Company or Moulin Rouge w/ Teens?

Honestly go see Company. Company is still a show I'm understanding in different ways as I hit 30, but I enjoyed it (the show itself) when I was in high school even though a lot of themes I didn't understand. This production of Company is visually compelling and to see a cast like this is well worth the ticket price. Its the best production I have seen of this show.

For teens, I'd recommend ''Moulin Rouge!,'' Broadway's current Best Musical with 10 Tony Awards. It's a crowd-pleaser with a love story,; the dancing is sexy and dynamic, and the lavish sets and colorful costumes are an eye-popping spectacle. Plus, I believe most teens will get a kick out of hearing pop songs they all know by Adele, Elton John, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Sia and many more.

Updated On: 3/11/22 at 01:04 AM

Unless your children are really into musical theatre, they'll have a much better time at Moulin Rouge. Send your husband and the two of them over there, and go see Company by yourself.

First off, I can't speak about Moulin Rouge other than the music. I haven't seen it yet. However, we did see COMPANY in December and my 17 and 14 year old kids LOVED it. I will also say, both of my kids are theatre kids but they loved it so much we are going again in May. My daughter loved Patti and Christopher Fitzgerald (she really enjoyed everyone, but those were her standouts). I totally agree with the comment that in 10 years from now you'll still be talking about seeing this show. If you go, Enjoy!

Texas Tanya said: "We are trying to choose a 3rd show for our upcoming trip and I'm struggling to decide. I have narrowed down our choices to Company and Moulin Rouge. If it were just hubby and me I would likely choose Company based on what I have read here. However, I'm worried my 16 year old son and 18 year old daughter will not enjoy it. Has anyone taken an older teen to see Company? What does everything think about teens and Company? Moulin Rouge looks like it it is likely more fun for teens (and if I'm honest for the hubby as well but he is happy to see whatever).

We already have tickets to see Six and Hadestown (please let the cast get better!). This a redo trip from March 2020 when we were supposed to see both and our 3rd attempt at seeing Hadestown after the entire Houston portion of the tour was cancelled. We have seen DEH, Hamilton, Wicked, Aladdin, Lion King."



You will be kicking yourself in the future if you don't see Company. This is a once in a lifetime production. But like TaffyDavenport said, if your children don't love musical theatre, send them to Moulin Rouge, and see Company by yourself.

Forgot to mention: my 22 year old son came with me, and I was concerned that he might not connect to the material....but he LOVED it. Granted, he's being seeing shows since he was 5 but he is pretty astute about what he likes and what he doesn't.

A lot of people will tell you that they won't understand Company, and on some level, they won't. However as somebody who is closer to their age than Bobbie's it still hit home. Maybe not the marrige stuff so much, but there are other parts. Bobbie's three songs especially cross generations to me.

As a teen myself, I would say that Company is the best musical on Broadway right now and I would recommend it to anyone. That said, I’m a huge musical theater fan and as other have said that probably makes an impact, Moulin Rouge is definitely the safer bet given the spectacle and music and energy, etc… and I loved it too. But Company is just something special. There’s parts that are just really funny, I wouldn’t say you have to “get it” to enjoy it, but I’d also say even though all the intricacies of considering marriage isn’t something I’m experienced in, a large part of the show still connected with me. I may be totally off, but like social suffocation, awkwardness and working to fit and make the most of various situations, and general hesitation and searching for what’s right all felt like parts that I could relate to. But even if I’m completely wrong about what I’ve taken out of it, or if it WOULD be harder to “understand” or connect with, I would still recommend Company for anyone. It’s really funny and has so many incredible performances on top of the already great material + staging/set.

Let us know how you all liked the show!

dramamama611 said: "Let us know how you all liked the show!"

I definitely will!!!! Trying to decide on the best seats. Just read on the other thread that orchestra is best but there is not much left. R ochestra J 10-16 Or N 6-12. But there is plenty in the mezz (center mezz row d, right mezz row c 6-12)! Would love opinions if anyone is still reading! They are all close to the same price.

TaffyDavenport said: "Texas Tanya said: "dramamama611 said: "Let us know how you all liked the show!"

I definitely will!!!! Trying to decide on the best seats. Just read on the other thread that orchestra is best but there is not much left. R ochestra J 10-16 Or N 6-12. But there is plenty in the mezz (center mezz row d, right mezz row c 6-12)! Would love opinions if anyone is still reading! They are all close to the same price."

Are you aware of the discount code available for Companythrough 5/1? If not, follow the link below to save some money:

https://www.telechargeoffers.com/OfferOverview.aspx?ProductId=13180"

YES! Thanks for posting! Very excited to have a discount. :)

Dan6 said: "Are you aware of the discount code available for Companythrough 5/1? If not, follow the link below to save some money:
https://www.telechargeoffers.com/OfferOverview.aspx?ProductId=13180"

What is the code? This link is just taking me to non-discounted tickets, and the only codes I can find elsewhere are only good through 4/3."

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