The 2011-12 Broadway season has had patrons rejoicing for months, and it looks like more of the same for the Great White Way thanks to the strong lineup of shows that have cropped up over the last several months. Interestingly, more than a few happen to have prominent Christian themes. But non-Christians need not feel excluded; any theatre fan can appreciate the brilliance inherent in these fine shows, regardless of religious affiliation (or lack thereof). Don't miss these 5 musical gems--they r...
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Tags: Jesus Christ Superstar, Broadway, Sister Act, Anything Goes, The Book of Mormon, Godspell, Christianity, Religion, Sutton Foster, Hunter Parrish, South Park, Joel Grey, Lindsay Mendez, Telly Leung, Patti Lupone, Ethel Merman, Stephen Schwartz, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice, Des McAnuff, Whoopi Goldberg, Matt Stone, Trey Parker, Weeds
After months of eager anticipation, I recently had the chance to see the groundbreaking, shocking, and hugely popular musical, The Book of Mormon. The hype around this show is epic, thanks in no small part to immense critical praise and a total of 9 shiny Tony Awards. It doesn't hurt that two thirds of the writing team are Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the masterminds behind the cultural phenomenon that is South Park. And while they bring national attention to the show, collaborator Robert Lopez b...
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