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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Applause-Tickets.com Announces Broadway Ticket Contest Winner

It's official Applause-Tickets.com Broadway blog readers. The winner of our most recent Broadway Theater Ticket Give-A-Way Contest is Pat from Brick Township, New Jersey. Pat wrote an excellent blog about why she wanted to win a pair of Broadway theater tickets. Her entry is called " I Want To Be On Broadway". Just click on the link to read her story below.

Hi there.
I learned of your Broadway blogger tickets contest and would love to be entered. Here's the link to my post. http://hereandthere.us/index.php/2010/i-want-to-be-on-broadway/ Thanks.
Pat.
Brick, NJ

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Posted by Broadway Ticket Man @ 7:16 PM

Sunday, November 22, 2009

What To See In NYC

Can you believe the year is almost over? I sure can't. Where has the time gone? I started the year out by seeing In The Heights for the third time and now as the year comes to a close I am trying to figure out what show to see to round out 2009. Maybe I'll see Shrek again before it closes. Too soon in my book by the way. How about Chicago? I haven’t seen it since 1997. I enjoyed it back then so maybe it’s time to see how this Broadway institution is holding up.

Excluding a dinner theatre production of Bye Bye Birdie I saw in high school I have never seen the show on Broadway. That is an option too. Who says I have to see a musical? For the first time in years Broadway is alive with some of the best new plays as well as revivals of some of theatres greatest dramas.

From Superior Donuts to Hamlet. To God of Carnage to A View From The Bridge. Broadway has it all. See that’s what is so great about the theatre. So many choices. Which one will you choose? Me. I don’t know yet. But no matter what I can always count on the theatre to give me a night that I will never forget. Until next time theatre fans.

JWB
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Thursday, November 05, 2009

The Future Of Broadway

Last night as I was walking home a car drove by with an advertisement for Chicago The Musical. The tag line was "Broadway's Sure Thing". It got me thinking. When it comes to Broadway nowadays the term "Sure Thing" doesn't really apply anymore. Gone are the days when any big musical from London was an automatic hit. Yes Billy Elliot is very popular and was showered with awards but seats are usually available for most performances. In the state that the economy is in people simply can't or won't shell out a $126 to see a show that may or not be any good.Look at something like Memphis. It got great reviews across the board and yet last week they were at 60% capacity. What does that tell you?

Look Broadway isn't going anywhere. There will always be plenty of new shows or revivals coming in each and every season. That will never change. However if Broadway is going to thrive then the price of the ticket either needs to go down or the costs of the productions do. When a show like Spider-Man needs to spend $52 million on a show then something needs to change. It is just one man's opinion. Until next time theatre fans.

JWB
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

My Love For In The Heights

The people in my office like to give me a hard time about my obsession with In The Heights. Now I think obsession is a strong word. Yes I admit I love the show and listen to the show two or three times a week but I am not obsessed. Truth is I haven't seen the show in a long time. Not that I haven't tried but when you work as much as me it's hard to find the time. Plus I think it's more important to have a roof over your head than see a show every week like some people do. Now I don't mean to knock those people.Look if you can afford to see the same show week after week than more power to you. I just don't have that kind of money. I use whatever money I have left over every month to pursue my own show. I think that is why I love In The Heights so much. It is about people with a dream. People who no matter what the odds do not give up until they achieve those dreams. That is what Broadway does. Makes you believe that anything and everything is possible. That is In The Heights. Go see it. Until next time theatre fans.

JWB
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Posted by James @ 5:29 PM

Sunday, July 19, 2009

What Will Be This Season's Breakout Hit-Part Two

Last week I highlighted the first eight shows to open on Broadway during the upcomimg 2009-2010 Broadway Season. Here now are the next nine.

Memphis:A New Musical(Shubert Theatre)Yes! A new musical. According to press notes Memphis," Takes place in the rockin' dance halls of Memphis, Tennessee comes this hot and bothered new Broadway musical with heart, soul and energy to burn. Set in the turbulent south in the 1950s, it is the story of Huey Calhoun, a white radio DJ whose love of good music transcends race lines and airwaves. The show which opened to very good reviews at the La Jolla Playhouse last year is the first new musical of the season. I am very excited about this show and I hope it is given a chance to succeed.
First Preview:October 19
Open Run

After Miss Julie(American Airlines Theatre)This new adaptation of August Strinberg's 1888 play takes place in 1945 and stars Sienna Miller, Johnny Lee Miller and a personal favorite of mine Tony nominee Marin Ireland who starred in last seasons reasons to be pretty. Buzz has been strong due to Sienna Miller and tickets are already starting to sell very well. As is always the case with Roundabout Theatre shows subscribers have most of the prime seats before the show already opens so don't wait until the last minute to get your tickets for what is sure to be a critical and audience favorite.
First Preview:September 18
Closes:December 6

Brighton Beach Memoirs-Nederlander Theatre
Neil Simon returns to Broadway with one of his most successful and popular plays. This new revival will also run in repertory with Broadway Bound. Both show's center around Eugene Morris of Brooklyn and his eccentric but loving family. Neil Simon is one of my favorite playwrights and I can't wait to see it.
First Preview-October 2
Open Run

Finian's Rainbow(St.James Theatre)-This revival of one of Broadway's most loved and controversial musicals returns to Broadway for the first time in over forty years fresh off a very successful run last Spring at The New York City Center Encores! That production received good reviews from critics and audiences alike. Can a show that played a limited run of five performances fill one of Broadway's largest theatres eight times a week? We will soon find out.
First Preview:October 8
Open Run

