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Tickets to Grease on Broadway are Vanishing!

iwellbc — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:26:17 +0000

The year 1972 was extraordinary. Not because of some space research or medical discovery, but due to the creation of one of the greatest shows at Broadway titled “Grease”. Two talented people, Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, wrote a love story and composed some fine tunes, and combined them both. The result was a smashing play depicting high school love with a rock’n’roll party that the audience just couldn’t forget.

Today, in the year 2007, “Grease” still continues to entertain the audience. It has the same magic as it had three decades ago. No one could have predicted that the five-hour show, which was opened in Chicago in 1972, could break all records and continue to be shown for decades! However, when “Grease” was shown outside Chicago, it was reduced to two hours.

The noteworthy thing about “Grease” is that it started with amateur actors and a simple garage background. Later, when the movie “Grease” was made, it starred the much adored John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. What mattered was not the star cast, but the acting skills shown by the actors, the fine direction given by Jacobs and Casey, the amazing choreography given by Patricia Birch, the superb lighting and sound arrangement, and the fabulous costumes designed by the creative team of “Grease”.

The show was enough to rock Broadway and attract theatre fans like honey bees. People were eager to know the story of two rebellious teens who fall in love at high school. The two characters are opposite. One is flirtatious while the other is virtuous. When the two meet, the love story takes an unexpected turn.

The music of “Grease” is the biggest attraction. Even a person who does not want to call himself or herself a music buff will take notice. Some of the hit songs that have made the world go crazy are: ‘Greased Lightinin’, ‘Summer Nights’, ‘Could Do’, ‘Beauty School Dropout’, ‘You’re the One That I Want’, ‘Hopelessly Devoted to You’, ‘We Go Together’, and ‘Sandy’.

The good news for “Grease” fans is that a new revival of this show is in the making. The direction and choreography is provided by Kathleen Marshall. This new production promises to create frenzy among audience. If “Grease” has the magic, then the new “Grease” will have the seduction!

If you are a trendy individual who believes to keep pace with the changing world, then you won’t miss this Broadway musical that has won seven Tony Awards! “Grease” is unique. “Grease” is a love story. It has the music that you have always wanted to hear. “Grease” is a complete family entertainer.

Go alone or go with your family; bring your lover along, or a bunch of buddies; whatever, but do not miss this exceptional teen love story that harbors a rocking party. If you want to join the party, you will have to act fast and dial a number for booking the tickets. You can also log online.

Grab the Precious Nyc Broadway Tickets to Wicked! are Hard to Get

iwellbc — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:26:12 +0000

There is a super hit musical that has broken all earlier box office records and is set to become a legend on Broadway. This is “Wicked”, which is running for four years in the theatres! Had anybody thought that the mystifying tale of the witches of Oz could intrigue audience to such an extent? Well, the director of the musical, Joe Mantello, and the book writer, Winnie Holzman, certainly wouldn’t have!

However, with a fabulous music and lyrics given by Stephen Schwartz and musical staging done by Wayne Cilento, “Wicked” wouldn’t have been better! The story is based on Gregory Maguire’s best selling novel. The story talks about the life of two girls, who meet in Oz before the entry of Dorothy.

One of them has an emerald green skin with smart and fiery looks. She is largely misunderstood. The other one is pretty, highly ambitious, and popular. Wicked follows the two young women, who are completely different from each other. One of them becomes the Wicked Witch of the West, while the other turns into Glinda, the Good witch. The story has many new as well as familiar characters to watch out for.

The show stars Julia Murney in the role of Elphaba; Kendra Kassehaum plays the role of Glinda, the good witch; Lenny Wolpe can be seen as The Wizard; Sebastian Arcelus plays the role of Fiyero; Jane Houdyshelll performs beautifully as Madame Morrible; Cristy Candler is Nessarose; Logan Lipton can be seen as Boq; and Steven Skybell is Doctor Dillamond in the story. The entire star cast has displayed a remarkable performance, thus, contributing to its phenomenal success.

This show is prohibited for children below 4 years of age. Although, the show is free of sexual depictions, there are a few adult themes that might not be appropriate for children. The show runs for 2 hours and 45 minutes, yet, you never feel bored a single second. In fact, you hardly remember to glance at your watch! As the mystery of the two witches unfolds, you are spell bound by the picturization and action happening on stage. The most interesting part of the story is when they show how the two girls turn into completely different witches!

