The New York Times Review : The Critique Of A Broadway Production

Most people fail to realize the importance of Broadway and all the history behind it. Did you know John Wilkes’ Booth, the assassin of Abraham Lincoln, brother played on Broadway? Or that Broadway wasn’t always in the same spot. Also, many famous actors today started out on Broadway before making it to Hollywood. Even some plays weren’t that famous until they were showed on Broadway. For example, The Phantom of the Opera, or Hamilton! Also, people also fail to realize that through many national tragedies, Broadway always found a way to show their support for their country. But honestly, how did it all start?

When I went to go see The Lion King on Broadway a few words came to mind after the play; amazing, stunning, and unbelievable! I was a little unsure at first, because I thought I was too young to see something from a Disney World production. I was also wondering how Disney was going to manage putting a film starring non-human characters, into a three-dimensional stage. However, using all their “Disney magic” with a little help from a great stage producer The Lion King Musical kept my attention all the way through with their; voice and diction, staging, and many other elements.

Broadway was one of the first forms of entertainment. Before there were television programs, or movies, there was Broadway. Broadway originated in New York in 1750, when actor-manager Walter Murray built a theatre company at the Theatre on Nassau Street. A musical would show about once every weekend. The shows were very male based, and would commonly show a relationship between young boys and their fathers. Women were slowly integrated into Broadway, and as society changed its point of view on women, so did theatre.

On February 26th 2016, I went out with my friend to saw this event. It was the first time of my life to be in such production. I was not a fan of theaters. I thought they are boring. Now, my mind has changed because the play was amazing. So, on the next day,

The play was very well done and was not dull even though it was catered to a large audience. The musical numbers are very entertaining, and the spectacle, both visual and emotional, is well accomplished. I would recommend this to most children and adults, due to the Christmas themes and general lightheartedness of the play.

I will be honest with you I had a lot of trouble enjoying the play, like I said the dialect gave me trouble, plus my seats were not that great. I did however like the movie quite a bit, but I realize I am a product of a different generation as well. I have been brought up around TV and movies rather than plays

Sadly when I arrived at the theater I was not even sure I would be able to focus on the show, for my mother who was meant to see this production with me yet was unable to. Due to unforeseeable circumstances that neither one of us could for see and so with all of this hanging over head I was really hoping to get a laugh from this play, which it did. This was not the first time that I had come to see a play at Boise Little Theater, but definitely this was the first time that I had done it on my own. Which was a tad

As I have seen some performances prior to this one, my expectations are kind of not that high. As the play was prepared and performed by a team of theater students, I just expected there will be basic elements a play should have. I also did expect some extraordinary performances from the main actors because I got that every time I attended the plays on campus. LMU actors and actresses / theater-majors tended to surprise me every single time I attended their plays. I know they will eventually act for a living but the fact that they could memorize pages of script, successfully get into character and act all at the same time still baffled me very much.

Highlands Little Theatre, located in Sebring, FL, suggests to their audiences that before they decide to buy a ticket for a performance they need to go take a look at theatre etiquette on their website. The website lists rights, responsibilities, roles, and

A trip to 42nd street circa 1990 was certainly no destination fit for a family. Walls of graffiti adorn the peeling awnings of storefronts and theatres promise private dances and live nude women. Porn shops dotted the city block with colorful invitations to sex hotlines and signs prohibiting entry to anyone under the age of eighteen (Wollman 445). Decades earlier, during the Prohibition era, speakeasies and brothels lined the city, creating New York’s red light district. Today’s Times Square, however, bares no hint of resemblance to its former image of sleaze and mystery. Neon lights that once illustrated silhouettes of burlesque dancers have since been fashioned into the welcoming faces of cartoon characters. Signs visible

Seeing the performance live was great. There were many different aspects that would not have been seen if the play was read. Something unique about the performance was the stage directions and Acts/scenes being set up by the characters. Also, the characters were introduced by other characters. This aspect was a great addition to the performance, the audience was introduced to what was going on rather than jumping into the performance. The Diner was spectacular and very detailed, it brought to life the set. The cast only consisted of one woman, similar to August Wilson play Fences. This is interesting because there are many different perspectives of African American men, but only one perspective of the African American woman. This can hinder

The play was also easy to follow because though there were only two actors portraying so many characters, the plot was relatively simple. The play was centered around a radio station and the individual character’s stories stemmed out from the station. This gave all the characters a common relation, which made the play easier to understand than if they all were connected in different ways. Additionally, the characters were extremely strong because of the actor’s ability to transition mannerisms, accents and costumes. For example, when Lauren Roos was playing the grandma she took tiny steps that made the audience laugh because it looked like she was moving slowly like an older person. Additionally, when Kevin Cavallaro was playing Didi Snavely, he completely changes his whole persona and transferred into her character extremely well. I thought that Lauren Roos and Kevin Cavallaro were both extremely comical and I cannot pick whom I liked more. I thought Lauren Roos proved that females can be successful in comedy because of her ability to make both male and female characters funny, despite the assumption that females cannot pull of

Many can imagine a show done by a High School may lack in many ways compared to a similar version displayed at another theatre like the REP for example. However, there is always a potential that it could be a very proficient piece of art. Personally before even going to the play I had made up my mind that I would not like it at all since I didn’t like the movie at all and the only reason for me going was to accompany friends.

Two great writers of American musical theatre, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, had one idea in common. They wanted to present to the American public a new and revolutionary musical that would stand out above the rest. They wanted to make an impact on the societies of the era. They wanted to be creative and do something that was considered rebellious. When they finally combined their ideas together they created an American masterpiece in musical theatre: Oklahoma!. It was the first Rodgers and Hammerstein collaboration, starting the most successful creative partnership in the history of American musical theatre.

If you are looking to have an evening full of fun and excitement, then you ought to go see a play at Pocket Sandwich Theater. Who does not love eating and drinking with an importuning play going on in front of you! Have you ever needed to throw things at the performing artists, not on the grounds that they suck but rather, for entertainment only? Well at the pocket sandwich theater you can throw pop corn at the on-screen characters furthermore the people viewing. So get prepared for a popcorn war. The play that was underway when I went was known as The Mighty Valkyries: Super heroines in the City! written by Jared H. Seman and directed by Dennis G.W. Millegan. I enjoyed this play a lot because it had everything from comedy to romance. Brought out so many emotions especially because of how fast you went from being like awww to dangggg!