In The Next Room, or The Vibrator Play(TBA)Critically acclaimed American playwright will make her Broadway debut in this new play produced by Lincoln Center.Other than that there is no other info. Lincoln Center has an outstanding track record so I expect this show to at least be interesting. How can it not with a title like that?
First Preview:October 22
Open Run

Fela!(Eugene O'Neill Theatre)This new musical based on performer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Bill T. Jones, with a book by Jim Lewis and Jones. Mr. Jones choreographed one of my favorite shows Spring Awakening, and I am very excited to see his new work. The show which had a very successful run Off-Broadway has been rumored to be moving to Broadway for the last year and a half. I'm glad to see it's finally going to happen. By the way the last show to play 39 Arts and transfer to Broadway was a little show called In The Heights. Perhaps you've heard of it? It won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2008. Will lighting strike twice again? I think so.
First Preview:October 19
Open Run

Ragtime(Neil Simon Theatre)Has it really only been 10 years since the last production closed? The show which first premiered in the brand new Ford Center for the Performing Arts(Now the Hilton) Why the changed the name I'll never know. Oh that's right. Because the big bad hotel chain bought them out. Well I guess it's better than the Holiday Inn or the Super 8 Theatre. Anyway back to Ragtime. Before the show first opened in late 1997 it had a very well received run in Toronto and was expected to be a massive hit when it moved to Broadway. The show got very good reviews and was nominated and expected to win the Tony for Best Musical. Only problem was that was the same year as Lion King and well we all know what happened there don't we? Lion King won the Tony and Ragtime closed within two years losing millions of dollars in the process. Now most people believe the major downfall of Ragtime was not the show but it's producer and his overspending. By the way that producer was convicted last month for embezzlement. Karma is a bitch. This new production which opened to rave reviews in Washington D.C is said to be a lot smaller and better than the original. We will soon find out won't we?
First Preview:October 23
Open Run

Race(Ethel Barrymore Theatre)David Mamet returns to Broadway for the second year in a row with his first new play on Broadway since last years November. The show which Mamet is also directing stars James Spader and Richard Thomas. Spader who is one my favorite actor's will make his Broadway debut with this new show. Little is known about the piece but expect lots of controversy and of course profanity.
First Preview:November 16
Open Run

Broadway Bound(Nederlander Theatre)See Brighton Beach Memoirs
First Preview:November 18
Open Run

Well that's the season so far. Which will fail and which will succeed? I myself can't wait to find out.

JWB
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Thursday, July 16, 2009

WANT TO SEE A HOT SHOW TONIGHT

Steve called up this morning on his cell phone. He had seen our website on his iPhone. He said he would like to see Wicked tonight but he wants great seats. Rich, The Ticketman, told him that the show was sold out but to give him a little time. Rich called him back and gave him H2 and H4 side section on the center aisle 13th row. To be honest Applause is probably successful over 90% of the time in getting you seats at the last minute. Normally the face value of H2 & 4 is $300 per ticket. They are premium seats. However, since it was the day of the show Applause was able to provide the seats for $166. Another satisfied customer. Please keep Applause in mind no matter how close to the performance. Our staff will do its best to please you. Remember all the gadgets of today make access more readily available.

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Sunday, June 14, 2009

A Day In The Life Of A Ticket Broker At Applause Theatre Service

Wow! I can't believe that I have been in the tickets business for over eleven years. It seems just like yesterday when I started my first day as Ticket Sales Representative at the Roundabout Theatre Company. From there I moved on to the Box Office where I became the Assistant Treasure for Studio 54.(Home of the Tony Award winning Cabaret)Now I'll admit moving from the phone room to the box office was a little daunting at first. As a phone rep I was used to answering questions and handling any complaints that came my way. Sounds easy enough right? Now I would be forced to handle those problems or issues face to face. To be honest it wasn't as scary as I thought it would be. In fact I enjoyed it. The show continued to be a success and I was happy to be a part of it. For awhile at least. Selling the same show year after year can get a little boring. So I decided it was time for a change. So I searched around and before you knew it I had found a new home. Applause. Now I get the chance to help a wide variety of people from all over the world and I get to talk about my favorite thing. Broadway. It doesn't get any better than that.

JWB
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Friday, June 12, 2009

Customers talk back with Todd

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Wednesday, May 06, 2009

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Saturday, March 21, 2009

Wicked- The Must See Show in New York.

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Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Check Out Applause Theatre Service

Since 1987 Applause Theatre and Entertainment Service has been providing tickets and services alike to customers from around the world. From every major event in New York such as theatre, sports, ballet, and opera, to all events Nationwide and abroad Applause is here to assist you with all your ticket needs. No matter what your choice be rest assured that when you call Applause you are not only getting the best seats, but also at the best prices. So call Applause now and discover what travel agents and customers alike have been saying for years. That we are what we say we are. "Real People You Can Trust.” I couldn't have said it better myself.

Want tickets to any show On or Off Broadway? Call Applause Theatre Service now.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Guys and Dolls Revival on Broadway- Applause Has Insider Prices

One of my all-time favorite shows, Guys and Dolls is coming back to Broadway. Preview performances start February 3, 2009 with an opening night set for March 1, 2009.

Oliver Platt and Lauren Graham star in this classic 1940's-era musical story about a group of "small-time" gamblers and their lady friends lives. Guys and Dolls features a fantastic score from Composer Frank Loesser, including "Luck Be a Lady", "A Bushel and a Peck" and one of my all-time favorites, "Sit Down You're Rocking the Boat".

This musical revival is directed by very talented Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, Tommy, The Farnsworth Invention and many others). The book is written by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows and will play at the recently refurbished Nederlander Theater in New York City, recent home to the Tony Award winning musical Rent.

