In the Big Apple and want to see a Broadway show? Check out five of the best playing currently on Broadway:

Wicked: This wildly successful and popular musical tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz; the Wicked Witch of the East and Glinda the Good. Wicked explores the backstory of the unlikely friendship forged between these two witches and the drive that forced them apart, long before Dorothy ever showed up. You’ll never look at The Wizard of Oz the same way again.

The Lion King: The Disney animated classic takes on a whole new artistic form in this family friendly Broadway musical, which garnered 70 international awards and has been seen by 90 million audience members worldwide. The Lion King is the story of Simba, a young lion forced out of his homeland right before he would become King.

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical: Beautiful tells the story of Carole King, the most successful female songwriter of the late 20^th century. It traces her origins back to when she was a teenager, fighting to get into the record business through her marriage and songwriting career before becoming a successful solo artist. Fans of King’s will enjoy hearing some of her hit songs such as “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” and “You’ve Got a Friend.”

Hamilton: It would be surprising if you have not heard of Broadway’s most recent hit musical, which was nominated for a record-setting 16 Tony nominations (and won 11 of them) a year after its debut. The show combines hip-hop and rap with history to tell the story of Alexander Hamilton and his influence on the American Revolution. Written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, who also worked on Disney’s recent animated movie Moana, this is one musical that lives up to all the hype.

Kinky Boots: Kinky Boots, originally considered an underdog in the Broadway world, has earned its way up the ranks to win over the hearts of audience members and win many awards. Inspired by true events, the musical tells the story of Charlie Price, a man who inherits his father’s dying shoe factory. He teams up with a drag queen named Lola to create high heels suitable for men to wear, and learns that the two aren’t as different as they seem.

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