The entire Land of Oz comes to life on the stage! You are gripped by the charisma of each character and can hardly escape! If you want to experience the thrill of spending time with witches, then book your tickets fast through phone or internet. The best place to watch “Wicked” is from the front row seats! How close you are to the magical land, the land where there is good as well as evil magic, where the witches are fiery, ambitious, beautiful, and popular!

There is something in “Wicked” that draws audience like bees to honey. Has the director cast a magic spell on the show or did the wizard of Oz come to life during the making of the show? Perhaps, it’s just the coming together of highly talented and creative artists that have made history on Broadway!

Don?t Miss the Little Mermaid on Broadway!

iwellbc — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:26:09 +0000

When a beautiful mermaid decides to rebel against her own father, who is the king of the ocean, all hell breaks loose in her ocean home. The entire ocean community is eager to know what happens at the end. Well, even the community above the ocean is eager to watch “The Little Mermaid” give an outstanding performance, trying to convince the handsome prince and fight the evil witch! This is the story of fulfilling one’s wishes, rebelling against traditions, and exploring new avenues of life.

No wonder, this Disney tryout sold 95,000 seats in Denver and won the hearts of a huge audience in New York. Based on the animated movie of the same name, produced in 1989, this Disney musical is all set to splash the stage of Broadway with sheer excitement.

The songs of “The Little Mermaid” are going to make you sway on your seats. “Kiss the Girl”, “Part of Your World”, and “Under the Sea” are among the best compositions. The last one has grabbed an Academy Award for the title of The Best Original Song! Its lyrics have been penned down by Alan Menke, who has 8 Academy Awards to his credit, and Howard Ashman, who is known by every soul, fond of music! You will also come across some touching lines given by Menken and Glenn Slater.

Francesca Zambello has directed this Disney musical, which is her debut production for Broadway. The star cast has Sierra Bogges and Sean Palmer playing the lead roles of Ariel and Prince Eric, respectively. Besides this, King Triton is played by Norm Lewis; Jetsam is in real life Derrrick Baskin; Urusla is actually Sherie Rene Scott. The roles of Chef Louis and Grimsby have been played by John Treacy Egan and Jonathan Freeman, respectively.

“The Little Mermaid” team already held the world premiere at the Denver Center, in the month of July, 2007. The show was opened on Broadway in August this year and continued till 9th September. If you missed watching the gorgeous Ariel with her gritty ambitions of exploring the world outside the ocean, you have another chance. The show will begin its previews in November this year, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, and open officially on the 6th of the following month.

So, if you have still not booked tickets for the show, it’s time you pick up your phone. Dial a number and the ticketing services will arrange for the tickets of your choice show. You can even order the tickets online. However, there is a risk of returning empty-handed or not getting enough tickets, if you attempt to try your luck at the box office. There is a maddening rush already at the windows!

This Disney musical promises to provide complete family entertainment. It’s not just a children’s entertainment stuff. Both the young and old will have a good time watching the musical and humming along the tunes of the splendid songs. “The Little Mermaid” is a must-see!

Monty Python’s Spamalot Quickly Becomes “the Holy Grail” of Broadway

iwellbc — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:26:06 +0000

Monty Python Spamalot is playing at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway in the Theater district located on the North side of 44th Street a little west of Broadway at the southwest corner of Shubert Alley. The theatre has a seating capacity of 1521 seats with a proscenium stage.

The musical comedy opened in New York on Broadway in March of 2005. Based on the classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” with a book by Eric idle and a collaboration effort with John Du Prez. The Broadway musical offers three musical scores from the original movie. The original press releases states: “Telling the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and their quest for the Holy Grail, featuring a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, killer rabbits, and one legless knight who create unforgettable musical production numbers that Eric Idle promises will be as good or quite likely better than any other show with killer rabbits and a legless knight opening on Broadway or in Chicago this season.

The running time of the show is two hours and fifteen minutes without and intermission. The production sells out often and Monty Python Spamalot theater tickets average seventy-five dollars.

Smallville?s John Glover to Star on Broadway

iwellbc — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:26:03 +0000

Smallville’s John Glover has been an expert when it comes to television series, movies and theatrical productions. But more importantly, he is a renowned professional when it comes to Broadway shows, evident in his acquisition of the role of “Man in Chair” on the production of “The Drowsy Chaperone.”