For a limited time only before the shows official opening, the friendly ticket experts at Applause Theater Service have access to an Insider Ticket deal for Guys and Dolls. Right now Applause offers special pricing and great seating for most performances through March 29, 2009. Special group pricing for the next few months is available for all performances at the moment.

If your plans include buying tickets for Guys and Dolls or one of the other exciting Broadway Shows, we hope you'll call on Applause, New York's local Broadway ticket expert.

Oh I almost forgot to mention this. If you want to get some great restaurant dining suggestions, just ask us, we love to eat out at many of the Broadway theater district's area dining spots. No tourist traps I promise. Just good food, service and reasonable prices.

That's all for now. We hope to hear from you, your friends or family and your co-workers too.

Cheers theater friends.
Sincerely,
Rich Gladstone
Applause Theatre Service
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New York, New York 10036

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Posted by Broadway Ticket Man @ 3:30 PM

The Story of My Life-Broadway's New Musical Arrives

Starting February 3, 2009 a brand new musical arrives at New York City's Booth Theater. The Story of My Life tells us the unique story of 2 lifelong best friends Thomas and Alvin. Thomas is a best-selling author and Alvin was his best friend for 30 years. It's a great story about a very funny yet deeply moving tale of an incredibly close friendship and how time "tests the bonds" of their relationship.

The Story of My Life stars Will Chase (Rent, Aida, The Full Monty) and Tony Award nominee Malcolm Gets (best known for playing Richard on television's Caroline in the City as well as nominated for Broadway's Amour in 2003). The book was written by Brian Hill with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram. The director is 2 time Tony Award winner Richard Maltby Jr.

Although the theatre community expects this show to drawer lots of attention in the months ahead, Applause Theatre Service, a licensed and official agent of all the shows playing on Broadway, is offering an Insider ticket deal for most performances excluding Saturday evenings and maybe a few other dates. If you think you might want to see one of this season's most talked about Broadway musicals, you can call the friendly ticket experts at Applause Theatre Service seven days a week, 365 days a year.

And if you are like most folks, you'll consider asking for a few nice restaurant suggestions to add to your "fun" time at the theatre. We love to eat and know where the good places to dine are, particularly in the theatre district.

We hope this story was helpful to you and ask you to contact the folks at Applause whenever your plans include going to The Story of My Life or any other Broadway Show of your choosing. If you think someone else in your life could benefit from using a trustworthy Broadway ticket agency, we would appreciate a referral to them or simply ask you to have them call our toll free number at 1-800-451-9930 or locally right here in New York City at 212-307-7050 at any time.

Remember the Insider ticket deal is for a limited time only, now through April 5, 2009. If the show opens to rave reviews as is expected, this offering will not be available.

Whenever your plans include a Broadway Show, we welcome the opportunity to be of service to you, your friends, co-workers and family members. We hope to speak with you soon.

Sincerely,
Rich Gladstone
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Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Liza'a At The Palace- And Applause Theatre Service Loves Her New Show

Who says you can't go home again? Not Liza Minnelli that's for sure.

My wife Celeste and I were lucky enough to get a chance to see the first and only dress rehearsal for "Liza'a at the Palace" brand new "song and dance" show in New York City last night. And my goodness, does she aim to please every second she is on the stage. Working at Applause Theatre Service in New York City for over 31 years years, we often have the great privilege of getting to see many Broadway shows while they are in "preview mode", prior to official opening on Broadway. It is something very special to be able to see a show that departs from the usual Broadway Theater we get to see. We often see shows that have upwards of 40 actors performing for you. This time around we get to witness one of our modern times legendary concert, theater, film and television actresses, Miss Liza Minnelli (daughter of Judy Garland and director Vincent Minnelli), in a show that will take you back to a time when an "entertainer" with tremendous natural talent and heart ruled the day. Liza'a at the Palace has tremendous significance to Ms. Minnelli herself. The idea for her new show on Broadway came quite simply to her. In June 2007 Liza was asked to perform one song at an AmFar benefit for her very dear friend Kenneth Cole (whose devotion to Aids charities and benefits meant so much) at New York's Rainbow Room. Some devoted Liza Minnelli fans at the Rainbow Room offered a $50,000.00 donation to charity on this special night if Liza would perform just one song. She sang one of her favorite songs, "Our love is here to stay". Soon after, Liza and her very good friend Ron Lewis left on a trip to Europe and South America with the goal of creating a show about Liza's godmother, Ms. Kay Thompson, who was MGM's in house voice teacher and talent coach, and a very close friend with Liza's mother, the legendary film and singer Miss Judy Garland.

The show played throughout Europe and met with tremendous success everywhere they went. After several months there, Liza and Ron decided to bring the show back to the states to see if the American audiences would enjoy it as well. I personally just went on-line and read dozens of reviews on Liza's new show just to see if people enjoyed it as much as I did. Well friends, apparently Liza, her band and dancers have pleased tens of thousands across Europe as well as out-of-town fans in North America as well. The word of mouth is outstanding and I couldn't agree more.

At the age of 62 years young, Liza Minnelli takes the stage for well over 2 hours performing song and dance routines, often chatting away and performing monologue's with her dance partners, the band and the audience as well. And with a wonderfully, warm and energetic playfulness and enthusiasm that made me think, "I would really enjoy seeing her perform again". Liza always aims to please just before preparing to sing a new song, during the song and after as well as she moves along into the next song on her play list.

