Show Recommendations
Show Recommendations
kegrinds
Chorus Member Joined: 1/22/05
#1Show Recommendations
Posted: 2/23/09 at 3:26pm
As mentioned in a previous post, I am planning to see LK, LM, and In the Heights with mother. If we are able to see another, what would you recommend? I saw Billy this summer in Lonond...love it! I think these would be my next choices..
West Side Story (but it will still be in previews)
Shrek
South Pacific
9 to 5
What do you think?
#2re: Show Recommendations
Posted: 2/23/09 at 3:32pmIf you're going before March 8: South Pacific! After March 8, Paulo Szot will be out again.
#3re: Show Recommendations
Posted: 2/23/09 at 6:08pm
I have not seen WSS story, yet,,,but I'd say go see it, because even if it's bad it will be a unique production that you won't be able to see in London.
...on that note, go see South Pacific if you can
#5re: Show Recommendations
Posted: 2/23/09 at 6:22pmWest Side Story!
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#8re: Show Recommendations
Posted: 2/23/09 at 7:37pmOooh it's a toss up between South Pacific and WSS. I agree ELKE though, it depends what dates you've chosen to go.
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WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#9re: Show Recommendations
Posted: 2/23/09 at 8:29pm9 to 5!
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
#10re: Show Recommendations
Posted: 2/23/09 at 8:56pmI would see 9 to 5. Billy Elliot and 9 to 5 will dominate at the Tony's this year.
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PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#11re: Show Recommendations
Posted: 2/23/09 at 8:58pm
9 to 5.
And who knows, you may even enjoy Shrek more than you'd think.
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WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#12re: Show Recommendations
Posted: 2/23/09 at 9:21pmI actually really enjoyed Shrek!
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#10re: Show Recommendations
Posted: 2/24/09 at 12:09am
9 TO 5 is tons and tons of fun...and a strong show.
SOUTH PACIFIC is a great revival of one of the best musicals of all time.
SHREK is mediocre and uneven...but fun.
WEST SIDE STORY is a brilliant, brilliant show that should be seen live by anyone who has an interest in theater.
I'd choose 9 TO 5 for something new and WSS for something older (simply because I prefer it over SOUTH PACIFIC in terms of material).
#11re: Show Recommendations
Posted: 2/24/09 at 1:49amWest Side Story without a doubt. I saw it tonight and if it's already this good the first day of previews, I'm sure it will even get better (if that is even possible). A truly splendid night of the theater and such an original take on a timeless classic of musical theater. This production should not be missed by anyone.
#12re: Show Recommendations
Posted: 2/24/09 at 2:02amIt seems like you're more interested in going to musicals, but if you feel adventurous try a play like Mary Stuart or Blithe Spirit. You may find that a play does more for you than a lot of the musicals out now.
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