BRIT ABROAD DILEMMA

[arky]

Posted: 3/31/07 at 1:09pm

Hi all,

I'm a west end boy heading to the states next week, along with my boyfriend and his brother. I'm nineteen (and a massive MT fan, the boyfriend is thirty (although hes just a big kid) and his brother is going to turn forty in New York. Neither of them are particulary big musical theatre fans. There are a million shows i would like to see but i think we only have time for two. What do you think would be suitable for all three of us?

Thanks a Bunch
xx
Aaron

[myManCape]

Posted: 3/31/07 at 1:34pm

Well this might be obvious, but don’t see anything you could see at home. Any other clue as to your tastes?
Top of My Head Suggestions:
ACL
Company
Grey Gardens
Hairspray
Jersey Boys (its going to London, so don’t bother)
Talk Radio
Spelling Bee
Pirate Queen

And this Inherit the Wind production might be too good to pass up.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 3/31/07 at 1:40pm

I'm heading out to London tonight, seeing Equus, Man of Mode and Evita, sorry I'll miss you!

My suggestion would be Spring Awakening, because the score is accessible, and it's not all "musical theatre-ey". I agree on Spelling Bee, because the book is hysterical, so much you might even forget you're watching a musical!

[ashbash1990]

Posted: 3/31/07 at 1:47pm

Spelling Bee... and maybe a play...

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 3/31/07 at 2:46pm

Simple:

1-A Chorus Line

2-Spring Awakening

[Weez]

Posted: 3/31/07 at 2:52pm

Spelling Bee. I'm a Brit who went to New York last week, and I saw Spelling Bee twice 'cos I loved it so much. If there'll be three of you, see if you can get one of you onstage as a volunteer speller. ;D

[uncageg]

Posted: 3/31/07 at 3:04pm

Definetly see "Spring Awakening". I agree about the music being very accessible. And it is also very good music. I would also suggest "Spelling Bee" or "Drowsy Chaperone". Chaperone is one of the best feel good musicals I have seen. I sat next to a guy who said his girlfriend dragged him to see it and he really didn't want to be there. The show started and the guy had a grin on his face the entire show and was laughing right along with everyone. After the show he said he was so glad his girlfriend made him go to see it! I think it is a perfect 1st show to see in New York. it just lifts you up and makes you smile. JMO

[myManCape]

Posted: 3/31/07 at 3:07pm

Dont waste your time on Drowsy. Its opening in the West End with Bob Martin. DO NOT MISS IT there.

[gymdudeva]

Posted: 3/31/07 at 3:09pm

I'm not nuts about Spelling Bee, BUT it could be a can't-go-wrong choice. I took someone who was not a regular theatre goer, and he loved it. The fun is mostly in the jokes, not in the songs or choreography, really...well, the songs kinda ARE jokes. So even if you don't like musicals you still laugh and laugh. And do sign up for the on-stage participation....if one of you gets picked, it will be the evening of a lifetime!!! And they may love having a Brit up there!

ACL might be a good choice (make sure they know beforehand that there is no intermission!) . . Hairspray is also good for non-theatre ppl. ,but you have that in London, right?

I LOVE Spring Awakening, but it's a bit dark and may appeal more to musical-lovers, but I can see this one going either way...

Grey Gardens seems to appeal mainly to theatre folk..I could be wrong though...

And for a classic American play dealing with a very American historical event that has echos in today's news, Inherit the Wind could be a great choice, especially if you have never read or seen the play before. The current production is supposedly very good.