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Modern Broadway musical style originated in two stages: first, the formation of a new kind of music; second, the development of a new way of using music within a play.

The first concept musical was Company, it depicted a bachelor in his mid-thirties and his adventures in trying to find a wife.

I have just come from a wonderful production of the musical Grease. It was very entertaining and fabulously done. The production was put on by the Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre Company.

I recently attended a wonderful rendition of Broadway Bound Youth Musical Theatre Company's version of the Disney Channel High School Musical, the Emmy award winning American made-for-television musical film that was released on January 20, 2006.

If you think the genre behind "Mamma Mia!" came from the same mysterious Greek island where the musical (and movie) is set, then you need a history lesson, my friend. The jukebox musical genre already had some interesting history starting in the early 1980's...

Tarzan the musical is Disney's Newest Forray onto the stage, but unfortunately fails to meet the applause of past successes Beauty and The Beast and The Lion King.

A short Biography of the 1920's Broadway Star Marilyn Miller

A new Broadway show based on the Marvel comics character is expected to open sometime in the future.

A Portrait of Harry B. Smith, The most prolific writer in the history of the Broadway Musical

Becoming an actor or actress isn't an easy task, but don't make the mistake of thinking that stage acting will be easier or less competitive.

Broadway stands for creativity and originality. The imaginative stories of each show are bound to compelling songs that will move you in some way.

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The Producers, a great movie and a must see for the whole family.

Want to pick a fun and memorable gift for the musical theatre fan in your life? Try a documentary with lasting impact, a song cycle by one of today's most exciting composers, or a highly readable guide to the funniest flops ever to hit the musical stage.

A biography of Ziegfield Follies Star Eddie Cantor

Okay, here's our pitch: Singing and dancing cowboys. Oh, and an extended ballet sequence. Uh-huh, that's right, ballet dancing cowboys. Oh, and the ballet is a dream sequence with Freudian overtones. And we've also got an attempted rapist. Can we have your money now?

Producers of the new Broadway production of "The Little Mermaid" say they're using a Denver sneak preview to tinker with the show - here's hoping they tinker quite a bit.

No time to read reviews? Take a look at this quick index of "types" of musicals that you may already be familiar with or like, read the descriptions and find out which new shows are opening soon this Broadway season.

If you are looking for a good song to audition with, you can find it here. The score is simple for such a complex musical. Les Mis is AWESOME!

If you are a fan of the movie "Monty Python's In Search of the Holy Grail", you need to go see this Broadway show! Even if you have never seen the movie, you will want to go see this show!

Alter Boyz, a fresh off-Broadway musical satire, is slowly sweeping the nation and "altar"ing minds along the way.

She is an American Idol winner; R&B superstar; television actress; author and now the star of a Broadway musical.

After seeing the Broadway hit "In The Heights" I had to share the wonderful experience. This is my review of the show and recommendation for you to see it.

The influences of the 1920's can still be seen in theater today. Musical theater has thrived in today's society, with musicals such as Oklahoma, Chicago, and Wicked earning nation-wide popularity.

The Longest running plays and musicals in the history of the London stage that never found success on Broadway

A review of Mario Lopez performance in the Broadway Revival of "A Chorus Line," as well as a look at the must go see list for Broadway's line up 2008.

Nana Visitor was Major Kira on 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' for seven years. She's also a classically trained dancer and singer who played Roxie Hart on Broadway in 'Chicago'. I had the pleasure of interviewing her.

Are you traveling to the New York City area soon and want to purchase some last-minute Broadway or Off-Broadway Tickets? How about premium seats in selling-out or sold-out concert venues anywhere in the US? Look no further than Hallmark Tickets.

Four Broadway musicals that are based on biographical stories of famous and not so famous people.

Visiting New York City? Looking for a musical the whole family can enjoy? Checkout these kid friendly Broadway musicals.

Broadway musicals are coming to Milwaukee's Marcus Theatre for the Performing Arts. Hit musicals include Disney's The Lion KIng, Avenue Q and Monty Python's Spamalot.

The top 10 musical movies up through 2006

NBC's Grease: You're the One That I Want stands as the uncreative counterpoint to Disney's High School Musical when it comes to the issue of whether television execs do, in fact, have any brains in their heads.

One man's opinion of the top ten musical numbers to air on the Simpsons as of April 2006.

Comedian Bobby Clark was one of the top performers on vaudeville and Broadway. Though Clark is known to cognesceti of American theater there's a lack of recognition for this comic genius due to the unavailability of the shorts he made with his partner Paul McCullough.

If you love using old materials to make new recycled craft projects from, then you will love these fun and easy ideas Broadway show playbill craft ideas.

Superstar Irish rockers U2 are reportedly creating lyrics and music for a Broadway version of the popular comic book hero, Spider Man.

After 40 years, Fiddler On The Roof is still an emotionally moving musical theatre experience. Its underlying themes of tradition and family matter more than any particular star's presence.

Broadway's Wicked is an amazing, colorful yet dark, and spectacular musical that will have you mesmerized. Wicked is a Broadway style adaptation of Gregory Maguire's best selling novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.

Many Idol contestants have found more success on Broadway than on the charts.

A primer on the essentials of Off Broadway and Off Off Broadway Theater.

Just when you couldn't get more disgusted at some of the African-American stereotypes in old movies from the 1910-1950's--a rare 1943 musical film called "A Cabin in the Sky" gave hope that black people could be depicted as smart and not working as servants...

A review of the The Pirate Queen on Broadway

Rent speaks on contemporary issues, has a beautiful musical score and excellent choreography but is it enough to satisfy today's demanding audiences?

