Back in September I mentioned during one of our Audience Rewards updates that everyone was eligible to get 15 free songs via iTunes as part of a limited time promotion. Well that offer ended back in October, but another one has surfaced, this time for 17 free Broadway shows. Who doesn’t like a Show Tune?

My wife and I are members of the local Broadway series, and this year, when we were given the chance to upgrade to the front row of our section, we sprung and purchased the entire row (4 seats). As part of our Christmas presents (and various other birthdays, etc.), our families were each invited to spend a night with us and share in the culture of the performing arts.

As anyone knows, the music is what can really make or break a good show. In addition, show tunes can really bring back the memories of not only a great performance, but also of any special moments you might have been sharing at the time. To this day, anytime I hear any of the songs from Wicked, or see the beautiful Kristin Chenoweth perform, it reminds me of getting chosen during the lottery to sit in the front row of Wicked on Broadway. As a young, single, straight man, I will openly admit it was my goal that trip to get to see my first ever Broadway show, and it was worth it, even though I was alone and could not convince my college friend to join me.

I had gotten to the ticket office to get my number for the lottery. I then waited for the big moment. Every person chosen was allowed up to 2 tickets for $10 each (I think) and had to be paid in cash on the spot. One-by-one I listened for my number to get drawn, and nothing. After the last number was drawn, I started to walk away. Just then, someone said they only needed one ticket and there was a single seat in the front row available and they asked for volunteers. I willfully raised my hand, and $10 later I was off to sit in the front row to see the acclaimed Wicked, featuring the original cast. In addition to all of the celebrities I have been able to meet over the years in NYC, that Wicked performance was most memorable, and years later when the traveling show came to our city, I splurged and purchased tickets for my entire family to go. Memories!

Ok, get to the point, or rather the free music.

Head over to www.ygitunes.com/tbl/broadwayatlanta/

Enter code “bwayfox” to unlock the promotion. At the bottom right of the screen you will receive a code that gets entered into iTunes, where you can then download your free 17 songs. The list includes:

• The Addams Family – “Happy/Sad”
• Billy Elliot the Musical – “Shine”
• Catch Me If You Can – “Live in Living Color”
• Chicago – “All That Jazz”
• Fela! – “Water Get No Enemy”
• Follies – “Don’t Look at Me”
• Ghost the Musical – “Here Right Now”
• Hair – “Aquarius”
• How to Succeed in Business
  Without Really Trying – “Brotherhood of Man”
• Jersey Boys – “Who Loves You”
• La Cage aux Folles – “The Best of Times”
• Million Dollar Quartet – “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”
• The Phantom of the Opera – “The Phantom of the Opera”
• Priscilla Queen of the Desert – “It’s Raining Men”
• Sister Act – “Raise Your Voice”
• West Side Story – “Tonight”
• Wicked – “What Is This Feeling?”

Well I am off to go talk with Elphaba and my Unlimited (“Defying Gravity”) future I have. Or maybe Galinda wants to see if I can be “Popular” with her. Regardless, I am going to have answer a lot of questions when my wife sees me in green makeup tonight.