BROADWAY DREAM

Broadway Dream - TKTS Is A Big Help - By: Adrion Matthews


The world now is changing so fast, even the economy has become even more unpredictable. However, this does not change our longing to be a witness of any Broadway show during our vacation and in times when we feel it is the time to relax. This enjoyment is seemed to be something that makes one’s vacation complete or a life fulfilling enjoyment. Well, it is not really easy to maintain it especially in times of crisis. Yet, we can always make way on how to get it in an affordable amount. This is by way of availing tickets at TKTS.

It is much known for theatre goers that the tickets availed by many at TKTS booths are half the original price. Normally, it is sold just few hours before the show. It is a bit exciting to grab a ticket in the TKTS booth when you know that it is going to perform in any time while falling in line with other goers. Well, do not worry you will get the tickets in time because it won’t take long to fall in line. It is not really hassle as what others think it to be.

If you are having your vacation in New York or still planning to visit there then you should know that there are three posts of TKTS ticket booths there; namely: Times Square, South Street Seaport and Downtown Brooklyn. It is obvious that you just go to one of the mentioned posts, fall in line for a while and then you got your tickets just in time for the show. Remember, credit cards are not accepted. They will entertain for cash payers’ customers only. So, you better prepare your bills.

Anytime of the week there are available tickets at TKTS. You can go there during any celebration like anniversaries, birthdays and just in anytime you want. You can watch it together as a couple and you can even bring the whole to this land and take advantage of what the TKTS are giving off. It could be your favorite show that makes you keep coming back for years in New York already.

It is definitely easy to avail the Broadway show tickets through TKTS. I have heard there are oppositions to it and does not want to watch the show from that booth because those are not good. Well, everybody has it own taste so it may not good to some but for others it is the most beautiful show they will watch. That is right, who are we to speak in behalf of her absence. No one can tell what kind of show it is by being available in the TKTS show.

Indeed, TKTS booth helps everyone fulfill the longing of their hearts to watch a show in Broadway. It is just so affordable and less hassle. It is perfect fun activity for people who love excitement and surprises. The memories you have in your journey in New York and the times when you watch the show will be treasured forever.
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Reasons of Sold Out Lion King Broadway Tickets - By: Adrion Matthews


In this holiday season, a lot of family plans to travel and be in the lively city of New York. If someone hears you are leaving for New York then they will surely tell you not to miss a show in Broadway. That is why after you look for hotel accommodations and restaurants to stop by you will automatically inquire some tickets for Broadway. Among of your choices are the Lion King Broadway tickets. Right now, its tickets have got different faces already especially during this kind of season. Almost everyone is ready to spend more money than they usually do.

That is why some sell these tickets for a very high price which cost sometimes double the original price. However, there are still ticket outlets who offer the original price. Right now, let us try to point out what are the reasons of these people that no matter what these tickets looks like they will still avail the Lion King Broadway tickets. To name a few:

1. Costumes and props. First, it is not easy to bring animals into life. They manage well to wear costumes and make ups to perfectly perform their roles as animals. Plus, they are really using props that made them look like are real one.
You can really see how much effort they have exerted to bring it into life. Well, their efforts were rewarded for they have become the eighth longest running Broadway show already. In fact, they have performed to different parts of the world.

2. Music. The soundtracks they use are very touching. Especially, the songs “Circle of Life”, “Hakuna Matata” and “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King” -songs written by Elton John and Tim Rice.
Seeing them act well and sing songs that are full of meaning makes every audience to applause. It is enticing as ever. Critics have said already that the show is memorable and no one can ever forget this show.

3. Values. Of course, no one would ever forget this most touching story about love, family relationships, friendship and quest.
People who have watched the show already said that it is for the whole family and will continue to touch every family as long as there are Lion King Broadway tickets. It is indeed worth watching for it teaches values of life.

The Lion Broadway show is a great show because of the well done perfect production. People behind are great people who have think of a colorful and bright show on stage. They are the actors, director, designers, writers and composers. The absent of any of them may not make the Lion King Broadway a big hit to many people – young, old, girls, boys, ladies and men.

Therefore, Lion King Broadway tickets are sold out because of their great performance. They carry an exciting production that everybody must watch out. Not just for holidays but for any special occasion of the family. Everyone is welcome in New York Broadway anytime and with Hakuna Matata (no worries).
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Mary Poppins on Broadway Tickets: Inspired from Children’s Series Book - By: AdrionM.


Mary Poppins on Broadway today is only an inspired version from the book written by P. L. Travers which was illustrated by Mary Shepard. That book talks about the strange and magical English nanny named Mary Poppins. She came to Seventeen Cherry Tree Lane, London in the family of Banks. She takes care of their children. The kids experience different adventures with chimney sweeps and shopkeepers until Mary Poppins suddenly pops out.

The adventure does not only take place in one book but up until to the eight book. Mary Poppins can only be seen arriving and leaving in the first three books. It is explained by P. L. Travers that “She cannot forever arrive and depart” in that next five books.

It was then brought to musical Disney film in 1964 which starred by Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. Then there was a stage musical adaptation in the West End theatre during the year 2004. By the year 2006, it was transferred to Broadway. Till now it is still running and more people are coming to watch the show. It is as successful as the classic 1964 film.

In fact, by the year 1938 there was already an attempt to purchase the film rights to Mary Poppins from P. L. Travers. Unluckily, Travers rejected the offer due to his belief that the film is not capable of giving justice to her work and she did not want an animated cartoon based on it. Fortunately, in the year 1961 Walt Disney succeeded but Travers demanded script approval rights.

It consumed two years of planning the film and composing the songs. Sherman Brothers created the songs in the film. The casts were played by Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins, Dick Van Dyke as supporting role of Bert, Karen Dotrice and Matthew Garber as the Banks children and David Tomlinson and Glynis Johns as Mr. and Mrs. Banks. The film is rated G by the MPAA. It was observe that Mary was kinder than in her character in Traver’s novels.

You can see all the adventures from the book in the films. You will witness additional adventures added by Walt Disney and his associates.

Six years ago a musical version of Mary Poppins opened at the Prince Theatre, London which is inspired from the Disney film and the books. It was praised by many viewers and luckily recommended for nine 2005 Olivier Awards. They won awards for Best Actress in a Musical for Laura Michelle and Best Theatre Choreography for Matthew Bourne and Stephen Mear. The original music and lyrics by Sherman brothers was use and was added with new songs and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.

By the year 2006, a Broadway production opened at the New Amsterdam Theatre, New York. It was a box office success and even nominated to Tony Awards for seven times. In fact, they won Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Bob Crowley. There are tour productions to many places among are National UK tour and National US tour.

