New ‘Kinky Boots’ Musical to Kick-Off This Fall
Broadway’s celebrated musical “Kinky Boots” will embark on a new tour this fall. While the global theater producer Crossroads Live will present the tour, a touring schedule, casting, and creative…
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Broadway consists of the 40 professional theaters scattered across New York City’s Theatre District, including the Ambassador, Imperial, Majestic, and Shubert Theatres, among others. Collectively, the theaters are quoted to bring in over $900 million dollars a year. Theatre in New York got its foot-hold during the mid-to-late 1700s, at which time The Park, The Bowery, and The Astor Place Theatres were established. Originally focusing on the works of Shakespeare, Broadway moved in the musical direction during the mid-1800s with productions of “The Black Crook,” and the Gilbert and Sullivan “H.M.S. Pinafore,” among others. Actors on Broadway make a big distinction between their profession on what they call the “legitimate stage,” and other more variety oriented acts like vaudeville and burlesque.
Current masterpieces to hit Broadway for the 2009-2010 season include “Chicago,” “South Pacific,” “Wicked,” “Hair,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Lion King,” and “Jersey Boys,” to name a few.
‘Boop! The Musical’ Unveils Full Cast for Upcoming Broadway Run
The Broadway debut of “BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical” has unveiled its full cast. The musical will take the stage at the Broadhurst Theatre, with previews beginning on March 11,…
Broadway’s ‘Eureka Day’ Receives Second Extension
Originally slated to close on January 19 —following a limited engagement at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre— “Eureka Day” received an extension with a closing date on February 2 earlier…
Daniel Breaker, Merle Dandridge to Join Broadway’s ‘Hadestown’
Broadway’s “Hadestown” is getting ready to add two performers to its cast. Starting February 18, Daniel Breaker and Merle Dandridge are set to take the stage at the Walter Kerr…
‘Stereophonic’ Set for West End Run, U.S. Tour
The critically acclaimed, Tony Award-winning play “Stereophonic” is wrapping-up its run on the Great White Way in just a few days, but its journey is far from over. In the…
Greg Hildreth Joins the Cast of Broadway’s ‘Chicago’
Broadway’s “Chicago” is getting ready to welcome Greg Hildreth to its cast at the Ambassador Theatre on January 6. Hildreth is set to step into the role of Amos Hart,…
Broadway Week to Return with 2-for-1 Tickets
Broadway Week is set to make a return in 2025, providing theatergoers the opportunity to purchase two-for-one tickets to numerous Broadway shows. This year’s Broadway Week is set to run…
Crackdowns on Bots, Ticket Holdbacks Headline New York Ticketing Bill
A proposed state Senate bill aimed at preserving and strengthening New York’s expiring ticket regulations could reshape how fans buy and resell tickets to concerts and sporting events. Senate Bill…
Paul Sparks Steps In for Brendan Fraser in Off-Broadway’s ‘Grangeville’
Paul Sparks will take on the lead role in Samuel D. Hunter’s “Grangeville,” stepping in for Brendan Fraser, who exited the production due to unforeseen circumstances. The world premiere, directed…
Broadway’s ‘A Wonderful World’ Launches Fundraiser for New Orleans Attack Victims
In an initiative aimed at supporting the victims of the January 1 vehicular attack in New Orleans, Broadway’s “A Wonderful World” is organizing a special fundraiser. The Broadway Cares charity…