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The article provides a travel guide for experiencing the allure of Broadway, New York, offering insights into its theatrical productions, the transformation of musicals into operas, the intricacies of the Broadway business, and the backstage atmosphere during performances.

The article profiles Lily Tomlin, an actress with kaleidoscopic face, who will open a one-woman show on Broadway, in the U.S. Robert Benton, film director of sleeper film The Late Show, says that Tomlin is so vast and can assume the personality of the character. Tomlin plays her oldest character on Laugh-In, Ernestine, and Edith Ann. AT&T, a phone company, offered 500, 000 dollar to play Ernestine and offended and turned it down. Moreover, the author presents her family background, work experiences, and educational background.

This article presents information on an exhibition of paintings, in Broadway, New York City. The fine arts of design had become very tiresome, from the way painters had been practised, and people were impatient of them. Historical painting, having been the most pretentious and the least valuable, for half a century at least, of all the arts, was the most irritating and the least beloved. Here and there, an artist has painted pictures which are really historical in the truth of both the greater and lesser details of scenes reproduced from past time; and the widely diffused and popular art of book illustration, harmful to art in some respects, has made possible a general familiarity with historical truth in art, and compelled the painters to avoid anachronisms under penalty of even popular ridicule.

The article focuses on the collective bargaining strike of theatre actors and producers which resulted to the closure of theatres in Broadway, New York. It states that the impasse negotiations between the Actors' Equity Association, League of New York Theatres, and the Associated Actors & Artistes of America induced the shutdown in the area. It mentions that the Actors' Equity demands for a rise in minimum wages, rehearsal pay, and welfare program.

The article reviews the theatrical production "The Miracle Worker," written by William Gibson, directed by Arthur Penn and starring Anne Bancroft, performed in Broadway, New York City.

The article reports on the predicament of Broadway Theater which sees a shortage of finances and talents in New York City. It states that the 1952-1953 season yielded 52.7 million dollars in losses which is reportedly drying up the theater, and the lack of musicals is said to be making its plight worst. It offers a round-up of Broadway musicals and plays with the ticket situation for each including "Can-Can," "The King and I," and "Sabrina Fair."

The article focuses on several theatrical productions to be staged in Broadway, New York City in the week of December 11, 1950, despite a tight ticket market. It states the patterns arose on Broadway including the import of eight plays from London, England and emphasis on musicals. It cites the factors that add problems to the ticket market such as the rise in the number of scalpers in the business and high ticket prices for last-minute orders. Details on several musicals and straight plays are provided.

The article reviews the Broadway theatrical revivals of the David Mamet plays "American Buffalo" and "Speed-the-Plow."

This article focuses on the ending of the Broadway musical, "Rent." The article discusses what type of Broadway show may replace "Rent" as the next hit with the younger generation, a group that Broadway has been trying to attract to its doors. The article further discusses the success of "Rent" and details some of the new Broadway shows. INSET: The Rock Musical Since Rent.

Reviews the Broadway musical production 'Oklahoma!,' directed by Trevor Nunn, in New York City.

Profiles Heather Headley, the actress who stars in Disney's new Broadway version of 'Aida.' Music written by Elton John and Tim Rice; Biographical information about the native Trinidad actress; Other Broadway roles, including 'Ragtime' and Nala in 'The Lion King'; Technical problems which the show experienced in the beginning of production.

Discusses the redesign of a Disney musical, `Aida,' to play on New York City's Broadway. How the drama opened in Chicago, Illinois in December 199; The opera's tragic story; Music score by Elton John and Tim Rice. INSET: Two Jobbing Songwriters.

The moment Saturday night at Southampton Hospital's 65th annual Summer Party was a stark contrast to the one Paulson recounted about a recent day in Manhattan. (Bloomberg) -- In a tent decorated with pineapples and rattan chandeliers, John Paulson watched the Broadway theater owner James Nederlander raise his paddle - with barely any coaxing from auctioneer Lydia Fenet - and donate $65,000. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the immersive Aladdin's Time Square Palace hotel suite offered by Hilton New York Times Square in celebration of "Aladdin the Musical" at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City.

The article reviews several Broadway theatrical productions in New York City in spring 1999 including "Via Dolorosa," by David Hare at the Booth Theatre, "The Weir," by Conor McPherson at Walter Kerr Theatre, and "The Lonesome West," by Martin McDonagh at the Lyceum Theatre.

There were a number of actresses who played the star role of Christine Daaé - including the woman who originated the role on Broadway, Sarah Brightman - and several phantoms. On Sunday, April 16, the famous chandelier dropped a final time at Andrew Lloyd Webber's sumptuous Phantom of the Opera at the Majestic Theater. [Extracted from the article]

Comments on the role played by the newspaper "The New York Times" in the success or failure of Broadway plays. Defense of theater critic Frank Rich against charges that critics are responsible for closing plays; Complaint of playwright David Hare that Rich dislikes his plays; Proposed solutions to stem the decline of theater.