“The Drowsy Chaperone,” created by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, is popularly known for being a Tony-award winning production. The world-famous play centers on a vain showgirl, who is about to marry a man she only just met, and her producer, who does not want to lose his precious starlet. The said musical have also garnered countless nomination and has acquired a number of worldwide recognitions and acclamations.

This should be a simple and uncomplicated venture for this theatre buff that has previously starred in a number of Broadway and off-Broadway shows, not to mention films and TV projects. Spending majority of his acting career in theatre, Glover takes this opportunity as an invigorating pep up and affirmation of his successful acting profession.

On the show Smallville, Glover plays Lex Luthor’s father, Lionel Luthor, who is perceived as a deceitful and corrupt but very powerful person. Armed with abundant resources, he utilizes his wealth and influence to entice and lure illicit deals. Although Glover portrays a very challenging and interesting character, his addition to Smallville appears to be a “poles apart” undertaking for this established theater actor. But still his inclusion to the series has given him much diversity and versatility in acting, and has ultimately established his stance on the television loop. Moreover, the series has given him much exposure and opportunity to flaunt his convincingly good acting.

The much-awaited Broadway performance of John Glover will be shown in April this year. In the mean time, fans and spectators can catch a glimpse of Glover’s brilliant acting expertise on Smallville, which airs Thursdays at 8:00 PM on The CW Network.

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Xanadu on Broadway is Making News

iwellbc — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:25:58 +0000

Kira, a beautiful Greek muse comes down from heaven of Mt. Olympus and reaches Venice Beach in California. This happens in 1980. Kira has a purpose. She is here to motivate a struggling artist named Sonny to open Roller Disco, one of the biggest artistic creations ever.

However, the story takes a turn when Kira falls in love with Sonny. So, what’s the fuss about it? Well, Kira is a magical angel from heaven while Sonny is a mortal! The story gets chaotic when Kira’s envious sisters make the most of this situation.

Kerry Butler as Kira in this 90-minute Broadway production sets the audiences’ hearts soaring with her beautiful performance. The music is taken from the movie version of “Xanadu” that starred Gene Kelly and Olivia Newton-John. It includes the top 20 Billboard hits like ‘Magic’, ‘Xanadu’, ‘I’m alive’, and ‘Party All Over the World’.

The musical has a fantastic comedy. Of course, it has to be! With Broadway’s topmost satirist Douglas Carter Beane, Broadway’s favorite pop music composers John Farrar and Jeff Lynne, and one of the most creative directors Christopher Ashley coming together to form one of the most thrilling teams of Broadway, nothing less than “Xanadu” can be expected!

John and Jeff’s smashing numbers like “Suddenly”, “Evil Woman”, “All Over The World”, “Magic”, “Have You Never Been Mellow”, “I’m Alive”, “XANADU”, and others sends pulsating energy across the theatre.

“Xanadu” is a complete family entertainer with an inspiring story about chasing your dreams without caring about your inhibitions and restrictions imposed on you. It’s about listening to your heart and showcasing your talent to the world. Once you prove that you have it in you to make it big, the world follows you and you get the well-deserved applause.

So, come with your mom, dad, granny, girlfriend, boyfriend, buddy, or colleagues, or just alone, and watch this lively musical love story. Get the flavor of 1980 culture, along with music that penetrates deep into your heart. There is endless enjoyment and lots of motivation, as you watch the magical Kira help Sonny’s dreams come to life. Join Sonny in making his idea of Roller Disco turn into reality. Perhaps you might get a surge of inspiration to follow your own dreams as well. You might even get a mind blowing idea and the guts to implement it.

All this can happen if you watch “Xanadu”. However, there’s a little problem. The tickets to this show might not be available as easily as you think. Tickets are being sold like hot cakes. The line seems to be endless at the box office. If you do not want to test your patience, the best way is to go online and book your tickets. You can even get it home delivered. Another way is to dial the number of ticketing services. If lady luck is by your side, you might even get tickets for the front row!

So, get ready to be swept off your feet by the magical beauty, Kira and the ambitious dreamer, Sonny.

