Hairspray VS. Legally Blonde

I'm going to NYC in two weeks and I'm already seeing WICKED (of course) But I don't no if I should see legally Blonde or hairspray? I love the music of Hairspray and I like Alexa Vega and Ashely Parker or whater his name is that are in it right now.. But legally Blonde is brand new and up for like 8 Tony's.. What should I see?

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i would reccomend HAIRSPRAY over LEGALLY BLONDE. the music, story, and pretty much everything in HAIRSPRAY is better than LEGALLY BLONDE. LEGALLY BLONDE was just kind of boring, with the exception of Laura Bell Bundy (who tries her best to carry that thing).

so yeah, go with HAIRSPRAY.

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That is the total extreme --- one is a heavy set heroine and another one a pretty slim heroine. Both were good and entertaining to my opinion- Ive seen both this year Hairspray (March) and Legally Blonde (April) I would probably recommend HAIRSPRAY bec. of the following reasons:

1. Hairspray's Score is better than Legally Blonde. There's a show stopping number one after another, while Legally Blonde best numbers were the opening number and
end of act 1 , while some numbers were slow for me.

2. Its a good deal. I paid around $60.00 for a Orchestra seat Row C Center thru playbill discount vs. $ 60.00 mezzanine rear for Legally Blonde

3. Hairspray has more of a depth than Legally Blonde.

I hope this help- Enjoy your trip to NYC ! BTW- a new show with original cast members does not necessary mean good night at the theater bec. some of the new musicals this season were pretty forgettable ! (with the exeption of Grey Gardens & Spring Awakening)

J*

Updated On: 6/1/07 at 05:54 PM

I loved both.

But, I love Hairspray!
so go, HAIRSPRAY!

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Hairspray is my favorite musical, I just think it's pointless to see a show you could probably see on tour.

i adore hairspray and LB but i would say LB

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Legally Blonde was a piece of utter garbage. Hairspray was wonderful. Go see it!

Just because Hairspray is touring doesn't mean it will tour in her area...especially after already touring most of the country and turning over to non-Equity. Legally Blonde has yet to tour (and probably will), so she might have a better chance of catching that in her area over Hairspray. Go see Hairspray on Broadway and save Blonde for later.

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jv92: "Legally Blonde was a piece of utter garbage."

Nonsense - not a masterpiece, but a helluva fun (and funny) show. I enjoyed both Hairspray and LB; I'd go with LB personally, just because I think the cast would be a bit fresher than Hairspray. Just my $0.02.

dw

Just Chillin-Alexa still sucks, can't compare to Diana

ANYWAY, SEE HAIRSPRAY!!! It's my fave show ever!!!! Plus you'll want to see it before it becomes a summer blockbuster! Ashley Parker Angel is a great Link and a super sweet guy! It's the greatest feel-good show and has the catchiest, upbeat songs! Legally Blonde was def. cute, but if you have to choose it's HAIRSPRAY all the way!

Hairspray rocks! Blonde sucks!! Did anyone mention that Blonde is not even up for best musical? hello!!?? go see Hairspray..

See Legally Blonde. The reason you can get cheap orchestra seats to Hairspray is because nobody wants to go. It has been open long enough now that the whole thing feels tired. I was extremely bored and unimpressed when I went this past year. While Hairspray's music is fun to blast in your car, Legally Blonde's music in context is amazing. You have to see it to understand it. Also I have seen Blonde twice now and Nikki Snelson, Christian Borle and Kate Shindle alone are worth the price of admission. See something new, not something falling apart.

well im a guy and i laughed my arse of a LB , the jokes were very funny, i also think the show is a lot fresher than Hairspray and its always cool to see a show with its original cast.

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