Long-running musical theatre productions

in awe as I watched Guys and Dolls at The Asolo Repertory Theatre. The playwright is Damon Runyon and the director of this production was Josh Rhodes, also included was Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser. The play was based on a book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Based in the 40’s and involving gangsters, gamblers, showgirls, and a save you soul missionary, the Golden age of Broadway came to life. The stage was set on a proscenium theatre with beautifully made stage props. The stage props were…

the time helped plan the whole event and was in charged of the entertainment. The 18-year-old reality star appeared to be so excited that she got to book one of their favorite artists to come and perform at the party, Tyga. “I was able to book a musical guest for Kendall. He’s one of her favorite rappers and I’m really nervous, I hope she likes it,” a very young-looking Kylie, pre lip plumping told the camera, blissfully unaware that in a few years they'd become a couple.…

premiere creative consultant in educational musical theatre based in New York City, in association with the leading theatrical licensor Music Theatre International (MTI) and the Blumenthal Performing Arts' Education Department, this event offers an enthusiastic, educational environment for students and teachers to interact with hundreds of others who share their passion for musical theatre During the celebration, each school group will perform a selection of a musical…

Lake Dillon Theatre Company. I’m Ariel Kurtz and I am a junior at SUNY Empire State College studying Musical Theatre and Theatre Education in Manhattan. My mission in life is to change the world through art and make art accessible to everyone. I am available for the full availability for the duration of the Performance Apprenticeship. I’m interested in the Performance Apprenticeship so I can learn about what a professional Musical Theatre environment is like and to learn jobs in the theatre so I…

Over the course of his artistic career, Chagall was involved with seven theater productions, the majority of which came after WWII. His introduction to theater began in Moscow at the Moscow State Jewish Theater, but truly developed when he immigrated to New York during the Nazi invasion of Paris (Barron). Chagall was directly involved in the set and costume design for the Ballet Theatre of New York’s Aleko, the New York City Ballet’s Firebird, the National Opera in Paris’ Daphnis and…

The Lion King A seemingly innocent Disney movie that follows a lion cub through a journey of heartache, adventure, and acceptance of responsibility is actually a portrayal of the overcoming of Freud’s theoretical Oedipus Complex. Throughout the movie, The Lion King, the main character Simba has to deal with the guilt of thinking he killed his father. Simba’s uncle Scar encourages Simba to “run away and never return”(The Lion King). The finale is a fight between Scar and Simba to see who claims…

Phantom of the Opera has been a smash hit in the world of musical theatre ever since opening on October 9th, 1986 in New York City. Since then, there have been a countless number of different productions and tours that have graced audiences across the world. Currently, there is a new production of The Phantom of the Opera on tour across North America, involving one of the largest casts of any touring company. This marvelously humongous musical has been brought to life by a number of persons on…

common agreement, Hair (1967), composed by James Rado and lyricized by Gerome Ragi, is the first show considered as a “Rock Musical.” In this show, the rock songs provided a context of liberal thoughts raised during that time. Thus, the rock reflects a freedom attitude from traditional perceptions. However, it is remarkable to point that the use of rock in Broadway Musicals had several purposes. The show Jesus Christ Superstar (1970), which is based on the stories of Jesus written in the…

Gene Kelly’s and Stanley Donen’s 1952 American musical comedy film that changed and made a mark in film history for his film techniques and is one of the greatest films of the sound era. It is a classic film for its joyous and cheerful musical numbers that burst with energy. The film blends a variety of genres such as musical, period and historical, romance, family, drama and comedy all into one. The storyline really captivates the audience’s attention and wins it way into your heart with it…

The show that begins this upcoming chapter opened in at the Curran Theatre in San Francisco on May 28, 2003. It received countless negative reviews and was deemed too much of a special with flaws in the score and plot. It ended up breaking box office records around the world, surpassing $1 billion in total Broadway revenue, and becoming Broadway's second highest grossing show just after The Lion King. Wicked’s success was unlimited and its fan base is huge and committed. The leads of the show,…