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