Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
SandyWay
Chorus Member Joined: 9/5/04
#1re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/4/04 at 11:34pm
HOT as in popular or HOT as in good.
There is a difference.
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
SandyWay
Chorus Member Joined: 9/5/04
#3re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/4/04 at 11:35pmDo both. I'm going to NYC Jan 1 - 4 and would love some good recommendations.
#4re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/4/04 at 11:35pm
Good shows:
PACIFIC OVERTURES
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
TWELVE ANGRY MEN
If you want good and popular: AVENUE Q
If you want bad and popular: MAMMA MIA and WICKED
The opposite of creation isn't war, it's stagnation.
Chrysanthemum62001
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/04
#5re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/4/04 at 11:36pmSandy, when are you coming?
SandyWay
Chorus Member Joined: 9/5/04
Chrysanthemum62001
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/04
#7re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/4/04 at 11:38pm
La Cage Aux Folles
Little Women
and something everone has seen-Wicked
#8re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/4/04 at 11:39pmI would have to agree with priest. I would also definitely suggest 42ND STREET if you haven't seen it yet, since it's closing in less than a month. Also, Alfred Molina's performance in FIDDLER is something that cannot be missed!
#9re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/4/04 at 11:41pmWhat's the status on CHICAGO, FIDDLER, WONDERFUL TOWN, and THE PRODUCERS right now? I live in Texas and get to NY maybe once a year. I want to see the big ones before I venture out to the smaller ones, if that's understandable. Or are these shows not so good right now? If so, we'll probably expand our horizons and see something else. Updated On: 12/4/04 at 11:41 PM
#10re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/4/04 at 11:43pm
CHICAGO is still very much in good shape!
WONDERFUL TOWN isn't the same as it was with Donna, and I wouldn't say it's something you can't come to New York without seeing. You're not missing much.
I would say DEFINITELY catch Alfred Molina in FIDDER, especially if you're a fan of the show to begin with.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#11re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/4/04 at 11:50pm
Shows that I suggest to look into:
Harder to get tix to:
Wicked
The Producers
Lion King
Hairspray
EasiER to get tix to:
Wonderful Town
42nd Street (its closing soon though)
RENT
Phantom
Chicago
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My top reccomendations are:
1) Wicked
2) 42nd Street
3)RENT
4) Hairspray
5) Lion King
Updated On: 12/4/04 at 11:50 PM
#12re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/4/04 at 11:51pmHAIRSPRAY and even sometimes THE PRODUCERS are a lot easier to get tickets to now than CHICAGO, believe it or not...
#13re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/4/04 at 11:53pm
I would say:
1) BROOKLYN
2) WICKED
3) RENT
4) HAIRSPRAY
5) ALL SHOOK UP - COMING IN FEB.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#14re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/4/04 at 11:55pm
Also: when are you coming cause there are a lot of shows that should be phenomenal coming this year
Spamalot
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Little Women
La Cage
Gem of The Ocean
All Shook Up
Good Vibrations
and theres a lot of new ones that are opened already:
Brooklyn
Pacific Overtures
Democracy...
...to name a few
There are excellent summarys of the shows on BROADWAY.COM and of course this site and the shows' official sites as well. Reading up on a show really helps to decide so make sure you will enjoy the premise by reading the summary. PM me if you have any questions, I am more than glad to help you...have fun in New York...it really is the greatest city in the world 
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#15re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/5/04 at 12:00ammy family got great producer tickets!
#16re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/5/04 at 12:00amThe Producers are on TKTS
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#17re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/5/04 at 12:02amSo is Hairspray (depends what day), Chicago, Movin Out, Wonderful Town, Beauty and The Beast and other really great shows...'google' TKTS and Im sure youll find other great shows that are there.
#18re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/5/04 at 1:05ami HIGHLY recommend THE FOREIGNER with matt broderick. it is oh so laugh-out-loud funny. it's a limited run, but you may be able to get tickets from their box office.
Expressboy69
Stand-by Joined: 11/30/04
#19re: Coming to NY what is HOT and what is NOT?
Posted: 12/5/04 at 1:16am
I just saw 'Wonderful Town' last thursday...it was just cute. Brooke put on a great performance, but totally copied off of Donna, I mean not to sound all "Wicked is the bestest show in the world!!!!", but JLT made Glinda her own instead of giving a cookie cutter performance. BUT other problems were the cast was ok, except for the blonde, she was GREAT! The first act was the longest act I have ever sat through, and the only good song in the entire show was "swing".
That said lol...If you want to see something new and fresh I would reccomend 'Brooklyn' or if you are looking for something more traditional (but still new/revival) I would see "La Cage" or "Pacific Overtures"!
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