We all grew up watching Disney shows and movies. Disney fans all over the United States will be thrilled because Disney On Ice is now back to send everybody back to their childhood. Dates and tickets for Disney On Ice are now available.
Disney on Ice, which is produced by Feld Entertainment under a deal with The Walt Disney Company is a touring ice show that is for all those kids and those who are young at heart. The shows feature figure skaters who are dressed as Disney cartoon characters in performances where their music and plot were derived from elements collected from various Disney films and properties; the “stars” of the show are credited as the Disney characters themselves, performing their parts in mock cameos, while the skaters performing themselves remain anonymous.
There are 8 different shows that you can choose from. These shows are the Rockin Ever After, Treasure Trove, Dare to Dream, Let’s Celebrate, Worlds of Fantasy, Princess Wishes: Princesses and Heroes, 100 Years of Magic and Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey. Get your Disney On Ice tickets and let these shows take you back to your childhood and let your kids experience seeing live Disney characters. Purchase your tickets for the Disney shows now before they sell out.
Very few music groups seem to captivate the world these days as they once did years ago when individual talent was booming and more than just a stylized puffed up hairstyle and auto-tuned voice over. In the past we have seen some of the best musical and singing performances that have epitomised the past century with talents that many aim to perfect and surpass, though very few these days have the capacity or even the potential. One such group that showed the world what real talent is created from the skills, talents and voices of 4 separate individuals who in the own right were masters of song and dance. They formed The Million Dollar Quartet.
Comprised of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, who created what is arguably the world’s first supergroup. At the time and still to this day, the term supergroup means “a rock music group whose performers are already famous from having performed individually or in other groups.” The star amongst these stars however could easily be guessed as Elvis Presley, one of the top performers of his time and still famous today. On December 4, the four musicians gathered together at Sun Records in Memphis and unknowingly created one of the greatest jam sessions in history.
The choice and selection of songs that the group performed was mainly situated around Country music and country gospel, but no matter what genre they had decided, they were still the greatest songs of their time. Even today people will hum their songs on the way to work, play them over and over in their mind or just let loose and sing out to an entire crowd.
Most modern day musical performance adaptions don’t come so far as to present any real potential or influence on a past flame, but the Million Dollar Quartet of the 20th century does through their rocking revitalisation of the heart of the 50’s. The jukebox musical was written by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott in an effort to dramatize the former recording session of the group and to bring it back to life amongst an audience that could perhaps be described as fresh to the scene.
The musical began in 2010 after several tryouts and has only manage to shoot up and expand further towards a West End production after rave reviews.
Featuring the famous songs of the ol’ Quartet including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Matchbox,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and more, there has never been a more awe inspiring event.
This is a once and only event which will be exclusive to the fastest people who can get a hand on their tickets. The commitment to the true artistry of the original performance remains intact; it’s as if they’re really there singing for you. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to hear songs from the greatest singers in the world! Visit TicketCenter to get your hands on them immediately!
If you are into religious satire and want to take entertainment to the next level, then the musical The Book of Mormon should be in your list of to-watch musicals. Its book, lyrics and music are created by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone. Best known for creating the animated comedy South Park, Parker and Stone co-created the music with Lopez, who co-wrote and co-composed Avenue Q. The show lampoons organized religion and traditional musical theatre, reflecting the creators’ lifelong fascination with Mormonism and musicals. If you have seen South Park, you’d know what their definition of satire is.
However, if you think that this musical is also blasphemous, scurrilous and foul-mouthed, you may be proven wrong because according to some reviewers, “Its heart is as pure as that of a Rodgers and Hammerstein show. The same Rodgers and Hammerstein who wrote the beloved “Sound of Music” and “King and I,” two works specifically (and deliciously) referenced here. Like those wholesome, tuneful shows, “The Book of Mormon” is about naïve but plucky educators set down in an unfamiliar world, who find their feet, affirm their values and learn as much as they teach.”
The Book of Mormon tells the story of two young Mormon missionaries sent to a remote village in northern Uganda, where a brutal warlord is threatening the local population. Naive and optimistic, the two missionaries try to share the Book of Mormon, one of their scriptures—which only one of them knows very well—but have trouble connecting with the locals, who are more worried about war, famine, poverty, and AIDS than about religion.
It took seven years before it was completed. It only opened on Broadway last year. However, it’s not something that musical fanatic could avoid. The Book of Mormon has garnered positive critical response and numerous theatre awards including nine Tony Awards, one of which was for Best Musical and Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. An original Broadway cast recording was released in May 2011 and became the highest-charting Broadway cast album in over four decades, reaching #3 on the Billboard charts.
