Get help, advice and information on all your Arts and Entertainment issues. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/broadway.htm Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:34:37 GMT en Top Girls Broadway is finally here. Yes, you have read it right. Finally, you will be able to see Caryl Churchills masterwork on Broadway. Top Girls is a unique portrait of the modern women. Marlene has just been appointed as the head of the firm. She is a very ambitious career woman and as she celebrates her achievements, we agree and applaud her values. Top Girls is a very bold work from a very talented author of Far Away and Cloud Nine. Top Girls Broadway offers an extremely honest portrait of what it is like to be a woman in the modern world. Premiere In 1982 Top Girls first premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London on August 28, 1982. The same year, it transferred to The Public Theatre in New York City. Here, it played 40 performances. The play again reopened at The Public Theatre in March 1983. It played 89 performances and went on to win the 1983 Obie Award for Playwriting and Ensemble. Story Of Marlene Top Girls is the story of Marlene, who has just been appointed as the head of the firm. The play is about her working values and her interactions with the family that she has left behind to pursue her career goals. She has left her child behind with her apparently infertile sister, Joyce. We find this out in the end. The play was written during the Margaret Thatcher era and it implicitly condemns the rise of Thatcherite values in the society. Top Girls Broadway portrays Marlene as a career oriented lady who is soulless, exploits other women for her gains, and suppress her own instincts in order to achieve success. Can We Relate To It? Top Girls Broadway looks at the sacrifices and choices that women have to make in this modern world. The play questions whether it is actually possible for a woman to have a successful career and a happy family. Can we understand and appreciate the values that Marlene holds so dear? Top Girls is famous for its dreamlike opening sequence. In the opening sequence, Marlene meets many famous women from history. She meets Pope Joan (disguised http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/92261_Top_Girls_Broadway_-_Masterwork_That_You_Must_See.html Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:45:42 GMT A Catered Affair Broadway tickets have been casting a spell over theater enthusiasts and critics alike. This musical has ousted large production musicals and big budget plays with its simple storyline and songs that echo the way the earlier musicals did. The truth is that you won't find just one reason to watch this show- you'll find plenty! Star Cast! A lot of people have been rushing for A Catered Affair Broadway tickets mainly because of the all-star cast. A big incentive to buy has been Faith Prince, who is no stranger to the stage, especially when it comes to musicals. She is best remembered for her role of Adelaide in the 1992 production of Guys and Dolls. Prince picked up a Tony and a Drama Desk Award for her work in that musical. Critics agree that her performance in A Catered Affair has been nothing short of stunning. Wearing no make-up and rather frumpy clothes, Prince's depiction of the tormented Aggie is dignified and subtle. Yet she brings the character alive in an almost-restrained manner which speaks volumes about her acting abilities. A lot of the younger crowd has been clamoring for A Catered Affair Broadway tickets to see Leslie Kritzer in the role of the weary Jane. Kritzer is perhaps best known for her role in Legally Blonde and in many ways, she has been able to really exercise her acting abilities with the role of Jane. This character isn't just your archetypal bride-to-be. She's also struggling with living under the shadow of her perfect brother, something that becomes more difficult after he dies. She's tired of being the second best and just getting by. At the same time, she doesn't expect any miracles from anyone. For her, marriage isn't necessarily about living happily ever after. Kritzer has already been nominated for a Drama Desk Award. Other nominations include Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle nominations for Prince as well as Tom Wopat. Movie To Stage Those who have bought their A Catered Affair Broadway tickets agree that this musical is on http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/91682_Catch_The_Buzz_About_A_Catered_Affair_Broadway_Tickets.html Sat, 26 Jul 2008 03:50:32 GMT What happens when high seas, drama, romance, tragedy and comedy come together? You get South Pacific! One of the most popular musicals ever to hit Broadway, this sensitive play is a must watch for all theater lovers. South Pacific Broadway tickets are a must buy for you if you appreciate quality theater. You are sure to enjoy this one spectacular show! South Pacific is unanimously considered to be one of the greatest musicals of all times. Many of its songs including "Bali Ha'i", "Some Enchanted Evening", "Younger than Springtime", and "A Wonderful Guy" have become famous all over the world and are considered as some of the best songs ever. The play is based on James A. Michener's 1947 collection of short stories, 'Tales of the South Pacific'. The time is World War II. Emile and Nellie are in love and plan to marry when the latter finds out about her future husbands two interracial children. They are half Polynesian. Nellie has deep set racial prejudices and finds it difficult to accept the kids as he r own. She decides to break off the engagement. On the other hand are young lovers Joe and Liat. Although crazy in love with Liat, Joe cannot marry her. Why, you ask? Racial prejudices again! What will happen to these lovers? Will the ignorants overcome their prejudices and unnecessary thoughts? Will peace come to the South Pacific Island? Find out for yourself with South Pacific Broadway tickets! Some Little Known South Pacific Facts Here is some trivia about the ever popular play. After all, when you purchase South Pacific Broadway tickets, you should have some points to discuss with the fellow lovers of the musical that are present at the theater! South Pacific was one of the first theater productions in which sensitive issues like racial prejudice were candidly and openly explored. The original Broadway production of the musical opened on April 7, 1949, at the