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Jun 9, 2015 · We rank current Broadway showstoppers—those magic numbers that get the crowd on its feet
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- An American in Paris
- Opening Number: “The Circle of Life” (The Lion King) A show only gets one chance to make a first impression, and The Lion King’s opener impresses mightily.
- "I Want" Song: “Ring of Keys” (Fun Home) The "I Want" song tells us what the hero or heroine of the show is trying to achieve. Fun Home’s “Ring of Keys,” sung by Sydney Lucas as a prepubescent proto-lesbian girl, fits that description and turns it inside out.
- Main Character Song: “Wig in a Box” (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) To get us on the main character’s side, nothing earns sympathy like a song about a charming misfit trying bravely to face the humiliations of life.
- Unlucky-at-Love Song: “The History of Wrong Guys” (Kinky Boots) Nearly all Broadway musicals involve at least one love story, and it’s important to plant the seeds early.
Oct 2, 2021 · Enjoy some of the best opening numbers from musicals like A Chorus Line, Hamilton, Ragtime, Hairspray, Oklahoma!, Jesus Christ Superstar, and more!
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Jun 17, 2024 · In no particular order: Water For Elephants: “Anywhere Another Train” and “The Road Don’t Make You Young”. RELATED: ‘The Outsiders’ Wins Best Musical At Tonys: Full Winners List ...
- The Book of Mormon. 5 out of 5 stars. Theater. Musicals. price 4 of 4. Midtown West Open run. Recommended. If theater is your religion, and the Broadway musical your particular sect, it’s time to rejoice.
- Hamilton. 5 out of 5 stars. Theater. Musicals. price 4 of 4. Midtown West Open run. Recommended. Composer-lyricist-star Lin-Manuel Miranda forges a groundbreaking bridge between hip-hop and musical storytelling with this sublime collision of radio-ready beats and an inspiring, immigrant slant on Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. 5 out of 5 stars. Theater. Drama. Midtown West Open run. Recommended. The world of Harry Potter has arrived on Broadway, Hogwarts and all, and it is a triumph of theatrical magic.
- Kimberly Akimbo. 5 out of 5 stars. Theater. Musicals. Midtown West Open run. Recommended. Sixteen is not sweet for the heroine of this bruisingly joyful new musical by David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori: Played by the wonderful Victoria Clark, she has a disease that makes her age at a superfast rate.
Jun 17, 2024 · Broadway's biggest night brought out some of the biggest names in Hollywood this year. The Tony Awards saw Daniel Radcliffe win his first Tony Award after five Broadway shows over 16 years for ...
Jun 12, 2024 · To help you decide, we’ve produced an up-to-date ranking of the best shows in NYC right now based on box office takings, pre-ordered tickets, reviews from critics and our users, as well as public interest. The Lion King on Broadway. Hamilton on Broadway. Wicked on Broadway. Hadestown on Broadway.