For those that may not know, Liza's godmother Kay Thompson had a very popular 1940's nightclub act of her own. Liza's at the Palace was written by Liza herself and David Zippel, who wrote City of Angels and The Goodbye Girl. This show is directed and choreographed by her friend Ron Lewis with her musical director Billy Stritch. The band is lead on stage by her very close life-long friend, conductor/drummer Michael Berkowitz. John Sher is the shows producer.

The first half of Liza's at the Palace is a concert where she sings songs that have been quite meaningful to her in her career. Especially "Maybe this time", "Cabaret" and "New York, New York", written for her personally by the famous Broadway songwriting team Kander and Ebb. The second act is a "tribute" to her godmother Kay Thompson. We quickly learn that Ms. Thompson's song and dance nightclub act of the 1940's, called Kay Thompson and the Williams Brothers (Andy Williams who made "Moon River" one of the biggest hits ever, was one of the Williams Brothers) was the inspiration behind the shows second act. The four Williams Brothers sing and dance and take us back to the 1940's with their amazing dance and old fashioned crooning singing styles. These guys sure can dance and have a wonderful chemistry with Liza. One that appears quite deep indeed, like a long lasting friendship.

Although Ms. Thompson was known to "nurture and develop talent at MGM Studios" (Liza's mother Judy Garland was one of her most talented students of the stage), she also penned "Eloise at the Plaza", one of the most famous children's books of our time. Kay Thompson's significance on Liza's life is so strong and significant that Liza must have felt it most important to devote the most of the second act to sharing her godmother with the rest of us. It's amazing how deep an impact someone can have on your life when you think about it. Liza and Judy Garland both adored Kay, that's for sure.

Liza Minnelli songs include "Cabaret", "Teach Me Tonight", "If You Hadn't, But You Did", "Hello, Hello", "Mammy", "The Theme From New York, New York" and many others. Liza has won several Tony Awards as well as a Grammy, an Emmy and also won an Oscar for her outstanding performance in "Cabaret".

Liza At The Palace is a limited engagement and plays through December 28, 2008. If you want to see one of our times most legendary song and dance performers, you should consider getting yourself and someone you care about a ticket to Liza's amazing new Broadway show. Liza's mom Judy Garland once said "until you play the Palace, you haven't played the top". How true these words are.

Applause Theatre Service is a local Broadway ticket expert and can secure great seats at reasonable prices for you right now. They can be reached toll free at 1-800-451-9930 or locally in New York City at 212-307-7050.

Liza's back in town friends. And I guarantee she will bring a smile to your face if you've been a fan and followed her career. I have no doubt she will inspire a new generation of fans as well. Enjoy Liza's new Broadway show.

Sincerely,
Rich Gladstone
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Posted by Broadway Ticket Man @ 9:29 AM

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Broadway Shows Are Stronger Than Ever-Applause Theatre Service Has Amazing Ticket Deals

It seems like every day I come to work at Applause Theatre Service in New York, my staff and I hear things about the Broadway Theater that unfortunately are almost never really true. For instance, ever since the country has been experiencing the "ups and downs" of a challenging economic time in our country, we often hear lots of negative comments about what is truly happening on Broadway.

There are several callers to Applause Theatre Service, a licensed theatre ticket agency and a selling and marketing arm of the Broadway Theater, that have asked us a question that somewhat says "is Broadway closing"? First let me say very clearly and firmly that Broadway is stronger than ever. And let me explain what I mean.

Having been a licensed Broadway theatre ticket expert for more than 31 years now, at this winter time of year, it is "usual" that several shows that are not selling well, often have to close their doors. Although many of these closings generally happen in January, when tourists have long gone home, there are some writers and newscasters that "sensationalize" their stories somewhat with the hopes of garnering more interest in their reporting. Needless to say friends, we are again at the time of year where we ticket agents see some shows close. The cost of running a Broadway show is very high so like all business, except maybe for the greedy huge banks and car companies that think they can run their businesses while "losing money", it simply is a matter of expenses outweighing income. So this is exactly why a show closes.

Now that we've got that out of the way, let's talk about the "real" state of the Broadway Theatre. Although next month we will unfortunately see 6 Broadway shows close- they are Spring Awakening, 13 The Musical, Hairspray, Young Frankenstein, Monty Python's Spamalot and All My Sons, there are still more than 30 Broadway theaters with excellent entertainment options for your choosing as of this writing. I will take the liberty of listing them in a moment.

Meanwhile, let me let you in on a "secret". With very few exceptions like on a Saturday night or a holiday blackout date period, you can contact the friendly Broadway ticket experts at Applause and ask for "Insider Prices" on the following 6 shows that are closing in January. They are as follows:
Spring Awakening closes on January 18, 2009
13 The Musical closes on January 4, 2009
Hairspray closes on January 18, 2009
Young Frankenstein closes on January 4, 2009
Mony Python's Spamalot closes on January 11, 2009
All My Sons closes on January 11, 2009

As far as the "real state" of the the health of Broadway theatre, there are currently more than 30 Broadway Shows for you to choose from. So if a few shows close here and there, you still have lots of options. Some excellent theatre where Applause can secure amazing seats at great prices are the following. They are:
Wicked
Jersey Boys
South Pacific
Billy Elliot
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
White Christmas
The Little Mermaid
Liza's At The Palace
The 39 Steps
The Lion King
All My Sons
August:Osage County
Avenue Q
Boeing Boeing
Chicago
Dividing The Estate
Equus
Grease
Gypsy
Hairspray
In The Heights
Mamma Mia!
A Man For All Seasons
Mary Poppins
The Seagull
Monty Python's Spamalot
Shrek The Musical
Pal Joey
13 The Musical
Young Frankenstein
Phantom of the Opera
Speed The Plow
Spring Awakening

