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Books are the best source for stories and to see them come to life whether on the silverscreen or on the stage is such a delight. Although there are adaptations that pale in comparison to their literary counterparts, there are those that live up to their titles. The following are some familiar tales turned to Broadway:
Wicked
Based on L. Frank Boum's "The Wizard of Oz", Wicked tells the story from the perspective Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) instead of Dorothy. With great songs sung by Broadway's best, such as Idina Menzel and Kristen Chenoweth, this show is certainly one of the highly praised novel adaptations.
Les Miserables
Les Miserables is one of the titles you are familiar with regardless if you're a theater fan or not. Victor Hugo's highly acclaimed historical novel, published in 1862, might be a handful to read (especially for non-bookworms) but the musical version will help you appreciate the novel's artistic depiction of injustice, heroism and love.
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Phantom of the Opera
Possibly Broadway's longest running play in history, who could forget Phantom of the Opera? This play, based on Gaston Leroux' 1911 novel of the same title, has been revived by directors multiple times and shown in over a hundred cities worldwide.
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