As Veteran’s Day Approaches

Tomorrow, November 11, 2008, our country will be celebrating the day that World War I ended. It is now the 90th anniversary of the end of that war, known then as the “war to end all wars” and today our country is much different than it would have been without the victory of that war. But don’t forget that the holiday has also become one of remembering all our military veterans.

For those who find it hard to understand the significance that the US military has played in the history of our country, take some time to think what the world, and our own country, might look like if the men and women who have and are bravely fighting for our country were to cease the jobs that they have to do.

Recently the cast of South Pacific were visited by Edith Shane, a WWII Navy nurse, who is supposed to be the woman in the iconic end of the war photograph being kissed by the sailor. The photo became famous as an icon of the end of the war. South Pacific is considered to be one of the greatest musicals of all time, and is one of the few currently on Broadway about members of the military. Be sure to remember our veterans, and thank them for their hard work in fighting for our freedoms, when you purchase your South Pacific tickets at StubHub today.

Permalink - Posted in General on November 10, 2008 - Post a comment

In the Heights Movie in the Works

In the Heights is a musical that has become incredibly successful on Broadway, and is now in the beginning stages of being turned into a musical. The story is about the neighborhood of Washington Heights that is located at the northern most edge of Manhattan island. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful and ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the city of New York. The musical was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes.

The musical tells the story of three generations dwelling In the Heights together, whose lives intertwine to bring one of the most touching and appealing stories on the stage. The musical has been around since February 2007, had has won four Tony Awards this year. Awards include Best Musical, Best Choreography, and best Orchestration. Miranda has won Best Original Score and received a Best Actor Nomination. The musical isn continuing to play to full theaters, and with the movie approaching it is growing in popularity. Be sure to get your In the Heights tickets at StubHub today!

Permalink - Posted in General on November 7, 2008 - Post a comment

Dividing the Estate

Horton Foote, the playwright who created Dividing the Estate is going to be a part of the Lincoln Center Theater’s Platform Series starting a week from today on November 13, at 6pm. The play will be opening at the Lincoln Center the next week, Thursday, November 20. The play already had a short, and successful, run from September 27, 2007 to October 28, 2007. The play comes highly recommended by financial advisors of the the rich and famous.

Dividing the Estate is a great play about a family that is soley supported by the estate owned by the Southern matriarch, Stella. As each family member vies for attention and their share of the estate, the plot thickens and we begin to wonder what exactly Stella is thinking about everything. As the plot unfolds questions are raised: where did the family fortune come from? How much has each member been borrowing against their future inheritance? What will happen when Stella dies? Whill she agree to split the estate while she is still living? Find out the answer’s to these questions by buying your Dividing the Estate Tickets at StubHub today!

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

“Equus” Other Wiz Kid

Spencer Liff is another actor in the play currently featuring Harry Potter sensation Daniel Radcliffe. While many people will not have noticed this young star, who appears as a horse in the drama, frequent theater goers may recognize him for his performance in “Cry-Baby,” where he won the Astair Award for Best Male Dancer on Broadway. The award was even more incredible as Liff was awarded it for his performance as a chorus member.

Even though he was already slated to appear in the Broadway production “Brigadoon” that was scheduled to start in 2009. The actor, however, had already tried out for the play “Equus,” and was please to be able to be a part of the play that had already been so wildly popular in London. Liff has continued to expand his experience while performing in “Equus.” He has been working with choreographer Warren Carlyle and danced in the 11 minute dream ballet by choreographer Andy Blanekbuehler.  See Spencer Liff in Equus by going to www.stubhub.com and getting your “Equus” tickets today!

Permalink - Posted in General on November 5, 2008 - Post a comment

“Chicago’s” New Cast Members

Tonight on Broadway Brenda Braxton will be playing her first performance as Velma, replacing the previous star Terra MacLeod who had her final performance last night. She will be returning the role that she previously filled. Braxton was nomintated for the 1995 Tony Award for her role in “Smokey Joe’s Cafe.” She has also played in “Jelly’s Last Jam,” “Cats,” “Legs Diamond,” and “Dreamgirls.”

On November 14, LaVon Fisher-Wilson will be joining the cast of “Chicago” as Matron “Mama” Morton, where she is scheduled to stay until January 1, 2009. Fisher-Wilson made her Broadway debut in “The Color Purple.” She received a Suzi Award for her portrayal of Gran Mimi in “Jelly’s Last Jam at the Alliance Theater and has appeaared in “Once on this Island,” “Crowns,” “Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope” and several others. To see the new cast, get your “Chicago” tickets at StubHub today!

Permalink - Posted in General on November 4, 2008 - Post a comment

Hairspray Workshop

Nikki Blonsky has teamed up with the Broadway musical “Hairspray” for a one-day musical workshop to give students Manhattan a chance to work on every aspect of performance for musicals. The actress became famous for her performance as Tracy Turnblad in the movie version of the musical, when she was 17. She has also recently starred in the Lifetime movie “Queen Sized.”

Hairspray takes place in Baltimore in 1962, with Tracy Turnblad propelling her city into the era of change. With her big heart and passion for dancing she quickly becomes a teen celbrity. But what will happen when the changes that are taking place are met with serious opposition?

The current run of “Hairspray” on Broadway is staring Marissa Perry as Tracy Turnblad.  Other key parts are Edna Turnblad plyed by George Wendt, Velma Von Tussle played by Karen Mason, Seaweed J. Stubbs is performed by Tevin Campbell, and many more. This is a great musical, so get out your appointment book, go to StubHub and book your “Hairspray” tickets to see this fabulous musical on stage.

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


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