That's all for now theater friends. If you need a reliable "local Broadway expert" to ask a question or purchase some tickets for some of the world's finest theatre, simply call the Applause theatre team toll free at 1-800-451-9930 or locally at 212-307-7050 seven days a week, 365 days a year. The people at Applause love to chat so feel free to call now or whenever you are thinking about Broadway theatre.Sincerely,Rich GladstoneChief Broadway ExpertApplause Theatre Service311 west 43rd street, suite 601New York, New York 10036

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Posted by Broadway Ticket Man @ 9:53 AM

Monday, December 01, 2008

Five Broadway Shows Set To Close Next Month

I can honestly say in all the years that I have been in this business I have never seen this many closings. As of today Hairspray,Spring Awakening,13,Spamalot,and Young Frankenstein are all set to close in January with rumors of two more to follow shortly.Plus with 3 other shows set to conclude their runs in March there could be up to ten Broadway theatres that are empty. The good news is there are up to a dozen shows set to open in the next few months. Broadway isn't going anywhere. You can count on that.

Want tickets to any show On or Off Broadway? Call Applause Theatre Service now. The best seats at the best prices. That's Applause.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Orchestra Or Front Mezzanine:Which Is Better

Well here it is folks. The Great Debate. Which is better? Orchestra or Mezzanine. Which place has the best view? According to some the Orchestra is the only place to sit. How many times have I heard a customer say" I only sit in the Orchestra." Well what most people don't know or often seem to forget is that in most Broadway houses 50-60% of the Orchestra is on the same level. But hey if you want to spend $180 to see the back of someones head be my guest.

I myself am a big fan of the Mezzanine. In most Broadway theatres the Mezzanine is smaller than the Orchestra. Plus it is elevated. To me that is what makes the Mezzanine better than the Orchestra. Nowadays the sets are so big. Plus being a director myself I know the importance of using the stage to it's full capacity. So you know that from the mezzanine you are going to get a great overall view of everything. Now don't get me wrong there are times when I love the Orchestra too. There is something so thrilling about being so close to the actor's. It really makes you feel like you are part of the show.

So next time you are shopping for tickets just remember that to have a good time you don't have to be "In the first ten rows" . So when it comes right down to it whether you are the first row of the Orchestra or the last row of the Mezzanine just remember that there is nothing like seeing a Broadway show. It is an experience you will never forget. See you at the theatre.

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Thursday, November 06, 2008

"Liza's at the Palace" Extends! Applause Tickets has your best Seats!

Well, you just knew it was going to happen! "Liza's at the Palace" has extended its run. She will now perform this knock out of a show through December 28th and Applause Theatre Service has your tickets. Its been touring in Europe and the States and will now play the Palace December 3rd through December 28th where her mother Judy Garland famously performed . She is also performing some of her Moms most famous songs, though she won't say which ones. This is an unexpected booking at the Palace where Legally Blonde closed suddenly leaving a couple of month void before "West Side Story" comes in starting February 23rd(Can't Wait!). So lucky for us that this came to be. I love Liza for many reasons. One, she's an incredible entertainer and story teller. One cannot fully understand the talent this woman has until you see her Live On Stage! I also have met her several times. We shared the same voice coach, Andy Anselmo from the Singers Forum along with many a celebrity including Mandy Patankin and Billy Stritch her pianist. I also performed on her recording of The Day After That, an AIDS anthem taken from the Kander and Ebb musical Kiss of the Spiderwoman that we recorded in 3 languages. I also had the incredible honor of performing the song on the very first World AIDS Day at the United Nations. Talk about the goosebumps! I was overwhelmed and will never forget that day for as long as I live and what a great lady Liza was and how fun and easy she was to work with(although she was a perfectionist/took us 3 days to do this and their is also a DVD of the making of it). Needless to say, I feel pretty strongly towards this woman who holds a special place in my heart. So run and get your tickets now to see this living legend! Call an Applause Sales Expert now to get your tickets to this Ultimate Event! Call 800-451-9930

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Tuesday, October 21, 2008

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Thursday, July 24, 2008

All My Sons Set To Open On Broadway This Fall

As previously announced, the new Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's All My Sons will begin previews on September 18th at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, with an opening set for October 16th. This star-studded revival boast's a cast that includes Tony Award winner John Lithgow, Academy Award winner Dianne Wiest, musical theatre star Patrick Wilson and making her Broadway debut film actress Katie Holmes.(A.K.A. Mrs. Tom Cruise)

All My Sons tells the story of a man who hastily sold defective airplane parts to the Army, which caused the crafts to crash, killing 21 men. His crime, which he long had deflected by blaming his business partner, comes back to light as his son plans to wed the partner's daughter.

Show times will be Tuesday at 7 PM, Wednesday-Saturday at 8 PM with matinees Wednesday and Saturday at 2 PM and Sunday at 3 PM.

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Thursday, May 08, 2008

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Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Have you seen 39 Steps on Broadway?

The friendly Broadway ticket experts at Applause Theatre Service in New York have "insider's prices" for a hilarious new comedy whodunit called 39 Steps, now playing at the Cort Theater in The Big Apple. This great new show won the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy in London in 2007. The show 39 Steps has 4 actors that play 150 different roles, all during the same performance. Can you believe that?

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Monday, May 05, 2008

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Monday, April 28, 2008

Drama Desk Award Nominations Announced

Nominations for the 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced on April 28 at the New York Friars Club. A Catered Affair earned the most nominations with 12. The Drama Desk is an organization of theatre critics, writers and editors that honors excellence in all areas of New York theatre: Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway and not-for-profit.

