Big 10 to 12 show trip in April...help finalizing it!- Page 2

[TorontoBroadwayFan]

Posted: 2/26/15 at 11:39pm

Oh and StageDoor3 if you are looking for recommendations, I saw Kinky Boots last year and loved it (though it is touring right now so it might be hitting a theatre near you ... Kinky Boots and Newsies hit Toronto this summer, and right now Blythe Spirit with Anglea Lansbury is on right now).

I also really enjoyed Matilda, and of course the long running Lion King, and Wicked are always fun! Not sure what you've already seen, but from your post, you sound like a superfan like me, so you've probably already seen those. I also loved Pippin which is closed now. And one of my favourites from last year was definitely Beautiful!!! Jessie Mueller is amazing as Carol King!

[TorontoBroadwayFan]

Posted: 2/26/15 at 11:44pm

oh and last message from me for awhile...after reading up on it, I agree with everyone on Gigi..I think it is going to be fantastic! You can also get a discount on it using the code Play1 and don't forget those audience rewards points! I've gotten either very cheap or free seats to many shows with my points, and I usually get prime Orchestra seating with that!

[Robbie2]

Posted: 2/26/15 at 11:46pm

I would not miss The Visit as it's only 95 minutes 1 act.
http://thevisitmusical.com/#about-anchor

[acekatherineplumber2]

Posted: 2/27/15 at 12:13am

Toronto: Have a fabulous time with Gigi! I hope you loved it just as much as I did!

[StageDoor3]

Posted: 2/27/15 at 4:38am

Thanks for your recommendations, TorontoBroadwayFan. Yes, it seems like we do have similar tastes. You are lucky because a lot of shows try out in Toronto. I live in LA, and we have a share of tryouts here and there (especially if you include La Jolla Playhouse which just had Hunchback and The Old Globe which had Gentleman's Guide pre-Broadway). I saw Beautiful when it was previewing in San Francisco. I wasn't expecting to like it and ended up enjoying it a lot. I saw KInky Boots, Matilda and Pippin on a trip to New York back in 2013 and loved all of them - especially Pippin which I've seen 3 times (twice on Broadway and once on tour).

I was so thrilled that Hamilton extended into the period of my NY trip. I watched this message board and am a Public member. So I kept up on the buzz about an extension and got a ticket literally the minute the extension was announced.

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[BWAY Baby2]

Posted: 2/27/15 at 7:49am

I am surprised there is not more love for Helen Mirren in The Audience- I saw it in London and it was fabulous- and seeing Dame Helen- wone of my all time faves- on stage was a treat in itself. The show is entertaining, educational- and a DON'T MISS for sure.

[StageDoor3]

Posted: 2/27/15 at 12:29pm

Thanks BWAY baby 2. Spot on suggestion. You should consider The Audience, TorontoBroadwayFan. But tickets are expensive.

I'd love to see Helen Mirren in The Audience in person. But I saw the high def broadcast, and I've seen her peform in person before. Skylight has great performers in it too and seeing it on Nat Live I thought it was a very moving play with a thoughtful production. But there are so many new shows on Broadway this season it would take over 3 weeks - and lots of $$$$ - to see them. Wish I could do that








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[loliveve]

Posted: 2/27/15 at 12:37pm

I'm in the midst of planning my own Broadway trip!

Just so you know, if you're not sold on Phantom, the off-Broadway show Nevermore at New World Stages has a Thursday matinee at 2.