IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
#1IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 12:38am
I am going to NYC for the first time on the 29th to audition for Juliard and North Caroline School of the Arts.
And, I have never seen a show on Broadway. I was going to see GYPSY.. but.. well.. yeah.
So, what show is overall better..IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
I am choosing between those two because I want to see a show that I don't know allot about, and have it surprise me!
HELPPPP!
Manny2
Stand-by Joined: 7/12/08
#2re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 12:39am
In the Heights, for sure.
Lin is leaving soon, you wouldn't wanna miss that would you?
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#2re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 12:41am
Billy Elliot, the whole current cast is phenomenal, and as for In The Heights one performer is not a reason to see the show, unless there like your role model or something. In The Heights is also going to tour soon, so if you wind up going to NCARTS you'll get a chance to see it.
Good luck with your auditions, by the way.
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
Updated On: 12/30/08 at 12:41 AM
#3re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 12:48am
Thanks..
I was leaning towards BE too
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#4re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 12:56amYou're welcome, have fun!
2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5
May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot
camncal
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#5re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 1:28am
Billy Elliot is MUCH better than in the heights. The music, the acting, the story, the dancing, the production are all better than In the Heights. I just recently saw In The Heights because of all the hypes and good reviews and i was shocked by how predictable and boring the show was. I wasn't impressed with the score either, and acting was horrible.
Billy Elliot on the other hand pulls you into the story and you grew to care for these characters, whereas In The Heights throws it in your face with "hi we're poor. this is our lives and i have an abuela that likes to skip her medicines and here i am to rap about it." You can see the ending before the first act ends.
Updated On: 12/30/08 at 01:28 AM
#7re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 1:43amI agree that Billy Elliot is the better show. Go for Billy Elliot!
#8re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 7:48am
In The Heights. Overall everything about it is pretty amazing. The choreography is phenomenal, the score is fun and great, and the the lighting and sets and everything about it is very good. The book isn't great but it's still a great show. Also you may want to see Lin before he leaves.
#9re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 8:06amBoth shows are really great, special and unique. But Billy Elliot is the winner, hands down.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 3/26/04
#10re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 8:40amAbsolutely no comparison. Billy Elliot all the way.
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#11re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 9:04am
IN THE HEIGHTS.
For the reasons as stated above.
Have fun!
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#12re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 9:06amI vote for "Billy Elliot" as well. I'm glad that I saw ITH last spring. I found if very moving, fresh and innovative. However, when I saw "Billy", I left the theater thinking, "Wow! That's one of the best things I've ever seen."
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#13re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 9:07amIN THE HEIGHTS
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#14re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 9:24amIN THE HEIGHTS, absolutely no questions asked.
#15re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 9:32amIn The Heights. Break a leg with your auditions!
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#16re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 10:40amAnother vote for In the Heights.
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PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#17re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 10:53am
In the Heights.
Break a leg!
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#18re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 10:53am
ITH
Benny Hill + Annie, I mean Billy, did absolutely nothing for me
#21re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 11:02am
Billy Elliot for sure!
And I wonder how many of the people who are saying ITH have actually seen both. I have, and although ITH really is a great show, Billy is the better one, IMO. I love it, but ITH is more of a telenovela onstage, while Billy is a show with AMAZING choreography(although ITH's is great too) and great songs and a much better book.
Both are great shows, and you'll have fun with either, but Billy Elliot would definitely be the one to see.
And you'll do great at your auditions, I'm sure. Break a leg!!!!
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Updated On: 12/30/08 at 11:02 AM
#22re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 11:05amPersonally, I enjoyed Billy Elliot more, but it will be around for years. Go for In The Heights
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Broadway Star Joined: 12/2/06
#23re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 11:09am
In the heights for all the above reasons (especially because Lin will still be there). Also, it will be a completely new adventure for you with an unfamiliar story. While the BE musical is not the same as the movie, if you watch the movie you know what the story on stage will be. It will also be around forever.
Or if you are around for a few days, buy an advance BE ticket in the rear mezz and try ITH lotto a couple times, and see both!
Most importantly, break a leg for each of your auditions, and let us know how they go!
#24re: IN THE HEIGHTS, or BILLY ELLIOT?
Posted: 12/30/08 at 11:26amoooohh, TOUGH ONE! Rest assured however, that either choice is a heartfelt, remarkable afternoon or evening spent in the theatre!
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