The following awards were voted by the nominating committee and will be presented by the Drama Desk at its awards ceremony:

Outstanding Ensemble Performances:
The Dining Room
The Homecoming

Special Awards:
Edward Albee in his 80th year, "whose provocative plays, including this season's Peter and Jerry, enrich the American theater."

James Earl Jones, a "commanding force on the stage for nearly half a century."

59E59 Theaters, whose "imaginative curatorial vision has created a stimulating environment to nurture a diverse range of artists."

Playwrights Horizons for "ongoing support to generations of theater artists and undiminished commitment to producing new work."

Nominees for the 53rd Annual Drama Desk Awards are as follows:

Outstanding Play:
Alan Ayckbourn, Intimate Exchanges
Rinde Eckert, Horizon
Liz Flahive, From Up Here
Horton Foote, Dividing the Estate
Tracy Letts, August: Osage County
Tom Stoppard, Rock ’n’ Roll

Outstanding Musical:
A Catered Affair
Adding Machine
Passing Strange
The Glorious Ones
The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island
Xanadu

Outstanding Revival of a Play:
Boeing-Boeing
Happy Days
Macbeth
The Country Girl
The Dining Room
The Return of the Prodigal

Outstanding Revival of a Musical:
Black Nativity
Gypsy
South Pacific
Sunday in the Park with George
Take Me Along

Outstanding Revue:
Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening
Fugitive Songs
Make Me a Song

Outstanding Actor in a Play:
Bill Champion, Intimate Exchanges
Kevin Kline, Cyrano de Bergerac
Bill Pullman, Peter and Jerry
Mark Rylance, Boeing-Boeing
Tobias Segal, From Up Here
Rufus Sewell, Rock 'n' Roll

Outstanding Actress in a Play:
Sinead Cusack, Rock 'n' Roll
Deanna Dunagan, August: Osage County
Frances McDormand, The Country Girl
Amy Morton, August: Osage County
Fiona Shaw, Happy Days
Julie White, From Up Here

Outstanding Actor in a Musical:
Daniel Breaker, Passing Strange
André De Shields, Black Nativity
Daniel Evans, Sunday in the Park with George
Cheyenne Jackson, Xanadu
Matthew Morrison, 10 Million Miles
Paulo Szot, South Pacific

Outstanding Actress in a Musical:
Sierra Boggess, The Little Mermaid
Patti LuPone, Gypsy
Kelli O’Hara, South Pacific
Faith Prince, A Catered Affair
Alice Ripley, Next to Normal
Jenna Russell, Sunday in the Park with George

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play:
John Cullum, The Conscientious Objector
Conleth Hill, The Seafarer
Francis Jue, Yellow Face
Arian Moayed, Masked
Jeff Perry, August: Osage County
Michael T. Weiss, Scarcity

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play:
Elizabeth Ashley, Dividing the Estate
Johanna Day, Peter and Jerry
Zoe Kazan, 100 Saints You Should Know
Linda Lavin, The New Century
Rondi Reed, August: Osage County
Marisa Tomei, Top Girls

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical:
Danny Burstein, South Pacific
Christopher Fitzgerald, Young Frankenstein
Boyd Gaines, Gypsy
Shuler Hensley, Young Frankenstein
Bobby Steggert, The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island
Tom Wopat, A Catered Affair

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical:
Laura Benanti, Gypsy
Leslie Kritzer, A Catered Affair
Andrea Martin, Young Frankenstein
Mary Testa, Xanadu
Amy Warren, Adding Machine
Mare Winningham, 10 Million Miles

Outstanding Director of a Play:
David Schweizer, Horizon
Anna D. Shapiro, August: Osage County
Leigh Silverman, From Up Here
Jonathan Silverstein, The Dining Room
Matthew Warchus, Boeing-Boeing
Deborah Warner, Happy Days

Outstanding Director of a Musical:
Christopher Ashley, Xanadu
Sam Buntrock, Sunday in the Park with George
David Cromer, Adding Machine
John Doyle, A Catered Affair
Bob McGrath, The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island
Bartlett Sher, South Pacific

Outstanding Choreography:
Karole Armitage, Passing Strange
Rob Ashford, Cry-Baby The Musical
Shana Carroll and Gypsy Snider, Traces
Dan Knechtges, Xanadu
Peter Pucci, Queens Boulevard (the musical)
Susan Stroman, Young Frankenstein
Outstanding Music:
John Bucchino, A Catered Affair
Stephen Flaherty, The Glorious Ones
Tom Kitt, Next to Normal
Mark Mulcahy, The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island
Joshua Schmidt, Adding Machine
Stew and Heidi Rodewald, Passing Strange

Outstanding Lyrics:
Lynn Ahrens, The Glorious Ones
Mel Brooks, Young Frankenstein
John Bucchino, A Catered Affair
Ben Katchor, The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island
Jason Loewith and Joshua Schmidt, Adding Machine
Stew, Passing Strange

Outstanding Book of a Musical:
Douglas Carter Beane, Xanadu
Harvey Fierstein, A Catered Affair
Ben Katchor, The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island
Jason Loewith and Joshua Schmidt, Adding Machine
Stew, Passing Strange
Eric H. Weinberger, Wanda's World

Outstanding Orchestrations:
Doug Besterman, Young Frankenstein
Jason Carr, Sunday in the Park with George
Michael Starobin, The Glorious Ones
Stew and Heidi Rodewald, Passing Strange
Jonathan Tunick, A Catered Affair
Tim Weil, 10 Million Miles

Outstanding Set Design of a Play:
Beowulf Boritt, Spain
Scott Bradley, Eurydice
David Korins, Hunting and Gathering
Santo Loquasto, Trumpery
Scott Pask, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Clint Ramos, The Return of the Prodigal