Mary Poppins continue being friendly and helpful from the Disney film. She became vainer than her film portrayal following the books.

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Guide In Buying Tickets for Wicked on Broadway - By: AdrionM.


All of us have our own reasons of coming back and forth to a place. In certainty, New York City has its own remarkable quality why people keep coming back there. It is because this place helps you enjoy life with the level of its entertainment. The incomparable theaters and that only mean one thing –Broadway. One of their famous shows is entitled Wicked.

It is a story of the wicked witch of the West named Elphaba and the good witch of the North named Glinda. She was formerly called Galinda. It is the other side of Oz before Dorothy dived in at Oz. It is a tale of friendship and love. Therefore, if you have friends and loved then you are just fit to be setting in one of the chairs in the theater of Wicked show.

Sometimes the reason why people don’t pursue on watching shows is because of the expensive prices. This is because some tickets pass on to plenty of hands or brokers. However, there is still a way to get tickets at affordable price.

May these guides help you find the affordable tickets for Wicked on Broadway.

1. Look for a website that deals Broadway tickets like forums. This helps any Broadway shows follower find tickets for their favorite Broadway show. You might see people looking for ticket buyers in an entertainment forum. As we all know, everyone can post and so everything is possible. Just make sure to check the background of the seller if it is really real. Safety first as they say. This is only to make sure you will absolutely see the show you have wanted to see.
2. Look for ticket owners who canceled their tickets and buy it. For any unexpected reasons of cancellation, I am sure they prefer to sell it instead of wasting it. It may be hard to do but there are still sites that list all those who want to sell their tickets instead of seeing the show by their self.
3. Look for websites that sell discounted tickets. In online you can find discounted or cheaper ticket rates. It is possible especially if you get tickets during times when people seem busy to watch shows. You can always grab the chance.
4. Avail for last minute tickets. Though this is matter of luck, you will surely get one if you try your luck.
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Les Miserables, the most popular musical show at the Broadway - By: broadwayticketsale


Les Miserables, the most popular musical show at the Broadway platform is running in its 25th year of performance that makes it the longest running show in the Broadway musical history. Les Miserables musical is based on a novel of the same name written by Victor Hugo that is regarded as one of the most popular novels of the 19th century. Les Mis musical incorporates all the elements that were part of the original story such as poverty, struggle, love, cheat, friendship, care and sacrifices. Les Miz productions are known by their powerful performances making it a household name across the globe.
The heart touching musical has been delighting the audiences for over two decades but this year brought some extra excitement for the production when Les Miserables celebrated its Silver Jubilee on October 3, 2010 and on the same day musical got the honor to run three productions in the same city and also nominated in 5 Whatsonstage.com Awards categories for the three productions including best actor in a musical, Best Ensemble Performance, Best Musical Revival, Best West End Show and Theatre Event of the Year. Whatsonstage.com will announce the winners on their live concert at Sunday 20 February 2011 at the West End’s Prince of Wales Theatre. The original Les Miserables production runs in the London's West End where Les Miz got the feat of playing its ten-thousandth performances in January 2010.
Les Miserables is on an undisputed path to family entertainment that makes you enjoy every minute and bit of the show once you buy the Les Miserables tickets and settle down on your seats. If sources are to be believed it has brought a mass fortune to its musical composer Claude-Michel Schonberg and the proud production makes an incredible use of the goodwill. According to news four Les Miserables actors including Alfie Boe, Colm Wilkinson, John Owen-Jones and Simon Bowman have tied up to raise money for the British troops. All of these actors have performed the role of Jean Valjean at some point. Les Miserables has already released its “Bring Him Home” song version to musical stores via iTunes; this version was performed at the O2 Arena this year at the musical’s 25th anniversary celebration ceremony. All the money generated from iTunes will be used to help the British troops.
As per latest updates Alfie Boe will rejoin the Les Miserables for Jean Valjean role in early June 2011 at the Queen's Theatre.

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Les Miserables, the most popular musical show at the Broadway - By: broadwayticketsale


Les Miserables, the most popular musical show at the Broadway platform is running in its 25th year of performance that makes it the longest running show in the Broadway musical history. Les Miserables musical is based on a novel of the same name written by Victor Hugo that is regarded as one of the most popular novels of the 19th century. Les Mis musical incorporates all the elements that were part of the original story such as poverty, struggle, love, cheat, friendship, care and sacrifices. Les Miz productions are known by their powerful performances making it a household name across the globe.
The heart touching musical has been delighting the audiences for over two decades but this year brought some extra excitement for the production when Les Miserables celebrated its Silver Jubilee on October 3, 2010 and on the same day musical got the honor to run three productions in the same city and also nominated in 5 Whatsonstage.com Awards categories for the three productions including best actor in a musical, Best Ensemble Performance, Best Musical Revival, Best West End Show and Theatre Event of the Year. Whatsonstage.com will announce the winners on their live concert at Sunday 20 February 2011 at the West End’s Prince of Wales Theatre. The original Les Miserables production runs in the London's West End where Les Miz got the feat of playing its ten-thousandth performances in January 2010.
Les Miserables is on an undisputed path to family entertainment that makes you enjoy every minute and bit of the show once you buy the Les Miserables tickets and settle down on your seats. If sources are to be believed it has brought a mass fortune to its musical composer Claude-Michel Schonberg and the proud production makes an incredible use of the goodwill. According to news four Les Miserables actors including Alfie Boe, Colm Wilkinson, John Owen-Jones and Simon Bowman have tied up to raise money for the British troops. All of these actors have performed the role of Jean Valjean at some point. Les Miserables has already released its “Bring Him Home” song version to musical stores via iTunes; this version was performed at the O2 Arena this year at the musical’s 25th anniversary celebration ceremony. All the money generated from iTunes will be used to help the British troops.
As per latest updates Alfie Boe will rejoin the Les Miserables for Jean Valjean role in early June 2011 at the Queen's Theatre.


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The Lion King New York Broadway Show - By: Adrion Matthews

Kids who were able to watch the 1994 animated film called Lion King weren’t able to forget this Walt Disney movie. It has become an inspiration of today’s Lion King’s classic Broadway Musical that suits best for the whole family. As we can remember that the story is all about the young lion’s story named Simba. Her mother’s name is Queen Sarabi and he is the son of the King Mufassa –the king of their tribe. He had an uncle who has a plan of killing his father so that he can become their King. In the event his father died. He believed that it’s his fault why his father died.

