Well it looks like David Mamet has scored another hit. His newest work Race which premiered on Broadway at the Barrymore Theatre on December 6, 2000 will play it's 200th performance on May 29. The show which recouped it's entire investment last month is scheduled to play thru August 21. Currently starring in the production are James Spader,Richard Thomas,Kerry Washington,and David Alan Grier who was nominated for his wok in the play. It was also recently announced that on June 13 both Grier and Washington will exit the show with Spader following suit on June 20. Replacing them are Dennis Haysbert,Afton C. Williamson and Eddie Izzard. As of now Thomas is scheduled to remain with the show until the end of it's run. Now while I did not see the show most of the tickets that I sold were because people wanted to see James Spader live and in person. I say it will be lucky to make it until August but I've been wrong before. We will soon find out. Until next time theatre fans.
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
See The Phantom of the Opera On Broadway This Summer For Less
Still haven't seen The Phantom of the Opera yet? I mean come on it's not like it hasn't been playing at theatres around the world for over twenty-three years now.My first exposure to the show was in high school when I heard the cast recording for the first time. Growing up in the Midwest the only theatre I was exposed to were either the shows that I was in or from seeing shows at the local community theatre. From the opening number I was hooked. I had never heard anything like that in my life.
I swear I must have listened to that recording every day during my junior year. Looking back on it now I would have to say that while it does have some beautiful songs it is not quite the masterpiece I made it out to be when I was younger. Having seen over a hundred different musicals over the years I would probably not rank Phantom as high as what it once was. Now that doesn't mean I didn't like it when I saw it all those years ago. It's just that my tastes have changed over the years.
Now enough about me and my thoughts on the show. You came here to find out how to get inexpensive tickets for the show. So let's get right to it. From now thru July 3 you can get tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway for......wait for it......below face value. Sounds good doesn't it?Please note that this offer is not good for Saturday matinee or evening performances and is subject to availability. Get your tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera. It is Broadway's longest running show after all.
I swear I must have listened to that recording every day during my junior year. Looking back on it now I would have to say that while it does have some beautiful songs it is not quite the masterpiece I made it out to be when I was younger. Having seen over a hundred different musicals over the years I would probably not rank Phantom as high as what it once was. Now that doesn't mean I didn't like it when I saw it all those years ago. It's just that my tastes have changed over the years.
Now enough about me and my thoughts on the show. You came here to find out how to get inexpensive tickets for the show. So let's get right to it. From now thru July 3 you can get tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway for......wait for it......below face value. Sounds good doesn't it?Please note that this offer is not good for Saturday matinee or evening performances and is subject to availability. Get your tickets to see The Phantom of the Opera. It is Broadway's longest running show after all.
Revivals Are The Thing On Broadway
Believe it or not but some of Broadway's most popular shows right now are plays and musicals from the past. One of those is the revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific which received rave reviews and won seven Tony Awards in 2008. Now while the show will play it's final performance on August 22,2010 it will not soon be forgotten. If you haven't seen it I highly suggest you do before it is too late.
One of this season's biggest hits is Fences starring my favorite actor Mr. Denzel Washington. The show which received ten Tony nominations this year will conclude it's run at the Cort Theatre on July 11. As of now the show is completely sold out except for Premium seats. Sure they may be a little more expensive than other seats but if you want to see Denzel then you have no other choice. That is unless you want to wait in a cancellation line for two or three hours.
One of my favorite shows of the past few years in the new revival of Hair. Going into the show I knew a few of the songs but that was pretty much it. That nightI walked out of that theatre knowing that I had witnessed one of the most moving and energetic shows that I had ever seen or will ever see. Unfortunately the show is not doing that well at the box office and my guess it it will probably close by Labor Day or even sooner. I'm just glad I got the chance to see this amazing show before it departs for good.
Nominated for ten 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival is La Cage Aux Folles. This new version first opened in London at the Menier Chocolate Factory where it won the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival as well as Best Actor in a Musical for Douglas Hodge who is also starring in the Broadway production along with Emmy Award winner and Tony nominee Kelsey Grammer. When they first announced plans for the show to transfer to Broadway I thought it was a bad idea.
After all the last revival closed less than five years ago and while it won the Tony Award it closed after seven months and lost it's entire investment. This revival appears to not only be a big seller but is poised to win the Tony Award for Best Revival. We will soon find out. Other revivals you might want to check out are West Side Story,Promises,Promises,and A Little Night Music which will conclude it's run on June 20. Broadway. There's nothing like it. Until next time theatre fans.
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One of this season's biggest hits is Fences starring my favorite actor Mr. Denzel Washington. The show which received ten Tony nominations this year will conclude it's run at the Cort Theatre on July 11. As of now the show is completely sold out except for Premium seats. Sure they may be a little more expensive than other seats but if you want to see Denzel then you have no other choice. That is unless you want to wait in a cancellation line for two or three hours.
One of my favorite shows of the past few years in the new revival of Hair. Going into the show I knew a few of the songs but that was pretty much it. That nightI walked out of that theatre knowing that I had witnessed one of the most moving and energetic shows that I had ever seen or will ever see. Unfortunately the show is not doing that well at the box office and my guess it it will probably close by Labor Day or even sooner. I'm just glad I got the chance to see this amazing show before it departs for good.
Nominated for ten 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival is La Cage Aux Folles. This new version first opened in London at the Menier Chocolate Factory where it won the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival as well as Best Actor in a Musical for Douglas Hodge who is also starring in the Broadway production along with Emmy Award winner and Tony nominee Kelsey Grammer. When they first announced plans for the show to transfer to Broadway I thought it was a bad idea.
After all the last revival closed less than five years ago and while it won the Tony Award it closed after seven months and lost it's entire investment. This revival appears to not only be a big seller but is poised to win the Tony Award for Best Revival. We will soon find out. Other revivals you might want to check out are West Side Story,Promises,Promises,and A Little Night Music which will conclude it's run on June 20. Broadway. There's nothing like it. Until next time theatre fans.
