
2 minute read
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
continued from previous page
9 Aladdin
Aladdin is one of the best shows for kids and Disney fans alike. While the show is based on the 1992 film it has many differences. For one thing, they brought in Aladdin’s three best friends instead of Abu. Another thing is that they added songs to the score This is because the movie released in 1992 only featured 5 songs So, to fix this, they went into the Disney archives and found some songs that were originally cut from the movie. The show's costumes are creatively designed with lots of sparkle. The show received 5 Tony nominations and James Monroe Iglehart won a Tony for Best Actor in a Featured Role The show is great for fans of comedy and fans of Disney. It is a great show for kids and is a good show to see this summer.
8 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a play that is set 19 years after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and follows Harry’s son who is going to Hogwarts and befriends Draco Malfoy’s son. The show premiered in London in 2016 and then opened on Broadway in April, 2018 The show was written by J K Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany. The Broadway run received 10 Tony nominations and won 6 including Best Play. It also won the Grammy for the Best Musical Theater Album. The show used to be two parts but recently the show was turned into one long show spanning 3 5 hours If you are a die hard fan of the books and movies (like me) you will love this show. The special effects are also incredible and the set design is creative and unique If you are looking for a good play it is a must see, but it is long for some people Overall, if you are looking for a good show to see without music, you should definitely go to see it.
7. A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
A Beautiful Noise tells the story of singer/songwriter Neil Diamond It is a jukebox musical, which means that it is made up of songs that already exist and this particular show is made up of Neil Diamond songs. It is named after Neil Diamond's 1976 album of the same name It opened on Broadway in 2022 It is a great family musical and is great for people who are fans of Neil Diamond. I put it here because I really like Neil Diamond's music. While the show hasn't won any Tonys, it is very popular right now. If you are looking for a good show to see over the summer this is definitely something you could see Now, the show's reviews are mixed but it is still a show that is good for people who enjoy jukebox musicals.
6. MJ
MJ is the story of pop star Micheal Jackson
This show is also a jukebox musical and uses the music of Micheal Jackson to tell the story. The show was supposed to premiere in mid-2020 but was not able to because of Covid-19. The show then ended up opening in February 2022. The show received 10 Tony nominations and won 4, including Myles Frost earning the Tony for Best Actor in a Musical. The show was also