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Broadway Baby: Let’s Talk Theater 🎭📺
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items I am a shameless lover of live theater- any and all kinds! This is a list of shows I've seen and recommend (or don't) if you see one of these titles come to a city near you! Broadway has been a stop the past couple of times I've been to the city, so ...
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Broadway Beauties
Touring Legends
Regional Productions
Shakespeare
Broadway Beauties
Most if not all of these I have seen on a tour as well, but ended up making the pilgrimage to NYC to see it on Broadway. Seeing anything on Broadway truly is a whole new experience, the budgets alone elevate the stage value and acting talent. Definit...
Made the pilgrimage to NYC to see jinx monsoon as mama in Chicago. Loved the intimate feel this theater had, every Broadway theater I’ve been to has been so different architecturally, I love the nuances of each. Definitely tight seats in this one tho...
Chicago The Musical
When I say WOW— I mean I have no other words than, wow. I’ve been seeing this show since I was a kid and when I heard it was ending its triumphant run on Broadway, I knew I had to make the pilgrimage. AND IT WAS SO WORTH IT 😭
Broadway's 'The Phantom Of The Opera' Will Close After 35 Years
We had SUCH great seats for seeing wicked on broadway! 😭😭😭🩷💚 I mean every time I’ve seen wicked live it’s outstanding, but it’s truly next level on broadway. If you can afford to go, GO!
Tickets | Wicked The Musical | Official Broadway Site
I’ve been lucky enough to see this twice on Broadway and both time it’s left me speechless. They are truly working magic on that stage. I would honestly go into it blind if you know nothing/very little about the story. My only recommendation is to sk...
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
So so so happy we were able to see this run while it was back on Broadway in 2022. Love this show and score🩵
Into the Woods (2022 Broadway Cast Recording)
Touring Legends
I am lucky enough to live near a Broadway theater district, so many major productions roll through town. National tours only.
I mean, a classic? I saw this with my mom and we were both a ball of mush and also singing our hearts out (on the inside, because who isn't a fan of ABBA). Loved seeing this on stage after falling in love with the movie (I know the stage production c...
MAMMA MIA! The Smash Hit Musical
I've seen both a national tour and regional production of this musical, and it always hits. Classic story and usually great acting. I love the nods to the original story while still standing on its own. Can you believe I have never seen the movie wit...
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (Original) - Concord Theatricals
Would you believe me if I said I saw this with my girl scouts troop because their was a specific badge we could earn after we saw it? I mean who wasn't a fan of this in elementary school? I have no regrets.
High School Musical on Stage!
This one was weird to experience without knowing anything. I won't spoil anything but it is the sequel to Phantom of the Opera, would have liked to know that prior (LOL), but another one I was shocked at how much I enjoyed. I am obsessed with Phantom...
Love Never Dies (Musical) Plot & Characters - StageAgent
I saw the musical movie first, I know, and really enjoyed it, so I made the decision to make an effort to see the production the next time it came. Lo and behold this past Halloween I had the honor to see this show and hear “Halloween” on Halloween! ...
Mean Girls The Musical Tour
If you have the opportunity to see this, do it! So fun and funny! Loved it.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Went into this one with no expectations and was so pleasantly surprised. I will always try to see this one now when it tours, love!
Funny Girl on Tour
Didn't love but didn't hate this one. Wouldn't be high on my list to see again, but loved the concept.
Six
I love MJ, so I thoroughly enjoyed this musical, but if you’re not already a fan of his music, I don’t think this would be for you.
MJ: The Musical
Believe it or not, I have still never seen the movie, BUT was so impressed with the stage production. I loved the songs, the stage design, and to have a real Dolorian on stage was so so cool!
Back to the Future: The Musical
On my list of top five favorite musicals ever. Crying, laughing, singing.
Waitress: The Hit Broadway Musical
Regional Productions
Most if not all of these productions probably has a national tour running or has had one in the past, but I have seen these shows in a regional production only (meaning not touring into a theater/city).
WOW! If you have the opportunity to see this, do it! I went in without seeing the movie and knowing very little, and it was still very easy and direct to follow. I loved the acting in the production I saw, really emotional and moving. I feel like the...
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this! I went in with no expectations other than the movie, and was blown away at the creativity of the songs they used and moments they highlighted. The inclusion of the dragon was a added bonus. I can still hear...
Shrek The Musical
Lucky enough that my college put a production of this on, and if I'm not mistaken, the first college or university to ever earn the rights for the regional production of this musical! (AWWWW Jackets). Liked, didn't love this one, not sure if I would ...
Kinky Boots
My college also did a production of this while I was in school, with our collegiate talent shining. The plot was a little missed on me, but I know this is a classic so I am glad I saw it.
Cabaret
This one was LONG, but good plot. Old Hollywood elements, black & white elements to showcase the Old Hollywood-ness.
City of Angels - Concord Theatricals
I got these tickets through work (I used to work for a regional theater), so it wasn't one I had been wanting to see, just one that was a perk of the job. I remember it being deeper than I was anticipating, the plot, and also I recognized a song from...
Gypsy
Well I wish I could have seen the cast on this promo poster, my regional production didn't have that star power, BUT was pretty funny! It was a cool concept to craft a play around and the dynamics between the couples was so weird and interesting.
Meteor Shower
I mean a classic movie, and a classic stage production. Every time I see this on stage it is so special to see each theater have its unique take on this well-known story. Family fun for everyone!
The Wizard of Oz
I saw this during Halloween time and it totally put me in the spooky spirit. I will say this was longer than I expected, and was definitely giving “regional” theater… no knock on regional theaters, they usually don't have as large of budgets as these...
Dracula
I went with my mom on this one, because she loved this movie with Elizabeth Taylor. Didn't love the story, acting was good at the production I saw. I feel like I would have enjoyed it more if I had seen the movie because I was missing a lot of the co...
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
This one's funny! This gaggle of weird characters all trapped together for a weekend, what could go wrong?
Hay Fever (Play) Plot & Characters - StageAgent
I looooooved this movie, and to see it on stage was so magical! If you have the opportunity to see this on stage, you won't be disappointed.
Mary Poppins | Music Theatre International
Shakespeare
If you're in Ohio, make sure to look into Ohio Shakespeare Festival productions, I love love them! Shakespeare under the stars for the past three summers and I look forward to it every year. While Shakespeare has its own language and take a minute to...
Saw this from a local Shakespeare troupe, in an outdoor oasis at Stan Hywett Gardens! How picturesque under the stars! Of all the Shakes I've seen, this is one of my faves and easier to follow if you aren't used to the shakespeare language.
The Taming of the Shrew
LOOOOOVE this story and have seen it many times in different adaptations. Latest being in NYC, set in the 1930s Black Renaissance in New Orleans, showcasing just how transcendent Shakespeare is!
A Midsummer Night's Dream
This one is also one of my favorite Shakespeare plays, a comedy! On the easier side to follow, but I feel there is always something I miss. Another one we saw outside under the stars, if you live in Ohio and want to see one of these productions, look...
Twelfth Night
Harder to follow for me, but still enjoyed this under the stars which just adds an element of magic.
Othello
Another Ohio Shakes masterpiece. The Shakespeare version of a rom-com, but has the same magical elements as any classic Shakespeare tale.
Love's Labour's Lost
Another Ohio Shakes production of this classic. It is a tale as old as time, but it really is so sad the chain of events for both Romeo and Juliet.
Romeo and Juliet