A Tale Of Two Cities or Gypsy???

[pushdabutton]

Posted: 8/22/08 at 11:50pm

I will be visiting NYC in two weeks and have enough time (and money) for one more show. I've narrowed it down to A Tale of Two Cities or Gypsy. Which one should I go for and why?

I read A Tale of Two Cities twenty years ago and although I don't remember any details, I loved the book. I also like the fact that if I do see it now while it's in previews, it's cheaper with a discount code than when it officially opens. As far as Gypsy, I have never seen Patti Lupone in anything but love her voice. I don't know much about the story but like the fact that it is a "classic".

Thanks for your help!

[IdinaBellFoster]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 12:00am

Gypsy.

Patti is giving the performance of her career (some would argue Eva takes that spot), as is Laura Benanti IMO, and Boyd is fantastic as always (not to mention all three of them won Tonys).

Not to be missed.

Updated On: 8/23/08 at 12:00 AM

[legally_popular]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 12:06am

Gypsy.

[winston89]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 12:11am

As much as I am not a big fan of this production nor am I a big Patti fan. I think that people should see this production. I went into the theatre wanting to see the show knowing that it was a classic musical that I should see because I love musicals. I thought that I would have to put up with Patti for a couple of hours. Yet, I was very happy and she blew me away. I loved Laura's performance as well as Boyd's. They all deserved the Tonys they got.

[broadwayyydude]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 12:12am

gypsy

[Broadway Baby 2]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 12:35am

Not even a question sweetie. GYPSY! You will realy regret it if you let this production pass you by. It is going to go down in theatrical history as one of the greatest.

Updated On: 8/23/08 at 12:35 AM

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 12:46am

GYPSY, GYPSY, GYPSY....

GYPSY!!!

[adamgreer]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 12:48am

Add me to the Gypsy chorus.

[johnsons]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 12:49am

While I would definately reccomend TOTC, Gypsy's cast is really too incredible to be missed.

[Bobby Maler]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 3:58am

if the buzz on the show is any indicator, there will be PUH-lenty of discount tickets even after TOTC opens, so don't let $ be your guide. I hear the sets, costumes, lighting, etc are glorious, however.

Gypsy, on the other hand, feels a little cheap. If not for the caliber of the actors and the full piece orchestra, I would have thought it was community theatre. That said, the story is a great one and the music is iconic. The children's vaudeville routine in the beginning was horrible, but the mature burlesque dancers were my favorite part. They were great! At times, I felt like Patti and Laura were "acting"...that is, marking a moment and artificially building up to a desired--and probably directed--emotional result as opposed to being organic and really feeling it...but those are just squibbles. By and large, if you keep your expectations low, you'll have a good time at Gypsy. I can't promise the same thing at TOTC.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 4:14am

GYPSY

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 9:36am

I have seen both, and it's definitely Gypsy.

[broadwayfan310]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 9:41am

I have seen both also,, and it's definitely Tale of Two Cities!!

[broadwayfan310]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 9:42am

I have seen both also,, and it's definitely Tale of Two Cities!!

[broadwayfan310]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 9:42am

I have seen both also,, and it's definitely Tale of Two Cities!!

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 9:52am

What a shocker that you just joined yesterday.

I don't know that I remember a show sending this many shills out ever before.

[ashley0139]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 9:56am

Gypsy. You can't beat it.

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 2:01pm

As much as I love A Tale of Two Cities, the answer to this question is obviously Gypsy. One of the best musicals ever written, in my opinion. Patti's performance is not to be missed.

[shh282]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 2:06pm

hands down, Gypsy.

[Midnight Radio]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 2:25pm

Having also seen both, Gypsy. Without a doubt.

[dl032656]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 2:34pm

see gypsy at lesat 5+ times classic and nice. if you have time you should see both through. but i like gypsy better.

[pushdabutton]

Posted: 8/23/08 at 3:24pm

Thanks so much for your opinions and suggestions everyone. Gypsy it is. I just ordered a ticket with a 40% discount code and got Orchestra J, Seat 1. Hopefully this is a good seat. Thanks again everyone, really appreciate it!