www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Movies-Turned Broadway Shows http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/2012/04/26/movies-turned-broadway-shows/ http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/2012/04/26/movies-turned-broadway-shows/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/?p=12 If you haven’t noticed there has been a slew of great hit movies turned Broadway Showshere are a few of our favorites! Keep an eye out for their original films on the channels you got through yourDIRECTV Packages then buy a ticket to the show!
Spiderman – The Broadway show got more than its fair share of attention last year due to a series of unfortunate mishaps during production but it’s actually a great movie as well as series of sequels. With Spiderman 3 in the works for later in the year you can’t lose.
Sister Act – Whoopie Goldberg’s classic star-making vehicle has recently been transformed into a Broadway show. It’s got all the glitter and glamour you’d expect from the movie and it’s action packed enough for even the non-play lover in your life!
The Lion King – Perhaps one of the most talked-about shows on Broadway for the last decade, The Lion King was once an animated classic and now one of the longest running shows on the stage – what can’t this Disney Juggernaut do? It’s hard to say.

]]> http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/2012/04/26/movies-turned-broadway-shows/feed/ 0 The Story of Phantom of the Opera http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/2011/09/26/the-story-of-phantom-of-the-opera/ http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/2011/09/26/the-story-of-phantom-of-the-opera/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/?p=10 Andrew Lloyd Webber mined timeless themes in his 1986 production of The Phantom of the Opera. Love can and does cross over to obsession. The heroine is a plucky understudy with much more depth and soul than those in the limelight. The bad guy might actually have a good heart if only we would look beyond appearances. Toss in killer music, lyrics and staging, and you have the longest-running Broadway musical and most financially successful Broadway show in history.

The Phantom of the Opera musical is based on the 1911 French novel Le Fantome de l’Opera by Gaston Leroux. The action revolves around an 1880′s opera riddled by mishaps. The evidence points to the fabled, disgruntled Phantom, played in the benchmark Broadway version by Michael Crawford. It remains to Christine, originally played by Sarah Brightman, to step forward and allow the show to go on. Christine also goes on to a personal encounter with the Phantom, exposing both the disfigured face and the tenderness he has been hiding from all. Their relationship cannot work, but the Phantom acts as Christine’s “Angel of Music” and their collaboration results in haunting melodies including the title song and “The Music of the Night.”

]]> http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/2011/09/26/the-story-of-phantom-of-the-opera/feed/ 0 The History of the Broadway Theater http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/2011/09/22/the-history-of-the-broadway-theater/ http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/2011/09/22/the-history-of-the-broadway-theater/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/?p=9 The Broadway Theater (which is named after the famous street in Manhattan) dates all the way back to the 1700′s. Many people visit New York City just to see the unique actors, one of a kind sets, and dazzling costumes that Broadway shows are known for.
The theater actually opened as B.S. Moss’s colony, a film house that introduced America to Mickey Mouse. The theater has been in the business of live show’s since the 1950′s. Some of Broadway’s longest running plays are “Cats”, “Les Miserables”, and “Phantom of the Opera”. The Broadway and 53rd street location is the fifth one with the name. Canal Street, 1445 Broadway, 485 Broadway, 1221 Broadway, and 326 Broadway were other places that had shows since the 19th century. Today’s, of course, is located at 1681 Broadway.
Because of cheaper rates after the Civil War the New York theater in Manhattan moved from Downtown to Midtown. When the subways were formed in the early 1900′s, the theater began to up the price for admission to shows since the nightlife business began to pick up.
Not only does the historic Broadway Theater has and will have many classic shows, they also sometimes host other special events.Take a look here to learn more: ArtsBeat Blog: Close Out the Summer With 2-For-1 Broadway Tickets

]]> http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/2011/09/22/the-history-of-the-broadway-theater/feed/ 0 The Impact of Broadway Plays on American Culture http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/2011/09/18/the-impact-of-broadway-plays-on-american-culture/ http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/2011/09/18/the-impact-of-broadway-plays-on-american-culture/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/?p=8 In the early and mid 20th century American theater had more influence on culture than it does today. In that period of time the general public was more familiar with theater; whether it was a Broadway play or a lively musical, the popularity of the theater was thriving. That is not to say that on any given Friday or Saturday night people are not lined up on in New York to see a production of Cats or Phantom of the Opera. They are. Certain plays and musicals never fall out of favor; they are like blockbuster movies that people see again and again, and they hold a special place in the theater going community.

Part of the reason for the lack of popularity in theater these days is an absence of funding. While the greatest hits type of plays and musicals remain vibrant, new theater seldom makes its way into the American conscience. Avid theater goers keep up with new plays, but the general American public has simply lost interest in the art form. There are too many other forms of entertainment, and these platforms are more alluring than attending a play or musical. Theater has lost its cultural influence.You thought this was good? Brace yourself: ArtsBeat Blog: Casting Announced for ‘Stick Fly,’ ‘Blue Flower’ and ‘Atmosphere of Memory’

]]> http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/2011/09/18/the-impact-of-broadway-plays-on-american-culture/feed/ 0 How CATS Came to the Stage? http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/2011/09/15/how-cats-came-to-the-stage/ http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/2011/09/15/how-cats-came-to-the-stage/#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.broadwaytheatrearchive.com/?p=7 CATS is a very popular if no the most popular Broadway show. CATS is a musical that is based on the Old Possum-s Book of Practical Cats by T.S Elliot. Andrew Lloyd Webber composed the musical which made its debut in 1981 and then hit Broadway in 1982. For those of you who like Broadway shows CATS is a must see.
Before CATS made its first debut a lot of preparation went into making the show perfect. The cast had to be selected and they had to learn the choreography and the songs included in the play. The two actresses most known as cast members of CATS are Elaine Page and Betty Buckley and Marlene Danielle. Danielle performed in CATS for its entire run. CATS remained on Broadway for many years. It lasted from 1982 to 2000. CATS is the second longest running show on Broadway and have been awarded accordingly. This musical has won so many awards over the years. These awards include a Tony Award which is an outstanding achievement for any production.
Overall CATS is one of the best musicals of all time. The cast and crew of the musical did a great job with the play over its run and have made a name for themselves on Broadway.

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