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Now Is The Best Time To See A Show
Planning a trip to New York City in the near future? Well there is no better time than the present. Right now there over fifty shows both On and Off-Broadway for you to check out while you are here. From hit musicals like Wicked and The Addams Family, to such long running hits like The Phantom of the Opera and Chicago,New York is the place to be to see some of the best shows around. Having lived in New York for over eighteen years now I can tell you there is nothing better then seeing live theatre. It's what New York is famous for after all.Well that and the New York Yankees and the Statue of Liberty. Now as I said right now is the best time to come to New York and see a show. Not only that but at prices that can't be beat. From now thru the summer there are over twenty shows that you can get tickets for below face value. Who doesn't love a bargain? I know I do. Until next time theatre fans.
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Four Years And Counting Jersey Boys Is Still A Must See
Let me start off by saying that I never expected to love Jersey Boys as much as I did. In fact I waited until almost two years into it's run before I finally broke down and went to see it. Now don't get me wrong. I love the music. It's just that the show had so much hype I was convinced that it would never be able to live up to my expectations. Well I am man enough to admit when I am wrong and boy was I wrong this time. I loved the show. Going into the show all I knew were some of the songs and that was about it. While the musical numbers were fantastic it was their story that really moved me.
Being a composer myself I really identified with this four guys from New Jersey struggling to achieve their dreams although thankfully my road has not been as tragic as it was for those guys. Now for those of you who think you need to be a fan of their music to appreciate the show I just have one thing to say to you. You don't. Oh sure it might help to know a few of the songs like I did but when it all comes down to it Jersey Boys is a great show. If you haven't seen it I highly suggest you do. I hope you will love it as much as I did.
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Being a composer myself I really identified with this four guys from New Jersey struggling to achieve their dreams although thankfully my road has not been as tragic as it was for those guys. Now for those of you who think you need to be a fan of their music to appreciate the show I just have one thing to say to you. You don't. Oh sure it might help to know a few of the songs like I did but when it all comes down to it Jersey Boys is a great show. If you haven't seen it I highly suggest you do. I hope you will love it as much as I did.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tony Award Winner Alice Ripley To Exit Next To Normal This Summer
That's right theatre fans. It was announced today that Alice Ripley will exit the Tony Award winning production of Next To Normal on July 18. Also leaving that day will be her co-star and Tony nominee Brian Darcy James who joined the show last week following his year long run as the title role in Shrek. Ripley who has been part of the cast since it's Off-Broadway run in 2008 will headline the National tour which launches in Los Angeles on November 23, 2010. At this time no replacements have been announced. Additional cities on the tour include San Diego, Seattle, Des Moines, Providence, Hartford, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, St. Paul, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Charlotte and Washington, DC.
Now while I loved the show I'm not sure how it will play in the road. For those of you who have seen Next To Normal it is a very intimate show. I hope that they select small venues for the tour. Regardless it is still one of the most powerful and emotional shows that I have ever seen. See it if it comes to a theatre near you. It is amazing. Now for those of you who who want to see Alice Ripley in her Tony Award winning performance before she leaves you still have plenty of time. In fact if you call now you can get tickets to see Next To Normal at some incredible rates. Good seats are still available so call now. See Next To Normal on Broadway or when it comes to a city near you.
Now while I loved the show I'm not sure how it will play in the road. For those of you who have seen Next To Normal it is a very intimate show. I hope that they select small venues for the tour. Regardless it is still one of the most powerful and emotional shows that I have ever seen. See it if it comes to a theatre near you. It is amazing. Now for those of you who who want to see Alice Ripley in her Tony Award winning performance before she leaves you still have plenty of time. In fact if you call now you can get tickets to see Next To Normal at some incredible rates. Good seats are still available so call now. See Next To Normal on Broadway or when it comes to a city near you.
All You Need To Know About Zone Seating
Now let me start out by saying that the main reason for today's blog is mostly due to the influx of calls that we have received over the past few weeks about a new concept in selling tickets to events in New York City as well as all events around the country. Maybe you've heard of it. It's called Zone Seating. First of all there is no such thing. Can you recall any theatre you've ever been in where your seats were located in Zone A or B? I didn't think so. For example when you go to see a show on Broadway there are usually two sections. An Orchestra and a Mezzanine. Now while there are some theatres that have a Balcony as well that is very rare. That is also the same with most venues around the country.
When you call a broker that shows Zone seating that usually means that nine times out of ten they actually don't have exact seats which basically means that while they will probably get you the tickets they could be anywhere in the theatre. That translates to you spending your hard earned money to sit in a seat that you have no idea where it is at. Now if that's fine with you then be my guest. Buy the ticket. However don't you think you would be better off purchasing your tickets from a company where you know what you are getting? I know I would. Look this is just one man's opinion so take it for what you will. My advice is to take your time before you part with your hard earned cash. It is a buyer's market after all.
When you call a broker that shows Zone seating that usually means that nine times out of ten they actually don't have exact seats which basically means that while they will probably get you the tickets they could be anywhere in the theatre. That translates to you spending your hard earned money to sit in a seat that you have no idea where it is at. Now if that's fine with you then be my guest. Buy the ticket. However don't you think you would be better off purchasing your tickets from a company where you know what you are getting? I know I would. Look this is just one man's opinion so take it for what you will. My advice is to take your time before you part with your hard earned cash. It is a buyer's market after all.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Lend Me A Tenor To Close
It was just announced today that the Tony nominated new revival of Lend Me A Tenor will play it's final performance at the Music Box Theatre on August 15, 2010. The show which began previews on March 12 officially opened on April 4. The reason for the closing is due to the actor's contracts ending on that date. It's a shame they couldn't find away to keep the actor's around or find suitable replacements as the show was one of the funniest ones that I have seen in years. Scheduled to follow the show at the Music Box Theatre is the new revival of the 1991 flop Le Bete starring Tony Award winners David Hyde Pierce and Mark Rylance. Previews are set to begin on September 23 with opening night scheduled for October 14. Prior to it's Broadway opening it will play a limited engagement at the Comedy Theatre is London from June 26-September 4.
