9 to 5: THE MUSICAL

Marriott Marquis Theatre

Musical Comedy

Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton, with book by Patricia Resnick

When pushed to their boiling point by their boss, Franklin Hart Jr., Violet Newstead, the super efficient office manager, Judy Bernly, a frazzled divorcee, and the sexy executive secretary Doralee Rhodes turn the tables on him. The trio hatches a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical, bigot, and that plan quickly spins out of control.

(from 07 Apr 2009 to 03 Jan 2010)

ADDAMS FAMILY, THE

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Musical Comedy

Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice

Storm clouds are gathering over the Addams Family manse. Daughter Wednesday, now 18, is experiencing a sensation that surprises and disgusts her - caring about another person. Young Pugsley, jealous of his sister's attention, begs her to keep torturing him, severely, while mother Morticia, conflicted over her daughter's lurch into womanhood, fears being upstaged and discarded.. like yesterday's road kill.

(from 04 Mar 2010 to )

ANGELS THE MUSICAL

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Musical

music by Ken Lai , with book and lyrics by Ken Lai and Marcus Cheong

Tells the epic story of the ancient war between the Angels and Lucifer's fallen minions. The conflict is told through the eyes of Sera, the Angel of Light. Though she is gifted with the power to control light with spectacular effect, she aspires for a more heroic role. Her ambition is manipulated by Lucifer, which results in tragic consequences to the Angels and the humans they protect.

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AVENUE Q

John Golden Theatre

Musical Comedy

Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, Book by Bob Fosse & Fred Ebb

About a rundown outer-borough neighbourhood, where the residents - both puppets and humans - deal with everyday New York challenges like getting a job, falling in love and discovering their purpose in life.

(from 11 Jul 2003 to 13 Sep 2009)

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL

Imperial Theatre

Musical

Book & Lyrics by Lee Hall, Music by Elton John

Set in England's North East against the background of the miners' strike - Billy Elliot is the tale of a motherless boy whose father wants him to take up boxing. Instead, the boy discovers a love for ballet that leads him from secret lessons to a place at the Royal Ballet School .

(from 01 Oct 2008 to 04 Apr 2010)

BYE BYE BIRDIE

Henry Miller's Theatre

Musical Comedy

Book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams, music by Charles Strouse.

Set in1960 and centers around an Elvis Presley-type rock 'n' roll superstar named Conrad Birdie. Conrad's Agent Albert and his long suffering secretary/love interest Rosie plan a publicity stunt in which a lucky teenager gets to bestow a farewell kiss upon their idol.

(from 10 Sep 2009 to 10 Jan 2010)

CHICAGO

Ambassador Theatre

Musical Comedy

Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, Book by Bob Fosse & Fred Ebb

Follows not your usual housewife, Roxie Hart, who gains dubious notoriety when she kills her boyfriend, invents her defense and manipulates everyone from her trustworthy husband to the fickle media and the unsuspecting public

(from 23 Oct 1996 to 20 Dec 2009)

FELA!

Eugene O'Neill Theatre

Musical

Music by Fela Anikulapo Kuti, book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones

About the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), Fela! explores Kuti's controversial life as artist, political activist and revolutionary musician.The show is a hybrid of concert, dance and musical theater.

(from 19 Oct 2009 to )

FINIAN'S RAINBOW

St James Theatre

Musical

music by Burton Lane, lyrics by E.Y. Harburg and book by E. Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy

The story of the Irishman Finian McLonergan, and his daughter Sharon who arrive in the small Southern town of Rainbow Valley in the mythical state of Missitucky, with plans to bury a stolen pot of gold in the shadows of Fort Knox, in the mistaken belief it will grow and multiply.

(from 08 Oct 2009 to 03 Jan 2010)

GODSPELL

Ethel Barrymore Theatre

Musical

music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by John-Michael Tebelak

Using improvisation and contemporary themes, the show illustrates the parables in Matthew's Gospel, and brings these lessons to life through the grand tradition of musical theatre.

