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The City of Musicals: London vs. New York
Broadway or West End? Stephen Sondheim or Andrew Lloyd Webber? We will rock you or American Idiot? How does one decide? Fans of musicals will be familiar with these questions, and the truth is that even experts in the field are hesitant to give a definitive answer. This is probably due to the fact that both programming and productions are becoming increasingly similar between cities, and this makes it very difficult to make a choice. However, the data speak for themselves; it seems that in recent seasons, London has broken records in the number of theater-goers. What else would we expect from the city of Shakespeare? On the other hand, New York boasts of being much riskier and original when it comes to the release of new pieces, among which we always discover adaptations of films, books, and even television series (Spiderman, Shrek, Catch Me If You Can). The British, meanwhile, bet on tradition as a guarantee of success (The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, The Lion King) but are slowly integrating some new works (Once; Matilda, The Musical; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). Of course, there are indisputable classics that have their rightful place reserved on both cities’ billboards season after season (Chicago, Mamma Mia, Miss Saigon), and that´s where the real battle is played: are they really the same presentations? Which cast shines more brightly? Which production is better? Whether for better or worse, that call is left to the viewers. For years, these two cities have disputed over who is the Theater City, which has resulted in each recruiting the very best of the entertainment...
3 Reasons to Rent an Apartment Instead of Reserving a Hotel Room
So you´ve purchased flights for your next holiday and now you need to find accommodations. You have two options: rent apartments or find a hotel. There are reasons why one might choose one or the other, but we are going to explain why renting an apartment is better than staying in a hotel. The reasons are manifold but we are going to give you the three best reasons to choose an apartment. When you finish reading, you´ll wonder why you had so much doubt in the first place. PL. SGR FAMILIA Apartment 1. Language Depending on where you go, you have no choice but to use the local language. The staff of the hotel might understand and speak broken bits and pieces in your language, but in many cases the language barrier can be a significant hurdle. What if there are problems with a reservation or you encounter leaks or the room is not serviced… An accommodation away from home is supposed to be a place to relax. That´s why renting an apartment is ideal, since you’ll love the place you’re staying and the only interaction you will have is to receive the keys. After that, there is no language problem, no barrier to overcome or anything like that. Just peace and quiet, like in your own home. 2. Local advice There’s no better way to get to know a new place than through the experience of someone who lives there. You’ll have your guide book, of course, but there’s nothing like a first-hand recommendation. When you pick up the keys to your apartment, you can ask that person...
No one does it better than the Italians!
No one does it better than the Italians!
