Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
#1Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 12:05amI've seen too many depressing shows lately. Anyone have any comedy recommendations?
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#2re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 12:07amTHE NORMAN CONQUESTS (at least TABLE MANNERS...I see ROUND AND ROUND tomorrow) was a riot. That was the first thing that came to mind.
#2re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 12:10ami think i agree with WickedRocks...NORMAN was hilarious (all three of them).
snarkywannabedreamer
Leading Actor Joined: 2/12/09
#3re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 12:15amRock Of Ages. A lot of haters on this message board but people laugh their asses off every night in that theater.
#4re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 12:17amGod of Carnage is also hilarious, as is August: Osage County (not brand new, but still great)
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#5re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 12:25am39 Steps is a riot, too, and it is truly a theatrical humor, so it's very unique. Exit the King's also hilarious if your into Absurdist stuff, and you like Ionesco.
#6re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 12:28amOh, yeah, 39 Steps was wonderful. I'm not sure if it would be as magical the second time around.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
DefyGravity777
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/28/08
#7re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 12:40am9 to 5 was funny. It has become my "feel good" show to go to if I need a laugh for 2 hrs.
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bwaylvsong
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#8re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 12:57am
Guys and Dolls
I actually really enjoyed this production...
Barbara888
Swing Joined: 4/16/09
#9re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 1:02amwithout question the funniest and best show on Broadway is THE NORMAN CONQUESTS - any or all 3 of the plays
#10re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 3:40amI'd say BLITHE SPIRIT. Had a blast. Ebersole and Lansbury are truly comic geniuses.
And you think of all of the things you've seen, and you wish that you could live in between ,and you're back again only different than before...
After the Sky.
-Into the Woods (Jack)
TalkinLoud
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/3/09
jordangirl
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/1/06
#13re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 7:52amI'd agree with God of Carnage.
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noahrp3
Broadway Star Joined: 2/7/05
#14re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 8:08amI'd say go off Broadway to the Public and check out Why Torture is Wrong...one of the funniest plays I've seen in a while...couldn't stop laughing throughout the entire thing
#15re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 8:11am
Would you recommend Blithe Spirit as a pick-me-up?
I need to see something joyous and funny as well. I saw The Norman Conquests already and it was hilarious.
#16re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 8:15amI would also highly recommend Blithe Spirit.
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-- Thomas Jefferson
WestVillage
Broadway Star Joined: 7/20/05
#17re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 9:38amThe Norman Conquests, without a doubt. Laugh out loud funny, brilliant ensemble performances, and laugh after laugh after laugh.
#18re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 10:36am
39 Steps
God of Carnage
Blithe Spirit
Are ALL funny. Each different in their own way.
I'll have them clawing at eachother, like drag queens at a wig sale"
jejr
Stand-by Joined: 11/29/08
#20re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 12:46pmEasily The Norman Conquests
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!
Lynnespock2
Broadway Star Joined: 5/14/04
#21re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 5:23pmI really enjoyed the wit and cleverness of the 39 Steps.
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#22re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 9:27pmI also loved The 39 Steps. It was an extremely funny show :)
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#24re: Funniest Show on Broadway Right Now?
Posted: 4/21/09 at 9:37pm
Musical: 9 to 5
Play: God of Carnage
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