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Hairspray, The Wedding Singer, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Jekyll and Hyde, Big, Victor Victoria, Footloose, Sunset Boulevard, Legally Blonde, The Color Purple, Tarzan and How the Grinch Stole Christmas were all movies before they were Broadway musicals.
You might count these as well:
Wicked and The Wiz are loosely based on The Wizard of Oz. Seussical is based on the books of Dr. Seuss, many of which were movies prior to the musical's opening. Spamalot is a musical adaptation of Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Also, there is 9 to 5: The Musical, Xanadu, Young Frankenstein, The Producers, High Fidelity, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Sweet Charity to add a few more to the list. You can get this information and more at boffobox.com.
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∙ 12y agoMost Musical Movies were first Broadway shows first. A list of these would include but not limited to Kiss Me Kate, Anything Goes, Oklahoma!, Hairspray, Hair, The Producers, Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Scrooge, Oliver!, and many others.
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How did Broadway shows become popular?
Broadway became popular in 1750 when minstrel shows became popular in America. The first theater to open was the theater on Nassau Street which was opened in 1750 by Walter Murray and Thomas Kean.
What shows are available with a Broadway ticket?
Broadway tickets are usually for a specific show. To find out what shows are currently playing on Broadway, one should call their ticket office and inquire.
Where online can I find tickets for Broadway?
The website Broadway has tickets for all Broadway shows. You can access their website at www.broadway.com.
Where can one find a list of upcoming auditions for Broadway?
The Backstage site has listings for Broadway plays and films and television casting calls. Broadway world is another site that is listing Broadway auditions.
What is a Broadway roster?
A Broadway roster is the line-up of what plays, musicals, and other shows will be showing on Broadway. If an act will be done on Broadway, it is added to the roster.
What is a Broadway show called?
There are many Broadway shows!
Where can one find the best Broadway shows?
The first place to look is a ticket site such as Broadway`s Best Shows. They list everything from musicals to plays, reviews to polls and nominations to awards.
What are the best Broadway shows for kids?
There are several Broadway shows that are kid friendly. Wicked, The Lion King, Annie and Newsies are shows on Broadway which have been rated kid friendly.
What can one buy at the website of Broadway World?
Broadway World is a website that seems to offer everything Broadway. It includes news about Broadway shows and actors/actresses. On this website, you can also purchase tickets to Broadway shows.
How did Broadway shows become popular?
Broadway became popular in 1750 when minstrel shows became popular in America. The first theater to open was the theater on Nassau Street which was opened in 1750 by Walter Murray and Thomas Kean.
What is Elaine Stritch famous for?
Elaine Stritch is most famous for the 1960's sitcom Growing Paynes. She has also appeared in films such as Cacoon, in Broadway hits, and various TV shows.
What shows are available with a Broadway ticket?
Broadway tickets are usually for a specific show. To find out what shows are currently playing on Broadway, one should call their ticket office and inquire.
What is the latest Broadway?
The lastest Broadway shows are 13, Shreak, and Billy Elliot!!!
Where online can I find tickets for Broadway?
The website Broadway has tickets for all Broadway shows. You can access their website at www.broadway.com.
Where can one find a list of upcoming auditions for Broadway?
The Backstage site has listings for Broadway plays and films and television casting calls. Broadway world is another site that is listing Broadway auditions.
What is the first name of the composer with the surname Kern?
Jerome Kern was a composer of Broadway shows, songs and movie musicals.
Where is list of Broadway shows since 1984?
it is in the library inside a book call Broadway
