Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
whatyouown223
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/4/05
#0Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Posted: 8/16/06 at 1:01pm
Ok so I'm going to New York and have room for 3 shows. One definite is TWS, but I don't know about the two others. I want to see Sweeney before it closes, but I've been listening to the music for a while and just can't get into, except for a few songs. If I see it, will I feel differently? The same goes for Drowsy, I can't get into it. So any other suggestions?
I've already seen Hairspray, Wicked, Rent, Phantom, Color Purple, DRS, and Spelling Bee, and I want a musical. Thanks!
And please no "ugh not another one of these threads" posts please. Thanks!
VeuveClicquot
Broadway Star Joined: 11/2/04
#1re: Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Posted: 8/16/06 at 1:06pmBarbara's Blue Kitchen.
bare_nakedlady
Broadway Star Joined: 5/9/05
#2re: Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Posted: 8/16/06 at 1:23pm
TWS is definitely a must.
I would say if your looking for a musical, you've seen some good selections, I just saw ALTAR BOYZ and laughed until I cried. If your looking for light fun the New World Stages is a great place to see a show. Not a bad seat in the house. Actually, I think the current cast is better than the original (vocally that is because I can only judge the CD).
DROWSY is a must see as well, just for originality and great performances. I personally felt Drowsy watching it as it did not captivate me like it does others. But I could appreciate the talent and Bob Martin is Amazing. I would like to see him in a 'great' show.
And... JACQUES BREL is alive and well... Is Fantastic. Now it is just a Musical Revue of Brel's music, but the performers are amazing. They put so much feeling and power in the music that I actually teared up a couple of times. The music is still relevant today and stirs up a lot of emotion. It's a classic.
"It's like children's theatre for 40-year old gay people!" - XANADU THE MUSICAL
Updated On: 8/16/06 at 01:23 PM
whatyouown223
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/4/05
#3re: Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Posted: 8/16/06 at 1:32pmI guess I'll have to reconsider Drowsy, everyone says it's so good!
#4re: Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Posted: 8/16/06 at 1:52pmSweeney is complex and confusing until you really grasp it, then you love it. I'd see it, it's a once in a lifetime chance, go for it.
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
To Kill A Mockingbird
To Kill A Mockingbird
#5re: Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Posted: 8/16/06 at 2:31pmIf you are going within the next three weeks and you are a die hard musical theater nut see [title of show] you wont regret it!
matt schneider
Broadway Star Joined: 7/3/06
#6re: Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Posted: 8/16/06 at 2:40pm
The bushes of Tex were nervous recks because their son was dim, But look what happened to him~Dirrty Rotten Scoundrels~all about Ruprecht
They say the thoughtful musicals dead on broadway~forbiden broadway : SVU~The crime scene
Never say never, there's always one more person you can hit up~avenue Q.~the money song
Life sucks, get a pacifyer~my own saying
Updated On: 8/16/06 at 02:40 PM
matt schneider
Broadway Star Joined: 7/3/06
#7re: Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Posted: 8/16/06 at 2:44pm
Got it fixed.
You must see sweeney, you will get into it. Drowsy is excelent, but if you don't like the music, then you wont get into it.
The bushes of Tex were nervous recks because their son was dim, But look what happened to him~Dirrty Rotten Scoundrels~all about Ruprecht
They say the thoughtful musicals dead on broadway~forbiden broadway : SVU~The crime scene
Never say never, there's always one more person you can hit up~avenue Q.~the money song
Life sucks, get a pacifyer~my own saying
Updated On: 8/16/06 at 02:44 PM
matt schneider
Broadway Star Joined: 7/3/06
#8Sorry, my computer wont type into the message box. See sweeney, not drowsy.
