Although most people associate the title Grease with the 1978 film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John, the cult classic was adapted from the 1971 musical written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Originally titled Grease Lightning, the story follows a group of Rydell High students as they explore several controversial issues of adolescence including sex, gangs, the process of entering adulthood and changing personal identities. Renowned musical numbers such as "Summer Nights," "Hopelessly Devoted to You" and "We Go Together" bring the magic of the stage and movies together for a production that has seen several Broadway and West End revivals since its original Chicago debut in 1971.
Although most people associate the title Grease with the 1978 film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John, the cult classic was adapted from the 1971 musical written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Originally titled Grease Lightning, the story follows a group of Rydell High students as they explore several controversial issues of adolescence including sex, gangs, the process of entering adulthood and changing personal identities. Renowned musical numbers such as "Summer Nights," "Hopelessly Devoted to You" and "We Go Together" bring the magic of the stage and movies together for a production that has seen several Broadway and West End revivals since its original Chicago debut in 1971.
Based on the novel Le Fantôme de l'Opéra by Gaston Leroux, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera is a musical theater production that has delighted audiences ever since it opened in 1986 in London's West End. Set in 19th-century Paris, the show follows the story of chorus girl Christine Daaé and the mysterious phantom, a disfigured musical genius living in the bowels of the Paris Opera House. While tutoring her on her vocals, the Phantom becomes dangerously obsessed with Christine, and as he begins to make his presence known, the growing tension within the opera house culminates in the Phantom and Christine meeting face to face. The recipient of both the Tony Award and Olivier Award for Best Musical, the show is Broadway's longest-running musical.
Based on the novel Le Fantôme de l'Opéra by Gaston Leroux, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera is a musical theater production that has delighted audiences ever since it opened in 1986 in London's West End. Set in 19th-century Paris, the show follows the story of chorus girl Christine Daaé and the mysterious phantom, a disfigured musical genius living in the bowels of the Paris Opera House. While tutoring her on her vocals, the Phantom becomes dangerously obsessed with Christine, and as he begins to make his presence known, the growing tension within the opera house culminates in the Phantom and Christine meeting face to face. The recipient of both the Tony Award and Olivier Award for Best Musical, the show is Broadway's longest-running musical.
Come From Away is a historical musical that tells the little-known true story of the events that transpired the week after September 11, 2001. With the entire world asking questions about the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, 38 commercial flights were ordered to land unexpectedly in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, where they were stranded without news or information. Although the population of Gander doubled with the 7,000 passengers and crew, local townspeople sprung to action to house and feed the stranded foreigners. With music, lyrics and a book by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and characters based on real locals from Gander, Come From Away is a testament to mankind's capacity for kindness in the most uncertain of times.
Come From Away is a historical musical that tells the little-known true story of the events that transpired the week after September 11, 2001. With the entire world asking questions about the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, 38 commercial flights were ordered to land unexpectedly in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, where they were stranded without news or information. Although the population of Gander doubled with the 7,000 passengers and crew, local townspeople sprung to action to house and feed the stranded foreigners. With music, lyrics and a book by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and characters based on real locals from Gander, Come From Away is a testament to mankind's capacity for kindness in the most uncertain of times.
Featuring the music of the renowned rock band Queen, We Will Rock You is a jukebox musical written by Ben Elton in collaboration with Queen members Roger Taylor and Brian May. Set in a dystopian future where originality is outlawed, an alienated young man takes a stand against the system in fulfillment of a prophecy that would revive freedom of expression through rock 'n' roll. An incarnation of Freddie Mercury, Queen's notoriously flamboyant front man, the young man uses Queen's hit songs to breed individualism. Since its original West End run, We Will Rock You has spawned numerous international tours, driven hoards of Queen fans to the theater and created a generation of new ones.
