Choice of shows

[Penalers]

Choice of shows#0

Posted: 4/11/04 at 11:25am

I'm going to New York for a few days in may and I'm seeing five shows. I'm already seeing Rent, Wicked, Avenue Q, and Caroline or Change. Now I have to pick my fifth show and this is what I've narrowed it down to--

Bare
Twentieth Century
Beauty and the Beast
Mamma Mia

Which one do you guys think I should see?

[Phantom2]

re: Choice of shows#1

Posted: 4/11/04 at 11:26am

Mamma Mia!

"I'm learning to dig deep down inside and find the truth within myself and put that out. I think what we identify with in popular music more than anything else is when someone just shares a truth that we can relate to. That's what I'm searching for in my music." - Ron Bohmer

"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher

[wickedfan]

re: re: Choice of shows#2

Posted: 4/11/04 at 11:32am

Probably Mamma Mia.

"Sing the words, Patti!!!!" Stephen Sondheim to Patti LuPone.

[NYCbabe3789]

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Posted: 4/11/04 at 11:35am

Mamma Mia, if you haven't already seen it. Would NOT recommend B&B...

[b-waygirl]

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Posted: 4/11/04 at 11:41am

what's wrong w/ b & b? i heard it was ok

parking for drive-thru service only. thank you.

[Penalers]

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Posted: 4/11/04 at 12:13pm

i have the mamma mia cd, i dont love it. I'm thinking bare. What have you heard about this show?

[Phantom2]

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Posted: 4/11/04 at 12:21pm

The three people who responded said to go see Mamma Mia! Why did you even have it as a choice if you don't like the CD and had no intention on going? Ugh!

"I'm learning to dig deep down inside and find the truth within myself and put that out. I think what we identify with in popular music more than anything else is when someone just shares a truth that we can relate to. That's what I'm searching for in my music." - Ron Bohmer

"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher

[leomaxfrank]

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Posted: 4/11/04 at 12:36pm

i would not recommend Mamma Mia - Twentieth Century might be a stronger bet.

But I won't live alone in a house of regret.

[Type_A_Tiff]

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Posted: 4/11/04 at 1:13pm

I vote Mamma Mia too. Don't judge Mamma Mia by the CD. I also owned the OLC CD before I saw the show but when I did, it was much better than expected. (The singing voices, in particular, were much better, at least for the Cdn cast.)

"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

[Corine2]

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Posted: 4/11/04 at 2:06pm

Mamma Mia is fun if you like the music. I own the cd and love it but the show is only good if you love Abba.
I LOVE ABBA. But have only seen the show once.
It is fun. But if you hate the music don't bother.
Then again i am a Dancing Queen who can't dance.
Updated On: 4/11/04 at 02:06 PM

[BroadwayBaby3]

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Posted: 4/11/04 at 4:14pm

Mamma Mia or Beauty and the Beast (although i hear B&B is not as good as it used to be)

Defy Gravity!!

[BillyLawlor]

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Posted: 4/11/04 at 4:20pm

I just saw Mamma Mia this past Wednesday and it was phenomenal. That's the best choice; very funny, and great dancing and singing. The show is also quite amazing, technically.

[NYUstud]

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Posted: 4/11/04 at 4:23pm

Chicago if you haven't seen it...it is my favorite. Mamma Mia is so much fun. You will be dancing and singing along. Both are good choices.

"So much of me is made of what I learned from you. You'll be with me like a handprint on my heart."-Wicked

[luvtheEmcee]

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Posted: 4/11/04 at 5:08pm

of the ones you listed, I'd pick Mamma Mia! Not one of my favorites, but just pure fun and a really good time. It's much more impressive on Broadway than you would think from listening to the OLCR. I wish they'd made an OBCR...

A work of art is an invitation to love.

[Type_A_Tiff]

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Posted: 4/11/04 at 6:02pm

^ Very true. Was not impressed at all with the OLC recording. But Corine's right. You've gotta love Abba (or at least like Abba) to enjoy the show. If you're not familiar with the songs going into the show, it's going to be 2 hours of hell, I'd imagine. It wouldn't be nearly as entertaining as it is if you can't appreciate how out-of-context the songs have creatively been taken.

"It's not always about you!!!" (But if you think I'm referring to you anyway, then I probably am.)

"Good luck returning my ass!" - Wilhemina Slater

"This is my breakfast, lunch and f***ing dinner right here. I'm not even f***in' joking." - Colin Farrell

[HunterFosterIsMyGod]

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Posted: 4/11/04 at 6:04pm

kill Christy Carlson-Romano. mamma mia!

[johny0828]

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Posted: 4/11/04 at 9:12pm

see mama mia!

[Greekmusicalfan]

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Posted: 4/11/04 at 11:41pm

HAIRSPRAY, hands down :)
But from those you listed my vote goes to MAMMA MIA too !

Take care

[Corine2]

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Posted: 4/11/04 at 11:47pm

I would not see Mamma Mia. Granted i found it entertaining, very but i am a die hard Abba fan. Shhh. My secret. The story is absurd and vapid. No offense. I really enjoyed it but if you are only in for a few days there are many better choices.
My suggestions:
Hairspray- It is fun, has a great message and great music.
Wonderful Town- Comden and Green classic. Donna Murphy.
If you can handle a breathtaking play (It is not for the meak)
The Normal Heart At the Public theater is a must see it is very sad but it is brilliant theater.

[joeyjoe]

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Posted: 4/12/04 at 6:29am

none of the above... go see I Am My Own Wife...

[twogaab2]

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Posted: 4/12/04 at 9:48am

I am My Own Wife, Assasins, and Normal Heart at the Public.


Just my opinion I may be wrong.

TWOGAAB
"A Clas Act" will never die!

TWOGAAB "A Class Act" will never die!

Updated On: 4/12/04 at 09:48 AM

[Wicked_Elphie]

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Posted: 4/12/04 at 9:50am

I think it really depends on what you're looking for...Mamma Mia is just really fun and the music is great, if you like Abba! There's not really a whole lot of depth to the show so if that's what you're looking for then pick something else. Have fun though and let us know what you think when u get back!

"Take a breath. Take a step. Take a chance. Take your time." -L5Y

[Corine2]

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Posted: 4/12/04 at 12:18pm

I loved I Am My Own Wife another great choice.