At the Broadway musical show you will see that they scrutinize every detail of his life journey and how he comes home to complete the circle of life. It has been on stage for thirteen years. In fact, it has become one of the longest running shows in the history of Broadway. It keeps showing in Broadway and going strong today. It is good to be watch by kids at 6 and up. Of course, it is for adults also. It is more delightful to see more success of this show and become stronger.

The Lion King musical is different from other musical for their characters are animals. A delicate costumes and superb acting is a requirement. They really have to make their animal costumes realistic to make their characters realistic. This is to make their performance stunning. The actors portraying giraffe need to wear stilts while others are portrayed in life-sized puppets. The actors portraying lead characters like King Mustafa need to wear masks.

Another substance of a good musical show is their songs. Most of the songs they use are written by Elton John and Time Rice. This only tells us that the story is giving us lots of life lesson to learn. Their songs at act 1 are Circle of life, The Morning Report, I Just Can't Wait to Be King, Chow Down, Be Prepared and Hakuna Matata. The most remarkable of them all is the Hakuna Matata. It shows how relax and how easy life would be. This is what happens to Simba when he meets Timon, the meerkat, and Pumbaa, the warthog when Simba fainted in the middle of the desert.

The Act II songs written by Elton John and Tim Rice are the madness of King Scar and Can You Feel the Love Tonight. The song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” in scene II is the moment where their Hakuna Matata life ends. Instead, this time is for Simba to make a decision whether to go home and take his throne as king or to deny it. It is not really an easy decision to make. Since he still remembers what happen to his father and he still blame his self of what happened.

It is going to be answered if you watch it live at Broadway. This 2 hours and 40 minutes or more musical show absolutely filled up lively musical scene and with inspiring story.

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Broadway Shows in New York City - Popular Tourist Destination - By: Adrion Matthews


In definition, Broadway is a theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 large professional theatres with 500 seats or more located in the Theatre District, New York and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan, New York City. Indeed, New York is a lively city because of this. You can expect enormous things and experience a lot of things in this colorful place. No matter where you are from or even if you are local residents you will still choose to watch Broadway shows. Of course, there are a lot more beautiful things to expect from New York.

So you should make sure you know your destinations when you visit there as a tourist. Make a plan on where to stay, what to watch and when to watch a Broadway show. An advance inquiry would be of great help in determining where you will stay for a moment and choose the show that will satisfy your visit. Afterwards, you may be able to make an advance reservation and you may buy Broadway tickets ahead. In fact, you can choose to watch an off-Broadway shows too aside from Broadway.

Like I said, your options could be Off-Broadway or Broadway shows. Normally, Broadway shows at Broadway theaters are always seen by a minimum of 500 people. It is highly advertised and it becomes more famous than Off-Broadway shows. On the other hand, Off-Broadway shows are not second rated shows, it is just a show for few watchers. In fact, most Broadway shows today came from Off-Broadway shows.

Right now, we all have too many choices of Broadway shows from our favorite Disney Movies like Lion King. We can also see kids’ stories in action at stage like Mary Hoppins and many others. We can easily see them when we avail the Broadway theatre tickets but the question is how these broadway shows in New York City came out to be a popular tourist destination today.

According to history, during the year 1750 New York City did have its first theatre presence when Walter Murray (actor-managers) and Thomas Kean established a theater company at the Theatre on Nassau Street. They then presented Shakespeare plays and ballad operas. There came The Merchant of Venice and The Anatomist from Williamsburg, Virginia which moved to New York in the year 1753. However, shows were suspended because of the Revolutionary war but resumed thereafter.

In the year 1850, Theater in New York moved to midtown. The Union Square became the heart of Broadway in the year 1870. Until such time many theaters were available near Madison Square and in Time Squares at 1900s. Then it grows numbers in the year 1920s and 1930s. “The Elves” musical in 1857 was the first “long-run” musical. Though the New York’s shows were far behind those in London, it changed when Laura Keen’s “musical burletta” Seven Sisters changed when it runs to 253 performances.

To think of, it was just the beginning of musical plays in the stage that would gather people around in one city and that is New York. More and more come to this place for Broadway shows and for other beautiful packages it brings to any tourist.

For more information on Broadway shows in New York city, visit http://www.broadway-guide.com/blog and check out our Must See Broadway Shows suggestions!
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Newest Mary Poppins on Broadway Tickets - By: Adrion Matthews


Enjoy reminiscing your childhood today by watching the never ending Mary Poppins at Broadway. Remember the times when our kid’s imaginations were captured to have a magical nanny. No doubt, it would be fun to watch it with friends and family. Its tickets are available at affordable price. So you better check out your schedule and the Mary Poppins Broadway shows schedule in order to watch it with them on time.

As we remember that it is based from the book written by Pamela Travers which is published in the year 1934. Later, a Disney film was produced in the year 1964. By the year 2004, the West End production opened and received two Olivier Awards. These are best actress in a musical when Julie Andrews portray as Mary Poppins and the best theatre choreography. Receiving of awards did not stop there because they receive a Tony Award for Best Scenic Design when West End changed to Broadway production.

It is indeed the humble beginning of the Mary Poppin’s show performed in the Broadway stage. The play features the popular songs of Sherman brothers in the film. These are "Chim-Chim Cheree", "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" and "A Spoonful of Sugar". The Olivier Award winning director Richard Eyre directed the play and the Walt Disney Company and Cameron Mackintosh presented it.

To quote few lines of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious this is one of their favorite songs.
“When trying to express oneself, it's frankly quite absurd,” This line is just too simple but quite true on expressing ones’ self. Mary proves it to be precocious when you express your self.

Everyone likes to watch the “super nanny” taking care of Jane and Michael Banks. They are the kids of Mr. and Mrs. George and Winifred Banks. She became their new nanny by a magical wind storm. The story opens up a children’s new world by magical expedition and many funny circumstances. She also taught the Bank’s couples on how to love and care for their kids.

It is expected that the fun of the kids and Mary Poppins will be seen on Broadway stage still. The adventure of discovering new things will always still be there. The times they enjoy their childhood is really good to watch at live show in Broadway. The action, music and fun are much better seen on stage. It is indeed Mary Poppins that make chores fun and taking bitter medicine to be tasty.

Therefore, it is best to describe Mary Poppins as a slightly stern but loving nanny who uses magic and self-control to take care of the Bank’s children. She is noticeable with her hat and parrot umbrella which she always brings wherever she goes. She is definitely a loving and very kind to the children but can be hard when needed. An overall perfect in every way, shall we say.