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Customer Story
This week's customer story comes all the way from England. Last Friday I got a call from a very nice girl who was coming to New York on holiday and wanted to get tickets to see South Pacific while she was here. She told me that she had the New York Pass and wondered what kind of discount she could get with it. For those of you who are not familiar with the New York Pass it gives you discounts for hundreds of different things in New York City. From restaurants, to walking tours, to stores, and of course theatre tickets. Trust me. It is a great deal. So anyway after telling me the date she wanted to go I was able to find here very nice seats well within her price range. Another satisfied customer. Will you be next?
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Broadway Grosses
Yes I know. I know. I'm a day late with last weeks grosses. That is because by the time they came out yesterday I was already out the door and halfway home to my apartment. Anyway no big surprises once again. The same six shows hit the one million mark last week.
Billy Elliot
Jersey Boys
Promises,Promises
Wicked
The Lion King
The Addams Family
Now besides the six shows that I mentioned there were ten shows that hit the $600,000mark as well. Now of those ten shows three were such long running hits like Mamma Mia,The Phantom of the Opera,and Mary Poppins. My guess is most shows will stay steady at least thru next months Tony Awards and longer. Now as much as I loved Hair it seems to be struggling at the box office. It will be lucky to survive the summer. Let's hope it lasts. Until next time theater fans.
A Behanding in Spokane
$442,947 72.8%
A Little Night Music
$751,745 87.3%
American Idiot
$811,236 73.7%
Billy Elliot
$1,176,169 99.4%
Chicago
$597,460 89.0%
Collected Stories
$156,680 65.8%
Come Fly Away
$851,368 69.1%
Everyday Rapture
$236,859 77.7%
Fela!
$609,081 95.7%
Fences
$985,577 101.7%
God of Carnage
$274,193 4,607 0 8 1,078 $59.52 53.4%
Hair
$407,172 51.0%
In the Heights
$584,724 78.4%
Jersey Boys
$1,110,496 99.6%
La Cage aux Folles
$667,774 87.2%
Lend Me a Tenor
$371,619 66.0%
Mamma Mia!
$913,498 91.7%
Mary Poppins
$889,750 87.9%
Memphis
$652,756 81.3%
Million Dollar Quartet
$490,882 69.6%
Next Fall
$150,982 54.3%
Next to Normal
$308,824 80.1%
Promises, Promises
$1,189,588 91.5%
Race
$335,756 53.0%
Red
$463,639 88.8%
Rock of Ages
$533,285 89.0%
Sondheim on Sondheim
$406,302 80.1%
South Pacific
$570,973 81.6%
The Addams Family
$1,312,216 98.4%
The Lion King
$1,406,974 100.0%
The Phantom of the Opera
$855,151 86.2%
West Side Story
$805,902 80.8%
Wicked
$1,576,010 100.0
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Billy Elliot
Jersey Boys
Promises,Promises
Wicked
The Lion King
The Addams Family
Now besides the six shows that I mentioned there were ten shows that hit the $600,000mark as well. Now of those ten shows three were such long running hits like Mamma Mia,The Phantom of the Opera,and Mary Poppins. My guess is most shows will stay steady at least thru next months Tony Awards and longer. Now as much as I loved Hair it seems to be struggling at the box office. It will be lucky to survive the summer. Let's hope it lasts. Until next time theater fans.
A Behanding in Spokane
$442,947 72.8%
A Little Night Music
$751,745 87.3%
American Idiot
$811,236 73.7%
Billy Elliot
$1,176,169 99.4%
Chicago
$597,460 89.0%
Collected Stories
$156,680 65.8%
Come Fly Away
$851,368 69.1%
Everyday Rapture
$236,859 77.7%
Fela!
$609,081 95.7%
Fences
$985,577 101.7%
God of Carnage
$274,193 4,607 0 8 1,078 $59.52 53.4%
Hair
$407,172 51.0%
In the Heights
$584,724 78.4%
Jersey Boys
$1,110,496 99.6%
La Cage aux Folles
$667,774 87.2%
Lend Me a Tenor
$371,619 66.0%
Mamma Mia!
$913,498 91.7%
Mary Poppins
$889,750 87.9%
Memphis
$652,756 81.3%
Million Dollar Quartet
$490,882 69.6%
Next Fall
$150,982 54.3%
Next to Normal
$308,824 80.1%
Promises, Promises
$1,189,588 91.5%
Race
$335,756 53.0%
Red
$463,639 88.8%
Rock of Ages
$533,285 89.0%
Sondheim on Sondheim
$406,302 80.1%
South Pacific
$570,973 81.6%
The Addams Family
$1,312,216 98.4%
The Lion King
$1,406,974 100.0%
The Phantom of the Opera
$855,151 86.2%
West Side Story
$805,902 80.8%
Wicked
$1,576,010 100.0
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Promises, Promises Star Sean Hayes To Host 2010 Tony Awards
That's right theatre fans.This years Tony Awards have found their host and it's none other than Emmy Award winner and Tony nominee Sean Hayes. The actor who made his Broadway debut with the new revival of Promises, Promises should be a popular choice with theater insiders and his fans. Here is a statement from Sean regarding his new gig. "I am absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Tony Awards. As the new guy on Broadway, it's an honor to be included in the established alumni." As I mentioned in my earlier blog the Tony Awards are scheduled to air live on CBS on June 13 from 8pm-11pm ET.
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2010 Drama Desk Award Winners
Last night the winners of the 2010 Drama Desk Awards were announced. Hosting the event was two-time Tony Award winner Patti Lupone. Winning the award for Best Musical of the year was Memphis and winning Best Play was Red. Looks like like we have our front-runners for next months Tony Awards. Besides those two shows taking the top prize there were two ties. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Montego Glover tied for Best Actress in a Musical and View From The Bridge and Fences both won for Best Revival of a Play.Here are the rest of the winners.
Winners are marked with an asterisk
Outstanding Play:
Alan Ayckbourn, My Wonderful Day
Annie Baker, Circle Mirror Transformation
Lucinda Coxon, Happy Now?
*John Logan, Red
Geoffrey Nauffts, Next Fall
Bruce Norris, Clybourne Park
Outstanding Musical:
American Idiot
Everyday Rapture
*Memphis
The Addams Family
The Scottsboro Boys
Yank!
