please explain what it's about.....
2006-08-20 13:29:39 · 12 answers · asked by prometida 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
INcredibly short synposises, but I think all of them are great. Check out this page for more detailed listings and such.
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/theater/broadway/index.html
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
A candid snapshot of the tyranny of winning, directed by James Lapine. Circle in the Square Theatre.
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Avenue Q
Rude yet benign, little raunchy puppet show. Golden Theatre, 45th Street.
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Beauty and the Beast
As a gigantic kiddie show, this is a faithful adaptation of a beloved cartoon. Lunt-Fontanne, 205 W. 46th at Broadway.
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Chicago
A bold, brassy musical set in the '20s. Ambassador Theatre, 219 West 49th Street.
The Color Purple
Adaptation of the novel by Alice Walker. Broadway Theater, 1681 Broadway.
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Big, bold musical about con men in the south of France. Directed by Jack O'Brien, at the Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St.
Hairspray
A big girl with big hair wins a spot on a TV dance show in 1962; Neil Simon, 250 W. 52nd St.
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Jersey Boys
Musical about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. August Wilson Theatre, 245 W. 52nd Street.
The Lion King
Adapted from Disney film, directed by Julie Taymor, music by Tim Rice. New Amsterdam, Broadway at 42nd Street.
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Mamma Mia
The smash hit musical! Based on the songs of ABBA. Cadillac Winter Garden Theatre 1634 Broadway.
Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Llyod Webber's long-running musical set at the Paris Opera House. At the Majestic Theatre.
The Producers
Mel Brooks' musical about a hustling Broadway producer and his hapless sidekick. St. James Theatre, 246 West 44th Street.
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Rent
The Jonathan Larson musical based on 'La Boheme.' Nederlander Theatre, 41st Street west of Broadway.
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Spamalot
Monty Python returns -- this time to Broadway. Shubert Theatre, 225 W. 44th Street.
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Sweeney Todd
Stephen Sondheim returns to Broadway. Eugene O'Neill Theatre, 230 W. 49th Street.
Wicked
Whatever happened to the witches of 'Oz'? Gershwin Theatre, 51st Street west of Broadway.
2006-08-20 15:47:49 · answer #1 · answered by ballerina_kim 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first answer that Wicked is a good show. It's basically the broadway adaptation of a popular fan novel exploring the motives behind the Wicked Witch of the West. It tries to find out how she became so wicked, and although the tone of most of the musical is humorous, beware that as it goes along, it gets mroe and more tragic, and the final duet between Elphaba (the Witch) and Glinda is a tear-jerker.
If you want something more int he classic vein, The Phantom of the Opera pretty much speaks for itself as one of the greatest ever written. In fact, anything by Andrew Lloyd Webber is probably a good idea.
A personal favorite of mine, though, is Fiddler on the Roof. It's about a Jewish family in their little Jewish community in Eastern Europe. It is themed onthe conflict between tradition and modern movements, and the difficulty in being traditional without being cruel. The parents' daughters are the representation of this, as they are more modern and their father tries to understand their sentiments and be progressive, until they step over certain lines. It's really interesting, and the themes carry regardless of the religion.
2006-08-20 13:50:21 · answer #2 · answered by Sakiru 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm fourteen, I've seen both, and they're great. I would probably reccomend Wicked over LB, but if you wanna see LB with most of the original Broadway cast, I would hurry and see that because Laura Bell Bundy (Elle) leaves July 20th. My personal favorite musicals are RENT and Hairspray (I know you've seen Hairspray). I would reccomend seeing RENT. It's closing September 7th and it's truly a touching musical that definitely changed my life. The music is amazing, the characters are so relatable, and the plotline is great. If you're under 13 it might be too innappropriate, but if you're 13 or 14, go see it. It's definitely a classic.
2016-03-26 23:22:04 · answer #3 · answered by Marilyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phantom!! has been one of my favorites for a long time...SO much better than the movie (which I was very disappointed by). But it is a timeless classic. A really beautiful and powerful play about the triumph of love.
Wicked, I have not seen yet, but have really heard awesome things about as well! I am hopefully going to see this soon as well!
42nd St. is another classic that was around for over a decade and was brought back just a couple of years ago.
I love Les Mis...but it is no longer there. It closed just over a year ago, I saw it again one last time.
2006-08-20 14:39:18 · answer #4 · answered by Becca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blue Man Group
2006-08-20 14:31:01 · answer #5 · answered by predhead33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wicked- A prequel to Wizard of Oz
http://www.broadway.com/gen/Show.aspx?si=30434
Rent- A rock opera set in the East Village during the mid-90s
http://www.broadway.com/gen/show.aspx?SI=1257&utm_source=HP&utm_medium=ShowPoster&utm_campaign=Rent
Avenue Q- A more cynical and profane Sesame Street
http://www.broadway.com/gen/show.aspx?SI=28765&utm_source=HP&utm_medium=ShowPoster&utm_campaign=AveQ
A Chorus Line (Starts Sept. 18th)- About an audition for the chorus of a show
http://www.broadway.com/gen/show.aspx?SI=525781
I suggest checkingout the links I've listed, both in this section and as sources. They provide more information about all of the shows. You can also buy tickets off of a couple.
2006-08-20 17:57:17 · answer #6 · answered by me41987 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wicked. Wicked is the story of the Wicked Witch's life. From birth to puddle.
2006-08-20 16:52:59 · answer #7 · answered by rockymountaindramaqueen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hairspray. a fairly new one that won many tonys. takes place in baltimore in 1962. about a white teenage girl trying to live during a time of segregation that she doesnt agree with, a time when she finds love, etc etc. It's very fun(ny). appropriate for kids too. it's my number one. great catchy songs too.
i've heard good things about Movin Out. the one with all the billy joel classics. i've never seen that one though.
2006-08-20 13:39:13 · answer #8 · answered by keo 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My absolute favorite is Les Miserables. Excellent story line and music.
2006-08-20 14:36:12 · answer #9 · answered by plebes02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wicked.
It's the pre-quel to the Wizard of Oz (kind of).
It's terrific, its fun, it's amazing! Great action, great singing, great costumes, amazing effects, fun time... and memorable day.
2006-08-20 13:35:07 · answer #10 · answered by Deb F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