Forbidden Broadway at The Phoenix Theatre Company

A Love Letter to Broadway, Inked in Irreverence

Are you ready to get whisked away on a delightfully cheeky romp through the world of musicals? Forbidden Broadway takes no prisoners as it skewers the beloved clichés, idiosyncrasies, and over-the-top moments that have become signatures of Broadway’s biggest hits. From soaring revolutionary anthems to the heart-wrenching ballads of contemporary classics, no musical is safe from the clever lampoons and spot-on impersonations delivered with razor-sharp wit. Seasoned theatre aficionados and newcomers alike will find themselves doubled over at the astute observations and biting humor, affectionately poking fun at the excesses and conventions of the art form we love. Beyond just a fast-paced laugh fest, this vaudeville-esque experience offers thoughtful social commentary set to side-splitting musical parodies, reminding us that even amidst the grandeur of the theatre’s most revered works, there’s room for self-deprecating levity and a wink at our own theatrical extravagances.

Authors

• Gerard Alessandrini