Outstanding Set Design of a Musical:
David Gallo, A Catered Affair
Takeshi Kata, Adding Machine
Derek McLane, 10 Million Miles
George Tsypin, The Little Mermaid
Robin Wagner, Young Frankenstein
Michael Yeargan, South Pacific

Outstanding Costume Design:
Mara Blumenfeld, The Glorious Ones
Michael Bottari and Ronald Case, Jessica Jahn, Die Mommie Die!
Ann Hould-Ward, A Catered Affair
Ana Kuzmanic, August: Osage County
Katrina Lindsay, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
William Ivey Long, Young Frankenstein

Outstanding Lighting Design:
Kevin Adams, The 39 Steps
Ken Billington, Sunday in the Park with George
Maruti Evans, Slaughterhouse-Five
Donald Holder, South Pacific
Natasha Katz, The Little Mermaid
Keith Parham, Adding Machine

Outstanding Sound Design:
Adam Cork, Macbeth
Jorge Cousineau, Opus
Joseph Fosco, The Conversation
Scott Lehrer, South Pacific
Mic Pool, The 39 Steps
Tony Smolenski IV, Adding Machine

Outstanding Solo Performance:
Kris Andersson, Dixie's Tupperware Party
Laurence Fishburne, Thurgood
Stephen Lang, Beyond Glory
April Yvette Thompson, Liberty City

Outstanding Projection and Video Design:
Paul Barritt, Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Timothy Bird and The Knifedge Creative Network, Sunday in the Park with George
Zachary Borovay, A Catered Affair
Jim Findlay and Jeff Sugg, The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island
Lorna Heavey, Macbeth
Tal Yarden, The Misanthrope

Unique Theatrical Experience:
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Cut to the Chase
Fabrik – The Legend of M. Rabinowitz
The 39 Steps
Traces

Shows with multiple nominations:
A Catered Affair, 12
Adding Machine, 9
Young Frankenstein, 8
South Pacific, 8
August: Osage County, 7
Passing Strange, 7
Sunday in the Park with George, 7
The Slug Bearers of Kayrol Island, 7
Xanadu, 6
The Glorious Ones, 5
10 Million Miles, 4
From Up Here, 4
Gypsy, 4
Boeing-Boeing, 3
Happy Days, 3
Macbeth, 3
Rock 'n' Roll, 3
The 39 Steps, 3
The Dining Room, 3
The Little Mermaid, 3
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, 2
Black Nativity, 2
Dividing the Estate, 2
Horizon, 2
Intimate Exchanges, 2
Les Liaisons Dangereuses, 2
Peter and Jerry, 2
Next to Normal, 2

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Thursday, April 24, 2008

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Wednesday, April 23, 2008

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Get Tickets To See Laurence Fishburn In Thurgood Thru Applause Theatre Service

Tony Award Winner and Oscar nominee Laurence Fishburne returns this month to Broadway in Thurgood, a one man show based on the life and momentous times of Thurgood Marshall. I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Fishburne make his Broadway debut 16 years ago in August Wilson's Two Trains Running. And even then you could see had he had theatre chops to succeed. We all know the story of Thurgood Marshall. A descendent of slaves who was a pioneering civil rights attorney, successfully arguing Brown v. Board of Education before the Supreme Court, who then became a member of that exclusive body and making history as the first African-American to serve.

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Pulitzer Prize Winner August:Osage County Set To Reopen At The Music Box Theatre

Meet the Westons. A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. When the large Weston family unexpectedly reunites after dad disappears, their Oklahoman family homestead explodes in a maelstrom of repressed truths and unsettling secrets. Mix in Violet, the drugged-up, scathingly acidic matriarch, and you’ve got a major new Broadway play that unflinchingly – and uproariously – exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family.

Winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, August: Osage County comes to Broadway directly from its critically acclaimed sold-out engagement at Chicago's Tony Award-winning Steppenwolf Theatre Company. This 3hr+ production (Don't let that scare you. This baby moves)was hailed by The New York Times as,"Hugely entertaining! A ripsnorter full of blistering, funny dialogue, acid-etched characterizations and scenes of no-holds-barred emotional combat" And best of all Applause Theatre Service sells tickets to the show. So what are you waiting for? Get your tickets now.

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Monday, April 21, 2008

OUTER CRITICS CIRCLE NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED

Nominations for the 58th Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards were announced April 21 at the Algonquin Hotel in Manhattan. The new Mel Brooks musical Young Frankenstein leads the nominations with ten, the most of any show this season. The Outer Critics Circle Awards are decided upon by a group of writers "covering New York theatre for out-of town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway." Other big winners were Les Liaisons Dangereuses and South Pacific.

Nominees for the 58th annual Outer Critics Circle Awards are as follows:

Outstanding New Broadway Play
August: Osage County
Rock 'n' Roll
The Seafarer
The 39 Steps

Outstanding New Broadway Musical
A Catered Affair
Cry-Baby The Musical
Xanadu
Young Frankenstein

Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play
Dividing the Estate
The Drunken City
From Up Here
The Receptionist

Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical
Adding Machine
The Glorious Ones
Make Me a Song—The Music of William Finn
Next to Normal

Outstanding New Score
Adding Machine
Next to Normal
Passing Strange
Young Frankenstein

Outstanding Revival of a Play (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Come Back, Little Sheba
Cyrano de Bergerac
The Homecoming
Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Gypsy
South Pacific
Sunday in the Park with George
Take Me Along

