Revisiting A Classic – Broadway’s Old Lights Often Shine Brightest
Posted in theatre tagged with Broadway, Les Miserables, Majestic theater, New York City entertainment, Phantom of the Opera, theater tickets, timeless plays, Wicked on August 26th, 2009 by Amanda BourneNew Yorkers have a love / hate relationship with Broadway.
The best shows quickly inspire frenzied ticket sales and endless opinions on their merits. Tickets that are in high demand seem impossible to find at times — and can command a king’s ransom.
While some plays stick around for a while and some are quickly rejected by critical theatre-goers, the finest Broadway musicals have shown the ability to stand the test of time and seem like permanent fixtures in the heavily trafficked Theatre District…often justifiable.
Whether it’s the enchanting score of The Phantom of the Opera, the brilliant performances in Les Misérables or the sparkling stage arrangements of Wicked, these classics often deserve a second look, a re-initiation, if you will.
I recently decided to re-acquaint myself with The Phantom of The Opera, the longest running show in the history of Broadway. (It has been fifteen years since my initial viewing.) Read more »