Upon hearing again about this super nanny’s incomparable character, I think getting tickets for the next Mary Poppins Broadway shows is just the next best thing to do. I maybe look out for a discounted ticket to be able to invite family and friends with you. Get reserved and choose the best seat to see and understand clearly the play.

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The Best and Easiest Magic Tricks for Beginners - By: The Magic Man


Most beginners who ask me what the easiest tricks to start with are seem to expect me to give them a list of specific trick routines to go away and learn, or even particular gimmicks or gadgets to buy from their local magic store. But I never do! I have much better and more useful advice to give than that.

So what do I tell them?

For one thing, I tell them not to go and waste a lot of their hard-earned cash on magic products. Oh, sure, there's a time and a place for going magic shopping but as a beginner you need to realise that the basic skills you must acquire and the objects you need to make a great start in magic are all free. You just need to get the right information and practice. And practice. And practice.

So what are these basic skills and what is the right information? Easy!

The basic skills are firstly to understand the fundamental techniques of psychological manipulation known collectively as 'misdirection'. There are a wealth of articles that explain how these techniques work and the best way to practice them. You can get my own series on this very subject completely free from the link at the foot of this article. It's a series of articles that covers everything you need to know about misdirection and, more importantly, how to put those techniques into action to turn any magic trick you ultimately perform into a high-impact experience for your audience.

Secondly, you need to learn to be able to do magic anywhere and any time, at the drop of a magic hat, so to speak. So, instead of spending a fortune on gimmicks that you can't carry with you all the time or recquire too much set-up, I strongly advise you to start with ungimmicked card tricks, ungimmicked coin magic, levitations such as the Balducci levitation and simple mentalism routines.

That way, you will quickly learn the fundamental skills of object manipulation, patter, performance, building rapport, timing and exposition that are the true skills that mark out a genuinely powerful magic performer from anyone who has just spent a lot of cash at the magic store! All the objects you need will be the loose change in your pocket (or someone else's!), any pack of normal playing cards, a pen, a piece of paper; simple things that you can always carry with you and often simply borrow from your audience. If can borrow a coin and make it vanish, transform into a different object and then reappear in your audience member's own closed fist, for example you are very quickly going to earn a reputation as a mind-blowing magician.

And in fact, those sorts of routines, always favourites with any audience, are the easiest to learn and perform once you have practiced the basic techniques outlined above to a reasonable standard.

Of course you are going to need to get some of the secrets of these magic tricks to try your skills out with and good magic secrets that explain particular effects and routines (rather than principles and techniques) don't come free - for obvious reasons! That someone is prepared to pay for this knowledge is some indication of their sincerity in wanting to learn the magic and perform it properly. You can also pay for one to one instruction if you are lucky enough to find a good teacher.

One of the most popular and best ways to build up a repertoire of fundamental tricks and effects is through video: you get the teacher, the demo, explanation and hints all in one. Whilst DVDs from the magic store can be very expensive (up to hundreds of dollars for a single effect) you can also get instant downloads for pocket-money prices that are plenty good for the beginner. In fact I've seen talented beginners build up great routines very cheaply from a collection of these video instructions. They just had that bit of flair and imagination, coupled with the discipline to practice, that enabled them to save a lot of money and build great routines.

There's no reason why you shouldn't do the same.

So in summary, don't spend a fortune on gimmicks (there are some useful gimmicks, but they can all be made at home out of stuff you can find around the house!) Give yourself a good, solid grounding in the fundamental priciples and techniques that apply to all magic performance. Build a simple repertoire of card tricks, coin vanishes and productions, mentalism routines that you can do anywhere and really will build your reputation. If you can't find a teacher, go for video downloads as a very effective method of learning that won't burn a hole in your pocket.

Then it's really down to you. You can do it. I know you can if you really want to do this right and put in the practice. It's loads of fun and a great way to bring wonder to others and a cool reputation for yourself. All the best and share the magic!
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How to make your Magic Tricks seem real! - By: The Magic Man


Let's get one thing cleared up straight away: I'm not suggesting that the first magician in my example failed because he had expensive kit, still less that the second one succeeded because he didn't. The point is, that whether you have expensive stage magic or you specialise in impromtu street tricks, you are only going to make the magic seem real if you have understood the biggest, most important, most fundamental secret of all successful magic.

So what is the secret?

Is it technical proficiency? No.

That is very important and you should certainly put a lot of time and effort into acquiring it, but it doesn't bring the magic to life on it's own account.

So is it mastering misdirection, that so many magic teachers talk about, at least if they are any good? No, it's not that.

Although you absolutely must master misdirection if you really want to be in control of your magic and guide your audience's experience so that the magic can happen. But your misdirection techniques won't work (or at least they'll be hard to implement) without this vital ingredient.

Alright, enough already, what is it????

I can explain it in a single word: rapport. Without rapport all your efforts will be in vain. With it, you will make magic seem real to your audience. It is that important. It is essential. So, let's take a closer look at what it really means for the magician.

Rapport is all about communication. It's a deep form of communication that gets your audience to like you and brings them together on the same wavelength.

There are various techniques that we can gather from the most recent psychological research that can help build this experience of rapport. They are well worth studying and thinking about. Ultimately, you need to interiorize these principles so that they become part of your natural behaviour and so are employed honestly: nothing destroys rapport more effectively than attempts to fake it! However, grasping an insight into these principles will help you understand and develop your own natural rapport-building instincts in the magic context.

A key technique in rapport building is called 'mirroring'. Basically, people are happier to accept and trust someone that they perceive as being like them, or belonging to their group. So, the clothes you wear in a given situation should be chosen to help you fit in, mirroring your audience. Equally, your gestures and body language should reflect those of your audience. The style of language that you use and so on, should all match your audience. That way, they will accept you as one of their own and will relax and give you trust.

A word of warning at this point: when an audience trusts you, you must never abuse that trust. When you do magic tricks, don't leave your audience feeling tricked; instead, leave them with the gift of wonder.

Another key technique is to empathise with your audience. Try to pick up on how they are feeling, what kind of day they've had, what they are wanting from the experience of watching your magic. Feel how they are feeling and respond to that.

The third technique is to be kind! Don't mock your audience, don't humiliate them or make them feel stupid. Performing magic isn't about showing how clever you are (although you are!) It's about taking the audience with you on a journey. Inviting them to a magical place that they will enjoy and making it easy and fun for them to get there.

And that's rapport.

Assuming that you are technically proficient and have a good grasp on misdirection: build rapport with your audience and even if you have only a couple of tricks with coins, you will take them with you on a wonderful journey and they will, even if only for a moment, believe that magic is real.

