Emmy Winner Bryan Cranston To Open On Broadway This Winter In All The Way

Wait a minute. Walter White on Broadway? It's true. Now relax Breaking Bad fans. They are not turning your favorite show into a big splashy Broadway musical. I just wanted to get your attention. What is happening of course is that three-time Emmy winner Bryan Cranston is coming to Broadway in a new play. All The Way,written by Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Schenkkan is set to begin previews at the Neil Simon Theatre on February 10, 2014 with opening night scheduled for March 6, 2014. Interesting fact. This will be the first play at the Neil Simon Theatre since A View From the Bridge played there in 1998.

Now I'll be honest I have never seen an episode of Breaking Bad. The truth is the only thing that I have seen him Mr. Cranston in is Seinfeld and How I Met Your Mother. But let's face it. A man doesn't win an Emmy three years in a row if he isn't good. Plus based on his stellar reviews from the shows most recent run at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge we might just see a Tony nomination and possible win in his future. But enough about it's star. You probably want to know what the shows about before you see it don't you? So here you go. Enjoy!

"1963. An assassin’s bullet catapults Lyndon Baines Johnson into the presidency. A Shakespearean figure of towering ambition and appetite, the charismatic, conflicted Texan hurls himself into Civil Rights legislation, throwing the country into turmoil. Alternately bullying and beguiling, he enacts major social programs, faces down opponents and wins the 1964 election in a landslide. But in faraway Vietnam, a troublesome conflict looms. In the Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright’s vivid dramatization of LBJ’s first year in office, means versus ends plays out on a broad stage canvas as politicians and civil rights leaders plot strategy and wage war."

Now I don't know about you but it sure sounds like a winner to me. What do you think? Tickets for the highly anticipated show are scheduled to go on sale on December 14 so mark that day down on your calendars or you might miss out on what is sure to be the theatrical event of the Winter. Get your tickets to see Bryan Cranston as Lyndon B. Johnson at the Neil Simon Theatre on Broadway. Until next time theatre fans.

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Tony Winner Sutton Foster To Return To Broadway This Spring In Violet

That's right theatre fans. One of Broadway's most beloved stars is set to return to the Great White Way this Spring. Violet starring two-time Tony Award winner is set to begin previews at the American Airlines Theatre on March 28, 2014 opening night set for April 10, 2014. Now while I've heard of the show before I'll be honest I'm not very familiar with it.

From what I read it first premiered Off-Broadway in 1997 at Playwright's Horizons where it won both the Drama Critic's Award and Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical of the Year. Now for those of you that are like me and not all that familiar with the show here is a synopsis about Violet from the show's official website. Enjoy!

Violet tells the story of a young woman’s quest for beauty amidst the image-obsessed landscape of the 1960s. Facially disfigured in a childhood accident, Violet dreams of a miraculous transformation through the power of faith. Convinced that a televangelist in Oklahoma can heal her, she hops a Greyhound bus and starts the journey of a lifetime.

The show which is scheduled to run thru August 10, 2014 features music by Tony nominee Jeanine Tesori (Shrek, Caroline or Change) and book and lyrics by Brian Crawley. Directing the show is Leigh Silverman (Well, Chinglish) with choreography by Jeffrey Page. Tickets for the show are expected to go on sale in the coming weeks so make sure to check back here when they do. Until next time theatre fans.

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Tickets To Bullets Over Broadway The Musical

I can't tell you how excited I am to see this show. That's right. I am a huge Woody Allan fan. Have been since I played Humphrey Bogart in my high school production of "Play It Again Sam". Bullets Over Broadway which will feature a book by Woody Allan and popular tunes from the 1920's is set to begin previews at the St. James Theatre on March 11,2014.

The show which is based on the hit 1994 movie is being directed by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman. It was also just announced that starring in the lead role is Zach Braff (Scrubs, Garden State). Kind of makes you want to see it even more now doesn't it? Now for those of you who are not familiar with the film I have included a description of it from the show's official website. Enjoy!

A playwright who needs someone to back his next show.

A mobster who needs some way to please his showgirl girlfriend.

