First time to B-way, What show do I see?- Page 2
First time to B-way, What show do I see?
complaintdept.
Chorus Member Joined: 1/20/05
#25re: First time to B-way, What show do I see?
Posted: 1/21/05 at 9:55pm
Answering a question from ghostlight2...I saw Andy Taylor and Bob Amaral on tour in The Producers last spring. While they were excellent, I really enjoyed Stuart Marland and Rich Affanato (Roger and Carmen). I'm still laughing 10 months later. (I didn't remember the names, I had to look them up.)
For all of you who have given your opinion as to what I shall see, I'm leaning toward AvenueQ and Spamalot. I hadn't given Spamalot much consideration before today, but it looks like it would be a very fun show. Who knows, I may have to add a matinee to my schedule. Keep the opinions coming. Thanks.
JC
What's that I smell in the air?
The American dream.
#26re: First time to B-way, What show do I see?
Posted: 1/21/05 at 9:55pm
Wicked-- Definitely! You'll defy gravity. 
WickedGypsy
Swing Joined: 1/19/05
#27re: First time to B-way, What show do I see?
Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:10pmsenortenor - once again...do people not read? They have tickets to see Wicked (although I agree with you 100%) I'd recommend Avenue Q as everyone else has. Have fun!
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UsherMJD
Swing Joined: 1/19/05
#28re: First time to B-way, What show do I see?
Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:11pm
Ok. . . allow me to give you you good answer here. (no offense people) Because you ALREADY HAVE TICKETS TO WICKED AND HAIRSPRAY, I won't reccomend those.
Since you alreay have tickets to a new show, you should see one of the old standbys. Even if you have seen the touring production, I think you should go see Beauty and the Beast. The broadway virsion of Beauty and the Beast is one of the greatest things I've ever seen. I had seen the touring production 3 times before I saw it on broadway, and that one version put everything else to shame.
If you are a theater lover (which you obviously are) and seem to have good taste (I hated Kiss Me Kate as well), then you will love beauty and the beast. If you can get urself into a romantic story like AIDA, then you will LOVE this show. Even if you've seen the movie, you have no idea what you are missing. It's unbelieveable. Plus its been around forever and who knows how long it will last. You have your whole life to see avenue Q! Don't pass up this chance to see this AMAZING production.
(Of course thats just my opinion, do what you really want)
complaintdept.
Chorus Member Joined: 1/20/05
#29re: First time to B-way, What show do I see?
Posted: 1/23/05 at 8:36pm
OK folks, I've narrowed it down to three. Final thoughts?
Avenue Q
Spamalot
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
What's that I smell in the air?
The American dream.
jo
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#30re: First time to B-way, What show do I see?
Posted: 1/23/05 at 8:49pm
Sounds like all fun shows 
I've seen AVENUE Q and have tickets to Spamalot and DRS, too.
#31re: First time to B-way, What show do I see?
Posted: 1/23/05 at 8:53pmhaven't seen spamalot or drs but i love avenue q so i guess i suggest that!
"At the opening night party, they had clowns on stilts, jugglers, a chocolate fountain, popcorn, hot dogs. [My son] looked at me like I had been holding back. Like, 'This is what you do?' I had to tell him, 'No, no, darling. Opening nights don't usually look like this.' It's usually a dark bar with a bottle of vodka." ?Chitty Chitty Bang Bang's Jan Maxwell
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brdlwyr
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/14/05
#33re: First time to B-way, What show do I see?
Posted: 1/23/05 at 9:00pmSpamelot is the funniest two hours that I have experienced in years.
#34re: First time to B-way, What show do I see?
Posted: 1/23/05 at 9:14pm
avenue q
good vibrations
lil women
spamalot
"its the wicked witch of the west your mother.."--- marks mom, RENT
seasons of love
Leading Actor Joined: 1/8/05
#35re: First time to B-way, What show do I see?
Posted: 1/23/05 at 9:26pmAvenue Q! If you want to get a taste of real classic theater go see Beauty and the Beast, Fiddler, or Phantom. Spamalot and La Cage are sounding awesome too. Welcome to the boards...:)
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Joshua488
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/29/04
#36re: First time to B-way, What show do I see?
Posted: 1/23/05 at 9:31pm
I would recommend something like BEAUTY AND THE BEAST or THE LION KING, if you're still introducing yourself to Broadway. You might not want to see something TOO off-the-wall because you might be immediately turned off to Broadway. But if you ease yourself in with some solid, quality, classic productions, you're likely to return. I'm glad that you have tickets to WICKED and HAIRSPRAY... good choices!
I would advise against LITTLE WOMEN and BROOKLYN. Oh, and if you like that crap by ABBA, go see MAMMA MIA. I hate ABBA, so I personally won't recommend it, but some people like that Swedish sh!t. :) Have fun!!
ghostlight2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/5/04
#37re: First time to B-way, What show do I see?
Posted: 1/23/05 at 9:39pmOf the 3 you've narrowed it down to-I'd have to say Spamalot,hands down-general word of mouth is spectacular(but good luck getting tickets).Ave Q is a cute little show,but given your spoken preferences,I think it might be a little spare for your tastes.I wouldn't consider Dirty Rotten Scoundrels-too iffy.Have fun!
#38re: First time to B-way, What show do I see?
Posted: 1/23/05 at 10:01pm
Well, since you've seen or are going to see some of the shows I'd suggest like Rent and Hairspray, I also cast my vote to AVENUE Q if you want something smart, witty, energetic and funny. Now, if you want sheer spectacle and awe-inspiring visuals with nice music and a familiar story, nothing beats THE LION KING ! Have fun, whatever you choose !
Take care
jarred03
Leading Actor Joined: 10/17/04
#39re: First time to B-way, What show do I see?
Posted: 1/24/05 at 2:14amAvenue Q is a great choice, but who knows how good John Tartaglia's replacement will be. Also it's very raunchy so you would have to like that twisted humor. Spam-a-lot sounds great, if you like Holy Grail. If you don't like Holy Grail then dont see it. I suggest Dirty Rotten Scoundrels because it'll be really new and exciting. I've seen a video of them in rehearsals at broadway.com and it looks hilarious and sounds great. John Lithgow and Joanna Gleason have been comedic greats on screen for years and Norbert Leo Butz and Sheri Rene Scott are amzing broadway talents, so this is a can't miss show. Not only that but then you can let us know if it's worth seeing.
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