Lord of the Rings Broadway

iwellbc — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:25:53 +0000

The mystical story “Lord of the rings” has been adapted from the awesome book of the same name authored by J.R. Tolkein. The movie is basically a sequel of the book The Hobbit that had been authored previously by Tolkein for his children. It was the immense popularity that led Tolkein to pen another book named as the “The Lord of the Rings”.
Utmost care has been exercised as not to contort Tolkien’s original epic writing style for the to fulfillment of the technicalities of the conventional standards of theatrical musical as opposed to the average norms and traditions of the theatre that have been stretched to the end limits for accommodation to Tolkien’s writing. The story possesses the ability to both amaze and provide comical moments that not only thrill but also and excite the adult and the young audience alike owing to the magical and the mystical experience. Its successful adaptation of the theatre show leads to the transportation of the spectators into a fantasy world that not only has powerful imagery but excellent special effects that makes the viewers cry and laugh along the characters.
The task of adapting such a rich story on stage was a challenge in itself that was successfully handled by the director. Portraying several events such as the depiction of good versus bad, the fight sequences, different species to name a few was a challenge in itself and it was theoretically and artistically dealt with to utmost perfection negating Warchus’s earlier notion that the comprehensive storyline was impossible to be summarized on stage. However after repeated readings his mind cleared up and he could imagine the creation of landscapes and sets much as in the original movie.
According to the story Isuldur tries to use the power of the Ring of invisibility in order to escape but losses it in a river and is murdered. Centuries later it is found by two friends by coincidence. Sméagol murders his friend D’agol for the possession of the ring. He uses its power of invisibility for all kinds of malpractices including theft and listening in on secrets. He was loathed by people and consequently named “Gollum” owing to his strange habit of making gurgling noises in his throat. Sick of the abuses being flung at him all the time he leaves for the caverns that are beneath the Misty Mountains believing that he can find the secret of how the world came into being. This is depicted in the setting of 2470, or more appropriately the Third Age of the Middle-Earth.
The story captivates with advancement. It has been dealt in an equally impressive way as a show. In order for personal identification of one self seeing the movie/ show is a must. The magic begins when the curtains are drawn apart… But it does not end even after the show has finished. The story captivates you long after you have left the theatre. The magnificence of the theatre and its sets transport you in to another world. Read information about Lord Of The Rings and get discounted broadway Lord Of The Rings Tickets .

Avenue Q is Broadway’s Sesame Street for Adults

iwellbc — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:25:51 +0000

A fictional tale of people and puppets living together in the harsh enviorment of New York City streets, telling the story of all the generations of young hopeful adults who come to the big city to chase their dreams and find their identity as they become adults.

The show opened on July 10, 2003 at the Golden Theatre in the theater district of New York’s famed Broadway. The production is an original musical which has won praise from critics, bringing a breathe of fresh air to Broadway. The musical score includes great songs, mixed in with puppets and people dealing with the different problems, such as an internet addict and a sexual identy crisis. The storyline goes very deep into adult problems, as the idea of reading about puppets, you make think this is more of a light hearted event, however some dark issues are dealt with, all the while bringing you closer to the character, whether it be a human or a puppet.

Avenue Q made its official debut off Broadway at the Vineyard Theater, once critics and viewers began applauding it’s work, it was moved onto Broadway to the John Golden Theatre where the production continues to gain a fan base and sell out shows. Most who see the show feel it is the best production on broadway right now, and i would have to agree.

Avenue Q took home 4 Tony awards in 2003 including, including Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book. Avenue Q Broadway show tickets are currently on sale at an average price of sixty-four dollars per seat.

Hurry; Get your Little Mermaid Tixs on Broadway Nyc!

iwellbc — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:25:47 +0000

Watch Sierra Bogges give an outstanding performance as the beautiful mermaid named Ariel, who goes against her father and sets off for a life outside the ocean. Her prince Eric, played by Seam Palmer, is waiting for her lady with the perfect voice! The story also features the evil witch, who makes for some exciting twists and turns in the show and Ariel’s friends down the sea, who leave no stone turned in entertaining the audience.

“The Little Mermaid”, which had its world premiere in July 2007 at the Denver Center, is about to create a wave at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in November this year. For Francesca Zambello, the director of this show, this is an exciting time of her career, as this Disney musical is her debut Broadway production.