Majestic Theatre. The play moved to Broadway Theater in June 1953. The original production of South Pacific ruled Broadway for fiv http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/91530_Watch_Oscar_Hammersteins_Classic_In_Person_With_South_Pacific_Broadway_Tickets.html Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:36:16 GMT A Catered Affair seems to be the musical on everyone's must-see list. A lot of people just want to see the amazing Faith Prince sink her teeth into another musical in her signature manner. Others are keen on watching a little story that's awfully big on heart. But the play has a lot of other things going for it too. Enough Wedding Films! Let's face it- Hollywood likes to churn out wedding flicks. Movies like My Big, Fat Greek Wedding and Father of the Bride have laughed all the way to the bank, cashing in on the foibles of putting a wedding together. So what makes a Catered Affair so different? While it's true that the play centers on a wedding, it's not about grumpy in-laws, wedding dress mishaps or cold feet. The play delves a little deeper and touches on the real tension and turmoil that happens to each character. Unlike most wedding stories, this play gives us a handful of well-defined characters in a pretty simple situation. Jane Hurley is about to get married to her boyfriend Ralph. Jane seems to be opting for marriage more as an escape from her family. Apart from that, she certainly doesn't want a big wedding because she knows her folks can't afford one. So it should all just be a matter of heading down to City Hall and saying 'I do', right? Wrong. Guilt And Regret As the story of A Catered Affair unfolds, things rapidly become more complicated. Jane's mother begins to feel guilty since she has always made Jane live in the shadow of her now-deceased brother. Instead of letting her daughter get married at City Hall, she insists they have a big wedding with a lovely dress and all the fixings. But Jane's mother isn't the only one with issues. Jane's father has spent his whole life working hard as a cab driver. He now has enough money to buy his own taxi- unless, of course, he uses that money to pay for Jane's wedding. As the big day closes in and tiny mishaps begin to snowball, each family member must confront his or her own feelings of guilt and regret. The play quietly but effectively e http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/90850_Why_You_Should_Catch_A_Catered_Affair_On_Broadway.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:09:23 GMT Get ready to experience the drama on stage where dreams go haywire and, although they are fulfilled, its not in the way that the dreamer wants. Were talking of the Broadway show Gypsy . The show depicts the dreams of a showbiz mom who dreams of seeing her two daughters reach the peak of stardom. Her dream is fulfilled, but in another way. One of her daughters manages to become famous in showbiz, not as a star, but as a striptease artist! The lady in question is Gypsy Rose Lee. The musical is produced on the basis of memoirs of this artist. Arthur Laurenta has written the book and Roger Berlind has produced it in collaboration with The Routh Frankel Baruch Viertel Group. The Broadway show Gypsy has stars that have bagged multiple awards. Patti Lupone (as Mama Rose), Boyd Gaines (as Herbie), and Laura Benanti (as Louise) are the talented artists that have added to the charm of this musical story. Some of the songs that would flutter your heart and make you swing in your seats are: You'll Nev er Get Away From Me Together Wherever We Go Let Me Entertain You Everythings Coming Up Roses Small World Heres a little secret that very few people know about. In 1959, when the Broadway show Gypsy was on a tryout tour, several songs were removed from the musical. This included the song Nice, She Aint for the character Herbie. The reason for the removal of song was that Jack Klugman was a terrible singer! Besides this, another song Mamas Talkin Soft for the characters Baby June and Baby Louise was cut from the musical. The reason for this was a bit amusing the small girls, including the child actress playing the role of Baby Louise, had to stand on an elevated platform on the stage; and the girls were terrified to do so! However, the song Mamas Talkin Soft was recorded later by Petula Clark. It was released in 1959 in UK as a single. Want to know more secrets about the Broadway show Gypsy ? Well, you might come across as you take the front row seats of the theatr http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/89473_The_Craze_Of__The_Broadway_Show_Gypsy_Is_Spreading.html Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:48:12 GMT Among all the Broadway musicals, South Pacific has the most powerful songs and a thought provoking storyline. What happens when people fall in love with each other during a war? Do they remain under the mercy of the wrath of war? Or can they emerge as winners? South Pacific has created history not only for its love story interwoven with war-time, but also for highlighting the taboo topics of racism and prejudice. Eyebrows were raised. Creators were pressurized. However, there emerged a musical story that created history and became one of the greatest musicals on Broadway. The author of the book Tales of the South Pacific had to ask the creators of the musical, Hammerstein and Rodgers, to remove the song Youve got to be carefully taught because it contained certain harsh comments on racism. Last shown in 1949 at the Majestic Theatre, South Pacific is again ready to set the stage on fire by its blatant expression of emotions at the Vivian Beamont Theatre on April 4, 2008. Its nearly aft er 6 decades that the audience will get a chance to see the marvelous work of Richard Rodgers (music composer), Oscar Hammerstein II (lyricist), and James A. Michener (original writer of the book). In 1948, the book won Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, while in 1950, the musical won Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Its also the only musical of its kind to win four Tony Awards! The story is set in the backdrop of World War II. It revolves around two couples who fall in love with each other amidst war. Nellie is a nurse in the US Navy while Emile is an owner of local plantation. They both love each other. On the other hand, Lt. Joe Cable and young local Liat start loving each other. Now, the big question is: Will the two couples get a chance