Going to New York August 24th, what show should I see?
Going to New York August 24th, what show should I see?
BroadwayGirl1300
Swing Joined: 3/10/08
#1Going to New York August 24th, what show should I see?
Posted: 7/25/10 at 12:53pm
We've already got tickets to see In the Heights.
My parents really badly want to see Rock of Ages, having grown up in the 80s.
I want to see Promises, Promises, despite reviews, for I adore Kristin Chenoweth and people I know who just saw it said it was amazing.
Mary Poppins now seems to be an option after having been reccomended by someone who just saw 5 musicals in Broadway and said it was their favorite (the others being Memphis, Promises Promises, Jersey Boys and West Side Story)
We have already seen Wicked, Phantom, Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys and Lion King in touring productions so we have no plans to see them again (though all are wonderful)
We can only see one, maybe two more shows, so please help us decide. (Family of 4, two parents two teenage gitls).
Also feel free to reccomend shows not on the list, for we are open to anything.
#2Going to New York August 24th, what show should I see?
Posted: 7/25/10 at 1:00pmMemphis, West Side Story and Promises.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
#2Going to New York August 24th, what show should I see?
Posted: 7/25/10 at 1:02pm
I feel that Memphis is the ideal show to see with the family.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
Updated On: 7/25/10 at 01:02 PM
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#3Going to New York August 24th, what show should I see?
Posted: 7/25/10 at 1:08pmSkip MARY POPPINS and hit OUR TOWN. You won't regret it.
"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
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Barney Stinson
Leading Actor Joined: 5/1/09
#4Going to New York August 24th, what show should I see?
Posted: 7/25/10 at 1:26pmWould skip Promises, hit up Rock of Ages (esp. since your parents are prolly paying and you will all enjoy it) and Memphis.
#5Going to New York August 24th, what show should I see?
Posted: 7/25/10 at 1:28pmSkip all the jukebox stuff and see Next To Normal with the new cast. Rock of Ages, Poppins, West Side Story are all touring widely. I would say Next To Normal and Promises if you want to see Kristin.
"The sexual energy between the mother and son really concerns me!"-random woman behind me at Next to Normal
"I want to meet him after and bang him!"-random woman who exposed her breasts at Rock of Ages, referring to James Carpinello
#6Going to New York August 24th, what show should I see?
Posted: 7/25/10 at 1:56pmTeenagers will love Next To Normal. I'd say to that, and then either Promises, Promises or Memphis.
Kaykohl
Understudy Joined: 9/1/06
#7Going to New York August 24th, what show should I see?
Posted: 7/25/10 at 4:49pm
Just so your family knows that if they decide to choose ROA on the 24th of Aug. Constantine will not be there. Here's his tweet from this morning regarding his schedule.
>ConstantineM ________ looks like my last show will be sept 7th and I will be off from 23rd to 29th of aug as well. @RockOfAges<
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#8Going to New York August 24th, what show should I see?
Posted: 7/25/10 at 5:24pm
Next to Normal for sure.
I wouldn't actually push for ROA OR MEMPHIS.
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#9Going to New York August 24th, what show should I see?
Posted: 7/25/10 at 6:58pmI agree with Next to Normal. I've taken adults and teenagers multiple times and everyone I have taken has loved it. Just saw it this afternoon with the new cast and they really do a wonderful job (especially if you don't know/remember all the specificities of the original cast). Definitely Next to Normal.
#10Going to New York August 24th, what show should I see?
Posted: 7/25/10 at 7:59pmLa Cage is a must-see imo. I would also say Next to Normal for sure even though I haven't seen Marin or Jason yet.
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