From The West End To Broadway

Whether in London, NY or LA; Theater is Live!!!

The London stage produces some of the best material but somehow it creeps over the Atlantic to the Broadway stage with vigor. Besides major London hits, you will find original and revivals galore.

This zone is dedicated to the lovers of the stage; either performer or audience member.

In just one zone, you can view clips that will bring memories back of shows from the past. If you need to find a synopsis of the latest show now playing on Broadway, just click on the show on the right.

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Anything Goes with Patty LuPone

Award winning Patty LuPone (Evita) had some big shoes to fill in recreating an Ethel Mermen role. She did it with ease.

For Even More News on Broadway

Playbill on Line is the Best Source for the Latest Information for Broadway.

You Will Even Find Cast Notices Here.

Grand Hotel

Michael Jeter and Brent Barrett in one the most unique musical numbers.

The history of musical theater

by Paisley Place

The history of musical theater in Europe dates back to the theater of the ancient Greeks, who included music and dance in stage comedies and tragedies as early as the Fifth Century B.C. Aeschylus and ...More>
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The history of London's West End theater district

by James Charles

Way back when, before even Shakespeare was living and writing his plays in London, the courtyards of public houses (inns), or the walls of churches formed the backdrop to what was the first real stree...More>
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photo by Roger Schultz

Gypsy

This is getting habit forming for Patti - Another Merman Classic.

Managed by Veronica Shine

No stranger to Broadway herself, Veronica's first career began at the age of five as a professional actress. Rubbing shoulders with many big names through those formative years, she worked steadily in summer stock and Broadway until age seventeen.

From her early years in the theater, she obtain experience on how to deal with a vast array of individuals in all facets of life.

She ventured to college and on to other interesting careers in fashion and travel. She is now a writer residing in Europe.

A brief history of Roman theatre

by Eric Goudie

The ancient Roman theatre was, in many respects, the natural outgrowth of the ancient Greek theatre that came before it, though it differed in many fundamental ways, and served a fundamentally differe...More>
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Pippin

Getting involved in community theater

by Clif Mccrady

If you have never been on stage, helped to create a show...do it now. Each season the Community Theatre in my town does a show at the Planetarium. Usually they are space-related. Outer space has alway...More>
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Beating the high price of Broadway: Guide to buying rush and SRO tickets

by B. B. James

Buying discounted tickets for Broadway shows is pretty simple, but it's definitely best to do some research ahead of time. The process itself requires no more than standing on a line in Times Square o...More>
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A Chorus Line

Nothing depicts what the Gypsies (chorus) of Broadway go through just to get a job better than A Chrous Line!

Are standing ovations becoming overused by theater audiences?

by Veronica Shine

As a former performer in the chorus, commonly know as a gypsy in show biz, and a viewer of numerous Broadway shows, today audience's seem to think it is mandatory to give a standing ovation even when ...More>
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Sheila Watson Kraklow

Mar 17, 09 at 05:32 PM

Oh my what a refreshing and delightfull zone, so glad I stopped by today. Got a real lift from the music and lights! Thank you Veronica! (applause here, cheers there) Sheila

Lori Buttermark

Mar 10, 09 at 09:47 PM

Hey Veronica WOW! You have a dyn0mite zone here. Just hand me a Latte and pass the popcorn. I'm ready to sit back and enjoy the show. Best of luck, go, girl!!

Raven Lebeau

Mar 09, 09 at 08:10 PM

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Congrats to the 2009 Tony Award Winner!!!!

Elton John and company has done it again.

Taking a popular movie and turning it into a hit in London and now the top show on Broadway. Cheers!

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Chicago
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Exit the King
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God of Carnage
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Al Hirschfeld Theatre Musical

Hedda Gabler
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Impressionism
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre Drama

In the Heights
Richard Rodgers Theatre Musical

Irena's Vow
Walter Kerr Theatre Drama

Jersey Boys
August Wilson Theatre Musical

Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Belasco Theatre Drama

Lion King, The
Minskoff Theatre Musical

Little Mermaid, The
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre Musical

Mamma Mia!
Winter Garden Theatre Musical

Mary Poppins
New Amsterdam Theatre Musical

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Majestic Theatre Musical

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Rock of Ages
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Shrek The Musical
Broadway Theatre Musical

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"Fame! I'm going to live for ever!" sang out Irene Cara's character Coco in the film of FAME. "Well fame costs, and right here is where you start paying-in sweat!" said Debbie Allen as the hard as ...More>
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