“The Little Mermaid” features some prestigious people working behind the scenes, to create a magical outcome. The fine dance moves displayed by Ariel and her friends down in the ocean are the brainchild of choreographer Stephen Mear, who has an Olivier Award to his credit. The striking lighting arrangement that creates an almost real underwater feel is the product of lighting designer Natasha Katz’s creativity. She has a Tony Award to her credit. The book for the musical has been written by Doug Wright, who boasts of winning a Tony Award and Pulitzer Award. The famous “I Am My Own Wife” is also the work of Wright.

The other cast includes Norm Lewis as King Triton, Derrrick Baskin playing the role of Jetsam, Sherie Rene Scott in the character of Urusla, John Treacy Egan playing Chef Louis, and Jonathan Freeman as Grimsby. The costumes have been designed by Tatiana Noginova and the sets have been designed by George Tsypin.

Although, the critics have had their say with regards to the design and direction of this musical, it fails to dampen the spirit of the audience, who is impressed by the storyline, picturization, and fine tunes featured in the musical.

The melodious songs like “Part of Your World”, “Under the Sea”, and “Kiss the Girl” have managed to settle deep in the hearts of the audience. The song “Under the Sea” has already been awarded as the Best Original Song by the Academy Award jury. It has been created by Alan Menken and the eminent Howard Ashman. Alan Menken has been presented with the Academy Award eight times! The musical also features some splendid compositions by Menken and Glenn Slater.

“The Little Mermaid” promises to entertain you like no other show. Come with your family or your friends. You will have a blasting experience of watching the sea creatures come to life on stage! And the mermaid simply can’t help but steal your heart with her beauty, brains, and her melodious voice. The theatre fans have already made a beeline at the box office. If you delay further, you will lose the chance of getting the front row seats, which will make your underwater experience even better.

Book your Seafarer Broadway Tickets in Advance

iwellbc — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 01:25:43 +0000

Seafarer Broadway tickets are selling like hot cakes as people are queuing to watch one of the most talked about Irish plays this season.

Creative Team

The play is a National Theater of Great Britain production that has been written and directed by the versatile Conor McPherson. The sets and costumes are by Rae Smith and the fight director is Thomas Schall. The lighting is by Neil Austin and sound by Mathew Smethurst-Evans. The play is produced by Boyett Ostar Enterprises and the press agent is Boneau/Bryan-Brown.

The Cast

The play has a stellar cast comprising of Ciaran Hinds who plays Mr. Lockhart and Conleth Hill who plays the myopic Ivan Curry. Sean Mahon is Nicky Giblin and David Morse plays the role of James ‘Sharky’ Harkin. Jim Norton plays the character Richard Harkin who has been recently blinded due to an unfortunate fall in a dumpster. Each actor has been portraying his character to perfection that has been guided by a superb director who has done a swell job. It is no wonder that Seafarer Broadway tickets are quite in demand.

Venue

The venue is Booth Theatre, 222 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036. The play is of the time duration of 2 hours 20 minutes, including a 15 minutes intermission. The play may be inappropriate for children less than 16 years of age and please remember that children below 4 years are not allowed.

Synopsis

The story revolves around the lives of Sharky and Richard. They are two brothers in their fifties and Sharky is taking care of his blind sibling. It is Christmas Eve and the two brothers have their buddies Nicky and Ivan for company. Nicky brings along a stranger, a Mr. Lockhart who actually is the devil who has come to collect Sharky’s soul.

Booking Your Tickets

Securing an orchestra, mezzanine or premium seats to the show is not as difficult as it may seem. Seafarer Broadway tickets can be secured at the box office on the day of the show, but you run the risk of not getting there on time and being disappointed as the last few tickets that were available were sold out.

Seafarer Broadway tickets can be secured from your neighborhood scalper or via an auction site online, but you may end up paying hefty prices for rather cheap tickets or perhaps may even end up buying counterfeit tickets.

Seafarer Broadway tickets can be secured in a most convenient manner by using the services of an authorized ticket broker. Just go online, select the seats of your choice and the day. You can also get tickets to shows that have been sold out without any trouble. The tickets are guaranteed and you need not worry about whether you are getting the Real McCoy. The tickets are usually delivered 24 hours after they go on sale via FedEx. The websites are safe and secure as encrypted servers are used. You need not wait at the box office or go back home disappointed. The whole process is simple and uncomplicated, and you can book your tickets 24/7.

Book your Seafarer Broadway tickets in advance and treat your family to the play that seems to have more admirers that critics.