Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Nomusicalsforme
Chorus Member Joined: 11/14/15
#1Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/12/24 at 1:27pm
I have space in my weekend coming up and was debating between these two. Thoughts from people who have seen both?
#2Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/12/24 at 2:17pm
opinions here vary wildly, and i'm sure i'll be stoned in Shubert Alley over this one, but i'd go with Gatsby.
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Updated On: 4/12/24 at 02:17 PM
Voter
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/20
#3Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/12/24 at 2:59pm
I would see Outsiders over Gatsby. However, it’s easier to get discounted tickets to Gatsby.
akhoya87
Featured Actor Joined: 4/22/18
#4Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/12/24 at 3:11pm
If you want a showy spectacle with a large cast, go see Gatsby. If you'd prefer a more introspective musical with excellent direction and fight choreography, go see Outsiders. Neither is perfect, but I'd consider Outsiders the more perfect of the two.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#5Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/12/24 at 3:12pm
Outsiders.
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#6Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/12/24 at 3:14pm
The Great Gatsby fabulous dramatic lush musical
kurtal
Featured Actor Joined: 12/28/21
#7Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/12/24 at 3:40pm
I personally think The Outsiders is a SIGNIFICANTLY better show.
#8Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/12/24 at 4:17pm
Gatsby is a lot more fun.
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#9Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/12/24 at 4:30pm
The codes dramamama references are good..they’ve extended the code promo period to 7/7/24.
RUkiddingme
Leading Actor Joined: 12/9/11
#10Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/12/24 at 7:58pm
akhoya87 said: "Neither is perfect, but I'd consider Outsiders the more perfect of the two."
If neither is perfect how can one be more perfect?
broadwayrocks2
Stand-by Joined: 1/10/08
BentleyB
Stand-by Joined: 4/4/17
PridelandsNYC
Swing Joined: 9/4/13
#13Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/12/24 at 10:37pm
They're both excellent, just wildly different. If you like the big lush scores for Wicked, Phantom, and Les Miz, go for Gatsby. If you like Floyd Collins, Violet, and Hadestown, I'd recommend The Outsiders. Gatsby wins for powerhouse vocals (and diction!) and scenery but The Outsiders is the one that will make you cry. Either way, these two are far and above everything else I've seen this season.
#14Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/12/24 at 11:46pm
Outsiders. This Gatsby is one of my least favorite things I’ve ever seen.
justherehanging
Stand-by Joined: 4/15/12
#15Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/13/24 at 10:42am
Where are all these discount tickets that you mentioned I don’t see any codes out there
#16Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/13/24 at 11:10am
I thought Gatsby was great. Eva Noblezada is totally miscast, but everyone else is great in it, plus the sets are to die for. But the show didn't keep me engaged the whole time. But some great numbers. I haven't seen The Outsiders yet, but I recommend Gatsby.
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dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#17Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/13/24 at 11:20am
justherehanging said: "Where are all these discount tickets that you mentioned I don’t see any codes out there"
For outsiders? There are at least three mentioned on this thread.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
justherehanging
Stand-by Joined: 4/15/12
#18Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/13/24 at 4:21pm
The great Gatsby I already have a code for outsiders, which worked
dramamama611 said: "justherehanging said: "Where are all these discount tickets that you mentioned I don’t see any codes out there"
For outsiders? There are at least three mentioned on this thread."
#19Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/13/24 at 4:58pm
kurtal said: "I personally think The Outsiders is a SIGNIFICANTLY better show."
The Outsiders is a SIGNIFICANTLY better show
thinton
Understudy Joined: 8/20/07
#20Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/16/24 at 2:16pm
These are my two favorite shows of the season, and they couldn't be more different. I agree with what's been said on here: Gatsby is a lush spectacle and The Outsiders is an emotional rollercoaster. All that said, The Outsiders is one of my favorite things I've ever seen on stage and is definitely my recommendation if you can only see one.
LewisMayer3
Swing Joined: 4/16/24
#21Debating between Gatsby and Outsiders
Posted: 4/18/24 at 1:03am
I have a little bit of experience with them. But I would like to go with outsiders.
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