Best on Broadway

I have done a few "Best of or Top 5" posts about different shows already but I felt that I needed to do one regarding the best shows featured on Broadway in New York this Season!  I picked 5 shows that are newer to broadway whether it be they just opened for the first time, they recently opened within the last year, or they are a new revival of an old show. These shows are listed in no particular order, I think all are worth seeing so I didn’t rank them!

1. Kinky Boots

This show was the winner of six 2013 Tony Awards which included Best Musical!  The score was written by Cyndi Lauper and the book written by multiple Tony winner Harvey Fierstein.  This new musical is based on a true story and also has a film about it with the same name!  Kinky Boots is the story of British fellow Charlie Price, and his family’s shoe store.  This show is full of catchy songs and a great story to make your night at the theater well worth it!

   

2. Cinderella

Broadway’s first stage version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella gives audiences the magic of the classic fairytale and new and exciting subplots to add to the story! This show has colorful costumes, beautiful music and dancing numbers, and the classic tale that we all love from our childhood.  

3. Matilda

In one word I would call this show adorable!  New to Broadway this show is based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl.  Matilda is the story of an extraordinary girl who takes a stand and attempts to change her destiny. The show is witty and full of great music but most of all it has a large pool of talented kids that dance and sing their hearts out.  I love watching productions like Matilda and Annie 
which shows the new generations of Broadway stars!

4. Pippin

In the new stage revival and winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, Pippin is back and better than ever.  The dark and mystical tale of the young prince Pippin and his dangerous journey to find his corner of the sky!  This show is an extravaganza full of acrobatics and performers doing amazing tricks.

5. After Midnight

The brand new musical After Midnight has been receiving some rave reviews.  Based in the time of Harlem’s Golden Age, audiences can experience the sounds of Harlem’s most legendary nightclub.  This show has timeless music, wonderful costumes, and a star-studded cast!  This show is sure to get your adrenaline pumping and your feet tapping!

Thanks for reading!

-PerformingArtsPatron