Which is good news especially for beginner magicians because it means you don't need to spend a fortune at the magic store! A few simple tricks and effects that you can easily and cheaply learn through video downloads these days, a little study of good magic principle and the ability to build rapport and you have evrything you need.

Enjoy and share the magic!

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Top Five Broadway Shows New Liked by Viewers - By: Adrion Matthews


A lot of lucky people were given the opportunity to go to New York many times. They go to Big Apple and watched the much known Broadway shows. They do this because without watching any of it, their trip will be incomplete. Of course, a lot of them go to the safest theatre. Indeed, it is the first factor we should consider when we get the chance to go there and watch shows we love the most.

A lot still believe that a word of the mouth is the best form of advertisement. It is also alike with choosing the right shows we will watch. Well, the viewers had spoken which shows they like most. That is why a list of top five Broadway shows that are liked by many viewers was listed below according to their votes. With this list you can easily determine which shows you are going to watch out for.


1. Wicked. It is now recorded to be the 17th longest-running Broadway show which has been played 2, 942 times of performances as of December 5, 2010. It is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman. It is the untold musical story of The Wizard of Oz's Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good...before Dorothy dropped in. The Broadway play Wicked takes a fantasy journey through the unseen side of Oz, sharing a tale of unexpected friendship and love.

2. The Lion King. No one would ever forget the movie The Lion King and I think it will always be in the heart of anyone especially Simba. It is now the eighth longest-running show in history. It is a winner of six 1998 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Lion King Broadway show pulses with an award-winning score and innovative puppetry to bring the classic story of young royal heir Simba and the animals of the African Pride Lands to vivid life.


3.Jersey Boys. It is the winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical, the Jersey Boys Broadway show tells the story of how Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons went from being unknown New Jersey kids to international pop superstars. Jersey Boys on Broadway features over 30 beautifully sung tunes, including "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You."

4. The Addams Family. It is based on the bizarre and beloved characters created by Charles Addams, The Addams Family Broadway play finds the famously macabre Addams Family put to the test when outsiders come to dinner, hurling Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, Fester, Grandmama and Lurch headlong into a night that will change the family forever.

5. American Idiot. American Idiot on Broadway follows the exhilarating journey of a new generation of young Americans as they struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world, borne along by Green Day's electrifying score. American Idiot on Broadway includes every song from the acclaimed album American Idiot, as well as several songs from the band's Grammy-nominated new release, 21st Century Breakdown.

Remember that it is already the viewers who expressed their opinion on which of the many Broadway shows that takes the lead in the stage. In fact a lot of them keep on coming back to watch their Wicked again and again. So make sure to check until when they will be available to watch and where is the best place to watch it.


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Why Avail Discount Broadway Tickets Wicked? - By: AdrionM.



I’ve always love to watch Broadway shows. Those shows that touches my heart in different ways, but I have always had a problem of having discount Broadway tickets. Right now, won’t be the same as yesterday because options from one musical show to another will be affordable because of the discounted tickets available at broadway-guide.com. Just be guided well and you will see worth watching Broadway shows.

Among of those is Wicked which is one of the most popular Broadway musicals. Certainly, it should not to be missed. Even how many times to you watch this performed, you will never get tired of watching because of the creepy flying monkeys and an amazing dragon that towers over the stage. It is beautiful.

Now, that you have decided to get a discounted ticket of Wicked the musical –it is time to get to know more about the characters and relate with them. In the Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked there were 38 characters but the writers of Wicked musical focused on eight key characters and few others and the company.

According to a reliable source, there is Elphaba commonly called Elphie who were named after the author of The Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum. She is a green girl who becomes the Wicked witch of the West. She is an intense, broody, smart heroine who carries a sense of burden of her peculiarity.

In the musical we will witness baby Elphie and the teenager Elphie. She really likes to be accepted by Ozians and just forget about her color. It has been realized when she met Galinda, Fyero and the Wizard. In her transition during “Defying Gravity”, she expresses her new goal and role as someone trying hard to correct the wrongs in Oz.

The next one is Glinda/Galinda that becomes “Glinda the Good” Witch. She introduced as a young Glinda. She is obviously self-centered young blond. The novelist disassociated her from archetypal "good" to make her a pretentious goodie goodie. On the other hand, musical writers justapoxed the women who were superficially “bad” and “good” but deep inside were nearly the opposite.

Here comes Madame Morrible the headmistress at Shiz University. In the musical, her talents in sorcery are rather limited. In both novel and musical, she doesn’t influence the fate of the three witches.She continues her connections with Oz’s chief. Her misuse of power is her undoing. She is the only classic villain in this musical tale.

Then here comes Fiyero, a handsome prince, fellow student and love interest. He is a winkie prince –lives in one of the regions of Oz. He is a carefree college-age hedonist who invites fellow students to party.

Dr. Dillamond, a professor at Shiz University who is a talking goat, and someone Elphaba befriends.

Then here comes the Wizard of Oz. In the movie, the Wizard of Oz is an old carnival huckster who blew into Oz in a hot air balloon and became a false-faced leader. But there's a twist in both Maguire's novel and the musical with regard to the relationship between the Wizard and Elphaba.

Nessarose is the Witch 's invalid sister. Gregory Maguire named her after Virginia Woolf's sister Vanessa, known as "Nessa." According to the novelist, she was born both crippled and armless. On stage she has arms but is in a wheelchair.
Boq, an unusually tall Munchkin with eyes for Galinda/Glinda. In the novel he is less significant than in the musical.

The novel's early chapters set Elphaba's parents at odds at before birth. Readers learn about Melena, a former aristocrat who is terribly unhappy with her husband Frexpar. Her tactics for emotional survival include chewing on the leaves of a local narcotic plant and engaging in semiconscious affairs. From her first pregnancy comes a green-skinned child and though it is assumed that Frexpar is the father, there is some doubt. Between that, the daughter's odd color, and her queer behavior, the discombobulated parents create an estranged home life for their first child.

In the musical, Dorothy only appears as a shadow projected onto a drape. In other words her famous melting scene where she tosses water on the witch happens behind a curtain. In Maguire's novel she appears several times, as he leads the story through more of what L. Frank Baum wrote about the melting and subsequent moments.

Now, who do you think you are in this musical show? Are you the ugly bad looking one but good person inside or are you the good looking one but bad inside?


