A Practical Guide to the New Broadway Season

Broadway is one of America's most treasured attractions. Whether you are a tourist, a local student or just another theater lover who makes a special trip to Times Square to see the newest shows, this season has something for everyone.

Unfortunately, as ticket prices grow higher and higher, we all want to be sure we are seeing the best and brightest stars and the shows that everyone is talking about. Often I have wished I heard about the upcoming seasons sooner. And more and more people don't want to have to make a last-minute decision at the box office when there are only a few, very pricey, seats left for that day's performance. If only there could be some guarantee of getting in to see something we will like. After all, there is nothing worse than sitting in an $80 or $100 seat with buyer's remorse and the feeling that the second act is moving even slower than the first.

With that in mind, here is a quick look at what this Broadway season has to offer for musicals. It is grouped by association to other musicals that you might have already seen or at least be more familiar with so that you can easily find which new Broadway musical might be the one for you. Or which ones to avoid.

The Musical Comedy
If you enjoyed The Producers and Spamalot - go see Young Frankenstein.

This brand new adaptation from the Mel Brooks film of the same name stars stage and screen star Roger Bart, Tony Award winning sensation Sutton Foster and Megan Mullally, the actress best known for her comic role as Karen on Will and Grace. Playbill.com was one of many sources to report on their record breaking ticket prices, as high as $450.00! (http://www.playbill.com/news/article/109202.html) Whether you are willing to pay that much or opt for the cheap seats it a hot ticket, so you better reserve yours quick!

http://www.youngfrankensteinthemusical.com/

The Magical World of Disney on Broadway
If you enjoyed Beauty and the Beast, Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Tarzan or Aida - The Little Mermaid is a sure bet.