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HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical

Al Hirschfeld Theatre

Musical

book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot

The year is 1967, and the Vietnam War is at its height. In New York City, a tribe of hippies rails against the establishment, protesting intolerance, brutality, and the dehumanization of society. When Claude, one of their own, gets drafted, he must make a decision about what values are worth fighting for.

(from 06 Mar 2009 to 03 Jan 2010)

IN THE HEIGHTS

Richard Rodgers Theatre

Musical

music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quiara Alegria Hudes.

A quintessential New York musical about a vibrant and tight-knit community at the top of the island of Manhattan. The music pulses with the hopes and dreams of three generations as they struggle to forge an identity in a neighborhood on the brink of transition.

(from 14 Feb 2008 to 28 Nov 2009)

JERSEY BOYS

August Wilson Theatre

Musical

Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, score by Bob Gaudio and lyrics by Bob Crewe.

Based on the life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. The musical chronicles the lives of a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks who became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time.

(from 04 Oct 2005 to 07 Feb 2010)

LION KING, THE

Minskoff Theatre

Musical

Music by Elton John, Additional Music by Hans Zimmer, Lebo M, Mark Mancina, and Jay Rifkin, Lyrics by Tim Rice, Book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi.

Story of the epic adventures of a young lion cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role as king.

(from 15 Oct 1997 to 03 Jan 2010)

LITTLE MERMAID, THE

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

Musical

Music by Alan Menken & Howard Ashman, Lyrics by Glenn Slater, Book by Doug Wright

Loosely based upon the story by Hans Christian Andersen. Ariel, youngest daughter of King Triton, is dissatisfied with life in the sea. She longs to be with the humans above the surface, and is often caught in arguments with her father over those 'barbaric fish-eaters'. She goes to meet Ursula, the Sea Witch, to strike a deal, but Ursula has bigger plans for this mermaid and her father.

(from 07 Nov 2007 to 30 Aug 2009)

MAMMA MIA!

Winter Garden

Musical

Music & Lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, Book by Catherine Johnson

Inspired by the songs of ABBA. This original musical is a story of family and friendship as it unfolds on a tiny Greek island. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited twenty years ago.

(from 05 Oct 2001 to 13 Dec 2009)

MARY POPPINS

New Amsterdam Theatre

Musical

Based on the stories by P.L. Travers and the 1964 Walt Disney film with music and lyrics by Richard M Sherman and Robert B Sherman; Additional new songs, music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe; Book by Julian Fellowes.

London 1910, The Bank's Children need a nanny, and advertise for one on the Times. The Nanny who applies is the endearing but enigmatic Mary Poppins.

(from 14 Oct 2006 to 13 Dec 2009)

MEMPHIS

Shubert Theatre

Musical

Concept by George W. George, book & lyrics by Joe DiPietro, music & lyrics by David Bryan.

Follows the fictionalized life story of young, white radio disc jockey Huey Calhoon growing up in Memphis, Tennessee in the 1950's. An unlikely hero with a great love of the music he hears in the black bars on Beale Street, Huey's on-air antics and unstoppable enthusiasm for 'race records' creates a new white audience for African-American music.

(from 23 Sep 2009 to 04 Jul 2010)

NEXT TO NORMAL

Booth Theatre

Musical

Music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey

In this over-stimulated and pharmaceutically-obsessed world, one almost average suburban family comes to grips with a long buried secret

(from 27 Mar 2009 to 18 Oct 2009)

ONCE

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Musical

Music and lyrics by Glen Hansard & MarkeTa Irglova, book by John Carney

A modern day musical set on the streets of Dublin about a street musician and a Czech immigrant. During an eventful week the two meet, begin writing songs together, rehearse and record their songs to take to London in hopes of landing a music contract. Through the music they write, the duo works through their past loves, and are confronted with their new feelings for each other.

