The Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons Is Back on Broadway!

Jim Parsons has to be one of my favorite actors right now. He is beyond hilarious. Because of him I went to see him in The Normal Heart this past summer; which was amazing. He even stopped and took a picture with me! So when I found out he was going to be back on broadway needless to say I was thrilled. He will be in the revival show Harvey. For more info click the link from broadway.com:
Jim Parson's Back on Broadway!

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Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark!



So ever since Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark started I had be curious about the show. Of course all the injuries and bad press didn't help the show start off with a bang. But after they took some time off to tweak some things, it started up again, and boy did it make a come back!

Now, I know the bare minimum when it comes to super heros. But I was still curious about seeing the show. My aunt had mentioned to me that she thought it was be the perfect show to take my 9yr old cousin for his first Broadway show. I agreed,and said that I wanted to see it also. So I went to the box office and purchased the tickets (there was actually a line there).

So this past Saturday my aunt, uncle, mom, cousin and I headed into the city for the day for some lunch and to see the show. Unfortunately, I hurt my ankle at work 2 weeks ago, and I'm on crutches which made it hard to get to the balcony where our seats where. Luckily, the theatre had elevator access, so I didn't have to climb as many stairs as I thought.

We had seats in the first row of the balcony..I sat in the aisle seat and my cousin sat right next to me; which turned out to be perfect seats (I'll explain why in a moment!)

So we were all getting excited when the lights dimmed and I was really curious to see how my cousin would enjoy his first Broadway musical. The show started, and in my opinion the beginning of the story went by kind of slow. However, it was necessary to explain the back story of how Peter Parker became Spider-Man. The plot basically is the same as the movie. It's about how Peter Parker becomes Spider-Man, the love story between him and Mary Jane, and his battle with the super villan the Green Goblin.

During the second act is where the real action started! The aerials in this show...WOW. It was amazing! They had about 10 different guys play Spider-Man, because of how many tricks there were. At one point right before the end of Act 1, the usher moved my crutches...and I was thinking, they're not in the way. Well, come to find out..they were! Spider-Man comes out of a door and runs down the aisle and jumped and sat right next to my cousin and I! He scared the bajeezus out of us! But it was awesome! He did it again a few more times, and my cousin even got a wave from Spidey! We were able to see most of the fighting scenes and tricks. I give these actors props, there is no way you could get me to fly around that theatre! Every single one of us enjoyed the show! I was worried to see if my cousin would enjoy it, since it was a musical. But all the aerial tricks, fight scenes, and the fact that Spidey sat next to us several times made him love it!

I would totally recommend this show! The story was good, the costumes and aerials were insane! This show is for kids and adults. It's so worth seeing! I would love to see it again, but from the different views. If you're in the city and are looking for a show to see, go see Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark!!

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Green Goblin Interview

Patrick Page is the new Green Goblin in Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark. He gave an interview with broadway.com. If you want to learn more about Patrick, check out this link: Broadway.com Interview With Patrick Page, The New Green Goblin

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Spider-Man Word of Mouth

Spidey has had its ups and downs. It has gotten great buzz so far since it finally opened. Want to see what broadway.com's word of mouth reviewers had to say about it? Check out the link to watch the video: Spider-Man Word of Mouth

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Interview With Jim Parsons

I fell in love with Jim Parsons from watching The Big Bang Theory. The show is hilarious, and Jim, in my opinion, makes the whole show. When I heard he was going to be on Broadway in The Normal Heart, I knew it was a play that I wanted and had to see. When I found out it was going to be closing July 10th, I immediately purchased tickets to see the play, and of course Jim. He did an interview with broadway.com about the play. Click the link to check out the interview: What's Up, Jim Parsons?

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Brooke Shields on GMA

Brooke Shields took some time out of her busy schedule to talk to Good Morning America about becoming the new Morticia in the Addams Family. Check out the link from broadway.com to see the video clip: Brooke Shields Talks Becoming A Memember of The Addams Family on Good Morning America

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Tragedy Strikes At How To Succeed

Last night was supposed to be How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying's 100th performance. Unfortunately this was not the case. The clock kept ticking away, while audience members waited in their seats for the show to begin. As time went on, they were informed with issues backstage and they would be updated soon. After about an hour, Daniel Radcliffe and other actor came on stage to give the audience news that the show would not go on. To read more about this unfortunate event, click the link from broadway.com to read more: How To Succeed In Business Stagehand Dies Backstage

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American Idiot...The Movie!

A lot of shows these days are turning into films. Chicago, Rent, Rock of Ages, etc. Whats the newest show that will become a movie? American Idiot of course! The show just recently ended their run on Broadway. Now I was always skeptical of this show since it opened. I have seen Green Day perform live before..and they were great. So when I heard they were making a show based on their music I was unsure about it. I mean, if I wanted to hear Green Day songs, why would I want to hear it from anyone other than Green Day? Near the end of their run, I actually wanted to go see it..but since Billie Joe Armstrong went back to the show, it was kind of hard to get tickets (not to mention I'm a broke college student!) So, I never ended up seeing the show.

