Was planning to see Priscilla, Evita, Sister Act, Spiderman, Ghost, Rock of Ages, and Wicked.. now I really want to see Newsies too, after hearing raving reviews on it, which means I would have to delete a show. Which show should I drop? Is Newsies worth it?
I really enjoyed Spiderman....thought it was very entertaining and high energy. Can't really help you in the "which show to drop" department, but I would think twice about dropping Spiderman. I went in with low expectations, but left impressed.
I'm thinking of dropping Priscilla.... it's coming to my area next Spring on tour... I can see it then. However, Nick Adams won't be on the tour I saw that Priscilla isn't even doing well... wonder if it will even be there in July.
"sister act is also not worth time. I am not a religious person at all and I actully found some of the show to be way too over the top and offensive.
Priscilla is just a fun show! I personally think it is one of my favorites currently on broadway, after Godspell of course!"
You found the religious themes in Sister Act offensive, but you loved Godspell? Godspell is just basically reading the Bible with some songs thrown in.
Well, krcasteel1986, what really is your preference? I mean, when you go to the theatre, what's most important to you and what do you want most out of a show? Is spectacle high on your list, or must-see performances, or is there a certain genre/style of music you particularly enjoy? One or any of these factors would help determine what show YOU want to see.
Go see the show that values musicians and still has a decent array of human ones in that hole in the ground otherwise known as the orchestra pit where, incidentally, the music of a musical is born and delivered fresh night after night...JUST FOR YOU.
Recreation of original John Cameron orchestration to "On My Own" by yours truly. Click player below to hear.
I haven't seen Spider-Man, but I'm sure it'd be interesting just to see what all the fuss is about, and Rock of Ages is a trashy good time, but I'd say out of all of them - it's the one you're not missing out on anything losing.
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
I wouldn't drop Spiderman either. I love broadway musicals and enjoy shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Les Miserables, etc. However, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Spiderman too. True, it is not classic broadway, but that makes it kind of interesting. I thought the sets and stunts were pretty cool. And even though I agree with some that the music isn't all great, I actually found quite a few songs to be memorable. I'd suggest you keep Spiderman and of course, Wicked.
As for Newsies, I have not seen it yet. But from what I have heard and upon seeing some of their performances on TV, I'd say that it has a lot of energy, and the choreograph looks great. So if you like to see dancing, then I'd say Newsies would definitely be worth it for you. I hope you enjoy the shows you choose!
Well, actually, since Priscilla has a sunday night performance I am able to see them all. My schedule is as follows: Sunday- Sister Act 3 pm/ Priscilla, Monday- Rock of Ages, Tuesday- Spiderman, Wed- Newsies/Ghost, Thurs- Evita, Fri- Wicked :) Kinda bummed that 'Bring it On" is coming now.. but it will still be in previews when I am there.