New York City Tourism in a Blink

By: Amy Nutt
New York City is famously known as the city that never sleeps. Every year, millions of people from all over the world come to New York to take in the sights and sounds of this culturally diverse city. One of the main attractions in this lively city is its celebrated Broadway shows.

The historical theaters along Broadway resemble the 1920s Broadway when attending the dazzling Broadway productions was considered an enchanting night in the city. New York's world-class Theater District extends from 6th Avenue to 9th Avenue and from 42nd Street to 53rd Street. Famed Broadway is located in the middle of the District. There are about 40 theaters in this little area of the city.

Today, Broadway offers a variety of award winning plays, comedies, and musicals. When visiting Broadway, be sure to take in some of the following Broadway Shows:

Beauty and the Beast: A Disney family musical about the love story of a woman named Belle, and Beast, a prince who was turned into an animal after a witch cast a spell on him because he was heartless.

Chicago: A hot and exciting dance musical that has won many theater awards.

Hairspray: Set in 1962, a girl who dreams of dancing professionally finally makes it to a TV dance show and becomes an overnight star. Hairspray is a famous award winning musical.

The Phantom of the Opera: This famous musical is about a beautiful singer who becomes the obsession of a disfigured musical genius known as "The Phantom of the Opera."

Wicked: This production tells the story of the witches of the Wizard of Oz and how they originated and developed. The story is about how two friends become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch.

The Lion King: A Disney adaptation of a movie about a lion cub named Simba, and his pursuit to become a King.

Mamma Mia: The story of a woman who cannot establish which of three men might be the father of her daughter who is about to get married. This magnificent musical is set to the music of ABBA.

Jersey Boys: The story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. It chronicles the lives of working class boys who become pop stars

The Color Purple: An inspirational musical based on Alice Walker's classic novel and Steven Spielberg's film "The Color Purple." It is the story of a woman who overcomes overwhelming adversity.

Monty Python's Spamalot: This fabulous production is based on the screenplay "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."

Other famous Broadway shows include: The Drowsy Chaperone, The Little Mermaid, South Pacific, Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot, Guys and Dolls, West Side Story, and much more.

Broadway shows sell about a billion dollars worth of tickets annually. Many Broadway theatres offer special student rates, lottery tickets, and standing-room tickets. Every Broadway show experience is full of excitement and adventure. Attending a Broadway show is like experiencing American culture. It will leave you and your family with a lifetime of wonderful memories.