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Avenue Q is set on a street in New York City where people and puppets live as neighbors and deal with some of life's most thorny issues: romance, sex, money, career, rent and other matters unmentionable. Note: Contains adult themes, strong language and sexual situations (depicted by puppets!) and may not be suitable for children under 12 Golden Theatre: 252 West 45th St. |
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A remake from one of Neil Simon's early hits from 1963. Barefoot in the Park is a classic romantic comedy starring Amanda Peet, Patrick Wilson, Jill Clayburgh and Tony Roberts. The story follows young New Yorkers Corie and Paul Bratter, fresh off their whirlwind honeymoon, as they begin their married life together in a tiny fifth floor walk-up. Cort Theatre: 138 West 48th St. |
$26 - $100
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In Disney's theatrical recreation of the classic animated film, Belle, a young woman in a small, provincial town, meets the Beast, in reality a young prince whose lack of compassion has trapped him in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and to be loved, the spell will be broken and he will be transformed back to his former self. But time is running out, and if the Beast does not learn his lesson, he will be doomed for all eternity. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre: 205 West 46th St. |
$60 - $95
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Chicago is the kiss-and-tell tale of Roxie Hart, a chorus girl who kills her lover as a career move; Billy Flynn, a sharp lawyer who turns Roxie into a celebrity; and Velma Kelly, a dancing jailbird with an ear for headlines and an eye for talent. Ambassador Theatre: 219 West 49th St. |
$72 - $100
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The Color Purple is an inspiring and unforgettable story of a woman, who, through love, finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. The Color Purple is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life. Broadway Theatre: 1681 Broadway (at 53rd St.) |
$26 - $100
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Set against the backdrop of a Bronx Catholic school in 1964, Doubt is the story of a strong-minded woman faced with a difficult decision. Should she voice concerns about one of her male colleagues, even if she's not entirely certain of the truth? Walter Kerr Theatre:219 West 48th St. |
$30 - $110
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It's 1962 and Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one dream--to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning teen queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin. Neil Simon Theatre: 250 West 52nd St. |
$90 - $100
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Jersey Boys is about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were thirty. August Wilson Theatre: 245 West 52nd St. |
$60 - $110
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A musical with a disco beat, Mamma Mia! features the music of Swedish singing group ABBA. The setting is a Greek island where 20 year old Sophie is due to be married. Her mom, Donna (who happens to be a former singing star) is there. But Sophie's father is not present because she is not sure who he is. So, Sophie researches mom's diary and chooses three former lovers as likely candidates and invites them to the wedding, thinking she will figure it out when she sees them. Winter Garden Winter Theatre: 1634 Broadway |
$95 - $126
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This musical tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and the quest for the Holy Grail in song. Monty Python's Spamalot features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people Shubert Theatre: 225 West 44th St. |
$40 - $110
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Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, original stars of the Broadway production of The Producers, are back together for the Broadway revival of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. Simon's play centers on a pair of desperately mismatched roommates--one sloppy and one neat... Brooks Atkinson Theatre: 256 West 47th St. |
$60 - $100
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Rent tells an the story of struggling young artists living on the edge and reaching for glory in New York's East Village. With exciting rock music, intelligent lyrics and a hot young cast, Rent sings of our time, of facing an uncertain future with courage, humor, loyalty and love. Nederlander Theatre: 208 West 41st St. |
$35 - $100
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The Lion King is the story of a young lion cub named Simba who struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role as king. To bring the classic 1994 film to life, Disney turned to the story's roots, its rich mythology, powerful human drama and primal African rhythms to create a fantastic new musical unlike anything Broadway has ever seen. New Amsterdam Theatre: 214 West 42nd St. |
$75 - $110
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In The Phantom of the Opera, a young singer, Christine, is charmed by a mysterious specter who haunts the Paris Opera house. Based on Gaston Leroux's famous novel, the musical's tale begins as unexplained accidents have been occurring throughout the Paris Opera, and the stuck-up diva, Carlotta, refuses to go on. Christine takes her place and is a triumph. At her opening night, she meets her childhood friend, Raoul. Alone in her dressing room, she finally meets the Phantom who has taught her to sing so beautifully. Majestic Theatre: 245 West 44th St. |
$50 - $100
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Based on the Academy Award-winning 1968 film of the same name, The Producers is the story of down-on-his-luck theatrical producer Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, a mousy accountant. Together, they hatch the ultimate scam: Raise more money than you need for a sure-fire Broadway fiasco...and pocket the difference. St. James Theater: 246 West 44th St. |
$95 - $100
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In this romantic comedy, residents of a small northern town are falling in and out of love at an alarming rate. Love is discovered; hearts are broken and mended---almost---in this midwinter night's dream! Daryl Roth Theatre: 20 Union Square East |
$30 - $70 |
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Altar Boyz is a musical-comedy about a fictitious Christian boy-band on the last night of their national "Raise the Praise" tour. The Boyz - five ultra-talented heartthrobs from Ohio - are lead singer Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham. Dodger Stages Theatre 4: 340 West 50th St. |
$60 - $75
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Blue Man Group features three bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theatre, percussive music, art, science and vaudeville into a form of entertainment that is like nothing else. Astor Place Theatre: 434 Lafayette St. |
$60 - $75
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Drumstruck is an original, interactive musical that is built upon traditionally South African drumming, rhythms, and songs. Dodger Stages Theatre 2: 340 West 50th St. |
$60 - $70
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This is a musical comedy about everything you have secretly thought of romance, marriage, lovers, wives and mothers-in-law but was always afraid to admit. Westside Theatre: 407 W. 43rd St. |
$49 - $75
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Eight gentlemen show more than their talents in this musical. About 16 songs are interpreted by these undressed gentlemen. Ingenious and intelligent, it celebrates the happiness of masculine nudity. Actors' Playhouse Theatre: 100 7th Ave. South |
$35 - $65
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Red Light Winter follows two men and a woman in very foreign territory. College friends Davis and Matt spend a wild, unforgettable evening in Amsterdam's Red Light District with a beautiful young prostitute, Christina. They find that their lives have changed forever when their bizarre love triangle plays out in unexpected ways a year later in the East Village. Barrow Street Theatre: 27 Barrow St. |
$65
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STOMP is a movement, of bodies, objects, sounds - even abstract ideas. But what makes it so appealing is that the cast uses everyday objects, but in non-traditional ways. Orpheum Theater: 126 2nd Ave.(entre 7th St. & St. Marks Pl. |
$30 - $75
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Note: Most of these shows have performances almost every day and sometimes more than once a day - usually on weekends. Check their schedule on the Official Broadway Theater Guide, available at theater and hotel lobbies. |