Outstanding Revival of a Play:
*A View from the Bridge
Brighton Beach Memoirs
*Fences
Hamlet
So Help Me God!
The Boys in the Band
Outstanding Revival of a Musical:
A Little Night Music
Finian's Rainbow
*La Cage Aux Folles
Promises, Promises
Ragtime
Outstanding Actor in a Play:
Bill Heck, The Orphans' Home Cycle
Jude Law, Hamlet
Alfred Molina, Red
Eddie Redmayne, Red
*Liev Schreiber, A View from the Bridge
John Douglas Thompson, The Emperor Jones
Christopher Walken, A Behanding in Spokane
Outstanding Actress in a Play:
Ayesha Antoine, My Wonderful Day
Melissa Errico, Candida
Anne Hathaway, Twelfth Night
Kristen Johnston, So Help Me God!
Laura Linney, Time Stands Still
*Jan Maxwell, The Royal Family
Outstanding Actor in a Musical:
Brandon Victor Dixon, The Scottsboro Boys
*Douglas Hodge, La Cage Aux Folles
Cheyenne Jackson, Finian's Rainbow
Chad Kimball, Memphis
Nathan Lane, The Addams Family
Bobby Steggert, Yank!
Outstanding Actress in a Musical:
Kate Baldwin, Finian's Rainbow
*Montego Glover, Memphis
Jayne Houdyshell, Coraline
Christiane Noll, Ragtime
Sherie Rene Scott, Everyday Rapture
*Catherine Zeta-Jones, A Little Night Music
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play:
Chris Chalk, Fences
Sean Dugan, Next Fall
*Santino Fontana, Brighton Beach Memoirs
Adam James, The Pride
Hamish Linklater, Twelfth Night
Nick Westrate, The Boys in the Band
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play:
Victoria Clark, When the Rain Stops Falling
*Viola Davis, Fences
Xanthe Elbrick, Candida
Mary Beth Hurt, When the Rain Stops Falling
Scarlett Johansson, A View from the Bridge
Andrea Riseborough, The Pride
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical:
Kevin Chamberlin, The Addams Family
Robin De Jesus, La Cage Aux Folles
Jeffry Denman, Yank!
*Christopher Fitzgerald, Finian's Rainbow
Jeremy Morse, Bloodsong of Love
Bobby Steggert, Ragtime
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical:
Carolee Carmello, The Addams Family
Carrie Cimma, Lizzie Borden
*Katie Finneran, Promises, Promises
Angela Lansbury, A Little Night Music
Kenita Miller, Langston in Harlem
Terri White, Finian's Rainbow
Outstanding Director of a Play:
Jonathan Bank, So Help Me God!
Jack Cummings III, The Boys in the Band
Sam Gold, Circle Mirror Transformation
Michael Grandage, Hamlet
*Michael Grandage, Red
Ethan Hawke, A Lie of the Mind
Outstanding Director of a Musical:
Warren Carlyle, Finian's Rainbow
Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Ragtime
Igor Goldin, Yank!
Terry Johnson, La Cage Aux Folles
*Michael Mayer, American Idiot
Susan Stroman, The Scottsboro Boys
Outstanding Choreography:
Warren Carlyle, Finian's Rainbow
Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Ragtime
Lynne Page, La Cage Aux Folles
Susan Stroman, The Scottsboro Boys
*Twyla Tharp, Come Fly Away
Sergio Trujillo, Memphis
Outstanding Music:
*David Bryan, Memphis
Michael Friedman, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Joe Iconis, Bloodsong of Love
John Kander & Fred Ebb, The Scottsboro Boys
Andrew Lippa, The Addams Family
Joseph Zellnik, Yank!
Outstanding Lyrics:
Rick Crom, Newsical The Musical
Kevin Del Aguila, Click, Clack, Moo
*John Kander & Fred Ebb, The Scottsboro Boys
Dillie Keane and Adèle Anderson, Fascinating Aïda Absolutely Miraculous!
Andrew Lippa, The Addams Family
David Zellnik, Yank!
Outstanding Book of a Musical:
Joe DiPietro, Memphis
Joe Iconis, Bloodsong of Love
Dick Scanlan & Sherie Rene Scott, Everyday Rapture
David Thompson, The Scottsboro Boys
*Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
David Zellnik, Yank!
Outstanding Orchestrations:
Larry Hochman, The Scottsboro Boys
Tom Kitt, American Idiot
Tom Kitt, Everyday Rapture
John Oddo, All About Me
*Daryl Waters & David Bryan, Memphis
Outstanding Musical Revue:
Fascinating Aïda Absolutely Miraculous!
Million Dollar Quartet
Newsical The Musical
Simon Green: Traveling Light
*Sondheim on Sondheim
Outstanding Music in a Play:
Adam Cochran, A Play on War
Adam Cork, Red
Gaines, A Lie of the Mind
Philip Glass, The Bacchae
Hem, Twelfth Night
*Branford Marsalis, Fences
Outstanding Set Design:
Sandra Goldmark, The Boys in the Band
*Phelim McDermott, Julian Crouch & Basil Twist, The Addams Family
Derek McLane, Ragtime
Christopher Oram, Red
Jay Rohloff, Underground
Karen Tennent, Hansel and Gretel
Outstanding Costume Design:
Antonia Ford-Roberts & Bob Flanagan, The Emperor Jones
Clint Ramos, So Help Me God!
Bobby Frederick Tilley II, Lizzie Borden
*Matthew Wright, La Cage Aux Folles
David Zinn, In the Next Room or the vibrator play
Outstanding Lighting Design:
Neil Austin, Hamlet
*Neil Austin, Red
Christian M. DeAngelis, Lizzie Borden
Maruti Evans, John Ball's In the Heat of the Night
Natasha Katz, The Addams Family
Dane Laffrey, The Boys in the Band
Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical:
*Acme Sound Partners, Ragtime
Jonathan Deans, La Cage Aux Folles
Ashley Hanson, Kurt Eric Fischer & Brian Ronan, Everyday Rapture
Peter Hylenski, The Scottsboro Boys
Scott Lehrer, Finian's Rainbow
Brian Ronan, Promises, Promises
Outstanding Sound Design in a Play:
Dan Bianchi & Wes Shippee, Frankenstein
Dale Bigall, Underground
Adam Cork, Enron
Lindsay Jones and Jamie McElhinney, Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers
*Fitz Patton, When the Rain Stops Falling
Elizabeth Rhodes, John Ball's In the Heat of the Night
Well there you have it folks. Not too many surprises I think. Next up? The Tony Awards live on CBS on June 13. Until next time theatre fans.