to live their love or will the cruel war take over them? Among the Broadway musicals, South Pacific is one of the most intriguing love stories that you can ever see. The issue of racism and prejudices is handled with care and intelligence in this musical. Although the s http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/87824_Among_The_Broadway_Musicals_South_Pacific_Is_Supreme.html Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:14:43 GMT Have you got your Boston theater ticket yet? If not, then hurry because there are some fabulous plays showing in theatres currently. Some of them are: Jesus Christ Superstar, A Chorus Line, Legally Blonde, Dirty Dancing, and Alvin Ailey at Boston Opera House Blue Man Group at Charles Playhouse FrostNixon at Colonial Theatre Mark Morris Dance Group at Cutler Majestic Theatre The Colonial Theatre is the oldest operating theatre of Boston. If you wanna watch some of the best Broadway musicals, then this theatre is the place to be, along with the Wilbur Theatre and the Opera House that has been renovated recently. The Charles Playhouse is well-known for off-Broadway entertainment. Then theres the Huntington Theatre Company at Boston University. Its a non-profit organization and has bagged three nominations for Tony Award for its productions that were transferred to Broadway. If youre in Boston at this time of the year, you have got a chance to attend the thrilling Boston Theatr e Marathon that set off on May 11, 2008. In a stretch of 10 hours, 50 new plays were shown by 50 theatre companies. All the plays were by Boston area playwrights. The Marathon commenced at 12 noon and ended at 10pm. This was a unique event for the Boston Theatre. All the plays were of 10 minute duration and were shown to standing-room-only audience. The playwrights were a mixed bunch of talented souls; some of them were famous, some were unknown, while some were aspiring stars. The complete Boston theatre community was present at this enthralling event. Some of the Bostons most celebrated directors and actors shared stage space at this Marathon. It was a high time for the theatre fans, as they got an opportunity to watch a plethora of celebrities at one time, at one place. In 2004, The Boston Theatre Marathon won the Bostons Best award for Best Original Programming by the Improper Bostonian. The 2008 Marathon was funded by the Humanities Foundation of Boston University. Now, now, dont cr http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/87568_Get_A_Boston_Theater_Ticket_And_Watch_Some_Of_The_Smashing_Hits_Of_Broadway.html Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:59:11 GMT Cry Baby musical tickets will set your heart soaring in March 2008 at a theatre near you. The musical had its premiere last year from November 6 to December 16 at the La Jolla Playhouse. Cry Baby is a musical on Broadway thats based on a movie by John Waters in 1990 that was released under the same name. The movie starred a young Johnny Depp, along with Iggy Pop and Ricki Lake. The Broadway musical version of this movie is directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Rob Ashford. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/87291_Cry_Baby_Musical_Tickets_Are_Getting_Attention_On_Broadway.html Sat, 31 May 2008 20:32:25 GMT In the Heights Broadway tickets provide a classic New York musical that highlights the vividness and unity of a community residing in the heights of an island of Manhattan. Its the tale of three generations that endeavor to create an identity for themselves in their community thats on the verge of evolution. In the Heights is actually a series containing six episodes. A new episode is been aired every Friday on Broadway.Yahoo.Com. There had been an opening night of In the Heights on Broadway on March 9, 2008 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/87242_In_The_Heights_Broadway_Tickets_Are_Here_To_Give_You_A_Thrill.html Fri, 30 May 2008 05:18:24 GMT The show Passing Strange on Broadway first appeared in front of the audience at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, located in Berkeley, California, in October, 2006. In the following year, from May to June, it was shown at The Public Theatre in the city of New York. Now, in 2008, the show has had its previews in February at Broadways Belasco Theatre. Passing Strange is a story about a young, black musician who is suffocated under the middle-class, church-going environment in South Central of Los Angeles. He wants to breathe life freely. He rebels against his mom and sets off on a journey. He comes across the immoral corner of Amsterdam. Here, he falls in the trap of drugs and sex. From here, he reaches the upheaval, artistic, and political society of Berlin, where its a struggle to be ethical and honest. Although, from middle class that he represents, his background is poor. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/87153_Get_Ready_For_A_Journey_With_Passing_Strange_On_Broadway.html Fri, 30 May 2008 17:41:01 GMT Have you watched Universal Productions classic film by John Waters Cry Baby? If not, then watch Cry Baby the musical on Broadway! Mark Brokaw, the director, and Thomas Meehan, the writer of the book; have once again shown their unmatched talent through this latest musical on the block. Opened in November, 2007 and performed through December, the musical is all set to entertain its audience in March, 2008. If youre not an avid theatre fan and hardly watch Broadway shows, you must watch Cry Baby this time! There are several reasons for this: http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/87051_Cry_Baby_The_Musical_On_Broadway_Will_Soon_Become_Your_Favorite.html Sun, 25 May 2008 17:46:27 GMT In the Heights tickets are available at Richard Rodgers Theatre, where the show had its opening night on March 9, 2008. If you want to see an example of community network and vibrancy, then this Broadway show is the best thing to watch. It talks about the ambitions of three generations, who are struggling to carve a niche for themselves in their degenerating community, situated in the heights of Manhattan Island. This show is aired in six parts or episodes - each one with a different theme. The first episode is On To Broadway that describes the sheer excitement of the entire creative team during their shift from off-Broadway to on Broadway. The second episode is The Stage to the Street that keeps pace with the star cast during their rehearsal as well as shooting on the streets of Washington Heights. The third episode is It Starts Today that talks about the life of cast on their first day of Broadway rehearsal. