA members contributed to development of the music, including Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, to recreate the bands hits such as “Dancing Queen”, “Super Trooper” and “Lay All Your Love on Me”.
For ABBA fans and musical fans alike, however, Mamma Mia! has proven itself to be an upbeat and compelling performance for audiences. As of 2011, the musical has been performed in countless countries around the world and in 16 different languages. Its international success demonstrates that the fun and energetic performance is appealing to all varieties of audiences.
Selectaticket.com is offering tickets to Mamma Mia! in numerous locations such as New York, NY and Portland, OR.
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One of history’s most notorious con artists has taken over the Broadway stage.
The new Broadway show, Catch Me If You Can is an entertaining musical comedy based on the 2002 blockbuster movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. Like the hit DreamWorks film the Broadway version also tells the intriguing tale of Frank Abagnale Jr., who became one of the the most successful con men in America at just 16 years old.
This astounding true story is brought to life on stage with a little help from rising Broadway star Aaron Tveit (Wicked, Next to Normal) and his portrayal of Frank. Tveit has taken on the challenging role of being undeniably charming, confident, and imaginative while successfully posing as a doctor, airline pilot, and even a lawyer.
Joining Tveit on stage is the rest of the amazing cast, which includes Tony Award nominee, Kerry Butler (Hairspray, Xanadu) who plays Frank’s love interest. Additionally, Broadway favorite Norbert Leo Butz plays Carl Hanratty, the FBI agent who will not quit until Frank is caught.
The creative team behind this musical, along with the fabulous cast prove that they have the perfect recipe of contributors. Director Jack O’Brien seamlessly ties together all aspects of creativity, including the exceptional book by Terrance McNally, which is complemented by the work of Jerry Mitchell the choreographer, and costumes by William Ivey Long.
Catch Me If You Can has scheduled performances Tuesday through Sunday at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City. This amazing musical comedy has acquired numerous rave reviews, so don’t miss your chance to see why!
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The leading lady who originally played the starring role in Mary Poppins has returned to grace the Broadway stage with her theatrical presence once again. Last Tuesday the Olivier Award winner, Laura Michelle Kelly, rejoined the cast of Mary Poppins at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
In 2004 Kelly won the Olivier and was recognized for creating the role in London’s West End premiere of the show. Then, in 2009 Kelly was seen on Broadway portraying Mary once again. If you’re kicking yourself for missing out on your opportunity to see Kelly back on Broadway two years ago, now is your chance to see her magical performance for yourself along with amazing new songs, music, and lyrics from an Olivier Award winning team!
Although Kelly brings a certain entertaining quality to the show, Mary Poppins is a crowd pleaser with or without her. The show recently became the 30th longest-running Broadway show in history. On July 16 at 2 PM Mary Poppins knocked Pippin out of the 30th spot with its 1,945th performance at the New Amsterdam Theatre.
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Trey Parker and Matt Stone have always had a strange relationship with the term “too far.” With “South Park,” their long running animated TV show on Comedy Central, Parker and Stone have sparked controversy over taboo topics and have often pushed the thin line of “too far” forward. The two have used humor to illuminate topics and issues that need serious attention while remarkably making audiences laugh. And though “South Park” remains one of TVs most popular shows Parker and Stone have taken their style elsewhere.
But now the dynamic duo have taken their talent elsewhere. With “The Book of Mormon” Stone and Parker co-create a dazzling piece of comedy about a pair of Mormon missionaries and their experiences in Uganda. The excellent laughs and dialogue are matched by Robert Lopez’ composition.
The play has won 9 Tony Awards, including one for best musical. Along with awards, “Mormon” has racked up great reviews all over the country!
Whether you are a fan of the always taboo-toppling “South Park” or you just love a great musical with a sense of humor come on out and see “The Book of Mormon” and you surely won’t regret the decision!
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Samuel L. Jackson will be making his Broadway debut this fall portraying the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Award-winning The Mountaintop.
The Mountaintop is a riveting work of fiction by American playwright Katori Hall that re-imagines the events the night before the assassination of the Nobel Prize winner and civil rights leader after the delivery of his renowned ‘I’ve Been to the Mountaintop’ speech. The entire play is set in Room 306 of the now famous Lorraine Motel. Camae, a mysterious maid, played by Angela Bassett, forces King to face his past and consider his legacy.
The Mountaintop is produced by Jean Doumanian Productions, Sonia Friedman Productions, Ambassador Theatre Group, Jerry Frankel, Ted Snowdon, Bob Bartner, and Tom Wirtshafter.
In a joint statement, Ms. Doumanian and Ms. Friedman said, “The Mountaintop is a brilliantly conceived gem of a play. An ambitious work of fiction that is powerful, heartbreaking, humorous and exhilarating. We are thrilled to be bringing Katori Hall’s remarkable, Olivier-winning work to New York, and to present a singular new American voice to Broadway audiences. And we are honored to be presenting the Broadway debut of the great Samuel L. Jackson.”
The Mountaintop will begin performances on September 22, 2011, at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street), with an official opening on Thursday, October 13, 2011. The Mountaintop tickets are on sale now at Select A Ticket.
It comes as no surprise that tickets for The Book of Mormon have been on Select-A-Ticket’s Top 5 Events list. Less than three months ago New York’s Eugene O’Neill Theatre welcomed a new musical to Broadway, and now audiences cannot get enough.
This year The Book of Mormon lead the Tony Awards with 14 nominations. Not to mention this foul-mouthed comedy took home the most prestigious award of the night, best musical. The show took a grand total of nine awards home, just missing the record number of 12 Tonys set by The Producers.
Brought to you by the dirty masterminds of television’s satirical “South Park,” The Book of Mormon features an original book with hilarious music and lyrics by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Composer and lyricist Robert Lopez of Avenue Q also was behind the genius book of this musical.
The book is just as expected it would be coming from Parker and Stone, as it is filled with wildly offensive jokes, but is still completely candid and hilarious on a range of topics including AIDS and religion.
“The Book of Mormon” is now open, with performances scheduled Tuesday-Sunday at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre in New York City.
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It seems hard to believe that “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” has been around for half a century. Now this year marks the play’s 50th anniversary, which has sparked its first revival on Broadway since 1995! Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe stars in the current run of the play, which is based on Shepherd Mead’s 1952 book with the same name.
The production begins June 18th and shows won’t end until December 24th, leaving audiences the opportunity to see it as many times as they please! And to those of you who doubt Radcliffe’s acting chops on a live stage: You really have no need to worry. In 2008 Radcliffe received very positive reviews for his lead role in “Equus.”
The play follows Finch, a window washer, who finds a book whose cover is graced with the very title of the play. With it he is able to work his way up the corporate ladder of a company called World Wide Wickets. But after a while Finch reaches difficulties that his book can’t help him with and he must use his own knowledge to attain his success and avoid sabotage.
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