As the fall season nears, the sudden surge in demand for The Musical tickets comes as no surprise. So, get them now if you are planning to watch one of your favorite shows later this year. Musicals are always fun to watch. They provide a unique theatrical experience that treats you to amazing stage production, great performances and of course beautiful music. If done right, they also make one go through a rollercoaster ride of emotions.

Who doesn’t like watching a musical? They have become increasingly popular among theatergoers and offer loads of fun and excitement for the entire family. There are a lot of famous musicals being played as of right now. So, book The Musical tickets today for the show of your choice and spend a wonderful evening with your family and friends.

The Musicals

Musicals are performed all over the globe. They may be played in large venues, such as big-budget West End or Broadway productions or presented in smaller, regional theaters in the form of Off-Broadway productions. Although music has been a big part of dramatic presentations since primeval times, modern western musical theater saw the light of day during the 19^th century.

The structural elements of the musical were established by the works of Tony Hart and Edward Harrigan in America and W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan in Britain. Musicals began to pick up popularity in the 20^th century when shows like, ‘Of Thee I Sing,’ ‘Show Boat,’ ‘West Side Story’ and ‘Oklahoma!’ were introduced.

Today, musicals have a significant importance American culture. They combine acting, songs, dance and spoken dialogue to create a spectacle unlike any other. The story is conveyed through movements, words and music and the combinations results in a spellbinding show.

The Musicals You Can Watch!

There is no doubt that musicals have revolutionized theater. A lot of famous musicals are being played around the country right now and you can now be a part of the experience. Some of the most popular musicals on the list are:

School of Rock – A rock musical, School of Rock is a Tony nominated show which is based on Mike White’s 2003 comedy film of the same name. Its music is provided by the Academy Award winning English impresario and composer of musical theater, Andrew Lloyd Webber. Its lyrics are written by Grammy winner, Glenn Slater.

School of Rock opened on Broadway on December 6, 2015 and was staged at the Winter Garden Theatre in Manhattan. Choreographed and directed by JoAnn M. Hunter and Laurence Connor respectively, this production featured Alex Brightman as Dewey Finn and Sierra Boggess as Rosalie Mullins. The show became a hit and was praised by many famous publications including, New York Times, Time Out New York, NBC New York, Variety, Hollywood Reporter and the Chicago Tribune.

Frozen – The Musical – Frozen is a new musical which is based on the Hans Christian Anderson fairytale, ‘The Snow Queen’ and the two-time Academy Award winning Hollywood film, ‘Frozen,’ written by Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee and Shane Morris. Its music and lyrics are provided by the duo of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez whereas the book is penned down by Jennifer Lee.

Frozen was taken on a test run in the spring of 2017 and was staged at the Buell Theatre in Denver, Colorado from August 17 to October 1. It then made its Broadway debut at the St. James Theatre on March 22, 2018. Directed and choreographed by Michael Grandage and Rob Ashford respectively, the musical starred Patti Murin as Anna, Caissie Levy as Elsa, Jelani Alladin as Kristoff, John Riddle as Hans and Greg Hildreth as Olaf. The original Broadway production of Frozen earned three nominations for the Tony Award including one for, ‘Best Musical.’

Matilda – Matilda is a stage musical which is based on Roald Dahl’s book of the same name. Its music and lyrics are given by the multi-award winning comedian, director, writer, actor and musician, Tim Minchin whereas the book is written by Dennis Kelly.

Matilda the Musical premiered at Stratford-upon-Avon and ran for twelve weeks from November 2010 to January 2011. It then made its West End debut and was staged at the Cambridge Theatre on November 24, 2011 before it debuting on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre on April 11, 2013. The original Broadway production garnered multiple accolades including, five Tony Awards and Drama Desk Awards each.

What Are You Waiting For?

These aren't the only musicals being performed right now. The curtain will also be raised for shows like like ‘Moulin Rouge,’ ‘Tarzan,’ ‘Grumpy Old Man,’ ‘Dave,’ ‘Tootsie’ and ‘Menopause’ soon. So what are you waiting for? If you want to watch these shows live, then get your hands on The Musical tickets.