According to the author, a very pedestrian version of the play "An American Tragedy" flourished briefly on Broadway, New York City a few years ago. Like many dramatizations it was hardly more than a hurried synopsis, and it seemed, beside the novel, an impoverished thing. Obviously one cannot simply skeletonize a work of this kind without losing the rich profusion of realistic detail upon which its effect depends, and the least one can say of the play "The Case of Clyde Griffiths" is just that it does attempt in various ways to achieve some sort of intensity calculated to compensate for the solidity which the dramatic form must sacrifice.

The article focuses on doing business on Broadway theaters in New York City as of March 1955. It states that the plays "Fanny" and "South Pacific" earned the biggest gross while "Fanny" co-producer Josh Logan took the biggest individual profit. The article also mentions the story lines of and marketing efforts for the two plays and that Hollywood is paying big money for the movie rights of successful Broadway plays.

The article presents a conversation between "Bloomberg News" drama critic John Simon and playwright Neil LaBute. Simon explains the difference between the past and present drama and film critics in the U.S. Simon also states that he does not know the impact of different criticisms created by various people on readers and play watchers. LaBute describes the audience's views on his play "Reason to Be Pretty" in Broadway, New York.

A calendar for Broadway and Off Broadway theatrical productions in the New York City area for November 2008 is presented including "Billy Elliot: The Musical," "Dividing the Estate," and "All My Sons." INSET: Pajama Game.

This article discusses the history of musical comedy in the United States and how summer retreats to the Tamiment resort in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, during the 1920s, helped to shape the modern musical comedy. The book "Every Week, a Broadway Revue," by Martha Schmoyer LoMonaco is referenced. Also discussed is the influence of theater producer Max Liebman, his experiences at the Tamiment, and his productions on Broadway including "The Straw Hat Revue," "The Admiral Broadway Revue," and "Stormy Troopers," by Harold Arlen. INSET: 4 TAMIMENT ALUMNI REMINISCE.

The article reports that the ill-fate performance of "Glory Days" in Broadway, New York City did not affect local golden boy Eric Schaeffer of Signature Inc. It states Schaeffer had suffered stellar embarrassments from critics for his single performance of "Glory Days." As evidence, one critic comments that the show is dreck. Fortunately, Schaeffer did not discourage on the criticisms he received from critics.

The article offers information on the Astor Theatre in Broadway, New York City. The theatre was built with a 12-Story office building above it, an unusual arrangement at the time. Annie Russell starred in the premiere attraction, "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Prominent tenants of the theatre included 1907's "A Yankee Tourist," and 1908's "The Man from Home." Between 1913 and 1920, the theatre switched back and forth between holding live theatre and motion picture presentations.

The article presents a list of the 2008 productions being performed on Broadway including "Avenue Q," "Jersey Boys," and "The Lion King." INSETS: Midday Drama;OFF-OFF BROADWAY PICKS.

A directory is presented of Broadway theatrical productions staged from February 27 to March 4, 2008.

The article discusses performances at theaters in New York City. Shows being performed at theaters located on and off Broadway are discussed. Shows which are discussed include "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," "Chicago" and "A Chorus Line." Information which is provided for each of the plays include times, locations and ticket prices.

A calendar of theater events for the New York City area from November to December 2007 is presented, which includes the plays "Cymbeline" at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, "Is He Dead?" at the Lyceum Theatre, and "The Little Mermaid" at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

This article presents an interview with theatrical producer Susana Tubert. Tubert discusses her reasons for leaving her home in Argentina, how she viewed her Latin identity in the United States, and what her experiences were working on Boradway in New York City, New York. Also discussed are productions directed by Tubert, which include "Viva la Vida!" and "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me."

The article reports on the Broadway play "Xanadu.” The film "Xanadu," which was released in the 1980s and starred Olivia Newton-John, was converted into a Broadway play. In July 2007, "Xanadu" will make its debut at the Helen Hayes Theatre in New York City. Article topics include a synopsis of the original film and its cast, as well as why many motion pictures that failed to do well at the box office are being turned into Broadway shows. INSET: BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE.

This article introduces Hayley Podschun from the Broadway musical "Hairspray" in New York City, New York. The article discusses Podschun's career, which began with a Broadway production of "The Sound of Music" before landing her role in both the theatrical production of "Hairspray" as well as the 2007 motion picture starring actor John Travolta. Other dancers mentioned in the article include Kara Klein, Ariel Reid, and April Berry.

The article offers information on the Broadway Classroom in Manhattan, New York City. It states that Broadway provides the students in New York a behind-the-scene look in the theatre world. It provides workshop on various topics such as stage combat, theatre skills, and theatre games. It also mentions that Broadway's Educational Performance Tours offers custom tour for students through New York Offstage.

The article presents a schedule of Broadway and off Broadway theatrical performances in New York City, with reviews included for select shows. Those listed include the revival of "The Apple Tree," starring Kristin Chenoweth, performed at Studio 54, "Avenue Q," performed at the John Golden Theatre, and "Beauty and the Beast," performed at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

The article presents a list of theatrical productions in Broadway and off Broadway, New York City. It includes "Barefoot in the Park", directed by Scott Elliott and performed by Amanda Peet and Patrick Wilson, and "Beauty and the Beast", "Bridge & Tunnel" in Broadway, and musicals off Broadway including "Altar Boyz", "The Awesome 80s Prom", and "Confessions of a Mormon Boy."