| I have a friend who always says that she | | | | message and is very entertaining. Also, the |
| wishes we would just bust out in random song | | | | main character is not the typical "popular" |
| and dance throughout the day. She believes | | | | girl. She becomes popular because of her |
| that there would be less war, and definitely | | | | personality, rather than her looks. The |
| more entertainment in our everyday lives. I | | | | characters learn that the personality is more |
| have to admit, I think I agree with her. Even | | | | important than what is on the outside. |
| though real life isn't all song and dance, we | | | | |
| can pretend for limited amounts of time that | | | | Phantom of the Opera: Again, another of my |
| it is reality. We can do this by watching | | | | all-time favorites. This production is based |
| musicals and Broadway shows. These offer | | | | off of Gaston Leroux's novel with the same |
| great escapes from the sometimes dull path | | | | title. This musical offers everything from |
| that we call life. But with so many of these | | | | love, adventure, suspense, friendship, |
| to choose from, it may be hard to find the | | | | danger, and entertainment-with, of course, |
| right one for your current mood. Here are | | | | the most fabulous costumes and makeup. |
| just a few choices that you have, in detail. | | | | |
| | | | Rent: This is considered a rock musical. It |
| Cats: This is one of the most famous Broadway | | | | is brazen and a little in your face-- but in |
| productions. Even more famous then the name | | | | a good way. This musical follows a group of |
| "Cats" is the producer, Andrew Lloyd Weber, | | | | young artists and musicians living in New |
| who has produced many successful pieces. It | | | | York. Their everyday life is a struggle for |
| is actually based off of T.S. Eliot's poems; | | | | survival. The many things they deal with are |
| you guessed it, involving cats. If you are a | | | | AIDS, poverty, love, friendship, betrayal, |
| feline-lover, this is the perfect show for | | | | and sacrifice. This is definitely a |
| you. Just think; nothing but cats! | | | | heart-wrenching production-but beautifully |
| | | | created and presented. |
| Wicked: I've heard lots of great things about | | | | |
| this production. It is based off the book by | | | | These are just a few; there are so many more |
| Gregory Maguire called, "Wicked: The Life and | | | | available to experience. The variety of shows |
| Times of the Wicked Witch of the West". This | | | | offers something for everyone. Also, for |
| is a story from the perspectives of the | | | | family outings there are a few Disney |
| witches of the Land of Oz. As a viewer, you | | | | productions that are great for every age |
| will get to see a friendship, rivalry, | | | | group. Before you purchase your Broadway |
| jealousy, and opposing viewpoints and | | | | tickets, make sure that you find the right |
| beliefs-all with great music. | | | | one for you and others in your group-you |
| | | | wouldn't want to see something inappropriate |
| Hairspray: This is one of my personal | | | | for children. This way, the Broadway musical |
| favorites. This is set in the 1960s and is | | | | experience can be a remarkable memory that |
| full of racial tension. This has a great | | | | the whole family can remember with smiles. |