A Brief History of Broadway. In 1750, Thomas Kean and Walter Murray opened one of the first theatres in New York City on Nassau Street. It was large enough to hold 280 patrons and the actors performed Shakespearian plays and operatic theater.23 Sept 2013
What was the first Broadway Disney musical?
Beauty and the Beast
What is the most famous Broadway musical?
What are 5 musicals that have appeared on Broadway?
- The Phantom of the Opera.
- Cats.
- Les Misérables.
- A Chorus Line.
- Oh! Calcutta.
What is the #1 show on the list of popular Broadway shows?
# Title Opening date
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1. The Phantom of the Opera
2. Chicago (1996 revival)
3. The Lion King
4. Cats October 7, 1982
What are the top 10 musical?
- 1 The Lion King (1994) - 8.5.
- 2 Hamilton (2020) - 8.5.
- 3 Singin' In The Rain (1952) - 8.3.
- 4 La La Land (2016) - 8.0.
- 5 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - 8.0.
- 6 Aladdin (1992) - 8.0.
- 7 Beauty And The Beast (1991) - 8.0.
- 8 The Sound Of Music (1965) - 8.0.
What musicals have appeared on Broadway?
- Hamilton. The story of the man on the ten dollar bill has been Broadway's number one smash hit since its release.
- The Producers.
- The Phantom of the Opera.
- The Book of Mormon.
- Les Miserables.
- West Side Story.
- Wicked.
- Kinky Boots.