This could be the start of a beautiful friendship—

or a brand new musical comedy!Based on the screenplay of the acclaimed film, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY brings the talents of Woody Allen and Susan Stroman together for the first time next spring at the St. James Theatre.

Loaded with big laughs, colorful characters, and the songs that made the 20’s roar, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY is ready to bring musical comedy back with a bang.

Now if that doesn't get you excited then I don't know what will. Tickets for the show will go on sale in the next few months so check back here when they do. Get your tickets to see Bullets Over Broadway at the St. James Theatre. I can't wait. Until next time theatre fans.

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Miss Saigon To Return To The West End Next Year

Great news theatre fans. One of the world's most successful shows of all time is coming back where it first began. Miss Saigon, which first premiered in London over twenty-four years ago is set to return to the West End in May 2014 at the Prince Edward Theatre. Growing up in Illinois I wasn't exposed to a lot of theatre except for the shows I did in high school and at our local community theatre. Therefore when Miss Saigon first come out I was more than a little intrigued. Well as you can probably guess I loved it. I fact I think I still have an old cassette of the show lying somewhere around my apartment. Now for those of you who never got around to seeing before now is your chance. Well that is if you live in London or are planning a trip there next year. However if it does well and based on the sizable advance the show already has I wouldn't be surprised to see it come to Broadway in the future. We shall see. By the way for those of you looking to purchase tickets for the show you are in luck. In fact not only do we sell tickets to Miss Saigon but every show and event in London. Who knew? Get your tickets to see Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre next Spring. You will love it.

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New Play Outside Mullingar To Open On Broadway This January

A new play by John Patrick Shanley on Broadway? Count me in. Outside Mullingar which begins previews at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on January 3, 2014 will mark Mr. Shanley's tenth play at Manhattan Theatre Club. Opening night is scheduled for January 23 and the show will run thru March 16. The show which is being directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes stars Tony winner Brian O'Byrne (Doubt, Frozen) and Emmy winner Debra Messing. (Will and Grace, Smash) Here is a brief description about the play from the show's official website.

Tony winner Brían F. O’Byrne (Frozen, Doubt, Million Dollar Baby) and Emmy winner Debra Messing (“Will & Grace,” "Smash," Collected Stories) play Anthony and Rosemary, two introverted misfits straddling 40. Anthony has spent his entire life on a cattle farm in rural Ireland, a state of affairs that—due to his painful shyness—suits him well. Rosemary lives right next door, determined to have him, watching the years slip away.

With Anthony’s father threatening to disinherit him and a land feud simmering between their families, Rosemary has every reason to fear romantic catastrophe. But then, in this very Irish story with a surprising depth of poetic passion, these yearning, eccentric souls fight their way towards solid ground and some kind of happiness. Their journey is heartbreaking, funny as hell, and ultimately deeply moving.

Sounds a wee bit interesting right? See what I did there? Pretty clever huh? By the way tickets for the show are now on sale and guess what? We sell them. In fact for most performances we can get you tickets at "Insider Prices". Who doesn't love a bargain? I know I do. Get your tickets to see Outside Mullingar at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Broadway this Winter. Until next time theatre fans.


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New Musical The Bridges Of Madison County To Open On Broadway

Great. Just what Broadway needs. Another movie turned musical. Well there hasn't been one of those in awhile now has there? Not. The Bridges of Madison County,which is based on the 1995 film of the same name will begin previews at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater on January 17,2014 with opening night scheduled for February 27. Now believe it or not but I have never seen the movie. Surprised huh? Yes I know it has two Hollywood legends in the movie. You don't get bigger than Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. Doesn't mean that it needs to be a big Broadway musical. O.K. I'll get off my soapbox now. After all you came to our site to find out how you can purchase tickets to see the show right? Tickets for the show are now on sale and not only can we get you tickets for it but at prices that can't be beat. Get your tickets to see The Bridges of Madison County on Broadway at the Schoenfeld Theatre. Good seats are now available so call now.