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Experience the Real like Jungle on Lion King New York Broadway - By: Adrion Matthews


Based on the hit Disney movie which won over the hearts of adults and children alike, with a production full of jungle way and also the costumes. It is all about the challenge of a lion cub that is facing his journey to adulthood to accept his throne.
Lion King Broadway is the tale of the young lion cub destined to become King of the Jungle. Adapted from the Disney animated film, written by Elton John and Tim Rice, and directed by Julie Taymor,. The great thing also is that it has won more than 30 major theatre awards, including six Tonys, in part for its sensational carnival-style animal costumes. It is also amazing to know that there are young actors and actresses, as of the beginning of October 2009, there are four young actors have joined the cast: Marquis Kofi Rodriguez and Alphonso Romero Jones II playing Young Simba, with Shereen Pimentel and Shannon Skye Tavarez as Young Nala. The Lion King plays at the Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th Street).

For some important information the hit Disney musical Broadway show The Lion King opened in the famous theater district of New York City on November 13, 1997. The productions home has been the New Amsterdam Theatre located at 214 West 42nd Street. It is really amazing that the show runs about two hours and forty-five minutes with one intermission, I am pretty sure that we won’t be bored. And also The Lion King will be moving to a new Theatre as Mary Poppins is set for a run at the New Amsterdam in 2006.
It is also great to know that The Broadway show adds huge production values with forty actors lavished in unbelievable costumes, to recreate all the animals of the African jungle. And they really portray there character well, most of the character have been presented are animals and it is really quite challenging to do. The musical score is just as impressive with the classic Elton John hit “Can You Feel The Love Tonight”, which also won an Oscar.
The theater version of The Lion King also includes some great musical rhythms from the South African composer Lebo M., who makes you feel you are in the heart of the jungle at times; actually you can feel like you are in the jungle, the sun is touching your skin and you think you can feel the warm breeze of the ocean, it really adds a nice touch to the experience.
It is awesome that The Lion King is quickly reaching its 10th year on stage and continues to dazzle everyone who sees the fascinating show. The New Amsterdam Theatre holds 1747 seats which sell out often, Broadway Show Ticket The Lion King average about eighty-five dollars with the ticket high at about two hundred and dollars. New York really put a special place for Broadway performances.
Now, it really just proved how the Lion King New York Broadway is ready and available. Most especially they are loved by kids and also by all ages.

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How to Save In Buying Broadway Theatre Tickets - By: Adrion Matthews

Broadway shows are really popular nowadays. There are lots of theaters all over the world most especially in New York City. These shows are great most especially the production. But we can never deny the truth that it really cost a lot of money. Everyone can love Broadway but not everyone can afford a show on Broadway. But if you are determined to get what you really love well, no doubt to make some solutions or steps in reaching your dreams and goals in life. Then you must find ways in fulfilling it. This would help you to save your money and at the same time you would also be able to watch the wonderful performances of the famous actors and actresses. These would be a good experience for a person who really has the heart of Broadway shows.
There are different ways in getting some discounts Broadway tickets. . Some of the Broadway theatres offer up to 50% discount but this is occasional and you would have to wait for chances to get these offers. However, you would get discounts on tickets for those shows which are usually not popular but you can satisfy yourself by watching these plays. These shows may not be popular but it will assure you great satisfaction broadways field. Because every production in every shows really takes a lot of time just to produce good with quality shows. But then we should be very delicate in choosing once show, sureness of tickets and many other that would really affect your show or production.
Also there are ticket brokers that might offer you discounts in order to sell out the tickets faster. They will really use many ways just to, you should produce good tickets for the costumer. If then you have some contacts though this does not assure you a discount but you would get tickets at face value rates. Some of the Broadway theatres offer up to 50% discount but this is occasional and you would have to wait for chances to get these offers. However, you would get discounts on tickets for those shows which are usually not popular but you can satisfy yourself by watching these plays. Then some there are ticket brokers that might offer you discounts in order to sell out the tickets faster. That’s great news to know right? Lastly you should have some references or any reliable information that can help you to what are you doubting. We should not rely only to our self, need also some suggestion from other around us. For me the best and most reliable source in speaking of Broadway shows and ticket is the internet. . Keeping an eye for partial view or obstructed seating can also help you save money on your tickets, this would really be a great help.

All in all, these simple things can be helpful although it is just simple you can still view few things in order to get access to tickets at absolutely reasonable prices and enjoy the performances.



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Most Interesting Broadway Shows in NYC - By: Adrion Matthews


Being one of the viewers of some great Broadway musical tickets, it has been my great pleasure to expect better to the next level of the production and performances. There are lots of shows that have always been played all over the world. These have different kinds of genre. Some has tragic concepts, a jungle production, or drama, true to life or what we called reality and some are just for laugh.


Some examples of Broadway shows that I really like the most:, and really deserved my money for Broadway musical ticket are:

In the Heights is a true to life Broadway shows, The vibrant northern Manhattan neighborhood of Washington Heights comes to life in this rhythmic, heartfelt new Broadway musical about the denizens of a changing community. It has a musical score of Latin and hip-hop and old-fashioned Broadway ballads. With electric choreography and terrific performances by a diverse cast, In the Heights brings the flavor of the New York City streets to Broadway. I was really excited when I first heard about this one.

The Lion King is a story of the same movie name but the different thing about it is that you are watching in a different environment or atmosphere, and you are watching it live with some awesome and great costumes and props on stage. I was really amazed when I saw it myself. I really thought that It would be boring because it is not a new thing to me but I was totally wrong.

Mamma Mia has become a worldwide smash since its London debut in 1999, and its biggest fans are usually the middle-aged crowd who fondly remember the disco days of ABBA. Women in particular enjoy watching fun-loving Donna and her two best friends reminiscing about their youth, when they were in a singing trio. The story is all about a girl named Sophie who longed for her father’s presence on her wedding day.

Phantom OF The Opera A disfigured man who lives beneath the Paris Opera House becomes obsessed with a beautiful singer and "haunts" the owners until they make her the star of the opera. This is really a Broadway in which you will feel the mystery of something. I need to watch it all over again.


Wicked this popular Broadway musical about witches and magic, this concept was from The Wizard Of Oz. In this Broadway musical based on Gregory Maguire's novel (a "prequel" to The Wizard of Oz), we learn how Elphaba, a sensitive and misunderstood college student in Oz, came to be known as the Wicked Witch of the West.

Now, if you have plans to try something different, just explore and discover for there are more to discover. If you think that a Broadway Musical Ticket will fulfill your hunger of happiness and you think it is worth of your money, well try and try for you will not learn or discover something if you will not try it is just like that you will never know how hot is a coffee when you never tried to drink it.