Outstanding Director of a Play Maria Aitken, The 39 Steps
Rupert Goold, Macbeth
Rufus Norris, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Anna D. Shapiro, August: Osage County

Outstanding Director of a Musical
David Cromer, Adding Machine
Arthur Laurents, Gypsy
Bartlett Sher, South Pacific
Susan Stroman, Young Frankenstein

Outstanding Choreographer
Rob Ashford, Cry-Baby The Musical
Graciela Daniele, The Glorious Ones
Christopher Gattelli, South Pacific
Susan Stroman, Young Frankenstein

Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical)
David Farley, Timothy Bird, Sunday in the Park with George
Scott Pask, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Robin Wagner, Young Frankenstein
Michael Yeargan, South Pacific

Outstanding Costume Design (Play or Musical)
David Farley, Sunday in the Park with George
Katrina Lindsay, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
William Ivey Long, Young Frankenstein
Jessica Jahn, Michael Bottari and Ronald Case, Die Mommie Die!
Catherine Zuber, South Pacific

Outstanding Lighting Design (Play or Musical)
Kevin Adams, The 39 Steps
Ken Billington, Sunday in the Park with George
Donald Holder, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Peter Kaczorowski, Young Frankenstein

Outstanding Actor in a Play
Kevin Anderson, Come Back Little Sheba
Ben Daniels, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Kevin Kline, Cyrano de Bergerac
Patrick Stewart, Macbeth

Outstanding Actress in a Play
Eve Best, The Homecoming
Deanna Dunagan, August: Osage County
Laura Linney, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
S. Epatha Merkerson, Come Back, Little Sheba

Outstanding Actor in a Musical
Roger Bart, Young Frankenstein
Daniel Evans, Sunday in the Park with George
Boyd Gaines, Gypsy
Paulo Szot, South Pacific

Outstanding Actress in a Musical
Patti LuPone, Gypsy
Kelli O'Hara, South Pacific
Faith Prince, A Catered Affair
Alice Ripley, Next to Normal

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Raul Esparza, The Homecoming
James Earl Jones, Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
Jim Norton, The Seafarer
David Pittu, Is He Dead?

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play
Jessica Collins, Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Jayne Houdyshell, The New Century
Laurie Metcalf, NovemberKaren Ziemba and Sandy Duncan at the OCC announcement.
Sian Phillips, Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Danny Burstein, South Pacific
Christopher Fitzgerald, Young Frankenstein
Shuler Hensley, Young Frankenstein
Tony Yazbeck, Gypsy

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
Laura Benanti, Gypsy
Harriet Harris, Cry-Baby The Musical
Sherie Rene Scott, The Little Mermaid
Amy Warren, Adding Machine

Outstanding Solo Performance
Laurence Fishburne, Thurgood
Stephen Lang, Beyond Glory
Chazz Palminteri, A Bronx Tale
April Yvette Thompson, Liberty City

John Gassner Award (Presented for an American play, preferably by a new playwright)
Bob Clyman, Secret Order
Liz Flahive, From Up Here
Michael Hollinger, Opus
George Packer, Betrayed

Shows with three or more nominations:
Young Frankenstein, 10
Les Liaisons Dangereuses, 9
South Pacific, 8
Gypsy, 6
Sunday in the Park with George, 5
Adding Machine, 4
August: Osage County, 3
The 39 Steps, 3
Cry-Baby The Musical, 3
Next to Normal, 3
Come Back, Little Sheba, 3
The Homecoming, 3

For more information visit www.outercritics.org.

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Posted by James @ 3:29 PM

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Get Tickets To This Season's New Shows Thru Applause Theatre Service

Well theatre lover's, the season is almost over. However before you all get too excited about next season's upcoming shows there still are a few new more shows you might want to check out. Here are the remaining show's for the the 2007-2008 season along with their opening nights.

April 17 Catered Affair, A

April 24 Cry-Baby

April 27 The Country Girl

April 30 Thurgood

May 1 Les Liaisons Dangereuses

May 4 Boeing-Boeing

May 7 Top Girls

May 8 The 39 Steps

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Monday, April 07, 2008

Get Tickets To 2008 Pulitzer Prize Winner August:Osage County Thru Applause Theatre Service

August: Osage County, which opened at Broadway's Imperial Theatre in December 2007, has won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Written by Tracey Letts and directed by Anna D. Shapiro will play its last performance at its current home, the Imperial Theatre, April 20 at 3 PM. Beginning April 29 it will begin performances at the Music Box Theatre.

August: Osage County which takes place in rural Oklahoma, tells the story of the highly dysfunctional Weston family who must return to the family home in rural Oklahoma to care for their afflicted (and mistress-of-manipulation) mother.

Everyone in my office just raved about this show. It is one you don't one to miss. Even better if you call Applause Theatre Service now we can get you the best seats to one if this season's biggest hits.

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Posted by James @ 3:47 PM

Monday, March 31, 2008

It's Unanimous! Nothing but Raves for "Gypsy" and its star Patti Lupone!

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Posted by Swanny @ 3:20 PM

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Get Tickets This Spring To 39 Steps Thru Applause Ticket Service

Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps, the critically acclaimed 2007 Olivier Award-winner for Best New Comedy, will transfer to Broadway’s Cort Theatre, following its smash hit sold out limited engagement at Roundabout Theatre Company’s American Airlines Theatre. This tongue-in-cheek thriller features four actors playing over 150 roles. If the reviews are any indication this looks to be a strong contender in this year’s Tony race for best play. And guess what? We sell tickets to the show. So give us a call and see what Applause Theatre Service can do for you.

Want tickets to any show On or Off Broadway? Call Applause Theatre Service now. The best seats at the best prices. That's Applause.

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