3 Shows

[tombomb31]

3 Shows#1

Posted: 3/19/15 at 9:59pm

I'm coming to NYC on June 6 and 7 for the Tonys.

I'm able to see only 3 shows. Any suggestions?

[bwayphreak234]

3 Shows#2

Posted: 3/19/15 at 10:00pm

My picks (based on what I have seen) would be...
Finding Neverland
On The Town
The King and I

"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "

[ethan231h]

3 Shows#2

Posted: 3/19/15 at 10:00pm

Fun Home
Finding Neverland
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

[goldenboy]

3 Shows#3

Posted: 3/19/15 at 10:03pm

Honeymoon in Vegas (if it is still running cause its a great time.)
My opinion avoid Fun Home--it's depressing and dull.
Beautiful
Wicked
Book of Mormon
Finding Neverland.

[ebontoyan]

3 Shows#4

Posted: 3/19/15 at 10:07pm

On the Twentieth Century
Wicked
The King and I

[dramamama611]

3 Shows#5

Posted: 3/19/15 at 10:07pm

New shows? Musicals? Plays? Hard to make suggestions without know more about you. What are your favorite shows? Least favorite?

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[tombomb31]

3 Shows#6

Posted: 3/19/15 at 10:10pm

I love all things Broadway, so I doubt anything will let me down.

But, I guess since I'm going to try to get a ticket for the Tonys, it would be cool to see some shows that may win some awards.

I have season tickets in Atlanta for their Broadway series, so I've seen a lot of the classics.

K-Chen is my favorite, so I know I'll see On the 20th Century...but I'm struggling with my other choices.

[ethan231h]

3 Shows#7

Posted: 3/19/15 at 10:12pm

Yes the subject of Fun Home isn't the most happy but seriously don't miss it! And actually it's pretty funny!

[ggersten]

3 Shows#8

Posted: 3/19/15 at 10:30pm

Curious Incident. It's likely to be nominated. And, it may be a show that would have difficulty touring due to the set and lighting design. so, you may only be able to see in NYC (or some other city that does a sit-down).

[Mr Roxy]

3 Shows#9

Posted: 3/19/15 at 10:38pm

Vegas
Beautiful
On The 20 th Century

If Vegas is gone by then, probably Dr Zhivago or The Visit

Poster Emeritus

Updated On: 3/19/15 at 10:38 PM

[Phillypinto]

3 Shows#10

Posted: 3/19/15 at 10:55pm

Honeymoon in Vegas, Kinky Boots, Beautiful

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[jnb9872]

3 Shows#11

Posted: 3/19/15 at 11:56pm

Curious Incident
Hand to God
Fun Home
On the Town
would all be big hits at the Tonys this year, I imagine, so those would be excellent choices.
and On the Twentieth Century is a great pick for a fun night.

Skip Honeymoon - it's not even worth consideration.

Words don't deserve that kind of malarkey. They're innocent, neutral, precise, standing for this, describing that, meaning the other, so if you look after them you can build bridges across incomprehension and chaos. But when they get their corners knocked off, they're no good anymore…I don't think writers are sacred, but words are. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones in the right order, you can nudge the world a little.

[Broadway kid 2]

3 Shows#12

Posted: 3/20/15 at 12:09am

Somethimg rotten
BOM
Finding Neverland

[Broadway kid 2]

3 Shows#13

Posted: 3/20/15 at 12:09am

Somethimg rotten
BOM
Finding Neverland

[nicnyc]

3 Shows#14

Posted: 3/20/15 at 3:55am

Something Rotten
Fun Home
Finding Neverland

Updated On: 3/20/15 at 03:55 AM

[peacelovemagic1]

3 Shows#15

Posted: 3/20/15 at 9:08am

I would say Fun Home, Curious Incident, and either Something Rotten or Finding Neverland! All of them are sure to be tony noms, so it would be fun to see them before seeing the show!

[GilmoreGirlO2]

3 Shows#16

Posted: 3/20/15 at 9:14am

“Fun Home” and “Curious Incident…” would be my top suggestions. Both brilliant shows.

[Falling]

3 Shows#17

Posted: 3/20/15 at 10:34am

Fun Home
Curious Incident
Something Rotten

[Mr Roxy]

3 Shows#18

Posted: 3/20/15 at 10:42am

To jnb

What got your panties in a wad over Honeymoon? We know you do not like it but such vitriol?

Hell even Lord Brantley enjoyed it as did many others on the board and many of the critics.

In all probability, you will hold a party at your home when it closes. I simply do not understand people.

Poster Emeritus

[Jallenc32]

3 Shows#19

Posted: 3/20/15 at 10:45am

Something Rotten
The Visit
The King & I

That's my Tony weekend lineup (I saw Fun Home at the Public). If you want to go to the Tonys I'd recommend something short on Sunday before the ceremony (either Fun Home or The Visit would be wise).

[Lord88]

3 Shows#20

Posted: 3/20/15 at 11:24am

SOMETHING ROTTEN
THE KING AND I
ON THE 20TH CENTURY

[Alex M]

3 Shows#21

Posted: 3/20/15 at 1:52pm

Curious Incident
Hedwig
Book of Mormon

[jnb9872]

3 Shows#22

Posted: 3/20/15 at 9:55pm

Oh, Roxy... is it so strange to you that a person may find a show to be abhorrent without "rooting" for it's failure or "celebrating" if it should close? I will simply say "good, they got the message" when they post a closing notice and look forward to whatever takes the Nederlander next. There is no cruelty or malice in me towards the show.

However, when asked for opinions for shows to see, especially within a time limitation, there is both reason to consider shows to see and to avoid to best winnow down the choices. Since the OP stated the purpose of the trip was to see shows "for the Tonys" it is best to focus on likely players. Thus, I pitched my two cents on what shows are both best and seem most likely to make that short trip a worthwhile one.

Words don't deserve that kind of malarkey. They're innocent, neutral, precise, standing for this, describing that, meaning the other, so if you look after them you can build bridges across incomprehension and chaos. But when they get their corners knocked off, they're no good anymore…I don't think writers are sacred, but words are. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones in the right order, you can nudge the world a little.

Updated On: 3/20/15 at 09:55 PM

[OlBlueEyes]

3 Shows#23

Posted: 3/21/15 at 2:07pm

If you are a fan of the so-called "classic era" between 1943 (Oklahoma) to, I don't know, the first half of the sixties, or have great curiosity about that era you should see The King and I. This is one of the classic "classics" and this lavish production starring one of Broadway's greatest current stars, Kelli O'Hara, is one of the truest to the original.

Whether you love it or think that it is overrated, you will have seen for yourself what a "classic" musical is and you'll have that on you resume.