Broadway shows

[rentforthesoul]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 8:49am

Hello all! I live in Missouri but in March of 2007, I am taking a school trip to New York City. While we are there we are going to see a broadway show, which is what I am most excited about! What are some really good musicals on broadway? I think that my teacher wants to go see "The Wedding Singer" but I really would like to see something I am a bit more familiar with. If you were in my position, what show would you want to go see? Many options would be great! Thank you for all of your help!

[EponineAmneris]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 9:37am

Hi there, rentforsoul! Welcome to the board

I would recommend PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST or even MAMMA MIA! THE LION KING may be good, too. Since it is a school trip, you'll probally have to be careful about the show you chose. I see you have a RENT icon, and that is good. I am glad you like it, but it may be VERY inapropriate to see for some and for your teacher to take you to.

Have a blast in NYC! I always do.

Updated On: 6/3/06 at 09:37 AM

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 9:58am

The Wedding Singer.

Posted: 6/3/06 at 10:06am

I don't believe The Wedding Singer will still be playing on Broadway in March 2007

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 10:11am

I do, also I believe that bashing new shows is bad, and seeing the same old musicals over and over is not really what we need to recommend, unfortunatly, tourists just go to see The Lion King, Phantom, The Producers, The Beauty and The Beast, Wicked, etc. Just because they are familiar with the title or with the movies(I know Wicked has no movie), and the fact that they are famous, doesn't mean they are necessarily good shows. Although TWS is also a movie, the musical is still new, and some people don't know about it.

Updated On: 6/3/06 at 10:11 AM

[ILoveMyDictionary]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 11:19am

For a school trip....
Phantom
Drowsy Chaperone
There was a ginourmous group of school kids seeing Spamalot the other day
Hairspray
Mamma Mia
Spelling Bee
and
The Wedding Singer is a fun show. I'm sure people will like it.

[TheMecca]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 11:25am

I agree with ILoveMyDictionary- Spelling Bee is perfect for a school trip. Considering it doesn't cost much to run, it should still be open by March 2007.

[riv]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 11:35am

By March 2007, several new shows will have opened up. How about the revival of A Chorus Line?

Posted: 6/3/06 at 5:40pm

I would reccomend Phantom, Hairspray, or Avenue Q if it's still around (although it might be approate lol)

I also heard A Chrous Line is suppose to be good, as well as Les Mis.
Die Young. Live Forever.

[cpnchicago]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 6:12pm

Is it a high school trip? Avenue Q would be very inappropriate. Hairspray is lots of fun, but has toured Missouri once and will be back this summer (non-Equity) in K.C. for sure. Drowsy Chaperone or Spelling Bee might be fun for you. Mamma Mia tours often and you can catch it in St. Louis or K.C. Watch the Tonys this Sunday for a sampler!
Have a great time!!

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 6:15pm

Tom, you really annoy me.

THE WEDDING SINGER would be a lovely choice.
Others:
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
HAIRSPRAY

[rentforthesoul]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 7:32pm

Thank you all for the replies! I understand that Rent and some other musicals may be inappropriate, but we are paying for the trip and I dont think my teacher is going to limit us too much. I would LOVE to see Rent live, for I have only seen the movie version. I just saw Hairspray May 7, at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis and it was wonderful! I really like the music to Avenue Q. I would also love to see Jersey Boys... but I dont know much about the "Big" broadway as I have never been to NYC before. Im going to see Phantom at the Fox, June 16! I dont really want to see something Ive already seen. Thank you all for the help!

[ihearttheatre]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 7:36pm

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels!

[Anthony3]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 10:06pm

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA would be my 1st choice.
WICKED would be my 2nd choice.
SPAMALOT is hilariousm you may consider that.
THE PRODUCERS is funny too!

theres just too many to pick only 1 from!

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 10:54pm

Spamalot and The Producers? for a school? no! Wicked is too pricy and hard to get tix to, maybe some people don't want to spend that much.

[rentforthesoul]

Posted: 6/3/06 at 11:17pm

I love Phantom, but I am going to see it on June 16 and I would reall ylike to see something that I haven't seen. This will be my first trip to NYC, and my only trip for a while. I just want it to be the best experience that it can be!

[me3]

Posted: 6/4/06 at 12:44am

I AGREE MAMMA MIA IS AN AMAZINGLY AMAZING CHOICE

Posted: 6/4/06 at 12:45am

Hairspray- you'll see American Idol runner up Diana Degarmo as Penny (most likely)

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Spamalot

Posted: 6/21/06 at 6:50am

Diana Degarmo left last month, she's comming back to Hairspray in early September though.

Jersey Boys was REALLY good but it's im possible to get good seats for this year, you're gonna have to order them a year in advance.
Die Young. Live Forever.

[dutch46mill2]

Posted: 6/21/06 at 9:19am

Diana is back to Hairspray Sept 6 and leaves Feb 7

[icantbelive]

Posted: 6/21/06 at 9:24am

Spelling Bee

[bwayondabrain]

Posted: 6/21/06 at 9:32am

SPAMALOT
WICKED
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
THE WEDDING SINGER
...have a fun time!

:)

[jv92]

Posted: 6/21/06 at 10:49am

Don't see Phantom, Spamalot, Beauty and the Beast or any of those overhyped crapfests. I recomend Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. I would recommend The Light in the Piazza or Sweeney Todd, but unfortunately, they won't be running by the time you come to New York.

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 6/21/06 at 10:55am

For a school group stick to family friendly shows like:

Phantom

Mama Mia

Spelling Bee

Drowsy Chaperone

and Beauty and the Beast

But pick something they`ll enjoy too! Like Spelling Bee or Drowsy Chaperone. The others should be backup plans!

[MjwTtLvr29]

Posted: 6/21/06 at 11:51am

If you are able to afford it, Wicked (I went for a school trip, but I live on Long Island, so it wasn't too much traveling).

I also recommend:
Hairspray
Mamma Mia
Spelling Bee