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Hedwig And The Angry Inch Starring Neil Patrick Harris To Open On Broadway This Spring

I can't begin to tell you how excited I am to see this show. Not only is it one of my favorite shows but it is starring one of my favorite actor's in the form of How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris. Now believe it or not but I have never seen the show. I have however managed to just about wear out my copy of the cast recording. Like I said. I love the show. Hedwig and the Angry Inch, which first premiered Off-Broadway at the Jane Street Theatre in 1998 will make it's Broadway debut this Spring at the Belasco Theatre. The show which is being directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening, American Idiot) is set to begin previews on March 29, 2014 with opening night scheduled for April 22. Tickets by the way are now on sale and selling like hotcakes. Get your tickets to see Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway the Belasco Theatre. I can't wait.

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Disney's Aladdin To Open On Broadway

Now for those of you who read my blogs you know that I am not the biggest Disney fan in the world. In fact of the seven Disney shows that have opened on Broadway I have only seen Aida. I take that back. I did see Tarzan and The Little Mermaid. I guess I just blocked that out. Now believe it or not but I actually enjoyed Aida. I guess because it wasn't based on a cartoon. Saying that I do believe they have a place. After all if it wasn't for Disney most children might never get the chance to experience the magic that is a live theatre.

I guess for that they should be commended. Aladdin, which is based on the 1992 movie of the same name is set to begin previews at the New Amsterdam Theatre on February 26, 2014 with opening night scheduled for March 20, 2014. Now as we all know both The Lion King and Mary Poppins played at the same theatre and they were big hits. Will Aladdin be just as successful? We will soon find out. Now for those of you like me who have never seen the movie here is a description of the musical from the show's website. Enjoy!

Disney's smash hit movie Aladdin finally makes its way to the Broadway stage! Directed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon) and featuring the classic Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice score with songs like "Friend Like Me" and the Academy Award-winning "A Whole New World," Aladdin will use a new book and additional lyrics by Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer). Aladdin is sure to bring joy and laughter to the whole family!

O.K. let's be honest. That sounded more like a plug about the show as opposed to what the show is actually about. The truth is though that most if not all of the people that will end up buying tickets for the show are because they are fans of the movie. Makes sense to me. By the way for those of you whoare looking to purchase tickets to see Aladdin you have come to the right place. In fact not only do we sell tickets to Aladdin but to Newsies, The Lion King, and of course every show both On and Off-Broadway. That's what we do. Get your tickets to see Aladdin on Broadway at New Amsterdam Theatre. Until next time Disney fans.

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New Play Bronx Bombers To Open On Broadway This Winter

Let me just first start off by saying that I am a huge Mets fan. In fact even though I'm a loyal Knicks fan too I've actually been to more Mets games than Knicks games. Maybe that's because Mets tickets are a lot cheaper. Now we all know that New York is a Yankees town. Always has been and probably always will be. Which brings me to the reason for today's blog. Bronx Bombers, which opened to rave reviews Off-Broadway at Primary Stages is set to move uptown where it will begin previews at the Circle in the Square Theatre on January 10, 2014. Opening night is scheduled for February 6. Now for those of you out there who might want to see the show here is a brief synopsis about Bronx Bombers from the play's website.

Ruth. Berra. Mantle. DiMaggio. Gehrig. Jeter. The New York Yankees have never had a shortage of star players… or controversy. Bronx Bombers is a new American play from the team behind Broadway's Lombardi that follows beloved icon Yogi Berra and his wife Carmen through a century of the team's trials and triumphs, bringing generations of Yankee greats together on one stage. As it celebrates and explores the timeless legacy of baseball's most iconic team, Bronx Bombers takes a fascinating look at how and why the Yankees have remained so undeniably great... and so powerfully inspirational.

Now while I may be a Mets fan at heart I have to admit that I might just have to check this one out. Even though I did not get the chance to see Lombardi I did see the author's last show Magic/Bird. Yes I know that it was a flop. Didn't mean I didn't enjoy myself. And after all isn't that what theatre is all about anyway? Get your tickets to see Bronx Bombers at the Circle in the Square Theatre. Who knows? I might just see you there. Until next time baseball fans.

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Customer Story

Today's customer story comes all the way from our friends up North. That's right. I am talking about Canada. Edmonton, Alberta to be exact. This past Sunday I received a call from a travel agent who's client was visiting New York in December and wanted to see a couple of shows while they were here. That's right folks. We are open on Sundays. Saturdays too. How many other ticket companies do you know that do that?