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PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, THE

Majestic Theatre

Musical

Book by Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber ,Lyrics by Charles Hart & Richard Stilgoe

Hideously deformed Phantom lurks beneath the stage of the Paris Opera, exercising a reign of terror over its occupants. The phantom falls in love with the young Soprano...

(from 09 Jan 1988 to 19 Dec 2009)

RAGTIME

Neil Simon Theatre

Musical

book by Terrence McNally, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and music by Stephen Flaherty

At the dawn of the 20th century New York City was the land of opportunity. A poor Jewish immigrant sells his 'moving picture' books on the street. A wealthy Victorian couple welcomes a runaway into their home. A Harlem jazz pianist turns an issue of justice into a revolution.

(from 23 Oct 2009 to )

ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS

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Musical Comedy

book by Peter Ackerman, a score by Sammy Cahn and James Van Heusen

Transplants the Robin Hood legend to prohibition 1930's Chicago. Currupt sherrif Guy Gisborne kills the underworld boss Big Jim and seeks to take control himself. All fall in line behind the new crime boss accept Robbo, who controls the north-side. When Robbo gives some money to an orphanage, he finds himself inheriting the mantle of Robin Hood and gains unexpected friends. The sherrif schemes to destroy Robbo, while Mariam, Big Jim's daughter, tries to manipulate both men in her efforts to inherit her dead father's position, and become Chicago's new underworld boss.

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ROCK OF AGES

Brooks Atkinson Theatre

Musical

book by Chris D'Arienzo, with a score featuring 80's rock music

It's the late 1980s and the final countdown is on for a legendary Hollywood rock club facing its demise at the hands of eager developers. When a young rocker hungry for his big break and a small town girl chasing her dreams land on the scene at this infamous venue, how far will ambition drive them?

(from 17 Mar 2009 to 01 Nov 2009)

SHREK: THE MUSICAL

Broadway Theatre

Musical Comedy

music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

This all-new production is based on Shrek's adventures in the classic William Steig book and Oscar-winning film. Joining Shrek on his journey from the swamp to the stage will be his wisecracking sidekick Donkey, Princess Fiona, Lord Farquaad and a chorus of fractured fairytale creatures.

(from 08 Nov 2008 to 03 Jan 2010)

SOUTH PACIFIC

Lincoln Center / Vivian Beaumont

Musical

music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan, based on 'Tales of the South Pacific' by James A. Michener.

During World War II in the South Pacific love is found between a young nurse, Nellie Forbush and an older French plantation owner, Emile de Becque. The war is tearing them apart.

(from 01 Mar 2008 to 01 Nov 2009)

SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK

Hilton Theatre

Musical

Music and lyrics by Bono and The Edge from U2, book by Glen Berger and Julie Taymor

Follows the story of teenager Peter Parker, whose unremarkable life is turned upside-down-literally-when he's bitten by a genetically altered spider and wakes up the next morning clinging to his bedroom ceiling. This bullied science-geek-suddenly endowed with astonishing powers-soon learns, however, that with great power comes great responsibility as villains test not only his physical strength but also his strength of character.

(from 25 Feb 2010 to 18 Jul 2010)

WEST SIDE STORY

Palace Theatre

Musical

Music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents

Transports the tale of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet to the turbulent streets of the Upper West Side in 1950's New York City. Two star-crossed lovers, Tony and Maria, find themselves caught between the rival street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds, the 'Jets' and the 'Sharks.'

(from 23 Feb 2009 to 19 Nov 2009)

WICKED: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz

Gershwin Theatre

Musical

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Book by Winnie Holzman, based on the novel by Gregory Maguire.

Story of how two school roommates from Oz , Elphaba who grows up to become the Wicked Witch of the West, and of her school roommate Glinda, who grows up to become the Good Witch

(from 08 Oct 2003 to 28 Mar 2010)