December recommendations

#1

December recommendations

Posted: 8/11/05 at 1:29am

so it turns out I may be headed off to New York for a few days in December, and of course I wanna see some shows. I will probably have time for 4 shows, I definitely wanna see Phantom of the Opera, and Sweeney Todd, im having a little trouble picking the other shows, im interested in the following

The Woman in White
Rent
Beauty and the Beast (I heard its not as good as it used to be)
The Light in the Piazza

any other suggestions or advice on the ones I've picked? im not interested in any of the jukebox musicals. Thanks!

#2

re: December recommendations

Posted: 8/11/05 at 1:32am

I would definitely reccommend Light in the Piazza. I'm sure you have heard throughout these boards, but Piazza is a beautifully orchestrated musical.
maybe also Dirty Rotten Scoundrels? I believe Sara Ramirez is leaving in December from Spamalot, so if at all possible... try and get tickets to see her before she leaves, though highly unlikely you'll be able to get them.

I'm bummed that you are missing Matty Morrison and Hugh Panaro though... korenglish

#3

re: December recommendations

Posted: 8/11/05 at 1:34am

I recommend DRS. Just listenning to it I can feel the chemistry of the cast and I believe they are all signed through Jan. Just my opinion though since I haven't actually seen it.

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#4

re: December recommendations

Posted: 8/11/05 at 1:41am

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS for sure...highly anticipated are THE WOMAN IN WHITE & SWEENY TODD! Go with those 3 for sure and your good ol' standby of PHANTOM and I think youll have a wonderful time in NY!

#5

re: December recommendations

Posted: 8/11/05 at 1:45am

I am going to repeat what korenglish just said... go see Light in the Piazza. You have already mentioned this show on your list, and I really hope you go see it... the show closes January 1st, so you will probably be at the show in the closing stages of the musical. The set, score, pit, and cast are equally amazing together.

~kangaroo

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#6

re: December recommendations

Posted: 8/11/05 at 1:49am

I usually love ALW's work but I did not really enjoy The Woman in White, BUYT it sounds like the cast for Broadway is going to be better thatn the original London cast. I agree with everyone else who said see Light in the Piazza. An amazing, gorgeous show. God I hope they tour it!

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#7

re: December recommendations

Posted: 8/11/05 at 1:57am

Piazza for sure. Really try to see the Woman in White, I loved it and can't wait for it to hit broadway. Then of course Phantom of the Opera, and your other choice Sweeny Todd. I think you'll have a fantastic time with those 4.

#8

re: December recommendations

Posted: 8/11/05 at 2:31am

yeah, im thinking i'll definetley do POTO, Sweeney, and LITP. im going with my sisters and they wanna see at least one show, so i'd like to see some type of "family" show, thats why i was thinking of BATB, hmmmm, i have some thinking to do, thanks guys!

#9

re: December recommendations

Posted: 8/11/05 at 2:37am

How "old" are these sisters, if you dont mind my asking? If theyre over 15 I say...DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS is the way to go. Or if they respect Andrew Lloyd Webber, THE WOMEN IN WHITE! DRS is just a ton of fun though!

#10

re: December recommendations

Posted: 8/11/05 at 2:44am

When does Panaro leave Phantom?

#11

re: December recommendations

Posted: 8/11/05 at 5:06am

HAIRSPRAY is a wondeful family show that all of you will enjoy immensely !!!

#12

re: December recommendations

Posted: 8/11/05 at 7:36am

No fan at all of Woman in White. Very boring, esp. if your sisters are teenagers. Very adult material, nothing really exciting happens. Very depressing.

#13

re: December recommendations

Posted: 8/11/05 at 7:38pm

great... I believe sometime in October

#14

re: December recommendations

Posted: 8/11/05 at 7:39pm

You have a Wicked Avatar and your not seeing Wicked?

#15

re: December recommendations

Posted: 8/11/05 at 7:42pm

Thanks so much!

Any word on who will be replacing him? I really enjoyed Hugh. I'll be sad to see him go. I hope the next Phantom is as good or better.