“The musical has some very positive things to say about Mormons, who are depicted as naïve but committed to helping everyone they can and trying to improve their corners of the world. There are some missteps, to be sure. The song “Spooky Mormon Hell” is hilarious but theologically inaccurate. Although Mormons believe that a tiny fraction of humankind may spend eternity in outer darkness, it’s nothing like the Jonathan Edwards-styled fire-and-brimstone hell depicted in Elder Price’s nightmare,” according to another review.
The musical isn’t solely about religion, it’s an entertainment piece. It’s mean to make people amused and happy, it’s a feel-good musical that would make hearts sing. However, it’s not close to something that would make you want to convert. A professor of Mormon studies, Richard Bushman explained it in very few words, “the musical was not meant to explain Mormon belief.” And it wasn’t. It’s meant to be a musical, to inspire and serenade. Get The Book of Mormon tickets at discount musical ticket stores online.
If you haven’t experienced a documentary-styled musical, now is the time to experience it by attending the Jersey Boys jukebox musical. Created with the music of Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe, Jersey Boys has grown from books to a worldwide hit. This musical is based on one of the most successful 1960s rock n’ roll groups, the Four Seasons.
Jersey Boys first opened on Broadway in 2005 and has since had a North American National Tour along with tours in different cities all over the world. To date, Jersey Boys has production in Las Vegas, London, Auckland, Brisbane, Adelaide, Toronto, and many more. Jersey Boys tour schedule in North America begun in April 5 and will last until June 23. Make sure to be present in the musical when they visit your city.
The story of Jersey Boys dramatizes the lives of the members of the Four Seasons; the forming of the group, the rise and the eventual break-up of the four original members. The musical is separated into four seasons, each narrated by each of the four members of the band. Act 1 comprises Spring (Tommy DeVito) & Summer (Bob Gaudio); Act 2 comprises Fall (Nick Massi) & Winter (Frankie Valli); each member has a different perspective on the band and his contribution to it.
After the four seasons comes the finale which is the induction of The Four Seasons to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. With Bob Crewe’s announcement, the original four members of the Four Seasons reunited on state one last time singing “Rag Doll”. Each member takes a moment to address the audience one by one, explaining their pride of being with the band and what they did after.
Jersey Boys are often performed for charity. They appeared in several performances as guest acts for charity such as in the Royal Variety Performance 2008, Children in Need 2009, Broadway Cares Events 2008, and the VH1 Save the Music Foundation. The musical has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to give away to charity.
They are definitely a big hit composed only of four talented men and a small orchestra with about nine musicians. Despite this, they have a big heart and a big special performance every night. They have never let their fans down; just consider their success after being only in the Broadway for less than a decade.
The musical has won several awards including several Tony Awards, Drama Desk Awards, and one Grammy Award. Definitely watch out for Jersey Boys coming in your town this year. They have international productions so check your cities if they’re coming to your town. Get your Jersey Boys tickets before they run out at your source for cheap musical tickets online – Ticket Center.
The Phantom of the Opera had been with us for more than a century, having been written by French writer Gaston Leroux and published in 1909. The book wasn’t that much of a success but its other forms were widely successful and acclaimed all over the world. These other forms include the film released in 2004 starring Gerard Butler and the musical that runs for more than 25 years.
The Phantom of the Opera musical is the Broadway’s longest musical ever. According to their website, “For more than 20 years, this has been the Broadway musical all others are measured against. The timeless story, the unforgettable score, an undeniable obsession that could never die.”
The musical opened in the West End in 1986 and on Broadway in 1988. It was created by Andrew Lloyd Webber; the music was composed by Lloyd Webber and the lyrics written by Charles Hart with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe.
During its first year of release, it already won the 1986 Olivier Award and the 1988 Tony Award for Best Musical. Last February 11, 2012, it celebrated its 10,000th performance on Broadway. It is the longest running musical Broadway show, the second longest-running West End musical, and the third longest-running West End show overall .
worldwide box office receipts of over $5.1 billion (£3.5 billion),including a record-setting Broadway gross of US $845 million, Phantom is the highest-grossing entertainment event of all time and the most financially successful theatrical show in history. It had been seen by over 130 million people in 145 cities in 27 countries by 2011, the most successful entertainment project in history.
If you haven’t seen this timeless musical, now is the time to do so. They are touring all over the US, UK, South Africa and the Asia Pacific. Check your cities now for theaters that show the musical. Missing this musical is like missing an important piece of your art life.
The musical has two acts; but it opens to the present day where Raoul, remembers all that happened in the opera upon seeing a grand chandelier. His mind reverts back to the 1880s during the grandeur of the Paris Opera. The opera is mainly about the obsession and love of a disfigured musical genius for a young and talented soprano, Christine. He had been hiding in his lair underneath the Paris Opera not wanting anyone to see his face.
Watch the story unfold in beautiful musical form. It is a truly captivating and a heartfelt love story that would be surely enjoyed by everyone. Get your discount musical tickets now at leading ticket stores online. The Phantom of the Opera tickets are selling fast, so make sure you get yours now.