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/86750_In_The_Heights_Tickets_Will_Take_You_To_The_Heights_Of__Broadway_Entertainment.html Tue, 20 May 2008 14:06:18 GMT In The Heights is a show divided into six episodes. Out of them, three are currently live. They are: On To Broadway, The Stage to the Street, and It Starts Today. The first episode is an elaboration of what the stars think about the shift from off-Broadway to on-Broadway. The second episode shows how the star cast shoots for TV commercials on the streets of Washington Heights. The third episode revolves around the occasion of the first day of the stars rehearsal for Broadway engagement. In The Heights show opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on March 9, 2008. The show is directed by Thomas Kail and the book is written by Quiara Alegria Hudes. The music and lyrics are given by Lin-Manuel Miranda while the music direction is done by Alex Lacamoire. Andy Blankenbuehier has showed fantastic choreography skills in the show. The costumes are designed by Paul Tazewell while the scenes are designed by Anna Louizos. The lighting arrangement is done by Howell Binkley and sound effects are by Acme Sound Partners. The show is a product of a highly creative team. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/86549_Do_Not_Miss_In_The_Heights_The_Broadway_Show_At_Any_Cost.html Sun, 18 May 2008 05:57:18 GMT Mendacity- thats what Cat On A Hot Tin Roof on Broadway is all about. The term is coined by the character Brick Pollitt in the story. Hes an ageing football star, who perceives the world as a torture. So dominant are the negativities in his mind that he forgets to love his own wife, Maggie, The Cat! Poor Maggie! She had fled from her unprogressive childhood environment to do something big in life. She married Brick, who hailed from a rich Pollit family with a view to seek love and identity. Although she was successful in making an identity in the Pollit family, she failed to get Bricks love and attention. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/84948_Cat_On_A_Hot_Tin_Roof_On_Broadway_Is_Here_With_Its_Hot_Issues.html Tue, 15 Apr 2008 06:43:24 GMT There are two girls, June and Louise. Their mother has high dreams for them. However, when things dont go as planned, Gypsy on Broadway is created! Yes, this is a musical story of a mother in show business, who badly wishes her daughters to go to the top of stardom. But, when their play is booked at Burlesque House, Louise has no choice but to become a striptease artist. June backs out from the act and their mother is left with a nightmarish experience. This musical is almost based on the memoirs of the famous striptease artist of 1957, Gypsy Rosa Lee. Written and directed by Arthur Laurenta, and produced by Roger Berlind in collaboration with The Routh Frankel Baruch Viertel Group, Gypsy on Broadway is all set to leave everyone spellbound with charismatic performances by all the characters. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/84893_Gypsy_On_Broadway_Is_All_Set_To_Conquer_Hearts.html Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:51:02 GMT Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Broadway is the newest product of Tennessee Williams. This time he has dug into his own life to bring out issues of illness, rivalry, and homosexuality prevalent in the southern society thats on the verge of decay. Beautifully directed by Debbie Allen, who has debuted as a director on Broadway through this show, this play shows the loveless marriage of Brick Pollitt and Maggie The Cat; the birthday of Big Daddy and his diagnosis of cancer; and the competition between each family member to get a bigger share of the family wealth. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/84771_Cat_On_A_Hot_Tin_Roof__Broadway_Is_A_Saga_Of_Emotions.html Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:54:12 GMT Do you want to celebrate love, life, art, and the creative spirit? Book the Sunday in the Park with George tickets! This Broadway show is a touching tale that depicts the history of musical theatre. A five-time Olivier Award winner, which included Outstanding Musical Production, this play has been produced by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim. Sunday in the Park with George tickets are selling at the speed of light since it began its previews at Studio 54 in New York City on January 18, 2008. It opened on February 14, 2008. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/84597_Sunday_In_The_Park_With_George_Tickets_For_A_Great_Night_On_Broadway.html Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:01:25 GMT On March 6, 2008, the Broadhurst Theatre of Broadway was transformed into a hysterical ground on account of the opening of Cat on a hot tin roof Broadway show. Previewed on February 12, this is a noteworthy family drama written by Tennessee Williams that entertains audience from all walks of life. Tennessee Williams, who has two Pulitzer Prize awards to his credit, has shown how small misunderstandings amongst family members can turn into bitter rivalry and mar the very spirit of being one family. Issues like illness, enmity, homosexuality, and misunderstanding are blatantly shown in this story. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/84294_Cat_On_A_Hot_Tin_Roof_Broadway_Show_Review.html Sun, 06 Apr 2008 06:28:30 GMT Cry Baby is a Broadway musical version of the 1990 movie under the same name by John Waters. It explores the dissident side of Johns mind. Although the plot is the typical bad guy versus good girl, the charisma exuded by each character and the rebel of the teens of 1950s is worth a watch. The play Cry Baby revolves around the love of two people from opposite backgrounds. Allison is unable to resist the bad guy charm of Walker and is determined to find out how bad he is. Plenty of amusement erupts in the story when their town tries its level best to keep the two lovers on their respective tracks. What you can observe in this play is teenage rebellious love, petulant parents, and some rocknroll music. When the striking dame of comedy, Harriet Harris as Allisons grandmother Mrs. Vernon Williams; the multi-talented James Synder as Wade Cry Baby Walker; and the irresistible Elizabeth Stanley as Allison Vernon Williams come together on the stage, you can expect no less than a completely entertaining and amusing show. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/84173_Cry_Baby_Broadway_Is_Back.html Sat, 05 Apr 2008 06:23:23 GMT Broadway show tickets need to be procured before hand, if you want to enjoy your evening without any kind of hassles. Broadway shows are an exciting way to spend your evening with your friends and family. The Broadway show tickets are available in a variety of places, at different price points. There are different benefits attached to every ticket, depending on the amount you wish to cull out. My suggestion is that, you should not go overboard on Broadway show tickets prices, if you are a regular visitor in Broadway. This way, you will need to file for bankruptcy. However, if it is a once in a lifetime experience that you seek, then there is no point looking for bargain deals. This is the first and last time you intend to visit Broadway, so might as well see the show like a king. Choose the best seat available and enjoy to the core. There are various places from where you can get your tickets. The first choice should be to buy the Broadway show tickets from the organizers. All prominent organizers have offices that are located at places that will be convenient for you. You can walk in any of their offices and even negotiate the price. If the show is extremely popular, then you need to go there mentally prepared that you might have to wait for hours at end. Carry your ipod or a book with you. It is a good way to pass your time. You can also while away your time watching other people in the queue. The entire episode can be quite entertaining and interesting. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/83955_Where_To_Get_Your_Broadway_Show_Tickets.html Thu, 03 Apr 2008 06:14:23 GMT Are you one of those who wish to purchase Broadway show theater tickets online? Yes, online! Many people fail to realize that the easiest method of securing cheap, sold out or even premium tickets is from an online, authorized ticket broker. There are 39 theaters in Broadway offering people a huge selection of shows and yet people find that most of the shows are sold out months in advance! People who wish to watch acting of superior caliber and want to experience creative talents that have worked in unison to put together a mind boggling show must buy Broadway show theater tickets. Purchasing Sold Out And Premium Broadway Show Theater Tickets http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/82534_Getting_Premium_Broadway_Show_Theater_Tickets.html Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:29:59 GMT If you wish to purchase Broadway Theater tickets New York, you just have to get online and use the services of an authorized ticket broker. Broadway attracts millions of visitors from all across the globe. People wish to watch the spectacular shows that offer them a visual treat beyond compare. They do not mind paying many times above the face value of the tickets, just as long as they get to spend an evening in Broadway. Purchasing Broadway Theater Tickets New York Online http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/82040_Tips_For_Securing_Sold_Out_Broadway_Theater_Tickets_New_York.html Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:50:41 GMT Broadway theater tickets NY are not hard to obtain as long as you know the right place to look for them. Broadway has been home to some of the most memorable shows, brilliant actors and has an abundance of creative talent that gets better competing with each other. The Great White Way http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/81875_Getting_Sold_Out_Broadway_Theater_Tickets_Ny.html Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:40:57 GMT Looking for some novel gift ideas? Broadway theatre tickets make some really cool gifts for all kinds of contacts friends, family, official colleagues, even your boss, and that hard-to-please prospective client whose business you have been eyeing for months! Theater tickets make the perfect gift for people you are not so well acquainted with, as they arent anything too personal. And yet you can add your own personal touch by gifting to your friends and family, tickets to their favorite Broadway shows! Some Best-Sellers On Broadway http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/81765_Hottest_Selling_Broadway_Theatre_Tickets_For_New_York.html Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:03:16 GMT When you think of NYC theatre tickets, you instantly think of Broadway or the Great White Way as it is also called. It earned the nickname "Great White Way" owing to the blaze and blitz of the lights of the various theatres and the illuminated billboards. Theatres and Broadway have links dating back to the 1800s. Broadway has had its ups and downs as do most industries. It was affected by the Prohibition, the stock market crash, the war and the lure of Hollywood that led many of its leading actors away. Broadway A Tourists Attraction Beyond Comparison http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/81174_Experience_An_Evening_At_The_Broadway_-_Get_Nyc_Theatre_Tickets.html Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:22:55 GMT Suppose there is a concert or show running on Broadway that you wish to see. But the tickets are sold out. What will you do? Contact the concert ticket broker, of course! Earlier I used to wonder, how a ticket broker manages to get tickets when the house is already full. Now, I know the secret behind the working of a broker. He or she employs outside sources that purchase the tickets from him or her. On a usual show day, when the tickets go on sale initially, the sources working for the broker buy the tickets before anyone else. Once the tickets are bought, there are sold a higher price to the disappointed fans that could not get tickets from direct means. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/77121_Can_Broadway_Really_Do_Without_Concert_Ticket_Broker.