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Broadway Lion King: A Show That You Shouldn’t Miss - By: Adrion Matthews


Have you ever heard the Movie Lion king? Well, I think anyone who has watch Disney movie would not miss it. Most especially children really like to watch it over and over again for they will surely jump into joy and dance into the beat. They are so very excited when someone; just for example their parents mentioned the phrase “We will watch Lion king!” Every child would really stop playing and run as fast as they can, to the sofa and focus their mind with the movie that they are watching. That’s how the Movie Lion King is very addicting. But have you ever heard the Broadway Lion King? I think it’s a kind of very interesting and unfamiliar. Now let’s have a little overview about the Broadway Lion King.

First, let’s talk about the story. It all started when a lion cub's journey to adulthood and acceptance of his royal destiny. He was Simba, an honored prince of his father named King Mufasa. But this all wealthy and happy life begun to vanish when his father was killed by his wicked uncle named Scar a selfish person and who thinks he should be the rightful King. After the tragic incident, Scar drives Simba away from the kingdom. Sumba begun to live on his own but luckily he found two buddies on her way these are: Pumbaa the warthog and Timon the meerkat. Their journey was really a joyful and priceless experience because they have different attitudes that would really stir up your mind and forced your mouth to laugh. On her adulthood, however, he is visited by the spirit of his father, who instructs him to defeat the nefarious Scar and reclaim his rightful throne.

Second, the production., The Lion King is a musical based on the 1994 Disney animated film of the same name with music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice along with the musical score created by Hans Zimmer with choral arrangements by Lebo M. Directed by Julie Taymor, the musical features actors in animal costumes as well as giant, hollow puppets. The show is produced by Disney Theatrical. After the success of the Broadway show, the show was produced in the United Kingdom in 1999 by Harrison Lochtenberg, and continues to play at the Lyceum Theatre in London. Taymor led the British production of the show, with Melissa De Melo as the producer. The London Production recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in the West End.



Anyone who has watched the show says that they were like watching a show in a jungle. They were really amazing because it was like that you can feel the warm breeze of the sun. With those fantastic costumes you can really determined it was a full blast production. In speaking of costumes, they really put their ideas a figured out some collaboration that would really fit on the presentation. If you would like to imagined how difficult it is to create a costume from a character that is not humans but animals and will be used by a real human on stage. That’s how delicate it is to form a production with such different genre and that’s the reason why it is “Once watched, always wanted”.

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Mamma Mia Broadway Tickets Sold With Gross Of Over $2 Billion - By: Adrion Matthews


Breaking news! mamma mia broadway now officially the 12th longest-running show in Broadway history after surpassing the record previously held by landmark musical Grease (3,388 performances) on Christmas Day, December 25, 2009. That’s how amazing it is! But have you ever wonder, what is the reason behind those numbers? Now, let’s start with a simple way. Mamma mia! is written by British playwright Catherine Johnson, based on the songs of ABBA, composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, former members of the band. Although the title of the musical is taken from the group's 1975 chart-topper "Mamma Mia", yet the plot is still fictional not biographical. The story also tells us the reality of the feeling of a person without knowing his/her father.


A little overview about the story: A woman, a simple girl before will marry a guy in their place. This girl grows without knowing his father. One day she found something very confidential and it is the diary of his mother. She shared it with his two friends and they are shock with some revelations that her mother has a three love affair before. The girl really wanted to attend her true father and be courted in his wedding, but the problem is, who is really the real or true father, if her mother has three love affairs before. I think it is more difficult to answer it than answering a math problem. So the girl had a back-up plan, she sent an invitation letters to the three person, who thinks one of them will be her real father. Along the story there are lots of confusions, revelations and realizations. It comes to the point that the three father she invited claims to be that they are the true father. But at the end of the story she already recognized her real father.

The great thing about it also is, the songs that have been used are the based on the songs of ABBA. ABBA was a Swedish pop music group formed in Stockholm in 1972, consisting of Anni-Frid "Frida" Lyngstad, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Agnetha Fältskog. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of popular music, topping the charts worldwide from 1972 to 1983. They are really a true performer of music. Because of their talent in music, their songs become the foundation of the Mamma Mia Broadway. The most shocking part of the news is with a worldwide gross of over $2 Billion, MAMMA MIA! is acclaimed by the Associated Press as "quite simply, a phenomenon." From the news also that I have red it is said that “ It has been seen by over 40 million people around the world, and MAMMA MIA!, is celebrating over 3,400 performances in its eighth hit year at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre and remains one of Broadway's top selling musicals. Mamma Mia Broadway tickets are also sold in any possible way, nowadays.


Now, that’s what we called true breaking news! Who would think that numbers will grow in thousands, and we don’t know in the future it will grow into millions and that’s really incredible!



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Say Hello to New York & Welcome to Broadway - By: Adrion Matthews


Planning your first visit to New York? Still have a few questions like ‘where should we go, what will we do there, and is it worth the trip?’ Well just relax! New York and its legendary theater district will certainly not disappoint! Take a deep breath and keep reading as we will definitely answer your questions one by one - assuring you that your trip to New York City and Broadway will be amazing.

Now let’s get started!

Where should we go?

Your visit to New York City is sure to be a memorable and exciting adventure. From the Empire State Building to Madison Square Garden, you’re sure to see many awesome sites. But, the one stop you ABSOLUTELY must make is to New York’s Great White Way – better known as Broadway! To give you a brief background of New York’s theater district, Broadway is the longest street in New York and it begins in downtown Manhattan and runs through the entire city, connecting Manhattan with the Bronx. Since the eighteen century, Broadway Theatre has played an important role in shaping the entire arts and entertainment industry. As a matter of fact the name Broadway has become the worldwide name in theatre entertainment. Actors from all over the globe travel to New York just for their shot in the spotlight and to make it on Broadway. The lights, the marquees, and the excitement in the air are what Broadway is all about!


Next. What will we do there?

Don’t worry; there is certainly a lot to see in New York City! Be ready for surprises, excitement, and an overall amazing experience. First and foremost, you need to get to New York! Whether you’re road tripping or flying, make sure you plan a head of time and have all of your necessary travel documents ready for your stay and for your big “Hello” to New York. Next, and VERY important, you’ll need your Broadway theater tickets! After all, what trip to New York City is complete without seeing a legendary Broadway show? Whether you feel like a classic musical comedy or you are leaning towards a thrilling drama, you should make getting tickets your top priority as Broadway shows are in high demand. Once you have your tickets get ready for a great time! You’ll laugh, you may even cry, but you’ll always remember your amazing Broadway experience!

Finally: Is it worth the visit?

