WICKED is a Broadway Musical that appeals to all ages and a bucket list worthy Broadway play.
Connect to the Stories Behind the Songs at Beautiful-The Carol King Musical
How do I even begin to share how amazing Beautiful – The Carol King Musical is?
I vaguely knew about Carol King’s music because I have memories of my mom humming along to her songs in the kitchen when they played on the radio. Watching the musical stirred up memories of her and a deeper connection for the emotions behind the songs.
I think most people in the audience felt connected to Carol’s songs in some way, whether her music was from their generation or their parents’. I will warn you that you will want to download her album “Tapestry” after watching the musical if don’t already have it. The cast did a fantastic job of conveying the story behind the songs, which will make you love them even more.
Witness the Impossible with The Illusionists – Live from Broadway
THE ILLUSIONISTS – LIVE FROM BROADWAY™ provides non stop entertainment and continual moments of “how did they do that?!!!” Seriously, you are watching it live, get up close camera angles, and still can’t comprehend how they do it. [Read more…]
Discover why all ages LOVE Matilda the Musical
I’ll admit that I didn’t have any prior knowledge of Matilda prior to watching the Broadway performance. I knew that the book and the movie were beloved by audiences of all ages. Now I understand why.
Something Rotten! on Broadway Delivers Non- Stop Laughs
I didn’t know much about Something Rotten prior to the watching the Broadway play and I actually preferred it that way because every moment was such a treat. The laughs are non-stop from beginning to end with subtle pop culture references throughout. You don’t need a lot of Shakespeare knowledge prior to the show to enjoy all of the references about him. The play has something for everyone with great dance numbers, fun songs, romance, jealousy, and lovable characters. Trust me when I say that you will love it!
Share Disney’s Little Mermaid with a New Generation on Broadway
Disney’s animated version of The Little Mermaid came out when I was around 11 years old in 1989. I LOVED that movie when I was a kid, which made taking my 10 year old son to see the Broadway version of a classic a full circle moment.
Lighthearted Laughs at A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder
Sometimes I enjoy watching a play without any preconceived ideas. I didn’t know much about A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder prior to the performance, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it was so lighthearted and FUN!
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Aronoff Center NOVEMBER 15 – 27, 2016
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is a Broadway play that keeps getting better over time. I think that I enjoyed it even more the second time I watched it. The powerful music is both beautiful and haunting, which will leave an impression on you long after the performance ends.
Relive Your Childhood at The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music is one of my all time favorite musicals. I’ve watched the movie version countless times over the years. I know the words to all of the songs and it’s also a musical that my mom and I enjoyed watching together. It’s one of those musicals that never gets old to me.
So how did the Broadway musical compare to my childhood memories of the movie version?
If the movie version of the musical is your point of reference, you will still recognize almost all of the songs and the overall plot of the play. Some of the songs are in a different order in the Broadway musical version but I honestly didn’t care because I enjoyed it so much. My kids would have found the stage version similar to The Sound of Music Live that successfully aired on NBC in 2013.
The cast did such an incredible job that I was taken back to all of those great memories of the musical from my childhood. The children cast in the musical were delightful and still brought their own personalities to their roles. Melody Betts will give you goosebumps in a good way when she sings in her role as The Mother Abbess. Kerstin Anderson had some big shoes to fill in the role of Maria, but she gave a flawless performance with lots of life and energy that you expect from her beloved character. Ben Davis was the perfect blend of stern and soft in the role Captain Georg vonTrapp with incredible vocals.
I originally invited my oldest friend to join me because I had memories of watching it together with her as kids. She is literally my oldest friend, because our moms were neighbors and pregnant with us during the same time, so we grew up together. When she shared that she couldn’t attend the play, I offered to take her mom who LOVED the play even more than she did. Her mom even took the “Sound of Music” tour in Europe. Watching the Sound of Music with my friend’s mom was almost as good as watching it with my own mom. She was so excited and moved by the play. It was wonderful to share that experience with her.
The Sound of Music is one of those musicals that is beloved by multiple generations. I would highly recommend this play for audiences young or old. This Broadway musical is the perfect opportunity to reminisce and relive your childhood or create a new memory with the next generation with someone you love.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC will play the Reminisce Center September 27 – October 9, 2016
The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with such songs as “My FavoriteThings,” “Do-Re Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song.
Tuesday – Thursday at 7:30PM
Friday at 8:00PM
Saturday at 2:00PM and 8:00PM
Sunday at 1:00PM and 6:30PM.
Tickets for THE SOUND OF MUSIC start at $30.
They are available at the Aronoff Center Box Office downtown at 650 Walnut Street, online at CincinnatiArts.org orby phone at 513.621.ARTS.
For more information, please visit www.BroadwayInCincinnati.com.
Photo credit for all images: Matthew Murphy
You can find out more about the Sound of Music on Tour from their website.
Disclosure: I attended media night. All opinions are my own.
Broadway in Cincinnati Presents CABARET May 10-22
I had no idea what to expect for my first time watching the Broadway play CABARET. All I can say is WOW!!!
The singing and music were fantastic! Many of the actors in the ensemble also played an instrument. The plot offered sweet moments between characters, drama, and a few moments that were racy and over the top. *CABARET contains adult themes and is for mature audiences only.The ending still has me a little floored. I’m really glad that I didn’t know anything about the show prior to watching it. (No spoilers here)