Posted: 7/14/15 at 10:41am
A lot of people on this board have been crediting both of these shows for paving the way and opening doors for future musicals. I was wondering what you guys think people in the future will be saying about these shows, and if you think one will be more important or leave a more lasting impact.
Posted: 7/14/15 at 10:46am
Amazing Grace
Posted: 7/14/15 at 10:53am
Oh yes Tobias!
How could I forget that seminal piece of American theater?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 10:53am
Girls! Girls! You're both pretty!
Posted: 7/14/15 at 10:55am
Isn't that the new Sondheim show Brian?
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Posted: 7/14/15 at 10:59am
James Bond the Musical
Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:01am
Starlight Express. I'll never forget the immersive roller skate rink. Important. Very, very important.
Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:02am
Watch it, taz! I don't want to see any disparaging remarks about The Blonde in the Thunderbird around here.
I'd like to see you expose your suitcase of lies on a Broadway stage!
Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:14am
I meant no offense Whizzer.
Ms. Somers' suitcase of lies was a remarkable Broadway moment.
Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:20am
Guys, lets not forget School of Rock!
Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:35am
Guys, lets not forget School of Rock!
You're mocking your own thread..?
Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:38am
Guys, it's obviously Carrie. The original one from the 80s, not the revised version.
In all seriousness, can we just say that they're both important? There's no need to compare two radically different shows...
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Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:39am
"Guys, lets not forget School of Rock!
You're mocking your own thread..?"
Eh. Its going to be mocked regardless. I thought there would be some serious discussion, but this is fine, too. Might as well join in the fun.
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Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:41am
Sharknado is going to blow these all away.
Posted: 7/14/15 at 11:51am
Since Hamilton will get best musical next year, I guess I'm wondering what will get best play? It's no fun knowing all the Tony winners so far in advance, lol
Posted: 7/14/15 at 12:09pm
All musicals are equally important.
Posted: 7/14/15 at 12:10pm
When Suzanne came out with an ACTUAL SUITCASE and carried it around with her it was clear this would be a level of brilliance rarely achieved in the theater.
Her mash up of Take Back Your Mink with a terrifying monologue about how her abusive father shredded her prom dress (which she stitched back together in time for the dance!) was another moment seldom rivaled.
Posted: 7/14/15 at 12:28pm
In all seriousness, can we just say that they're both important? There's no need to compare two radically different shows..."
This is what I believe as well. They are both significant pieces in terms of expanding the form. They do so in their own way however.
Comparing these two specific shows to each other seems limited to me. I think there is a larger discussion to be had as to their influence on musical theater in general though.
StageStar, thanks for getting my humor and taking it in the spirit which it was meant.
You're a sweetheart. 
Posted: 7/14/15 at 12:33pm
Baloney!
Everyone knows CATS is more important than any other musical before or since!
CATS: Now and Forever!
Posted: 7/14/15 at 12:43pm
The one I like more.
Posted: 7/14/15 at 1:14pm
"
In all seriousness, can we just say that they're both important? There's no need to compare two radically different shows..."
This is what I believe as well. They are both significant pieces inboard of expanding the form. They do so in their own way however.
Comparing these two specific shows to each other seems limited to me. I think there is a larger discussion to be had as to their influence on musical theater in general though.
StageStar, thanks for getting my humor and taking it in the spirit which it was meant.
You're a sweetheart. "
Completely agree! I was just suggesting those two since they are the two currenrently running that people seems to be talking about.
And of course! No need to get all up and arms over a BWW message board post :)
