The Fall/Winter 2008 line up of Broadway shows include six that might be of interest to my fellow genre travelers. (Yeah, I know it’s 2009, but the season is not only over, but there are some shows — not on this list –that don’t even open until April!) So, if you’re going to be in New York, why not add a Genre Broadway Show to your trip:
Fantasy Performances
Mary Poppins
New Amsterdam Theatre
214 West 42nd St.
Appropriate for ages 6 and up
Runs 2 hours 40 mins, with one intermission
Individual Tickets On Sale Through Aug. 16, 2009
Produced by Disney and Cameron Macintosh and adapted from the Disney film and the stories of P.L. Travers, this musical has been on Broadway since Nov. 16, 2006.
Wicked
Gershwin Theatre
222 West 51st Street
Kid-Friendly
Runs 2 hours 45 mins, with one intermission
Individual Tickets On Sale Through Nov. 22, 2009
The untold musical story of The Wizard of Oz’s Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good … before Dorothy dropped in. Based on the imaginative Gregory Maguire novel, this show debuted on Oct. 30, 2003.
Shrek: The Musical
Broadway Theatre
1681 Broadway
Appropriate for ages 8 and up
Runs 2 hours 20 minutes, with one intermission
Individual Tickets On Sale Through Aug. 30, 2009
Debuting on Dec. 14, 2008, this musical is based on the adventures of the lovable ogre of William Steig’s book, as well as the Oscar-winning film. The score is completely original to this show.
The Little Mermaid
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
205 West 46th St.
Appropriate for ages 6 and up
Runs 2 hours 20mins, with one intermission
Individual Tickets On Sale Through Aug. 2, 2009
Based on the Disney film, this stage musical brings back all your favorite songs from the movie, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” This show has been running since Jan. 10, 2008.
Horror Performances
Phantom
Majestic Theatre
247 West 44th St.
There are a few scenic effects that might frighten young children, but no objectionable language or content
Runs 2 hours 30 mins, with one intermission
Individual Tickets On Sale Through June 27, 2009
Celebrating 20 years on Broadway, this haunting love story continues to tell its tale of macabre obsession.
