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- Movie Comedies that Would Make Good Broadway MusicalsThe trend of Broadway producers to look toward movie comedy as the source for enormous, runaway hits of the season continues unabated. Here are some suggestions.
- The Three Best Movies Based on Broadway MusicalsThese three fantastic movies are all based on Broadway musicals. They all adapted well from the stage to the big screen, and let you have some Broadway magic in the comfort of your own home.
Movie Review - Billy Elliot (2000)Both the movie and the Broadway musical tell a tender story of the aspirations of a young boy to become a dancer despite the opposition of his rough-hewn father and brother.- Book Review: The Broadway Musical, by Joseph P. SwainA review of The Broadway Musical, Joseph P. Swain's award-winning critical analysis of famous Broadway shows.
- Selecting a Broadway Musical for Production by High School StudentsChoosing the right show to fit your students is the first step in an exciting journey into the world of musical theater.
- Dolly Parton Promotes New 9-5: The Broadway MusicalDolly Parton talks about her new broadway musical in New York: 9-5!
- My Top Ten Broadway Musicals of All TimeBroadway is full of musicals and I was fortunate to see a few of them. Here are my top ten favorites of all time.
- Top Ten Broadway Musicals of All TimeMusicals are a wonderful past-time. Here is your guide to the top ten Broadway musicals.
- From Lions to Conmen, Top 10 Broadway Musicals of All TimeWhether you love drama or comedy, children themes or adult themes, you will find the perfect Broadway Musical for you within the top ten musicals of all time.
- Biographical Broadway Musicals: Real Lives on StageFour Broadway musicals that are based on biographical stories of famous and not so famous people.
- How Oklahoma! Revolutionized and Transformed the Broadway Musical ForeverOkay, here's our pitch: Singing and dancing cowboys. Oh, and an extended ballet sequence. Uh-huh, that's right, ballet dancing cowboys. Oh, and the ballet is a dream sequence with Freudian overtones. And we've also got an attempted rapist. Can we have your money now?
- The Origins of Modern Broadway Musical StyleModern Broadway musical style originated in two stages: first, the formation of a new kind of music; second, the development of a new way of using music within a play.
- Jewish Singers in American Popular Music: The Jukebox GenerationsThese generations pioneered the use of modern microphone techniques in concert, radio, and recording performances to establish themselves as pure singers, not as singing comics or singing actors.
So You Want to Star in a Broadway Musical?Becoming an actor or actress isn't an easy task, but don't make the mistake of thinking that stage acting will be easier or less competitive.- Top Broadway musicals to hit Chicago stages in 2012Some of the best Broadway musicals will be taking center stage in Chicago theaters in 2012.
25 Reasons I Can't Sleep!What keeps you up at night? A Quiz by Award Winning Humorist BARB BEST
'Nine' -- Before Daniel Day-Lewis, Penelope Cruz and Kate Hudson's Movie, it was a Broadway MusicalA review of the Broadway muscial, performed by newcomers- Which Role in "42nd Street" is Right for Me?This is a description of the roles in the musical "42nd Street." It includes vocal ranges as well as character descriptions for the major roles.
That September Day I'll Never ForgetStory about September 11, 2001.
Hollywood Blockbuster Movies Turned into Broadway MusicalsThere may be a number of Hollywood movies adapted from stage plays, but there is now a steady increase on the number of movies originally written for the screen getting Broadway makeovers.- When I Think of My DaddyA poem about a girl who misses her daddy
- LIve Life with a Musical Score This SummerLooking for a way to make your summer sizzle with memories. Play some great music from Broadway as your soundtrack. This top ten list will help you choose which ones to include.
'Godspell' -- a Review of the Broadway Musical Based on ChristA review of a production of the once-popular Biblical musical. Performed by a mostly amateur cast.- 3 Movies that Should Be Made into Broadway MusicalsThese three fantastic films are begging to be made into stage shows. Other movies have made the transition before, and I would love ot see these films turned into fabulous Broadway shows.
La Cage Aux Folles --Three Versions of the BirdcageFrom its beginnings as a French play to films (both American and French)and a musical, this story of family, love and gay masquerade still brings laughs.- Broadway musical comes to BirminghamThe Drowsey Chaperone comes to The Village Players Theatre of Birmingham in mid September.
Marilyn Miller: Early 20th Century Queen of the Broadway MusicalDuring the 1920' and '30s, Marilyn Miller sang the music of Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, and George Gershwin. For years, she was the unrivaled queen of the Broadway musical.- My Review of the Broadway Musical "Stomp"This was my first attendance at a Broadway show. I always thought this type of entertainment to be boring but, not "Stomp." It was very energetic and very funny, to say the least.
- The Return of American IdolA brief blip from a loyal American Idol viewer, the following story discusses hopes for some changes on this hot TV show, as well as traditions worth holding onto.
- Bebe Neuwirth, Nathan Lane to Play Morticia and Gomez Addams in Broadway Musical?An Addams Family musical is heading to Broadway in 2009 and both Neuwirth and Lane have been involved in the show's development.
- Tony's are Right: See the Broadway Musical In the HeightsAfter seeing the Broadway hit "In The Heights" I had to share the wonderful experience. This is my review of the show and recommendation for you to see it.
- Best Broadway Musical SongsBroadway stands for creativity and originality. The imaginative stories of each show are bound to compelling songs that will move you in some way.
- Robert Goulet: Another Fond Memory for Us All to RememberRobert Goulet was a part of our lives. A household name has passed away, leaving us all with fond reflections of his time he spent here with us.
- Broadway Musical, Disney's The Little Mermaid Shines a Denver Starthe people's media company
