#3
Posted: 7/24/08 at 9:25pm
I personally would suggest stage seats for SPRING AWAKENING instead of GYPSY.
#4
Posted: 7/24/08 at 9:29pm
When I saw Gypsy there were a couple of kids around 7 years old or so. I think the show is okay for Act 1 and up until the strippers... but no, I wouldn't.
#5
Posted: 7/24/08 at 9:37pm
the show might run a little long and although I think they'd probably enjoy it, I don't think they'd really fully appreciate it.
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#6
Posted: 7/24/08 at 9:49pm
At 7 years old, I would have been bored out of my damn mind at GYPSY.
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#7
Posted: 7/24/08 at 9:53pm
I'd take them to a production of Oh, Calcutta!.
#8
Posted: 7/24/08 at 9:58pm
I took my daughters, 8 & 5, to see Gypsy and they loved it. There's really nothing very risque in the show, and if they have any interest in theater I'd think they would like it. My kids are both NYC-resident, veteran show-goers, so maybe they aren't a good comparison, but they both really enjoyed it. They may not get all the plot points, but there are enough great songs and dancing to keep them entertained.
#9
Posted: 7/24/08 at 10:01pm
I have three daughters, and I would not have brought them to Gypsy at age seven.
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#10
Posted: 7/24/08 at 10:17pm
Yes.
Every 7 year old should see this classic.
And you should have a dinner table discussion after.
Seriously, why not, there are children in the show and they might relate somehow.
It's really not a dirty show.
The strippers show nothing you don't see in a billboard or a magazine cover.
You may have to explain why the Crazy Mother is wearing slippers.
Every 7 year old should see this classic.
And you should have a dinner table discussion after.
Seriously, why not, there are children in the show and they might relate somehow.
It's really not a dirty show.
The strippers show nothing you don't see in a billboard or a magazine cover.
You may have to explain why the Crazy Mother is wearing slippers.
#11
Posted: 7/24/08 at 10:18pm
I honestly don't think that stripping is that bad for a 7 year old. They would definitely find humor in "Gimmick" number and Louise's stripping is not done in a slutty way.
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#12
Posted: 7/24/08 at 10:20pm
Gypsy was my favorite movie at nine, but I'm not sure how it would play for a 7 year old in the balcony.
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#13
Posted: 7/24/08 at 10:44pm
Sure. But if that damn child makes one little inappropriate peep during one of Patti's scenes, he or she will be scarred for life.
#14
Posted: 7/24/08 at 10:47pm
I think I would've been extremely bored if my parents took me to see Gypsy when I was 7.
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#15
Posted: 7/24/08 at 11:14pm
yeah, well you had parents.
I think kids love this show, I did.
I think kids love this show, I did.
#16
Posted: 7/24/08 at 11:21pm
Exactly. No don't bring a little kid - the fidgeting and the "I want to see Little Mermaid or Mary Poppins" would be enough to say nyet. You ain't gonna mess up my enjoyment of Ms Lupone - no way baby.
There was a grandma who brought two boys aged about 5 and 6 to the 7/17 performance I went to, I could not believe it, no not a strip tease musical. Age of innocence and parent obligation tell me NO. C'mon be the parent on this one. Too many adult situations to have to explain to jr later.
There was a grandma who brought two boys aged about 5 and 6 to the 7/17 performance I went to, I could not believe it, no not a strip tease musical. Age of innocence and parent obligation tell me NO. C'mon be the parent on this one. Too many adult situations to have to explain to jr later.
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#17
Posted: 7/24/08 at 11:27pm
I knew all the words to every Gypsy song at age six. My mom used to sing them to me, and I had seen the Bette Middler movie a million times.
I don't think I fully understood it, but I definitely enjoyed it.
I don't think I fully understood it, but I definitely enjoyed it.
#18
Posted: 7/25/08 at 3:42am
From the balcony, it might be hard for them to sit still and pay full attention, let alone understand a large amount of what goes on, so I would say no. They could easily distract other audience members if they get bored and act out, which is very possible if you think about the show's length and plot in relation to a 7-year old's perspective.
#19
Posted: 7/25/08 at 7:46am
The Little Mermaid is probably a better choice.
#20
Posted: 7/25/08 at 8:03am
I agree with BroadwayBelle2. Or take her(him) to see Wicked. That's a good age to understand that IMO.
Heck I'm 35 and don't know if I could sit through Gypsy.
Heck I'm 35 and don't know if I could sit through Gypsy.
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#21
Posted: 7/25/08 at 8:13am
Do you know the child well enough? I saw GYPSY for the first time when I was 6 (the movie) and I've loved it ever since. It totally depends on the child and his/her interests, attention span, and maturity level.
And as for the subject matter, I would say that the child is exposed to far worse than strippers on a daily basis everywhere he/she goes. If the child has questions after, answer them - avoiding the show to avoid the inevitable questions is lazy parenting, in my opinion.
And as for the subject matter, I would say that the child is exposed to far worse than strippers on a daily basis everywhere he/she goes. If the child has questions after, answer them - avoiding the show to avoid the inevitable questions is lazy parenting, in my opinion.
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#22
Posted: 7/25/08 at 9:02am
Gypsy is perfect for a seven-year-old girl. That was about my own daughter's age when she saw it for the first time. And this production is not to be missed!
Don't worry about the strippers. It's all very PG.
Don't worry about the strippers. It's all very PG.
#23
Posted: 7/25/08 at 10:52am
7 is like the new 10.
Kids understand a lot more much younger it seems.
I honestly don't see a problem in it.
There's really no fowl language, no actual nudity.
Just keep them from asking questions DURING the show. That's annoying to everyone around you.
Kids understand a lot more much younger it seems.
I honestly don't see a problem in it.
There's really no fowl language, no actual nudity.
Just keep them from asking questions DURING the show. That's annoying to everyone around you.
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#24
Posted: 7/25/08 at 10:55am
Personally I would never have enjoyed this show at age 7, but if the kid is into theatre and is well behaved, why not?!
#25
Posted: 7/25/08 at 10:55am
"There's really no fowl language..."
That's true. Not one performer clucks in the show, not even in the barnyard scene.
That's true. Not one performer clucks in the show, not even in the barnyard scene.
Cheyenne Jackson tickled me. AFTER ordering SoMMS a drink but NOT tickling him, and hanging out with Girly in his dressing room (where he DIDN'T tickle her) but BEFORE we got married. To others. And then he tweeted Boobs. He also tweeted he's good friends with some chick on "The Voice" who just happens to be good friends with Tink's ex. And I'm still married. Oh, and this just in: "Pettiness, spite, malice ....Such ugly emotions... So sad." - After Eight, talking about MEEEEEEEE!!! I'm so honored! :-)
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