However, now I will be able to get a chance to see it on the big screen! So at least I'll be able to see it, even if it is in my local movie theatre. Check out this link from broadway.com to read more about it: Billie Joel Armstrong Set To Star In American Idiot Movie; 2013 Released Planned

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Also, check out this other great blog about broadway, rush/student/and lottery tickets! This is def a blog worth reading! Broadway Informer and follow her on Twitter: @Bwayinformer

Broadway In Bryant Park

Need something free and fun to do in the city?? Are you a fan of broadway?? If you, you're going to want to check this out! A bunch of shows will be performing in Bryant Park on certain dates! Check out their website for what shows are performing on which dates. I know I'll be there! Who else plans on going?!

Bryant Park

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Rent Cast Announced!

Hey all you Rentheads out there! The new cast for Rent has been announced! Check out the link to find out who will be playing some of your favorite roles! The New Bohemians: Casting Announced for 'Rent' Revival

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Idina Menzel = Amazing!

I'm a huge RentHead, and I love everyone and everything about it. I was too young to see the original cast in the show-but when I hit high school I saw it as many times as I could. I would listen to the soundtrack everyday. I just couldn't get enough of it. When I had found out that Idina Menzel was going to be in Wicked, I immediately bought tickets; without even fully knowing what the show was about. Her being in it was enough for me. Once the first note left her mouth, I got chills. Hearing her live was incredible. I fell in love with her even more so than before.

After Wicked I started keeping up with what Idina was involved in. I have been lucky enough to see Idina perform live in concert twice. The first time was at Count Baise Theare in Red Bank, and the second time was just last week when she performed at NJPAC. Both times she was AMAZING! For the NJPAC my cousin and I went and our seats were really crappy...but we didn't care. Her voice reached us without her having even to try. She performed songs from her famous shows Rent, Wicked, Glee and many more. She was hilarious as well. Not only can she belt out songs, she has such a rapport with the audience. She would tell stories in between songs, and everyone laughed their asses off! (If she ever gives up singing, she has a career as a comedian!) She made fun of her and Lea Michele singing Poker Face because she thought it was weird for a mother and daughter to sing (and she's right!)

After the show my cousin and I decided to wait at the stage door to try and meet her. We waited about 45 minutes, and out she came! She was super nice, sweet and gorgeous! She took the time to autograph everything! And the bonus of the night was she said she would also take pictures with us! My cousin and I almost died! We never thought we'd actually get a picture with her; an autograph was fine with us! It was the perfect end to an amazing night!! If you have the chance to see her live, DO IT!! Below are some pictures from the February show and the June show!

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Idina Menzel with Marvin Hamlisch

My cousin, Idina, and Me!!

Wicked playbill signed by Idina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth!

Summer Hiatus

So it's been awhile since I've posted anything new..I know, I know! Things got hectic near the end of the semester with papers, projects, and finals. I can't believe it's been a month since the semester ended! So I decided to take this time to relax and enjoy my time off before I started my summer job. But now my little hiatus is over! It's time to get back to blogging! I feel nice and refreshed and ready to get back into it! I'll have a post up by Monday or Tuesday! So stay tuned!

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Fabulous on The View

Congrats to Sister Act on their Tony nominations! It's well deserved! And for everyone who can't make it to NYC to see the show, good news! Sister Act will be creating a North American Tour for 2012! Patina and the girl saying Fabulous on The View. Click the link from theatremania.com to see the video!

Patina Miller and Cast Perform "Fabulous, Baby" on The View

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Wonderland..Not So Wonderful?

It's been a very busy couple weeks! I haven't been able to post lately due to finals week..ugh! But good news! Classes are finally done and I'm off for the summer, woohoo! So now I can get back to business!

We all know about the movie Alice In Wonderland, and we all know that it was brought to the Broadway. Its preview was March 21st, and it officially opened April 17th. But sadly the show will be disappearing down the rabbit hole for good on May 15th. They've only had 33 performances and was barely open for 2 months. They did not get nominated for a Tony either. So if you still want to see this show, hurry up!! You have 4 more days to see Alice!

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Behind the Scenes of Wonderland’s Cast Recording

The cast recording of the Broadway show Wonderland is being released May 3rd. If you wana see some behind the scene footage of the cast recording the album check out this link: Behind the Scenes of Wonderland's Cast Recording

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Beaches..The Musical?

We all remember that tearjerker movie Beaches. There is no way you can sit through that movie without reaching for the tissues. Well get your tissues, because Beaches is going to become..a musical! The show will be based more on the novel than the screenplay. Either way, I'm curious to see how this will pan out as a musical. So keep your  out for more info about the show! To read more click this link: Get Out Your Handkerchiefs! Beaches, the Musical, Is in The Works

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Frenchie Davis - The Voice

Frenchie Davis is at it again! Most people know her from being on American Idol..and also..RENT! She was on the first episode of the new tv show The Voice, which debuted yesterday. Click the link to hear her rock out: Watch Reality TV and Rent Alum Wail on The Voice!

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Want to Win a Signed Playbill?!

Do you want to win a signed playbill?! Well here is your chance! A Twitter friend is running a contest. She is trying to reach 75 followers, and whens he does she will give away a signed playbill from either How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying or The MotherF**ker With The Hat! Which playbill to be given away is still to be decided. So go follower her: @bwayinformer!

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Broadway Grosses

Check out this article from broadway.com to see which shows grossed the most this past week.

Broadway Grosses: Book of Mormon Sets House Record; 11 Shows Top 1 Million

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Wonderland Choreography

Check out this youtube video about Wonderlands choreography: Wonderland on Broadway Choreography

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