First time in NYC - need some advice

[silvio]

First time in NYC - need some advice#1

Posted: 7/31/07 at 1:03pm

I am 30 years old, from Brazil and love musicals. Here in Sao Paulo I have seen Rent, Les Miserables, Kiss of Spiderwoman, Godspell, Chicago, Beauty and the Beast, Smokey Joe´s Café, My Fair Lady, Phantom of the Opera, Sweet Charity and Miss Saigon. My favorite one was Les Miserables.

My wife and I will be in NYC for the first time at the end of October. I already have tickets for The Lion King and Wicked. Also, A Color Purple is a must-see for me.

I have room for 2 more shows. I can´t decide between:

Spring Awakening
Les Miserables
Mary Poppins
Legally Blond
Curtains
Xanadu
A Chorus Line

I would appreciate any advice.

[BrianIdol]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#2

Posted: 7/31/07 at 1:05pm

For my $$, I'd choose Spring Awakening and A Chorus Line. Spring Awakening is the new "hot" ticket, and Chorus Line is a classic.

[Julian2]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#2

Posted: 7/31/07 at 1:10pm

I'd say Spring Awakening and Xanadu. Last season's Best Musical and this season's first musical hit.

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[ErinDillyFan]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#3

Posted: 7/31/07 at 1:17pm

If it were me, I would go with Spring Awakening and Curtains.
But, A Chorus Line would be right in there in the mix.

[TheaterBoy7777]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#4

Posted: 7/31/07 at 1:27pm

If I were from Brazil I would choose the show that most likely won't be done there but is still good.
I would choose Xanadu and Spring Awakening because they are both wonderful shows and Im not sure if they would travel to Brazil

[silvio]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#5

Posted: 7/31/07 at 1:28pm

Thanks, so far.

[silversurfer2]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#6

Posted: 7/31/07 at 1:29pm

I would not miss 'Spring Awakening"--Hot Show, and "Xanadu" because it is so much fun!

[WithoutATrace]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#7

Posted: 7/31/07 at 1:31pm

A Chorus Line and Mary Poppins...I absolutely LOVED both of them.

[Anakela]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#8

Posted: 7/31/07 at 1:32pm

I would say Spring Awakening and, this second choice is going to sound random because I didn't particularly care for it, but I would say Mary Poppins for your second show, just because you say that Les Miz was your fav of everything you've seen so far, and so I think you'd like MP's huge sets and designs and whatnot.
Updated On: 7/31/07 at 01:32 PM

[uncageg]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#9

Posted: 7/31/07 at 1:37pm

Spring Awakening and Drowsy Chaperone. As stated above, Spring Awakening is the new "hot" ticket. It is a good show. Drowsy is a very good show that will have you laughing the whole time. And some fun music.

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[Bwayfan4]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#10

Posted: 7/31/07 at 2:27pm

Curtains and Spring Awakening

[jordangirl]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#11

Posted: 7/31/07 at 2:30pm

I would say Curtains and...virtually anything BUT Spring Awakening. I don't care if it IS the new hot ticket, I couldn't stand it. Yuck!

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[ashley0139]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#12

Posted: 7/31/07 at 2:46pm

Curtains or Xanadu. Legally Blonde is fun as well.

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[ray-andallthatjazz86]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#13

Posted: 7/31/07 at 2:48pm

SPRING AWAKENING and A CHORUS LINE.

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[wonderfulwizard11]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#14

Posted: 7/31/07 at 3:03pm

You must see A Chorus Line.

I would say either see Spring Awakening or Curtains as well.

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[sarab]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#15

Posted: 7/31/07 at 3:11pm

I would recommend Legally Blonde! Have a wonderful trip!

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[silvio]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#16

Posted: 8/1/07 at 8:46am

Bump

[opium_gaze]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#17

Posted: 8/1/07 at 9:06am

i agree with uncageg that you should see drowsy chaperone. its just superb!! its not on your list, but i think you should definetely give that one some consideration.
since you have seen les miz i think you should skip that one, there is so much more to see.
enjoy your time in nyc!

Updated On: 8/1/07 at 09:06 AM

[cubanpab]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#18

Posted: 8/1/07 at 9:08am

i vote for THE DROWSY CHAPERONE even tho you didn't mention it as an option! I saw mary poppins and did not like it AT ALL.... it was average at best...

drowsy chaperone is just a really fun theater experience. i think you'd enjoy it alot.

Updated On: 8/1/07 at 09:08 AM

[jordangirl]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#19

Posted: 8/1/07 at 9:18am

Drowsy is definitely fun! One of my faves!!

Experience live theater. Experience paintings. Experience books. Live, look and listen like artists! ~ imaginethis
LIVE THAT LESSON!!!!!!

[Bwayfan4]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#20

Posted: 8/1/07 at 9:58am

I second the idea of seeing "Drowsy"...

[yankees1253]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#21

Posted: 8/1/07 at 10:26am

Legally Blonde and Mary Poppins.

[teka21]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#22

Posted: 8/1/07 at 10:32am

Spring Awakening is a MUST SEE!

BTW, I recently saw Mary Poppins with my 6 year old niece. Such a disappointment! Other than a few "special stunts" the show is a huge bore, toooooo long, and highly repetitive. It's as if they sing every single song 2-3 times! Don't bother with this one.

[pushdabutton]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#23

Posted: 8/1/07 at 1:06pm

Spring Awakening and A Chorus Line.

[jg4892]

re: First time in NYC - need some advice#24

Posted: 8/1/07 at 1:08pm

Spring Awakening and A Chorus Line.