Broadway Show Descriptions

9 to 5

Pushed to the boiling point by their boss, three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot — a plan that spins wildly and hilariously out of control.

BILLY ELLIOT

Billy Elliot is a funny, heart-warming and feel-good celebration of one young boy's dream in a gripping tale of triumph over adversity. Based on the enormously popular film, this powerful new musical is the story of a boy who discovers he has a special talent for dance, while the boys all around him are more interested in boxing.

CHICAGO

This smash, mega-hit musical was wowing audiences years before the movie opened. Stylish and refined, Chicago’s music (by Kander & Ebb of “Cabaret”) and dance style (by Bob Fosse of “All That Jazz” and “Fosse”) will leave you wanting to see it again and again. TONY WINNER

BYE BYE BIRDIE

Inspired by the real-life drafting of Elvis Presley into the Army, Birdie pokes gentle fun at '50's cultural trends: publicity stunts, teenage sexuality, pop stars and conformity.

HAIR

The musical that created history by bringing rock 'n' roll to the theatrical stage, Hair defines the '60's generation by examining a group of young adults struggling for generational and personal identity, dealing with the Vietnam War, drugs and teenage pregnancy. Dynamic score includes "Let the Sunshine In," "Aquarius" and "Good Morning Starshine."

IN THE HEIGHTS

Winner of the 2007 Outer Critics Circle Award and the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical, IN THE HEIGHTS is a new musical about three days in the life of Washington Heights, a vibrant and tight knit community at the top of the island of Manhattan. It's a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. Created by a team of New York's freshest young talents, IN THE HEIGHTS is the tale of a community at a crossroads.

JERSEY BOYS

This fabulous new musical tells the story of the 1960s doo-wop group, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, using the music that made them famous. NOTE: THIS SHOW CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE. NOT RECOMENDED FOR CHILDREN.

THE LION KING

Broadway’s biggest hit, now in its 5th straight sold-out year, has an amazing story, inspiring sets and spectacular costumes. An incredible theatrical adaptation of the Disney film, every age will be astounded. Featuring music by Elton John, it is set in Broadway’s most beautiful theatre. TONY WINNER

MARY POPPINS

Her carpet bag is packed, her umbrella is unfurled, and Mary Poppins has officially taken up residence at Broadway's magnificent New Amsterdam Theatre. Mary Poppins marks the first collaboration between Disney, producer of the acclaimed The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Tarzan®, and Cameron Mackintosh, legendary producer of the record-breaking The Phantom of the Opera, Cats and Les Miserables. The result is a new musical so extraordinarily enchanting that you'll have just one word for it: "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!"

MAMMA MIA!

This Tony-nominated international sensation hits Broadway with the high-energy music of the mega-pop star group ABBA. Funny and light-hearted, it is a tale of a mother and daughter as they prepare for a surprise-filled wedding. TONY-NOMINATED

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