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How to Find Cheap Broadway Tickets

A quick scan of Craigslist classifieds in New York City reveals plenty of Broadway show tickets for sale, including tickets to top hits including the sexy Roaring ‘20s caper “Chicago,” the irreverent “Book of Mormon” from the creators of “South Park” and Larry David’s dark comedy “Fish in the Dark.” But if you’re planning a

Broadway’s Most Romantic Shows

Broadway has been in love with love since the curtain rose on romantic shows like “Anna Christie,” Eugene O’Neill’s “Pretty Woman” of its time, the undying and risk-it-all love of “Showboat” and the quaint, but danger-tinged love between Curly and Laurey in “Oklahoma!” With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it seems a good time

Drag Queens Open Minds, Hearts on Broadway

Harvey Fierstein may not have been the first to celebrate the flamboyance and individuality of drag queens on stage, but he certainly has done it the best. The Brooklyn-born playwright, actor and director is currently reveling in the success of “Kinky Boots,” a Broadway musical based on the film of the same name that tells

Larry David Goes Fishing in the Dark on Broadway

Larry David is a master at making his own life – and the lives of his friends – seem infinitely interesting. Throughout his career – which includes a stint as a writer on “Saturday Night Live” – he has long been able to take the minutia that encompasses our daily lives and showcase the humor

Urgency of AIDS Crisis First Addressed on Stage

When politicians and the media failed to raise awareness during the early days of the AIDS crisis, it was the arts that took on the role. In nonfiction, it was Randy Shilts’ 1987 deeply investigative “And the Band Played On,” and on film, two years later, it was “Longtime Companion.” And while both addressed the

Last-Minute NYC Theatre Opportunities for the Holidays

If you’re looking for a last-minute way to ring in the holidays in style, New York City obviously has a lot to offer, from long-running classics to brazenly different new comedies, along with a few family-friendly works tossed into the mix. And there’s also the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Annual Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque

Broadway is the Perfect Holiday Gift for Kids

Broadway is like a theatrical playground for kids this holiday season, with shows ranging from the romantic fairy tale “Cinderella” – with the perfectly evil NeNe Leakes playing the villainous stepmother – to the exotic “Aladdin.” Exposing kids to the arts is vital, because, a quote from a character in the Lee Hall play “The