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 10:38:01 GMT Rent is a typical story of love, friendship, and community. Yet, there is something in this show that has made it enter into its 12th wonderful year on Broadway! This show has brought a wave of change in the thinking of the new generation, plus their attitude towards musical theatre. Rent is the version of La Boheme, Giacomo Puccinis evergreen opera of 1896. It features a group of French artistes who struggle to make a living in Paris. The late Jonathan Larson, the creator of the musical version, altered the location to the East village of New York City. He changed the professions of the characters. The opera had a struggling poet and painter, whereas this Broadway musical has a struggling songwriter and filmmaker. Besides this, he picked social activism as the subplot of the story. With such alterations and new insertions, he managed to revolutionize musical theatre in America. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/75952_Alternate_Ways_Of_Booking_Rent_Broadway_Tickets.html Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:42:32 GMT Mary Poppins is a story of the Banks family. It focuses on the ill-tempered parents of the modern times, who vent their frustration on their two kids. For 2 hours and 45 minutes, you will see how the Banks kids are being trained in the basics of good behavior, so that they are appreciated as well-mannered kids in the society. The show contains several scenes that might make you ponder. To be precise, this show is a good critic material. It lights a spark of debate and gives a chance to the critics to sniff out arguable issues hidden in the story. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/75361_You_Have_To_Be_Lucky_To_Get_Broadway_Show_Tickets_For_Mary_Poppins.html Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:54:44 GMT Welcome Claire Danes on Broadway, as she makes her debut in Pygmalion! Danes is playing the role of Eliza Doolittle in this new George Bernard Shaws production. Pygmalion is the story of a professor named Henry Higgins. He comes across an uneducated and poor cockney girl called Eliza. The professor makes a bet of transforming this street girl of London into an elegant high society lady by changing her way of speaking. However, in the process, he finds that transforming people is not an easy task. The role of Henry Higgins is beautifully played by Jefferson Mays. Pygmalion is a tale of human emotions that are involved in changing a persons style of living. Change does not happen overnight in an individual. Besides, it is not limited to physical appearance. There is a series of emotional considerations in teaching someone new ways of living. Pygmalion has vividly depicted this little, but vital, piece of truth. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/75167_There_Is_A_Mad_Rush_For_Pygmalion_Broadway_Tickets.html Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:01:03 GMT Broadway show tickets need to be procured before hand, if you want to enjoy your evening without any kind of hassles. Broadway shows are an exciting way to spend your evening with your friends and family. The Broadway show tickets are available in a variety of places, at different price points. There are different benefits attached to every ticket, depending on the amount you wish to cull out. My suggestion is that, you should not go overboard on Broadway show tickets prices, if you are a regular visitor in Broadway. This way, you will need to file for bankruptcy. However, if it is a once in a lifetime experience that you seek, then there is no point looking for bargain deals. This is the first and last time you intend to visit Broadway, so might as well see the show like a king. Choose the best seat available and enjoy to the core. There are various places from where you can get your tickets. The first choice should be to buy the Broadway show tickets from the organizers. All prominent organizers have offices that are located at places that will be convenient for you. You can walk in any of their offices and even negotiate the price. If the show is extremely popular, then you need to go there mentally prepared that you might have to wait for hours at end. Carry your ipod or a book with you. It is a good way to pass your time. You can also while away your time watching other people in the queue. The entire episode can be quite entertaining and interesting. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/74473_Where_To_Get_Your_Broadway_Show_Tickets.html Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:50:12 GMT Broadway musical tickets guarantee you complete entertainment. Whenever we consider having some entertaining evening, we think about Broadway. There are numerous theatres in Broadway and each of them features a show that you will love to watch with your friends and family. The shows have a varying range. If you have a wide-ranging taste, then you can see both popular and not so popular musicals. You might be pleasantly surprised with the beauty and the brilliance of the shows, which have not received any reviews. So do not restrict yourself to only popular shows that have received excessive publicity. Do try out other ones too. The Broadway musical tickets can turn out to be costly. If you feel that the pocket pinch is a bit too much, then you can try to get discounted Broadway musical tickets. The variety that Broadway musicals offer can be simply overwhelming. You will find some of them carry on for months at end. These shows can be very entertaining and you can be sure to spend an exciting time with your friends or family. Just make sure that you collect your Broadway musical tickets before hand. Some of the plays have age limitations that you must check out before hand, if you have kids with you. All the shows have different flavors. There is no way that you will not find any one catering to your taste buds. The Broadway musical tickets can be glossy, matt, or simply textured. The tickets will list all information on it. If it were a popular show, then you would need to book your tickets in advance. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/73240_Entertaining_With_Broadway_Musical_Tickets.html Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:43:12 GMT Watch Disneys famous animated characters come to life on stage! Get your Broadway tickets Lion King delivered right at your doorstep, and transport your entire family to this colorful wonderland! Impossible Made Possible! http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/72166_Broadway_Tickets_Lion_King_Right_At_Your_Doorstep_Now.html Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:19:25 GMT There are so many things that you would want to know about Broadway and tickets. This article will enlighten you on the various facets of Broadway and tickets. Broadway shows are very popular among the theatre lovers. The tickets sell out like hot cakes. Usually, the tickets for newly released popular shows are very high priced. It might not be possible for you to catch all the shows at such overpriced tickets. Again, there is no point spending an obscene amount, just for a few hours of entertainment. Do not fret. The solution to high priced Broadway and tickets is at hand. You can procure cheap Broadway and tickets in various ways. Many online ticket brokers sell Broadway tickets at their face value. You can take advantage of those deals. You also get standing room tickets, where you have to watch the performance standing throughout. It is a good option if you do not mind having to stand for a couple of hours. Rush tickets are available either at the time the box office opens or a couple of hours before the show starts. Those Broadway and tickets are cheap. You need to pay for them in cash. So go there prepared. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/71433_What_You_Need_To_Know_About_Broadway_And_Tickets.html Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:39:01 GMT You must see to it that you buy Broadway tickets as early as possible if you are planning to watch a show. Broadway shows are extremely popular. So you never know if you will get tickets of your favorite show or not. It will be such a blow if you take your family out and once you reach there you find that the tickets are entirely sold out. It will be a sheer letdown. So it is always wise to buy Broadway tickets beforehand and ensure your seats. You can then reach the theater relaxed, certain to enjoy. You would not have to face the hassle of having to buy Broadway tickets last minute. Instead of driving like a mad man to reach the theater before time, you can reach the venue in comfort. If you are in a situation where it is extremely difficult for you to buy Broadway tickets in advance, you can take the help of ticket brokers. They will procure the tickets for you and even have them delivered at your doorstep. There are numerous brokers all around. But do not approach them blindly. It is necessary that you do a bit of research. The brokers should be registered and licensed members of organizations like National Association of Ticket Brokers or Better Business Bureau. These organizations have set standards that guide the operations of the brokers. Consumers can trust them. If you choose to avail the services of an unrecognized broker, then chances of your getting cheated are much more. You cannot even complain, as the broker was an unregistered one. So choose your options with care. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/70815_Where_To_Buy_Broadway_Tickets.html Fri, 07 Dec 2007 14:39:54 GMT Want to meet a world-famous nanny? Watch Mary Poppins! As you enter the theatre and the story unfolds, a fragile figure carrying a packed bag and an unfurled umbrella, greets you on stage. She is Mary Poppins. She will entertain you like no other nanny can and will also tell you the secrets of modern life! Mary Poppins is a combined production of Walt Disney and Cameron Mackintosh productions. Bob Crowley has designed the sets that complete the look of the show. Mathew Bourne has given a fine choreography, while George Stiles has composed splendid music for the show. Every detail on and off stage has been considered by the creative team. This can very well be seen in the fine performance as well as the impeccable designing of the stage. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/69533_Almost_Everyone_Has_Bought_Mary_Poppins_Broadway_Tickets.html Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:26:48 GMT 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 wouldnt have! However, with a fabulous music and lyrics given by Stephen Schwartz and musical staging done by Wayne Cilento, Wicked wouldnt have been better! The story is based on Gregory Maguires best selling novel. The story talks about the life of two girls, who meet in Oz before the entry of Dorothy. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/68867_Grab_The_Precious_Nyc_Broadway_Tickets_To_Wicked_Are_Hard_To_Get.html Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:31:12 GMT Try and avoid buying last minute Broadway tickets. Picture this. You are taking your family out for a nice evening at Broadway. You do not bother to make advance bookings. You think that you will reach the venue and then buy last minute Broadway tickets. You reach the venue and find that the tickets are all sold out. Your spouse is upset, your kids are heartbroken and you are feeling extremely guilty. To avoid falling into a situation like this, you must not ever buy last minute Broadway tickets. Always get an advance booking done. It really is worth the effort. Broadway shows are very popular. They take you to a complete different world. You must experience the magic of Broadway at least once in your lifetime. There are shows to cater to all tastes be it thriller, action, comedy, or musical. The shows are scheduled at different time of the day and you can choose the one that is the most convenient to you. The tickets are pretty expensive. But that does not mean that you will not be able to afford them. You also get discounted tickets. But you will have to know how you can get them. You need to avoid buying last minute Broadway tickets if you do not want to get hassled. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/68631_Overview_Of_Last_Minute_Broadway_Tickets.html Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:26:51 GMT On December 31, 2006, something extraordinary happened on Broadway. Wicked broke all records and became the highest grosser! Its weekly box office take was a staggering 1, 800, 310!! Hold your breath; there are more stunning figures ahead. Wicked broke its own record on November 26, 2006, by crossing the box office take of 1,715,155!! In the same year, it managed to creep on the top of the list, featuring the ten most requested events of the year by TicketMaster. Finally, there was a theatrical production that snatched the top ten privileges from rock and sports events! http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/66323_Grab_Wicked_Tickets_On_Broadway_Now.html Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:59:10 GMT Wanna watch real flying monkeys on the stage? How about a trip to the mesmerizing Emerald City? You can even dance to the rocking tunes of Stephen Schwartz. This and more is going to happen during the showing of Wicked, one of the biggest shows on Broadway ever! Wicked is more than just a show. It is a journey towards fantasies and fiction. It makes you lose touch with the real world, for a whole 2 hours and 45 minutes, and you wander in a land, where there are no inhibitions. Magic is the order of the day and surprises are a usual thing, when you enter the theatre to watch Wicked. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/66320_Wicked_Broadway_Show_Tickets_Can_Be_Yours.html Sun, 04 Nov 2007 22:34:52 GMT Finally, we have a legend in the making on Broadway! A musical thats been running for four whole years and refuses to comedown even now, surely has to be wicked enough to grip the audience in its charismatic clutches! It really is Wicked, written by Stephen Swartz and directed by two times Tony Award winner, Joe Mentello. On December 31, 2006, Wicked made a new record in Broadway history for the maximum grossing week. Its sale of tickets touched the box office take of 1,800,310 per week!! The musical even broke its own record of 1,715,155 box office take for the week finishing on November 26, 2006! http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/65586_The_Mad_Rush_For_Nyc_Wicked_Broadway_Tickets.html Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:12:01 GMT 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, whats the fuss about it? Well, Kira is a magical angel from heaven while Sonny is a mortal! The story gets chaotic when Kiras envious sisters make the most of this situation. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/63957_Xanadu_On_Broadway_Is_Making_News.html Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:27:08 GMT An ambitious lawyer and the inheritor of real estate property, Harmond Wilks, has the dream of redeveloping African American Hill District in Pittsburgh. He wants to convert the neighborhood thats in shambles into a sophisticated area with a high rise building and a chain of stores. He teams up with his friend Roosevelt Hicks, who has recently been appointed as the vice president of Mellon Bank. Both plan a redevelopment project. During this time, Wilks decides to stand as a candidate for the post of the Mayor of Pittsburgh. But, when some dark secrets are revealed from an old mansion at Wylie, Harmonds dreams of redevelopment and becoming a Mayor get hit badly. Will he be able to become the first black mayor of Pittsburgh? Will he be able to transform his neighborhood? Or will his black past shatter his dreams and haunt him forever? http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/61063_Radio_Golf_Broadway_Show_Is_Not_Just_An_Entertainer.html Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:36:36 GMT Radio Golf revolves around the struggle of a successful businessman who dreams to become the first black mayor of his city. However, his past becomes his biggest hurdle. It unearths such truths that would make his dream a distant one. The play is a perfect blend of thrill, humor, and action interwoven in a wonderful story. It is written by August Wilson, the winner of Pulitzer Prize. It is his latest and final work among his 10-play cycle depicting African-American culture of the 20th century. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/60648_Book_Your_Tickets_For_Radio_Golf_On_Broadway.html Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:52:09 GMT Remember the naughty little Simba and his friends Timon and Pumbaa? Well, well, who can forget them! They have managed to steal the hearts of kids as well as adults by their mischievous ways and a knack for attracting trouble every now and then. The Lion King is here once again! This typical Disney film, depicting the tale of strong bonds between friends and family, has many awards to its credit, including six Tony Awards. This adorable story of a lion cub was released first in 1977 in Minneapolis. After tasting a huge success at the box office, it shifted to Broadway in a few months time. For the last ten years, Lion King has been running successfully in the world of Broadway! At present, its being shown at Minskoff Theater. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/58484_The_Lion_King_Has_A_Roaring_Broadway_Success.html Thu, 23 Aug 2007 02:02:07 GMT The stage is set. The curtains are drawn. The show is a funny, metallic musical of the 1950s Curtains. Expect nothing but an outstanding performance by David Hyde Pierce, winner of four Emmy Awards, and Debra Monk, winner of Tony Award. The music given by John Kander and Fred Ebb penetrates your heart and soul. If you think Curtains is just another musical, you are wrong. Its a backstage murder mystery, quite thrilling in its own way. The show begins with the mysterious death of the leading lady onstage, even while the theater echoes with the applauding of the audience as the show ends. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/58144_Curtains_On_Broadway_-_Music_And_Mystery_Together.html Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:32:56 GMT Who can ever forget Simba, the adorable and mischievous little lion cub who always manages to get into trouble? The classic Disney film The Lion King won many awards and made its way into the hearts of millions with its enduring story about love, friendship and family values. It introduced us to many characters like Mufasa, Simba, Nala, Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa who remain unforgettable. Encouraged by the success of the film, The Lion King was adapted for the stage and it opened in Minneapolis in 1997. Receiving tremendous success, it moved to Broadway within a few months and has been running for the last ten years and is still going strong. We all know and love the story of The Lion King. It is based in Africa and is about a lion cub, Simba, who is destined to become the next lion king after his father, the current lion king Mufasa. He and his best friend, Nala, are always up to mischief. Mufasa has a brother, Scar, who wants to become king himself and with the help of the wicked hyenas, he schemes to get rid of both Mufasa and Simba. He creates a stampede in which Mufasa is killed. Scar convinces Simba that it was all his fault and tells him to run away and never come back as the other lions would not forgive him. Poor Simba believes him and runs away. http://advice-and.info/Arts-and-Entertainment/57726_The_Lion_King_Rules_The_Broadway_Stage.html Fri, 17 Aug 2007 02:22:17 GMT