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Winners are marked with an asterisk
Outstanding Play:
Alan Ayckbourn, My Wonderful Day
Annie Baker, Circle Mirror Transformation
Lucinda Coxon, Happy Now?
*John Logan, Red
Geoffrey Nauffts, Next Fall
Bruce Norris, Clybourne Park
Outstanding Musical:
American Idiot
Everyday Rapture
*Memphis
The Addams Family
The Scottsboro Boys
Yank!
Outstanding Revival of a Play:
*A View from the Bridge
Brighton Beach Memoirs
*Fences
Hamlet
So Help Me God!
The Boys in the Band
Outstanding Revival of a Musical:
A Little Night Music
Finian's Rainbow
*La Cage Aux Folles
Promises, Promises
Ragtime
Outstanding Actor in a Play:
Bill Heck, The Orphans' Home Cycle
Jude Law, Hamlet
Alfred Molina, Red
Eddie Redmayne, Red
*Liev Schreiber, A View from the Bridge
John Douglas Thompson, The Emperor Jones
Christopher Walken, A Behanding in Spokane
Outstanding Actress in a Play:
Ayesha Antoine, My Wonderful Day
Melissa Errico, Candida
Anne Hathaway, Twelfth Night
Kristen Johnston, So Help Me God!
Laura Linney, Time Stands Still
*Jan Maxwell, The Royal Family
Outstanding Actor in a Musical:
Brandon Victor Dixon, The Scottsboro Boys
*Douglas Hodge, La Cage Aux Folles
Cheyenne Jackson, Finian's Rainbow
Chad Kimball, Memphis
Nathan Lane, The Addams Family
Bobby Steggert, Yank!
Outstanding Actress in a Musical:
Kate Baldwin, Finian's Rainbow
*Montego Glover, Memphis
Jayne Houdyshell, Coraline
Christiane Noll, Ragtime
Sherie Rene Scott, Everyday Rapture
*Catherine Zeta-Jones, A Little Night Music
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play:
Chris Chalk, Fences
Sean Dugan, Next Fall
*Santino Fontana, Brighton Beach Memoirs
Adam James, The Pride
Hamish Linklater, Twelfth Night
Nick Westrate, The Boys in the Band
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play:
Victoria Clark, When the Rain Stops Falling
*Viola Davis, Fences
Xanthe Elbrick, Candida
Mary Beth Hurt, When the Rain Stops Falling
Scarlett Johansson, A View from the Bridge
Andrea Riseborough, The Pride
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical:
Kevin Chamberlin, The Addams Family
Robin De Jesus, La Cage Aux Folles
Jeffry Denman, Yank!
*Christopher Fitzgerald, Finian's Rainbow
Jeremy Morse, Bloodsong of Love
Bobby Steggert, Ragtime
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical:
Carolee Carmello, The Addams Family
Carrie Cimma, Lizzie Borden
*Katie Finneran, Promises, Promises
Angela Lansbury, A Little Night Music
Kenita Miller, Langston in Harlem
Terri White, Finian's Rainbow
Outstanding Director of a Play:
Jonathan Bank, So Help Me God!
Jack Cummings III, The Boys in the Band
Sam Gold, Circle Mirror Transformation
Michael Grandage, Hamlet
*Michael Grandage, Red
Ethan Hawke, A Lie of the Mind
Outstanding Director of a Musical:
Warren Carlyle, Finian's Rainbow
Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Ragtime
Igor Goldin, Yank!
Terry Johnson, La Cage Aux Folles
*Michael Mayer, American Idiot
Susan Stroman, The Scottsboro Boys
Outstanding Choreography:
Warren Carlyle, Finian's Rainbow
Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Ragtime
Lynne Page, La Cage Aux Folles
Susan Stroman, The Scottsboro Boys
*Twyla Tharp, Come Fly Away
Sergio Trujillo, Memphis
Outstanding Music:
*David Bryan, Memphis
Michael Friedman, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Joe Iconis, Bloodsong of Love
John Kander & Fred Ebb, The Scottsboro Boys
Andrew Lippa, The Addams Family
Joseph Zellnik, Yank!
Outstanding Lyrics:
Rick Crom, Newsical The Musical
Kevin Del Aguila, Click, Clack, Moo
*John Kander & Fred Ebb, The Scottsboro Boys
Dillie Keane and Adèle Anderson, Fascinating Aïda Absolutely Miraculous!
Andrew Lippa, The Addams Family
David Zellnik, Yank!
Outstanding Book of a Musical:
Joe DiPietro, Memphis
Joe Iconis, Bloodsong of Love
Dick Scanlan & Sherie Rene Scott, Everyday Rapture
David Thompson, The Scottsboro Boys
*Alex Timbers, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
David Zellnik, Yank!
Outstanding Orchestrations:
Larry Hochman, The Scottsboro Boys
Tom Kitt, American Idiot
Tom Kitt, Everyday Rapture
John Oddo, All About Me
*Daryl Waters & David Bryan, Memphis
Outstanding Musical Revue:
Fascinating Aïda Absolutely Miraculous!
Million Dollar Quartet
Newsical The Musical
Simon Green: Traveling Light
*Sondheim on Sondheim
Outstanding Music in a Play:
Adam Cochran, A Play on War
Adam Cork, Red
Gaines, A Lie of the Mind
Philip Glass, The Bacchae
Hem, Twelfth Night
*Branford Marsalis, Fences
Outstanding Set Design:
Sandra Goldmark, The Boys in the Band
*Phelim McDermott, Julian Crouch & Basil Twist, The Addams Family
Derek McLane, Ragtime
Christopher Oram, Red
Jay Rohloff, Underground
Karen Tennent, Hansel and Gretel
Outstanding Costume Design:
Antonia Ford-Roberts & Bob Flanagan, The Emperor Jones
Clint Ramos, So Help Me God!
