The document lists the top 10 Broadway shows in 2011, including Sister Act, The Addams Family, and Memphis. It provides brief descriptions of each show, such as Sister Act being nominated for a Tony award shortly after opening, The Addams Family being based on the cartoon, and Memphis focusing on 1950s disc jockey Dewey Phillips. It also notes popular shows like Chicago having recordings in multiple languages, The Book of Mormon being controversial, and The Lion King using 232 puppets representing over 25 animal species.

1. The Top 10 Shows on Broadway 2011By Maggie Lohmiller

2. Sister ActSister Act opened in April, 2011 and ten days later was nominated for a Tony. Photo courtesy of www.broadway.com.

3. The Addams FamilyA show about a creepy and kooky family was created after the single-panel cartoon by Charles Addams. Photo courtesy of www.broadway.com.

4. MemphisMemphis is based on the 1950’s disc jockey Dewey Phillips that was originally staged at the North Shore Theater in Beverly, Massachusetts. Photo courtesy of www.broadway.com.

5. ChicagoChicago has been performed in 11 different languages and has recordings in four different languages. Photo courtesy of www.broadway.com.

6. The Book of MormonThe Book of Mormon is a controversial satire written by the creators of the animated television show ‘South Park.’ Photos courtesy of www.broadway.com.

7. Mary PoppinsMary Poppins is an iconic Disney movie brought to the stage in 2004. Astute audience members may notice slight differences between the movie and stage production, but the beloved musical numbers remain the same. Photo courtesy of www.broadway.com

8. Jersey BoysThe 2005 musical chronicles the success of the band the 1960’s band The Four Seasons. The show is now being filmed as a cinematic movie which is expected to be in theaters next year. Photo courtesy of www.broadway.com.

9. WickedThe widely acclaimed musical Wicked won three Tony’s including ‘Best Leading Actress’ for IdinaMenzel’s performance. Photo courtesy of www.broadway.com.

10. Spider Man: Turn Off the DarkDirector Julie Taymor has a new adventure on the classic marvel comic that has been popular for the past 40 years. Photo courtesy of www.broadway.com

11. The Lion KingThe Lion King has been seen by 30 million people. There are 232 puppets used in the show representing over 25 different species of animals. Photo courtesy of www.broadway.com