Absolutely! New York City, is a magical place with so much to see and uncover! As we mentioned above, visiting Broadway and seeing a fantastic show should make your trip to New York one of the most memorable and exciting experiences of your life! So, hopefully the only questions you have now are “What shows should we see?” and “Where can we get tickets?” While there are many choices, some of the most popular shows and hottest tickets to get are for Wicked, The Lion King, and Billy Elliot. These long running, award winning, and world renowned shows will surely make your visit to New York City complete! Don’t just sit there! Start planning your trip and see what Broadway has to offer. And remember “New York, New York what a wonderful town!”


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Lion King Musical” that become huge hit even before it was premiered on Broadway - By: broadwayticketsale


In any year there are very few entertaining shows that got immense public attention and become instant success even before their premiers and same happened to the famous “Lion King Musical” that become huge hit even before it was premiered on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theater on October 15, 1997 and first official opening November 13, 1997. The Lion King Musical is based on the 1994 animated film by Disney and it music was produced by legendary musician Elton John and produced by Disney Theatrical. It has now become one of the eight longest running shows in the Broadway's history. Soon after Lion King hit the theater it instantly brought the people of all ages to the venue as it was a story of love and redemption that everyone loves to see.
The Lion King Musical has been running successfully since its opening and its shows are performed not in US but also in other countries including UK and Canada and since then shows have won many notable awards and have been witnessed by over 50 million people. This week Lion king show is being played at the Minskoff Theatre in Broadway 7 days a week. Lion King Show has come to Chicago today on 28th October at Cadillac Palace and it will run through Nov 27. It will be at Mandalay Bay – Theatre of Las Vegas until 28 Feb. 2011. The Lion King is also going to open in other countries such Norfolk, London, Durham and Toronto. These shows will run in different dates from October 2010 to the mid of 2011. You can check for the exact dates later online. Alton Fitzgerald White better known as his Lion King’s name Mufasa is offering a benefit holiday concert at Triad Theatre on Dec. 13 to her co-star Shannon Tavarez known as her Lion King name Nala who was diagnosed with AML - a rare and aggressive form of leukemia.
The magical Lion King Musical will also debut in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands at a specially-designed Sands Theatre in March 2011.
Lion King has always been a treat to you and your family and friends and the show is always in news due to its gorgeous costumes, melodious songs, and awesome choreography and amazing body movement and language. The prestigious Musical has celebrated its 11th anniversary in West End this month but joys also trails the sorrows and Lion King has announced its closing date in Las Vegas. The last show will performed in Las Vegas on December 30, 2011 and with 1000 performances it’s the longest run of a musical show in any American city. Buy cheap Lion King musical tickets and enjoy their performances live with your family & friends.


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Cheap La Boheme Broadway Tickets - By: Rich Stephenson



With monetary collapse so readily at the horizon, a lesser director would possibly have succumbed and introduced up a “relevant” recent treatment. It is to Miller’s credit (and one within the eye to those critics who so automatically deplore his smugness) that he now not only have shyed away from this dramatic lifeless end, however eschewed the self-conscious cleverness of Cos or Rigoletto, instead handing over an understated, unobtrusive, Thirties Bohme that decorously whispers, fairly than screams, “classic”.

Wearing its Depression-era lightly, Isabella Bywater’s muted palette and mobile set lends a unprecedented cohesion to the opera’s four acts, so often plunged from dusty penury to glaring technicolour for the Caf Momus episode of Act Two. Her patrons are festive, her kids freshly scrubbed, however there may be not one of the twee jollity that haunts John Copley’s manufacturing up the street (and only a gesture of a snowfall). By the similar token her Bohemians, neither threadbare destitutes nor artistically dishevelled posturers, are simply scruffy and jointly wanting a hairbrush.

Revolving well to expose Caf and Inn, the set’s multiple ranges position its young artists in a first-floor garret, very much assisting the singers with the now not inconsiderable factor of projecting over the enthusiastic orchestra. The higher storey did additional provider all the way through Act Three’s charged confrontation between Mimi and Rodolfo. A lit window and gauzy curtain revealed the semi-clad figures of Marcello and Musetta, reconciling and combating within the openly physical, particular way that their counterparts fail – at such glorious musical period – to achieve.

With Broadway darling Alfie Boe returning to sing Rodolfo for only a handful of performances in January, the function is currently occupied through the outstanding Gwyn Hughes Jones. Matching a voice of crooning roundedness at the stave with all-out power above it, his Pinkerton woes had been wiped clean inside moments. There was no hint of tightness or stress through a performance whose puppyish vulnerability was a surprising bonus on top of such vocal authority. “Che gelida manina” neither lingered nor indulged, however poured clearly out. Perhaps the real high element then again was the Act Four duet “O Mimi, tu piu non torni”, where, egged on through Roland Wood’s resonant baritone, he was in spite of everything ready to unencumber his complete lyric force.

'This is a Bohme for those that hate Bohme'
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Supported through Wood (whose Act Four fandango was so enthusiastic as to risk the health of Bywater’s chic set) at the side of George von Bergen’s beautifully sung Schaunard, an impressed cockney flip from Simon Butteriss (Benoit) and a fairly woollier Colline from Pauls Putnins, the power between the friends was at ease and believable. In-jokes, pranks and baguette-duelling brought so much to the appeal of the hole act, offsetting the opera’s lingering decline with delicate pathos.

Fresh from victory in last year’s inaugural Voice of Black Opera Competition, and making her ENO debut, was Elizabeth Llewellyn as Mimi. A spinto soprano of strangely dark tone, her coated sound and vowels don't seem to be at their very best in opposition to the ringing brightness of Jones’s Rodolfo. Although undoubtedly possessed of both the ability and vary for the role, her Mimi as yet is still one thing of a cipher, failing to articulate the arc between delicate coquette and maligned innocent that she will have to tread. Balanced for tone through Mairead Buicke’s solid Musetta, the vocal laurels for the night time had been undoubtedly with the men, and it was hard to not long for a go back of 2009’s Melody Moore and Hanan Alattar to check them.

After a promising dervish of a get started from the pit, Stephen Lord and his musicians settled into a colourful, if every now and then less than sprightly, rendition. Thwarted on multiple instance through singers declining to linger, without doubt the pace and tone of lawsuits will settle into cohesion because the run continues.

Neither chocolate field nor squalid bedsit, Miller’s manufacturing makes nuanced feel of what can so easily turn out to be an opera of number one colours. With a powerful ensemble cast, poised orchestral enjoying and no mawkish excesses of sentiment, it is a Bohme for those that hate Bohme. For folks that love it, it’s a treat. La Boheme broadway musical tickets are now on sale for Denver for Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Detroit for Detroit Opera House, New York for Metropolitan Opera and London for London Coliseum.
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