| ork City is famously known as the city that never | | | | of the Wizard of Oz and how they originated and |
| sleeps. Every year, millions of people from all over the | | | | developed. The story is about how two friends |
| world come to New York to take in the sights and | | | | become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda |
| sounds of this culturally diverse city. One of the main | | | | the Good Witch. |
| attractions in this lively city is its celebrated Broadway | | | | The Lion King: A Disney adaptation of a movie about a |
| shows. | | | | lion cub named Simba, and his pursuit to become a |
| The historical theaters along Broadway resemble the | | | | King. |
| 1920s Broadway when attending the dazzling | | | | Mamma Mia: The story of a woman who cannot |
| Broadway productions was considered an enchanting | | | | establish which of three men might be the father of |
| night in the city. New York’s world-class | | | | her daughter who is about to get married. This |
| Theater District extends from 6th Avenue to 9th | | | | magnificent musical is set to the music of ABBA. |
| Avenue and from 42nd Street to 53rd Street. Famed | | | | Jersey Boys: The story of Frankie Valli and the Four |
| Broadway is located in the middle of the District. There | | | | Seasons. It chronicles the lives of working class boys |
| are about 40 theaters in this little area of the city. | | | | who become pop stars |
| Today, Broadway offers a variety of award winning | | | | The Color Purple: An inspirational musical based on |
| plays, comedies, and musicals. When visiting | | | | Alice Walker's classic novel and Steven Spielberg's film |
| Broadway, be sure to take in some of the following | | | | "The Color Purple." It is the story of a woman who |
| Broadway Shows: | | | | overcomes overwhelming adversity. |
| Beauty and the Beast: A Disney family musical about | | | | Monty Python's Spamalot: This fabulous production is |
| the love story of a woman named Belle, and Beast, a | | | | based on the screenplay "Monty Python and the Holy |
| prince who was turned into an animal after a witch | | | | Grail." |
| cast a spell on him because he was heartless. | | | | Other famous Broadway shows include: The Drowsy |
| Chicago: A hot and exciting dance musical that has | | | | Chaperone, The Little Mermaid, South Pacific, Mary |
| won many theater awards. | | | | Poppins, Billy Elliot, Guys and Dolls, West Side Story, |
| Hairspray: Set in 1962, a girl who dreams of dancing | | | | and much more. |
| professionally finally makes it to a TV dance show and | | | | Broadway shows sell about a billion dollars worth of |
| becomes an overnight star. Hairspray is a famous | | | | tickets annually. Many Broadway theatres offer special |
| award winning musical. | | | | student rates, lottery tickets, and standing-room tickets. |
| The Phantom of the Opera: This famous musical is | | | | Every Broadway show experience is full of |
| about a beautiful singer who becomes the obsession | | | | excitement and adventure. Attending a Broadway |
| of a disfigured musical genius known as "The Phantom | | | | show is like experiencing American culture. It will leave |
| of the Opera." | | | | you and your family with a lifetime of wonderful |
| Wicked: This production tells the story of the witches | | | | memories. |