Something for Everyone

If there is one thing you must do when you visit New York City, it is seeing a live show. Whether it’s the biggest hit on Broadway, or a student performance from the School of American Ballet, there is something for everyone.

Broadway will always be my passion. The moment the lights go down and the curtains go up, I am jittery with excitement. Even if it is a show I am unfamiliar with, the stories are always well-written, the characters perfectly embodied and the sets spectacular.

Live theater for me, as does seeing a movie or going to a concert, helps me to escape the stress of the real world. For two or three hours, I can be transported to another world, and broaden my mind through the creative arts.

Over the years, Broadway has become much more family-friendly. Disney’s presence has expanded to include “Beauty and the Beast”, “Tarzan” and “Mary Poppins.” But most recently on my way to work, I’ve been met with posters for a “Go, Diego, Go Live!” Having seen a few episodes of the bilingual children’s show myself, I can see the attraction and fascination. I can only imagine the excitement of children as they see and sing along to their favorite television character.

For those who want to move away from the chaos of Times Square, Lincoln Center has a great variety of live performances, and I am looking to take advantage. Ballets, operas and live orchestra concerts are just a few offerings to discover.

New York City has such a diverse assortment of performance art, that after living in this city for two-and-a-half years, I need to start experiencing some of it. From Broadway to Brooklyn, musicals to comedy shows, New York City has a wealth of live shows that are ripe for the picking. Because each show commands such discipline and training, perfection and precision, there is no doubt you will enjoy each and every show you see.

Karen J. Quan

(photo credit: thomashawk)

April 15th, 2009 by admin | Posted in Broadway | (0)