Help Picking My Last Show
Help Picking My Last Show
#1Help Picking My Last Show
Posted: 2/23/15 at 1:47pm
Hello all!
I am going to be visiting the city in mid March. I have tickets for four shows. I was planning on my fifth show being An American In Paris, but they do not have a Sunday afternoon show. I would love some help picking my last show. I already have tickets for On The Town, On the Twentieth Century, The King and I, and Finding Neverland.
Here are the possible shows I am considering...
Aladdin
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Honeymoon In Vegas (if it's still running)
It's Only A Play (this is the one I am leaning towards the most)
Matilda (I have already seen it, but I would love to see it again)
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
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#2Help Picking My Last Show
Posted: 2/23/15 at 1:49pmPersonally, I suggest "It's Only A Play".
"Mostly, I loved the size of these people's emotions. Nobody has emotions this size anymore. Outsized emotions. Operatic emotions. Kushemski and Vanda are like Tristan and Isolde, they're Paolo and Francesca. Nobody's in total thrall like this anymore. Nobody's overcome by passion like this, or goes through this kind of rage." Thomas, Venus in Fur
#3Help Picking My Last Show
Posted: 2/23/15 at 1:50pmCurious Incident. Great acting and a show that is really well executed.
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#5Help Picking My Last Show
Posted: 2/23/15 at 2:03pmCurious Incident. There is not one thing in It's Only A Play I could suggest as a reason to see it.
mar6411
Broadway Star Joined: 9/19/09
#6Help Picking My Last Show
Posted: 2/23/15 at 2:12pmI have seen all the shows you are considering, and while I enjoyed them all, agree with the consensus - Curious Incident.
yankeefan7
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/14/12
#8Help Picking My Last Show
Posted: 2/23/15 at 3:27pmI saw Aladdin in August and it is a lot of fun and James Monroe Inglehart is worth price of admission. That being said, I would agree with the others that "Curious Incident" would be the one to see. Have heard nothing but raves about it.
BroadwayBaby14
Swing Joined: 12/21/14
#9Help Picking My Last Show
Posted: 2/23/15 at 3:32pmI urge you to see Hand To God. Previews will start on the 14th or 15th at the Booth. There are sunday shows. It is going to be the most entertaining play of the Spring and not to be missed.
#10Help Picking My Last Show
Posted: 2/23/15 at 7:20pm
I think it depends what you're looking for.
I haven't seen most of them yet, that's just how I would prioritize.
From what I heard It's Only A Play is mainly driven by the stellar cast, and I want to see it because I'm very excited to see some of those people live on stage.
Curious Incident is supposed to be amazing, but I don't know much else about it.
Aladdin and Honeymoon are both fun nights at the theater, Aladdin will most likely be running for a while (so if you think you'll be back in NYC before long you could push it back).
Personally I have no interest in Gentleman's Guide, from what I've seen it's just not my type show, so I can't speak about that.
You've already seen Matilda, and this is such a great season for new shows, save it for a weaker season or another trip.
Long story short, if you want to see It's Only a Play because you want to see someone from the cast live badly, go for it. Who knows when you'll get the chance again. If not, go with Curious Incident, as it's the better quality show from what I heard.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#11Help Picking My Last Show
Posted: 2/23/15 at 7:24pmCurious Incident no diubt
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#12Help Picking My Last Show
Posted: 2/23/15 at 8:46pmThank you everyone :) I went with the consensus and purchased a ticket for Curious Incident!
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#13Help Picking My Last Show
Posted: 2/23/15 at 8:59pm
You won't be disappointed ... have you heard anyone say they did not like Curious Incident? I don't think I have. The same can't be said of any other show you were thinking about. I loved it, have fun on your trip!
Updated On: 2/23/15 at 08:59 PM
The Other One
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/1/08
#14Help Picking My Last Show
Posted: 2/23/15 at 9:48pmYou made the right choice. I have been going to the theater for around 45 (gulp!) years, and it is one of the finest shows I have ever seen. I hope that you get to see Alex Sharp's astonishing performance.
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