backstage.com: Three years after it closed in New York, “Forbidden Broadway,” one of Off-Broadway’s longest-running shows, is making a comeback. The musical revue, famous for parodying past and present Broadway productions, began previews at the 47th Street Theatre on July 24 and will open Thursday, Sept. 6 for a limited run.
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I've actually heard about Forbidden Broadway, and was always interested in what it would entail to work on a show like that! Because it is such a small cast, only four people- you have to have talented actors who love what they do, and don't mind running around. Likewise, you need to have a crew to really make the magic happen, be there for quick changes, add all the finishing details to make the sketches pop. It's great to hear that there is a parody performance show that is alive and prospering, I feel like the days of SNL have not proved as entertaining as they have been. I appreciate this is back, I only wish I could've checked it out this summer! I hope they stay, parodying all the parody-able content on Broadway nowadays.
I have always enjoyed the "Forbidden Broadway" performances and cast recordings that I have heard. "Forbidden Broadway" writers always seem to do fantastic jobs creating new and creative lyrics that not only fit with the pre-exisiting ones, but also make the songs extremely enjoyable. Its awesome that they have decided to try and reincarnate this show. I was disappointed when they decided to stop "Forbidden Broadway" and I hope that theatre of this nature continues to be successful in todays world.
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery then Forbidden Broadway flatters the HELL out of its focus. If you love something, make fun of it mercilessly. It's clear that this work is FOR Broadway workers and fans and BY Broadway workers and fans and attached to that is an intrinsic love of it, too. I doubt a show would have survived this long if people didn't love the things they mocked and laughed at.
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