Bobby Frederick Tilley II, Lizzie Borden
*Matthew Wright, La Cage Aux Folles
David Zinn, In the Next Room or the vibrator play
Outstanding Lighting Design:
Neil Austin, Hamlet
*Neil Austin, Red
Christian M. DeAngelis, Lizzie Borden
Maruti Evans, John Ball's In the Heat of the Night
Natasha Katz, The Addams Family
Dane Laffrey, The Boys in the Band
Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical:
*Acme Sound Partners, Ragtime
Jonathan Deans, La Cage Aux Folles
Ashley Hanson, Kurt Eric Fischer & Brian Ronan, Everyday Rapture
Peter Hylenski, The Scottsboro Boys
Scott Lehrer, Finian's Rainbow
Brian Ronan, Promises, Promises
Outstanding Sound Design in a Play:
Dan Bianchi & Wes Shippee, Frankenstein
Dale Bigall, Underground
Adam Cork, Enron
Lindsay Jones and Jamie McElhinney, Top Secret: The Battle for the Pentagon Papers
*Fitz Patton, When the Rain Stops Falling
Elizabeth Rhodes, John Ball's In the Heat of the Night
Well there you have it folks. Not too many surprises I think. Next up? The Tony Awards live on CBS on June 13. Until next time theatre fans.
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See Tony Nominee Fela For Less This Summer
That's right theatre fans. This season's most nominated show is now available at prices that can't beat. Fela! which received eleven 2010 Tony nominations including Best Musical opened at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on November 23, 2009 to rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. The show is based on the life of musician and political activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti and features his music. Now depite all the nominations I'm not sure how well it will do at next month's Tony Awards. My pick for Best Musical was American Idiot but it seems to be losing steam as of late.
My guess it will come down to Fela and Memphis. Now as much as I enjoyed Million Dollar Quartet it will just have to settle for a Tony nomination and hopefully a great performance on the Tony Awards. Anyway back to the reason for my blog.For those of you who are looking to get tickets to see Fela then you have come to the right place my friends. From now thru July 11 you can see this multiple Tony nominee for prices that are below face value. Be advised that this offer is subject to availability and can be pulled at anytime. Get your tickets to see Fela on Broadway.
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My guess it will come down to Fela and Memphis. Now as much as I enjoyed Million Dollar Quartet it will just have to settle for a Tony nomination and hopefully a great performance on the Tony Awards. Anyway back to the reason for my blog.For those of you who are looking to get tickets to see Fela then you have come to the right place my friends. From now thru July 11 you can see this multiple Tony nominee for prices that are below face value. Be advised that this offer is subject to availability and can be pulled at anytime. Get your tickets to see Fela on Broadway.
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Off Broadway Meets Rasslin'
Tonight marks the New York premier of the new play The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity. The show which was a 2010 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize first premiered in Chicago in fall 2009 at the Goodman Theatre.Previews began at the Second Stage Theatre on April 27 and is scheduled to run thru June 20 however with most shows at Second Stage I expect the show to extend if sales are good.
Now for those of you who think I have lost mind perhaps I should explain the title of today's blog.Those of you who read my blogs now how much I love the theatre. I mean let's face it if I didn't I wouldn't be writing this blog now would I? Now what you don't know is that I am a huge professional wrestling fan. Or as I call it rasslin'. That's how people in the south say it by the way. Anyway why don't I just give you a description of the show from a production source. Enjoy.
"The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, tells the story of "Macedonio 'The Mace' Guerra who is a middle rank pro-wrestler who may have discovered his ticket to the big time: a charismatic, trash-talking Indian kid from Brooklyn whom he recruits as the perfect foil to the All-American champion, Chad Deity," according to show notes. "But when their rivalry is used to exploit racial stereotypes in the name of ratings, all three men find themselves fighting for much more than the championship title."
Now that's a show I want to see. Now surprise there right? Anyway for those of you who might want to see the show then you have come to the right place. Good seats are still available for all performances. Plus since it is in a Off-Broadway house it has fewer seats than most. That means there is not a bad seat in the house. Get your tickets to see The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity. Just remember to leave the foreign objects at home.
Now for those of you who think I have lost mind perhaps I should explain the title of today's blog.Those of you who read my blogs now how much I love the theatre. I mean let's face it if I didn't I wouldn't be writing this blog now would I? Now what you don't know is that I am a huge professional wrestling fan. Or as I call it rasslin'. That's how people in the south say it by the way. Anyway why don't I just give you a description of the show from a production source. Enjoy.
"The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, tells the story of "Macedonio 'The Mace' Guerra who is a middle rank pro-wrestler who may have discovered his ticket to the big time: a charismatic, trash-talking Indian kid from Brooklyn whom he recruits as the perfect foil to the All-American champion, Chad Deity," according to show notes. "But when their rivalry is used to exploit racial stereotypes in the name of ratings, all three men find themselves fighting for much more than the championship title."
Now that's a show I want to see. Now surprise there right? Anyway for those of you who might want to see the show then you have come to the right place. Good seats are still available for all performances. Plus since it is in a Off-Broadway house it has fewer seats than most. That means there is not a bad seat in the house. Get your tickets to see The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity. Just remember to leave the foreign objects at home.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
A Little Night Music To Close On June 20
Hot on the heels of the announcement that Tony Award winner God of Carnage will close on June 6 comes the news that multiple Tony nominee A Little Night Music will play it's final performance at the Walter Kerr Theatre on June 20, 2010. The show which was recently extended thru the end of August will now close following the exits of it's two stars Angela Lansbury and Catherine Zeta-Jones. When it closes it will have played a total of 20 previews and 217 performances. The rumor is that the show is closing due to the producers of the show not being able to secure suitable replacements for it's two leading ladies. Either way the show was a big seller during it's run and while it is not likely to win the Tony Award for Best Musical next month it was a top notch production of a show that we are not likely to see again on Broadway for a very long time. Until next time theatre fans.