Not too many my friends. So anyway after finding out when they would be here I asked the agent what her client wanted to see. Their two choices were The Nutcracker and Tosca. Let me guess. You didn't know we sell tickets to the Opera did you? Well we do. Now that's two things you learned today. How about that? Now because they were only here for a few days they only had a small window in which to see both shows.

Plus since neither were performing on Monday and they were leaving on Tuesday they only had Saturday and Sunday in which to see both shows. Luckily for them both shows still had some nice seats left. For Tosca I was able to get them some very nice seats in the Center Rear Orchestra. Yes I know when most people here the word Rear Orchestra they naturally assume that they won't be able to see. Well you would be wrong. It is a perfect view. One show down. One more to go.

Now because The Nutcracker is a limited engagement it is a little more difficult to get good seats let alone get any seats at all.  It is the holiday season as you know. However after a little research I was able to find them some seats in the 3rd Ring. Wait a minute. 3rd Ring? Isn't that all they way up in the boonies? Yes it's pretty high up but it is a full view. Plus I got it for a rate that was lower then they were expecting. So there you have it folks. Two great shows to see this holiday season. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular To Begin Performances Tomorrow

Can you believe that it's almost Christmas? I sure can't. It seems like the summer just ended and here we are with Thanksgiving only three weeks away and then Christmas and New Years soon to follow. Time sure does fly. Especially in the big city. Well Christmas is now sooner than you think folks because tonight performances begin for this year's edition of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The show which is now in it's record breaking 80th year is a must see event this holiday season for the whole family. Believe it or not but I have never seen the show. Maybe it's because I don't have a family. Well not in New York that is. Look I'm sure that once I see it I will love it. I just feel like it's something that I would enjoy more with my wife or girlfriend. Let's hope that is not too far away. Fingers crossed. Now for those of you out there who want to see the show you have come to the right place. In fact not only do we sell tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular but at prices that can't be beat. Get your tickets to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Your holidays won't be the same without it.

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Today's customer story comes from the great state of New York. Woodbury to be exact. A couple of days ago I received a call from one of my regular travel agents who had a large group coming to New York City in a couple of weeks and wanted to see a show. Their choice just happened to be one of my favorite shows on Broadway. No it's not The Lion King. Not a big Disney fan after all. The show they wanted to see was Rock of Ages. Which I have seen five times by the way. I guess you could say I'm a fun huh? So anyway after finding out what they wanted to see I needed to find out when they wanted to go and how many tickets they needed. Well as it turns out they needed eighteen tickets. Luckily for me they didn't care if they all sat together. Because the show has been playing for a number of years I knew I would have no problem getting tickets. Plus they were going on a Monday night which is normally not a busy night for theatre. When all was said and done I was able to get then excellent seats in the Orchestra and because it was a group they got a great deal. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

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Today's customer story comes all the way from the great state of Kentucky. Louisville to be exact. Earlier this morning I received a call from a travel agent who's client was coming to New York for the Christmas holidays and wanted to see two shows while they were here. Their choices were Mamma Mia and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Two shows believe it or not that I have never seen. Oh well. Not like either one of them are going anywhere anytime soon. So anyway now that I knew what they wanted to see I needed to find out when they wanted to go and more importantly where they wanted to sit. Now since they were going on a weekend they knew it would probably be more expensive. Well not as expensive as they thought. For Mamma Mia I was able to get them great seats in the center Front Mezzanine and center Orchestra for Radio City. Plus I was able to get them for a rate than was less than they were quoted from another company. Sounds like a win-win to me. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?

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Broadway's Mamma Mia To Resume Performances This Saturday

Let me guess. You didn't know that Mamma Mia had closed did you? Well never fear ABBA fans your favorite show will not be closed for long. In fact the show will resume performances tonight at the Broadhurst Theatre. Now for those of you who still haven't seen the show there is no better time than right now. In fact if you call one of the friendly ticket experts at Applause today we can get you tickets to see the show for prices that can't be beat. Be advised that while this "Special Offer" is good thru December 23 it is for select seats and as always subject to availability. Get your tickets to see Mamma Mia on Broadway. You will love it.

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