Minneapolis' Guthrie Theater has announced plans to stage a musical based on "Little House On The Prairie."

Want to save money on seeing a Broadway Show? Use these give sites and save.

Marshall signed on today to direct a movie version of the successful stage musical "Nine," a lively work set in 1960s Italy. Marshall will team up again with the producers behind "Chicago."

When I was in college I was a musical theater major. I had to write tons of papers on musicals and have developed a research plan that can be helpful to anyone in the same situation.

Disney's High School Musical is a bona fine phenomenon. Will it also be remembered as the movie the resurrected the genre?

This article details important steps to succeeding in theater arts and Broadway shows.

For most when they think of a trip to New York City, they think of Broadway and the delightful shows which await them.

Many blogs exist to provide fans of Broadway with news, reviews and other information. Here's a list of theater-related blogs.

Since when does the humid atmosphere of Tampa and the flickering lights of Broadway fit in the same sentence? If you're a young person, concentrating on becoming a musical theatre performer, you know exactly why they fit together.

The latest hit on Broadway is something you shouldn't miss. Beautiful story, songs, staging, set, and costumes all make this show worthwhile.

An awesome version of GYPSY. A must have for fans of Bernadette Peters and Broadway. Go get it!

The "Fantasticks" dominates the record books for off Broadway hits. It's also a favorite around the country and around the world.

Some long forgotten musicals and plays that had long runs on Broadway

Oprah Winfrey presents the Color Purple for the first time on Broadway.

In Providence, Citizens Bank is sponsoring a 6 show Broadway Series to be held at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI. If you like live theater at unbelievably affordable prices this may be for you.

Disney's Lion King is an entertaining event for the whole family, presented in a unique and intriguing way.

The 2005 version is good and worth seeing; the 1968 version is great and is a must-see.

Gower Champion was a choreographer who died of a rare form of cancer.

Bailey Hanks was crowned the winner of MTV's reality show search for the new Elle Woods on the episode airing this last Monday...

A review of the new Broadway show Legally Blonde: The Musical.

This article details the history of every Broadway theater with a list of their shows.

Out of everything in-the-works for the Broadway stage this year, three productions are already making news even though they aren't opening until later this year.

Playwright Stephen Cole talks about taking the popular novel and hit film "Time After Time", and turning it into a stage musical. Directed by Nicholas Meyer, the film stars Macolm McDowell, Oscar winner Mary Steenburgen & David Warner.

One of Hollywood's best-known and loved musical stars had died. Betty Hutton a singer and actress died on Sunday, March 11, 2007 aged 86 in Palm Springs California.

Tourists come from around the world to watch Broadway musicals, while smaller theaters present their viewers with experimental, cutting-edge plays. Polina Skibinskaya takes you on a tour of her favorite performance spaces.

Marvel's greatest superhero to spin webs on Broadway this summer.

If you are visiting New York and want to see a Broadway show, this is it. It's an excellent show for all ages. You will NOT be disappointed.

Oh what a night, early in November of 2005...Broadway received an upgrade of a lifetime; a little gem of musical theatre genius with one invigorating high pitched voice.

R&B crooner Johnny Gill who is best known for his signature hit, "My, My, My" will appear in the Sam Cooke musical summer 2008

Ironically, Syesha's masterful Broadway stylisms proved exactly why she's all wrong for this competition.

The hit musical Rent returns to Boston for another run, testing the show's talent and stamina.

There is quite a bit of money to be made in this market. It may be hard , but the jobs are there. The best thing about writing for musical theater is that there is no set time limit on how long your songs should be.

By now I am sure that everyone has heard of the musical "The Color Purple" that is being produced by Oprah Winfrey

The second part of my article about all the theaters on Broadway, their history and some of the shows that have played there.

I mean, what the heck are the producers thinking? That someone from Broadway will be watching, jump out of their chair and say, "I have to make this movie a musical!"

The new CBS musical drama "Viva Laughlin" will need work from the producers and patience from viewers before it can expect to "sing" in the television ratings.

An examination into a theory that the glossy big-budget Hollywood musical died as a result of the collapse of censorship of explicit sexuality in movies.

The blockbuster musical Wicked tour comes to Boston's Opera House.

This paper analyzes and compares the New York, Las Vegas, and London productions of Avenue Q. The paper pays particular attention to the producers attempts adapt the musical to appeal to it's new geographical audience.

With a show that falls short of being Miss Saigon, but is oh so much better than Les Miserables, its safe to say that the creators of "The Pirate Queen" have done it again, no matter what the rest of the critic community has to say.

The winner of three Tony Awards, Wicked is based on Gregory Maguire's novel of the same name. Wicked asks a fundamental question of the nature versus nurture debate: "Are people born wicked or is wickedness thrust upon them?"

All star cast . . . Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy, Beyonce and American Idol's Jennifer Hudson brings the famous stage play to the screen. But even with all that star power will the movie be worth seeing? I think so.

Producer And Hip Hop Artist Combine Talents For Upcoming NYC Play

This really is a fantastic show. I wouldn't recommend it to little kids, though. GREAT date show!

This Is Political Theater With A Human Touch

I can't seem to put together a cohesive thought these days. There's too much going on in the world so here's a few random thoughts on a variety of topics.

A look at the 4 time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald

If you are one of those people who doesn't know what you are going to do with your life once Spider Man 3 is removed from theaters, worry no longer.

A review of the film Dreamgirls that has better performances than plot structure.

The most successful gothic musical during the experimental 1990's was "Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical."

The Sound of Music is a touching and poignant musical that tells a story of struggle and triumph in a way that is both entertaining and humorous