When it comes to the theatre, Broadway theatres are second only to historic theatres such as the Garrick Theatre and the Old Vic in England. If you are travelling to New York for an extended stay it is highly likely that you will want to take in a Broadway show while you are there. If you want to know which shows are current and which will be worth a visit, it is a good idea to read the Time reviews before you make a decision, you will be surprised at the wide variety of plays and musicals now running at Broadway theatres. Some of the shows currently running on Broadway and reviewed by the New York Times are:
The Addams Family
The whole Addams family scenario is popular with kids, particularly following the film some years ago. The Adams Family is currently showing at the Lunt Fontaine theatre on 205 West 46th Street. The show is directed by Jerry Zaks and features Kevin Chamberlain as Uncle Fester, Nathan Lane as Gomez and Bebe Nieuwirth as Morticia. Although the Times Review is not that positive you may still enjoy it. Check the website for show times and tickets.
American Idiot
The American Idiot is a musical showing at the St. James Theatre, which is located at 246 West 44th Street, starring John Gallagher and Tony Vincent. This raucous musical is adapted from the Pop Punk album Green Day. The musical is directed by Michael Mayer, gives you all the thrills and ugliness of sex and drugs and rock and roll. If you like musicals and you are into the whole rock thing then this one is great. Check website for show times and tickets.
The Jersey Boys
The Jersey Boys is a musical based around the biography of the spectacularly successful Four Seasons, lead singer Frankie Valli is played by John Lloyd Young and the musical is directed by Des McAnuff this is a show aimed at the Baby Boomer theatre goers. The New York Times Review is very keen on John Lloyd Young and on this interpretation of the Four Seasons’ biography. The musical is showing at the August Wilson theatre located at 246 West 52nd Street and show times and tickets can be found on the website.
Chicago
Chicago was a great musical on film and is still showing at the Ambassador Theatre at 219 West 49th Street. Roxie Hart is played by Melanie Griffith and has a great review for her performance in the revival of the Kander and Ebb musical. The show has had considerable success on Broadway in the past and it is anticipated that this success will continue.
Driving Miss Daisy
Driving Miss Daisy starring Vanessa Redgrave and directed by David Esbjornson is now showing at the Golden Theatre 252 West 45th Street and after several years the show still draws the audiences in. You are hardly going to be disappointed by stars such as James Earl Jones and Ms Redgrave. Check the website for show times and tickets.