Advice for musicals at end of May required!
Advice for musicals at end of May required!
Caress
Swing Joined: 9/19/07
#1Advice for musicals at end of May required!
Posted: 4/25/09 at 9:31am
Hey everyone
I'me heading over from the UK with some friends at the end of May and planning in taking in some musicals (at least 3/4). I was thinking definitely of Hair and 9 to 5. Are there any other must sees on Broadway that anyone could recommend?
I had looked at Next to Normal but a bit worried it would be too depressing - any advice or help appreciated!!
Thanks
#2re: Advice for musicals at end of May required!
Posted: 4/25/09 at 9:40amDefinitely check out Next to Normal and West Side Story.
"Everytime you step on that stage it is somebody's first Broadway show and somebody's last Broadway show. Make it count."
katie2
Swing Joined: 9/23/08
#2re: Advice for musicals at end of May required!
Posted: 4/25/09 at 9:58amNext to Normal is a must see. I wouldn't say depressing as such but no, it's not a feel-good musical. It is incredible though and I'd strongly advise you to consider it!
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#3re: Advice for musicals at end of May required!
Posted: 4/25/09 at 10:19am
It's a sad story of struggle, but not depressing. It will, however make you think. Thinking is an underrated thing when it comes to musicals.
I would reccommend: 9 to 5; HAIR; N2N; and Billy Elliot (if you haven't seen it.)
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jordangirl
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/1/06
#4re: Advice for musicals at end of May required!
Posted: 4/25/09 at 1:06pmnext to normal. Powerful and emotionally moving do not have to equal depressing. It is EXCELLENT. Check it out!
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#5re: Advice for musicals at end of May required!
Posted: 4/25/09 at 1:14pmNext to Normal or Hair, definitely.
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sgv123
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/06
#6re: Advice for musicals at end of May required!
Posted: 4/25/09 at 1:15pm
I have been recommending these(in order)
Hair
N2N
Billy Elliot
In the Heights
janice4
Chorus Member Joined: 3/11/09
#7re: Advice for musicals at end of May required!
Posted: 4/25/09 at 2:45pmIf you want to have a really "fun" evening of theatre, check out Shrek. Don't listen to the nay sayers; it's a totally enjoyable evening.
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