Do you want to start getting into musicals? Are you interested in the theatre world beyond the screen? Let me guide you into the world of Broadway, one show at a time. 

Opening in October of 2003, Wicked is one of the longest running shows on Broadway. They transformed the Gershwin Theater into something truly magical. Watching Wicked doesn’t feel like looking at a stage, but instead you become a part of the magic. When the time comes for intermission, you will be glued to your seat waiting for the show to begin once more. Chills. Literal chills. 

From a major Disney fan, Aladdin on Broadway is the way to go. It’s extraordinarily captivating and exciting from curtain to curtain. Watching this show will transport you into “a whole new world” with the classic Disney music and set design. The show keeps the magic from the original film alive and finds a way to go above and beyond. 

Attention all literature fans: The Great Gatsby is a new musical that is a guaranteed hit. Anyone who enjoyed the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald or the film with Leonardo DiCaprio will absolutely love this performance. Although it is a new show, it’s already receiving rave reviews, indicating that Gatsby is becoming the next long-term Broadway show. 

For those looking for a darker vibe, Chicago is for you. It’s another long running show, even longer than Wicked. Chicago is fastly approaching its 22nd year on Broadway. Taking place in the 1920’s, the musical’s jazz style is incorporated throughout. Chicago showcases twisted morals and incredible musical numbers that utilize Bob Fosse’s choreography and technique. 

If you aren’t interested in musicals, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is for you. Harry Potter fans will love this sequel play, even those who have never seen the films or read the books. They use both practical magic tricks and ones that seem impossible for a human to carry out. There are two versions of this show: a single performance and a two day performance. No matter which you decide, your eyes will deceive you with the magic and talent on the stage. 

Broadway is expensive but worth every penny. The experience of New York City and the Broadway area is one of a kind, and is truly something everyone deserves to experience at least once in their life.