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One of the most important things to keep in mind when throwing a Broadway
themed party is the group you will be entertaining. If the party will be
filled with Broadway buffs, then you can choose a popular musical like
Wicked or The Phantom of the Opera around which to center the festivities.
If your partygoers are infrequent theater patrons, then you might consider
choosing a theme that involves a well-known pop culture reference. Good
examples would include West Side Story, which has a popular movie attached
to it, or Mamma Mia!, which uses the music of ABBA to score the show.

A clever way make your party invitation stand out is to design it like a
Playbill. The black and yellow color scheme at the top of a Playbill is
eye-catching and very recognizable. Party decorations can be as varied as
the shows you choose to use. Think about what scenery catches your eye the
most when you see a show, and use that as a template. For example, if you
are using The Phantom of the Opera,then you will want to be sure to drape
red and black cloths on tables and chairs, and use plenty of candles to
light the rooms. For Wicked, anything green goes, and that includes the
food! Green frosted cupcakes, green sprinkled cookies, and dyed green dips
for chips and vegetables are great details that help tie everything
together.

If you plan on having activities at your Broadway themed party, you can
never go wrong with "Name That Tune," particularly if you are entertaining
people who know their soundtracks. For a crowd less familiar with
musicals, karaoke with the chart-topping songs from Mamma Mia! or Jersey
Boys is a fun way to encourage party participation without the worry of
having to know any lyrics. Character charades and theater trivia are great
team activities. For something creative that requires no theater
knowledge, have a decorating station with props from the show you are using
as your theme, such as a The Phantom of the Opera masquerade mask
decorating contest.

Cool Party Favors, Copyright 2009

One of the most important things to keep in mind when
throwing a Broadway themed party is the group you will be
entertaining. If the party will be filled with Broadway
buffs, then you can choose a popular musical like Wicked or
The Phantom of the Opera around which to center the
festivities.