Posted: 8/16/06 at 2:46pm
The bushes of Tex were nervous recks because their son was dim, But look what happened to him~Dirrty Rotten Scoundrels~all about Ruprecht
They say the thoughtful musicals dead on broadway~forbiden broadway : SVU~The crime scene
Never say never, there's always one more person you can hit up~avenue Q.~the money song
Life sucks, get a pacifyer~my own saying
whatyouown223
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/4/05
#9Sorry, my computer wont type into the message box. See sweeney, not drowsy.
Posted: 8/17/06 at 7:30pmBump. What about Avenue Q? Would you reccomend that over Drowsy?
BwayBaby18
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/19/05
#10Sorry, my computer wont type into the message box. See sweeney, not drowsy.
Posted: 8/17/06 at 7:31pmNever.
gavrochegirl
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/16/05
#11Sorry, my computer wont type into the message box. See sweeney, not drowsy.
Posted: 8/17/06 at 7:32pmI'd say Drowsy and either Spelling Bee or Avenue Q.
What the puck?!
whatyouown223
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/4/05
#12Sorry, my computer wont type into the message box. See sweeney, not drowsy.
Posted: 8/17/06 at 7:32pmOk, I'm leaning towards Drowsy, I'm just a little worried since I can't get into any of the music. Between Drowsy and Sweeney, which one should I go for?
BwayBaby18
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/19/05
#13Sorry, my computer wont type into the message box. See sweeney, not drowsy.
Posted: 8/17/06 at 7:35pm
Drowsy's music is excellent in the course of the show. When i listen to the cd ir eally just remember the nights i saw it.
I saw sweeney i enjoyed it. But Drowsy was a much more rewarding night at the theatre for me.
#14Sorry, my computer wont type into the message box. See sweeney, not drowsy.
Posted: 8/17/06 at 7:38pmSweeney is closing. Just Go see it. But I'm a drowsy fan.
"That Sondheim kid has a big future."-Nathan Lane
whatyouown223
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/4/05
#16Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Posted: 8/17/06 at 7:48pmWell I have heard great things about Sweeney, I'm just afraid I'll be bored by it.
#17Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Posted: 8/17/06 at 10:12pm
I second Altar Boyz. It's hilarious. However, if you are going to see serious theatre, it probably wouldn't be a good choice. Look into it though, the tickets are almost always at the TKTS and you are pretty much guaranteed a great seat since the theatre is small.
I agree. When I saw it (however, it was with Tyler Maynard, Ryan Duncan, Andrew Call, Dennis Moench and Jason Celeya -- the first four have moved onto other projects) the whole audience was in hysterics!
"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." -- Maya Angelou
maybethistime
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/3/04
#18Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Posted: 8/17/06 at 10:26pmThe CD is a very poor reflection of the show itself. The music is not what carries the show, and the camp of it/the actors' excellent performances, especially PHYSICALLY, don't translate to the CD, nor does Bob Martin's AMAZING performance as Man-in-Chair. Without seeing it, you cannot judge THE DROWSY CHAPERONE; the cd, yes, but not the show itself. It is a must-see, especially while the OBC is still around (sans Hibbert still?).
SweetQintheLights
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/12/05
#19Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Posted: 8/17/06 at 10:29pm
Avenue Q
Spelling Bee
The end.
"How bout a little black dress?"~hannahshule
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whatyouown223
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/4/05
#20Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Posted: 8/17/06 at 10:31pmThanks for the suggestions everyone! keep em coming!
#21Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Posted: 8/17/06 at 11:16pm
Go see Sweeny, it will change your life but I love ds to
"Passion can drive you crazy but is there any other way to live"
Updated On: 8/17/06 at 11:16 PM
whatyouown223
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/4/05
afaye11
Stand-by Joined: 8/7/06
#23Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Posted: 8/18/06 at 11:47amYou should really see Avenue Q. It's hilarious and a great show overall.
#24Show Suggestions (I know, another one of these)
Posted: 8/18/06 at 11:50amWell Avenue Q is my favorite show but no longer has the original cast and I don't think it'll be closing anytime soon, so hold off on that. So I'd say go see Wedding Singer, Drowsy, and Sweeney Todd.