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Tony Winner God Of Carnage To Close Early
It was just announced that God Of Carnage which was expected to play it's final performance on June 27 will now close on June 6. Here is a statement on the closing from the producers of the Tony Award winning play."In looking at business for late June, we realized June 6 is the right time to end this glorious run of Yasmina Reza's Tony winning play. We are incredibly proud and thrilled with the success of Yasmina's brilliant play, Matthew Warchus' superb direction, and the acting talents of our three amazing casts. God of Carnage has delighted thousands of audiences and we couldn’t be happier."
The show which recently celebrated it's 400th performance opened at the Jacobs Theater on March 22,2009 following a successful run in London's West End. Besides it's win for Best Play it also won the Tony Award for Best Actress and Best Direction. Headlining the cast are Tony winner Janet McTeer,Lucy Liu,Dylan Baker,and original cast member and Tony nominee Jeff Daniels. Get your tickets to see God of Carnage on Broadway. Time is running out so don't delay. Call now.
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The show which recently celebrated it's 400th performance opened at the Jacobs Theater on March 22,2009 following a successful run in London's West End. Besides it's win for Best Play it also won the Tony Award for Best Actress and Best Direction. Headlining the cast are Tony winner Janet McTeer,Lucy Liu,Dylan Baker,and original cast member and Tony nominee Jeff Daniels. Get your tickets to see God of Carnage on Broadway. Time is running out so don't delay. Call now.
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Spider-Man Musical Back On Track
It's official.After months and months of delays comes the news that the rumor plagued Spider-Man:Turn Off The Dark is finally set to open on Broadway this fall. The show which is scheduled to begin previews on Broadway at the Hilton Theatre this October was originally scheduled to begin performances on February 25 but was postponed due to financial problems with the show. Since that time the show has lost both it's leading lady (Rachel Evan Wood) and it's villain (Tony Award winner Alan Cumming).
As of press time no replacements have been announced although according to published reports Patrick Page who scored a hit a few seasons back as the title role in Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas has been offered the role of the Green Goblin. Right now the only actor confirmed is actor Reeve Carney who will be making his Broadway debut as Peter Parker aka Spider-Man.
Now according to most insiders the show is doomed to fail and it even if it sells well there is no way it will ever make any of it's money back. According to most publications the budget for the show is already over $50 million dollars and counting. The shows director Tony winner Julie Taymor (The Lion King) who was recently given a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New Dramatists had this to say about the show.
"What I’ve learned is that the Internet has its pluses and minuses. But keep three things in mind: No. 1, all of the money that goes into this show will employ a lot of artists, actors, technician, designers, make-up people, dancers; No. 2, the audience won’t get rooked, so they shouldn't’t be complaining, because they’ll be paying about the same as they would for a two-character, one-set production; and No. 3, it’s Spider-Man! Would you want to create a show with modest expectations? If we’re the behemoth that some people think we are, well, let’s ignore it, go on, and create something special.”
Looks like she's got all the bases covered doesn't she? Now it doesn't take a crystal ball to figure out that the show is going to be scrutinized by the press no matter how good or bad the show does. That's just the way the business goes. Now while I have yet to hear any of the music I have no doubt it will at least be interesting. I mean it is Bono and The Edge after all. Who knows? They could surprise us all and it ends of becoming the biggest hit in Broadway history. We will see. Until next time theatre fans.
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As of press time no replacements have been announced although according to published reports Patrick Page who scored a hit a few seasons back as the title role in Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas has been offered the role of the Green Goblin. Right now the only actor confirmed is actor Reeve Carney who will be making his Broadway debut as Peter Parker aka Spider-Man.
Now according to most insiders the show is doomed to fail and it even if it sells well there is no way it will ever make any of it's money back. According to most publications the budget for the show is already over $50 million dollars and counting. The shows director Tony winner Julie Taymor (The Lion King) who was recently given a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New Dramatists had this to say about the show.
"What I’ve learned is that the Internet has its pluses and minuses. But keep three things in mind: No. 1, all of the money that goes into this show will employ a lot of artists, actors, technician, designers, make-up people, dancers; No. 2, the audience won’t get rooked, so they shouldn't’t be complaining, because they’ll be paying about the same as they would for a two-character, one-set production; and No. 3, it’s Spider-Man! Would you want to create a show with modest expectations? If we’re the behemoth that some people think we are, well, let’s ignore it, go on, and create something special.”
Looks like she's got all the bases covered doesn't she? Now it doesn't take a crystal ball to figure out that the show is going to be scrutinized by the press no matter how good or bad the show does. That's just the way the business goes. Now while I have yet to hear any of the music I have no doubt it will at least be interesting. I mean it is Bono and The Edge after all. Who knows? They could surprise us all and it ends of becoming the biggest hit in Broadway history. We will see. Until next time theatre fans.
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See Jersey Boys Up Close And Center For Less
Now I don't know about you but when I go see a Broadway show I don't care if I'm right up front or in the back of the Mezzanine. The truth is that most people that go to a Broadway nowadays are not from the New York area. I mean if it wasn't for tourist's most shows would not be as successful as they are. It's just a fact. Another fact that most people don't know is that when it comes to the theatres on Broadway most most of them are smaller than other theatres in the country. Bet you didn't know that did you? The Gershwin which is the current home to Wicked has a little over 1800 seats while Next Fall at the Helen Hayes seats 589. See I told you they weren't very big.
Anyway I guess I should get back to the reason for today's blog. Now while I personally don't care where I sit there are those people who do. For those of you who want there I say need to be close then I have two words for you. Premium Seating. Never heard of it? Well that's why I'm here. Believe it or not but Premium seats have only been around since 2001 right after The Producers opened on Broadway. The actual producers of the show decided to raise their prices in order to prevent scalpers from getting all the choice seats. Makes sense right? Since then every show now offers Premium seats. That way if you have the money and you want better seats then you have the option.
When Jersey Boys first opened over four years ago now one could have expected that it was going to be a huge hit. After all except for Mamma Mia most jukebox musicals opened and closed in quick fashion. Who's to say Jersey Boys would be any different? Well as we all know the show opened to rave reviews and to this day is still one of Broadways biggest hits. By the way for those of you who are looking to see Jersey Boys and sit up close and center then now is the best time.
