Top 3 Broadway Show Reviews For Fans Of Musicals

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A trip to New York City for entertainment should be all fun with little hassles. Broadway show reviews help to assure that a great time will be had. It sometimes gets confusing as to what the best show to see at any given time maybe. Currently there are some amazing musicals that any theater fan will fall in love. From such classic revivals as "South Pacific" to the latest Broadway sensation "Billy Elliot" there is something for everyone, including "Wicked", one of the most successful musicals in Broadway history.

Billy Elliot has been getting most of the attention on Broadway lately and some of the best Broadway show reviews from critics and fans alike. It keeps to a formula that always works well on Broadway with its story of triumph over adversity. Billy Elliot is a young boy who wants nothing more than to be a dancer. The adversity enters as he struggles with his towns old ways and trying to win the approval of his father. Following alongside the lines of what worked so well for "Les Miserables" the audience is left rooting Billy on with heart felt emotion. Great songs by Elton John along with some electric ...
... choreography make it a show to see. Billy Elliot achieved great admiration on London's West End where it won many awards and has done the same on Broadway.

When South Pacific came back to Broadway it was greeted with open arms. One of the most respected musicals of its time and from what many consider to be the most important time period for Broadway. The revival sticks to its roots of drama, comedy and heart with strong stories out of the World War II era. The musical does not miss a beat and is as capturing and relevant with its story telling as it was when it first opened. The story may be what captivates audiences but do not underestimate it's beautiful music and swelling melodies along with lovely orchestrations. South Pacific took home the 2008 Tony Award for Best Revival and is the best show playing on Broadway to many.

It is difficult to create a top list of Broadway show reviews and not place "Wicked" somewhere within it. Wicked has become the most successful Broadway musical from a financial aspect, but it does earn its stripes. It is not by coincidence that it is constantly the top box office grossing production. Fans of the show appear more enthusiastic over it then do the reviewers but the story, music and production are astounding. Based on the original book which tells the prequel to "The Wizard Of Oz" and centers around the two witches as young girls. It exposes their relationship as well as dissimilarities of character at such a young age. Unlike the book which becomes rather dark the Musical keep's thing in a brighter hue. Wicked is an exceptional pick for families as well as the adult's and with the music of Stephen Schwartz the show will be spoken about for sometime.

Finding a Broadway show can sometimes be confusing to do. Arts are always left to point of view, some love the large productions while others feel the "real" Broadway lie with the small original productions. One element that assures a show is great? Its longevity at the box office. These three Broadway show reviews are based on just that, the majority rule. I would find it hard to believe that anyone who loves musicals would find any fault with any of these superb shows.
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