White Christmas Box Office Opening on Broadway

White Christmas is one of the most magical and timeless classics of Christmas. The story is wrapped around the Christmas spirit. It is an incredible tale of friendship and respect. The title song, which appears several times throughout the musical, is the center of the story. The nostalgia of the lyrics “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas/Just like the ones I used to know.” The Christmas spirit imbued in the words “May your days be merry and bright/And may all your Christmases be white.” And the feeling of joy that comes with the magical blending of childhood memories and Christmas joy “Where the treetops glisten/And children listen/To hear sleigh bells in the snow” are all a part of the spirit of the season.

Every year, we dream of the way that this Christmas is going to be. No matter where in the US we live, the story of White Christmas is something that lives on in our imagination as the typification of the holiday. A New England state, covered in snow, with the warmth of a fire and a cup of hot chocolate or a hot toddy in your hand. Skiing in the morning, snowball fights in the afternoon and a general sense of well-being are all a part of this delightful holiday’s persona.

The musical White Christmas, is now celebrating it’s official opening in the box office on Broadway. The musical will be starting its previews on November 14, and celebrate its official opening of the year on November 23. Get ready for the Christmas season this year, by purchasing your tickets to see White Christmas, early. The musical is playing on Broadway, but will also be appearing on stage in Detroit and Houston. So pick up your tickets today at Stubhub.com.

Permalink - Posted in General on October 6, 2008 - Post a comment

Hairspray Closing: Fierstein returning for the last shabang

Rumor has it that Harvey Fierstein will be reprising his role as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray. The show is also rumored to be closing in January of 2009. Fierstein won a Tony Award for Best Actor for his performance in the role back in 2003. His incredible ability as an actor brought him to the top of the class, as he performed the part of self-conscious Edna, who eventually gains confidence as she learns that she is as beautiful as she is big.

On October 2, it was announced that an announcement about the show’s future would be coming very shortly. The show, which has had an excellent run on Broadway, is a reproduction from the original show by John Waters. The first movie was made in 1988, and starred Divine as Edna Turnblad. When the more recent movie was made in 2007, John Travolta took the role of Edna drawing protests from the gay rights community because the role did not coincide with his religious beliefs. (Travolta is a Scientologist.)

When the musical opened for the first time in this century, ticket sales went through the roof. The show was a big hit from the beginning, and it didn’t hurt that a movie with an all-star cast was made as well. People have flocked to see it on stage. Time, it seems, is now limited, however, so it would be a good idea to get your tickets as soon as possible. Hairspray will soon be hanging up it’s high heels and putting away the hair products until it’s next run on Broadway.

Permalink - Posted in General on October 3, 2008 - Post a comment

The Seagull Opens Tonight

Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull is opening tonight on Broadway, the performance will actually be a new rendition of the play as directed by Ian Rickson. The Seagull is the story of unrequited love, love lost and other affairs of the heart. The story is one of passion and intrigue, it is a fascinating tale of a group of artists whose lives are forever changed during a summer on an estate in Russia. Written by the master storyteller and father of the modern play, this is definitely one that you will want to see.

The Seagull opens tonight at 8pm at the Walter Kerr Theatre in New York. The play is staring Kristin Scott Thomas, reprising her Olivier Award winning performance as Arkadina from the London 2007 performances of the same play. Peter Sarsgard will be taking his place as Trigorin, Mackenzie Crook will be playing Konstantin, Art Malik as Dorn, Carey Mulligan as Nina, Peter Wright will be performing the role of Sorin, and Zoe Kazan as Masha.

Tickets for tonight, the opening night, are available from Stubhub.com. The show is definitely one that you will not want to miss, showing Broadway actors, actresses, stage design and directing in its most enticing light. Get your tickets, and watch this plot of intrigue and theatrical mastery unfold before your very eyes!

Permalink - Posted in General on October 2, 2008 - Post a comment

Billy Eliot Opens Today

Billy Eliot, the famous musical from London’s West End, is opening up tonight at the Imperial Theatre in New York. The opening will be taking place at eight o’clock this evening, and amazingly, tickets are currently available at Stubhub.com. Tickets are ranging in price from $155 to $353 dollars.

Billy Eliot is the story of a young boy whose mother is dead and whose father, a hardened coal miner, is very distant and reserved, though he tries to be a good father. Billy’s solace is in his best friend Michael and in his discovery of ballet, which he takes to with incredible skill. This is a wonderful story of a boy who rises above his circumstances in life, and realizes his dreams.

The part of Billy will be rotated between three boys David Alvarez, Kiril Kulis and Trent Kowalik. Billy’s older self will be played by Stephen Hanna and best friend Michael will be performed alternatively by David Bologna and Frank Dolce. Haydn Gwyn will be reprising her role as the dance teacher, Mrs Wilkinson. The part of Billy’s father is filled by Gregory Jbara and Tony Award winner Carole Shelley will be taking her place as the grandmother.

This is definitely a show that you will not want to miss. It is an incredible story of one boy’s struggle to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. Dealing with stereotypes, prejudice and depression, the show is and incredible experience that you will not want to miss. A great experience for musical and ballet lovers alike. Be sure to get your tickets to see Billy Eliot live on stage, today!

Permalink - Posted in General on October 1, 2008 - Post a comment


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