From now thru June 27 Premium seats are starting at $250. Be advised that this is good for Tuesday thru Thursday only and subject to availability. Now for those of you who don't want to spend those prices then there are other seats. Remember how I said that the theatres on Broadway weren't very big? Well the August Wilson Theatre which is home to the Jersey Boys has only 1200 seats. Not only that but because it has two levels there really is not a bad seat in the house. So whether you want to be up close or in the last row you can't lose. Get your tickets to see Jersey Boys on Broadway.Oh what a night.
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Anyway I guess I should get back to the reason for today's blog. Now while I personally don't care where I sit there are those people who do. For those of you who want there I say need to be close then I have two words for you. Premium Seating. Never heard of it? Well that's why I'm here. Believe it or not but Premium seats have only been around since 2001 right after The Producers opened on Broadway. The actual producers of the show decided to raise their prices in order to prevent scalpers from getting all the choice seats. Makes sense right? Since then every show now offers Premium seats. That way if you have the money and you want better seats then you have the option.
When Jersey Boys first opened over four years ago now one could have expected that it was going to be a huge hit. After all except for Mamma Mia most jukebox musicals opened and closed in quick fashion. Who's to say Jersey Boys would be any different? Well as we all know the show opened to rave reviews and to this day is still one of Broadways biggest hits. By the way for those of you who are looking to see Jersey Boys and sit up close and center then now is the best time.
From now thru June 27 Premium seats are starting at $250. Be advised that this is good for Tuesday thru Thursday only and subject to availability. Now for those of you who don't want to spend those prices then there are other seats. Remember how I said that the theatres on Broadway weren't very big? Well the August Wilson Theatre which is home to the Jersey Boys has only 1200 seats. Not only that but because it has two levels there really is not a bad seat in the house. So whether you want to be up close or in the last row you can't lose. Get your tickets to see Jersey Boys on Broadway.Oh what a night.
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My Thoughts On The Ticket Industry
Having worked in the ticket industry for over a decade now I can honestly say that I have done and seen it all. From selling tickets over the phone at Applause to working in the box office I have had the chance to help thousands of people with all their ticket needs. Now while the job may have changed one thing has not. It's all about customer service. I can't tell you how important that is when it comes to not only our industry but any industry that you are in.
Whether you are ordering tickets to a Broadway show or ordering a meal at a nice restaurant it is all the same. I mean would you buy something from someone who doesn't give you the respect that you deserve? I know I wouldn't. Look we all know that the cost of going to a Broadway show has gotten expensive over the years. I'm not going to lie to you and tell you that we are the only game in town. We're not.In fact in New York City alone there are at least twenty to twenty-five with hundreds more around the country.
Now of those ticket agents I would say more than half of those are licenced by their respective states. The truth is you can spend all day researching different sites trying to find the best deal. In fact I recommend that you do. We all know that nobody buys on their first call. I know I like to do a little investigating when I am looking to purchase something. In this economy it just makes sense right? I suggest you shop around and by all means take your time.Then do what is best for you for you. It's your money.
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Whether you are ordering tickets to a Broadway show or ordering a meal at a nice restaurant it is all the same. I mean would you buy something from someone who doesn't give you the respect that you deserve? I know I wouldn't. Look we all know that the cost of going to a Broadway show has gotten expensive over the years. I'm not going to lie to you and tell you that we are the only game in town. We're not.In fact in New York City alone there are at least twenty to twenty-five with hundreds more around the country.
Now of those ticket agents I would say more than half of those are licenced by their respective states. The truth is you can spend all day researching different sites trying to find the best deal. In fact I recommend that you do. We all know that nobody buys on their first call. I know I like to do a little investigating when I am looking to purchase something. In this economy it just makes sense right? I suggest you shop around and by all means take your time.Then do what is best for you for you. It's your money.
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Save On Mary Poppins This Summer
Now those of you who read my blogs know that I am not the biggest Disney fan in the world. Although I do have to admit they do have their place on Broadway. Let's face facts. If not for Disney most kids would never get the chance to experience a Broadway show. For that they should be commended. Anyway as I was saying that while Disney may not be at the top of my list as far as what Broadway shows to see Mary Poppins was a favorite of mine growing up as a child. In fact I would dare say I probably saw the movie a hundred times when I was a kid.
Now while I was excited when I heard they were going to make a Broadway musical out of it I was a little hesitant about seeing it. Now we all know that when Disney puts on a show they give it their all. They aren't successful for nothing. I guess I was just a little worried that it wouldn't have as much heart as the movie. Well I am happy to say that I was wrong. Seeing the show made me feel like a kid again. How many shows can do that?
For those of you who think that you have to be a kid to appreciate the show I am proof positive that is not true. We're all young at heart after all. Now for those of you who have yet to experience the magic that is Mary Poppins then you have come to the right place. From now thru July 4 you can tickets to see this beloved musical for prices that are....wait for it...below face value. Be advised that while this offer is good for all performances blackout dates and restrictions may apply. Get your tickets to see Mary Poppins on Broadway. It will make you feel like a kid again.
JWB
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Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930
http://www.applause-tickets.com/
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Now while I was excited when I heard they were going to make a Broadway musical out of it I was a little hesitant about seeing it. Now we all know that when Disney puts on a show they give it their all. They aren't successful for nothing. I guess I was just a little worried that it wouldn't have as much heart as the movie. Well I am happy to say that I was wrong. Seeing the show made me feel like a kid again. How many shows can do that?
For those of you who think that you have to be a kid to appreciate the show I am proof positive that is not true. We're all young at heart after all. Now for those of you who have yet to experience the magic that is Mary Poppins then you have come to the right place. From now thru July 4 you can tickets to see this beloved musical for prices that are....wait for it...below face value. Be advised that while this offer is good for all performances blackout dates and restrictions may apply. Get your tickets to see Mary Poppins on Broadway. It will make you feel like a kid again.
JWB
311 West 43rd Street
Suite 601
New York,NY 10036
212-307-7050 or 1-800-451-9930
http://www.applause-tickets.com/
Follow us at http://twitter.com/applausetickets
Facebook: Applause Theater and Entertainment Service,Inc
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