Featuring the music of the renowned rock band Queen, We Will Rock You is a jukebox musical written by Ben Elton in collaboration with Queen members Roger Taylor and Brian May. Set in a dystopian future where originality is outlawed, an alienated young man takes a stand against the system in fulfillment of a prophecy that would revive freedom of expression through rock 'n' roll. An incarnation of Freddie Mercury, Queen's notoriously flamboyant front man, the young man uses Queen's hit songs to breed individualism. Since its original West End run, We Will Rock You has spawned numerous international tours, driven hoards of Queen fans to the theater and created a generation of new ones.
Adapted from the classic Disney version of the 18th-century French fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast is musical production that made its Broadway debut in 1994. The show follows the enchanted story of a girl named Belle, who turns to reading books as an escape from her monotonous life in a small provincial town in France. When her madcap father sets off into the woods to show one of his crazy inventions at a fair, he becomes lost and stumbles upon an enchanted castle and the Beast who presides over it. The Beast takes Maurice as his prisoner, and Belle's adventure begins when she agrees to trade places with her father so that he can be free. Lonely and trapped, she befriends the magical objects that inhabit the castle and slowly uncovers the kind heart buried deep within the surly Beast.
Adapted from the classic Disney version of the 18th-century French fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast is musical production that made its Broadway debut in 1994. The show follows the enchanted story of a girl named Belle, who turns to reading books as an escape from her monotonous life in a small provincial town in France. When her madcap father sets off into the woods to show one of his crazy inventions at a fair, he becomes lost and stumbles upon an enchanted castle and the Beast who presides over it. The Beast takes Maurice as his prisoner, and Belle's adventure begins when she agrees to trade places with her father so that he can be free. Lonely and trapped, she befriends the magical objects that inhabit the castle and slowly uncovers the kind heart buried deep within the surly Beast.
Adapted from the beloved Disney film, The Lion King is a musical theater production that tells the story of a lion named Simba whose life takes an unexpected turn after his father, King Mufasa, dies at the hands of Simba's power-hungry uncle, Scar. Unable to deal with the tragedy at such a young age, Simba runs away from home believing that he is responsible for his father's death. When a chance encounter with an old friend reminds him of the importance of family and his responsibility to the rest of the lion pride, he finally returns home and faces the truth about his uncle's part in his father's death. Packed full of the film's renowned songs, including "Circle of Life," Hakuna Matata" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," The Lion King quickly garnered critical and commercial acclaim for its visually stunning rendition of this classic story.
Adapted from the beloved Disney film, The Lion King is a musical theater production that tells the story of a lion named Simba whose life takes an unexpected turn after his father, King Mufasa, dies at the hands of Simba's power-hungry uncle, Scar. Unable to deal with the tragedy at such a young age, Simba runs away from home believing that he is responsible for his father's death. When a chance encounter with an old friend reminds him of the importance of family and his responsibility to the rest of the lion pride, he finally returns home and faces the truth about his uncle's part in his father's death. Packed full of the film's renowned songs, including "Circle of Life," Hakuna Matata" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," The Lion King quickly garnered critical and commercial acclaim for its visually stunning rendition of this classic story.
This classic fairytale from the Arabian Nights has been retold and adapted into numerous different formats over the centuries since it was written. Based on the Disney film of the same name, Aladdin was adapted into a musical theater production that revived the legend for a new generation. Aided by a genie and a magic carpet, a young but clever peasant named Aladdin embarks on the extraordinary quest to earn the love of a beautiful princess. Though he finds his way into the princess's heart, his true identity is exposed by a wicked sorcerer vying for the princess's hand and the power that comes with it. With the same classic songs from the film, Aladdin is a family-friendly, energetic and compelling take on the age-old tale.
This classic fairytale from the Arabian Nights has been retold and adapted into numerous different formats over the centuries since it was written. Based on the Disney film of the same name, Aladdin was adapted into a musical theater production that revived the legend for a new generation. Aided by a genie and a magic carpet, a young but clever peasant named Aladdin embarks on the extraordinary quest to earn the love of a beautiful princess. Though he finds his way into the princess's heart, his true identity is exposed by a wicked sorcerer vying for the princess's hand and the power that comes with it. With the same classic songs from the film, Aladdin is a family-friendly, energetic and compelling take on the age-old tale.