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#1

If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/26/08 at 10:23pm

Hi All,

I will be in NYC for one night in December, and bringing my boyfriend, who has never been to the city, and the broadway district. I am having a tough time deciding between Shrek, and Billy Elliot. Any thoughts?
2012: American Idiot 01/14, In The Heights 02/11, Warhorse 02/18, The Book of Mormon 02/23, The Gershwins Porgy and Bess 02/24, Anything Goes 02/25, Godspell 02/26, Shrek 03/31, Ghost (West End)04/11, Singing In The Rain (West End) 04/12, Matilda (West End) 04/13, Leap of Faith 05/02, Evita 05/03, Jesus Christ Superstar 05/04, Newsies 05/05, The Book Of Mormon 05/06, West Side Story 06/02, Beauty and the Beast 07/07, Million Dollar Quartet 07/28, La Cage 10/13, 10/27 Sister Act, 31/10 Once, 11/01 Rock of Ages, 11/02 Spiderman, 11/03 Newsies, 11/15 Jekyll & Hyde
#4

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/26/08 at 11:03pm

Definitley BILLY ELLIOT. SHREK is kinda a toss-up in terms of whether or not it's worth seeing (the out of town reviews are mixed...) and BILLY ELLIOT is coming straight from a hugely succesful, incredibly well-recieved run in England and at this point is probably the show to beat for Best Musical at next years Tonys. BILLY ELLIOT is definitley the more solid choice.

(Now I'm waiting to be attacked for about five things I said.)
#5

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/26/08 at 11:19pm

GYPSY!!! Not even a question. See a real Broadway show. GYPSY!
#6

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/27/08 at 12:14am

A Tale of Two Cities... I think it is going to surprise everyone... It was really good!!!
#7

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/27/08 at 12:20am

I saw a Tale Of Two Cities last week and I was blown away! I would go see that!!
#8

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/27/08 at 12:29am

Billy Elliot!

But I'd also like to chime in a vote for A Tale of Two Cities.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
#9

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/27/08 at 12:32am

After watching Billy Elliot, you'd probably feel more "satisfied." Inspiring and funny and it'll be amazing to see those young talented kids.
"Hey, you! You're the worst thing to happen to musical theatre since Andrew Lloyd Webber!" -Family Guy
#10

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/27/08 at 7:30am

The OP wasn't asking if they should see Tale of Two Cities or Gypsy. They were asking about two shows and which one to see between the two. They weren't looking for a list of shows to see.

That being said, I would go for Billy Elliot.
"If you try to shag my husband while I am still alive, I will shove the art of motorcycle maintenance up your rancid little Cu**. That's a good dear" Tom Stoppard's Rock N Roll
#12

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/27/08 at 9:33am

Thanks all for the suggestions. While I myself would love to see Gypsy, I'm in the city often enough, I can go back to see it. This is about my boyfriends birthday, and these are his two choices!
2012: American Idiot 01/14, In The Heights 02/11, Warhorse 02/18, The Book of Mormon 02/23, The Gershwins Porgy and Bess 02/24, Anything Goes 02/25, Godspell 02/26, Shrek 03/31, Ghost (West End)04/11, Singing In The Rain (West End) 04/12, Matilda (West End) 04/13, Leap of Faith 05/02, Evita 05/03, Jesus Christ Superstar 05/04, Newsies 05/05, The Book Of Mormon 05/06, West Side Story 06/02, Beauty and the Beast 07/07, Million Dollar Quartet 07/28, La Cage 10/13, 10/27 Sister Act, 31/10 Once, 11/01 Rock of Ages, 11/02 Spiderman, 11/03 Newsies, 11/15 Jekyll & Hyde
#14

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/27/08 at 9:59am

Billy Elliot.
You're that little girl with her wings unfurled, flying again. Back in your backyard dancing...I found a way back to then. - [title of show]
#15

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/27/08 at 1:58pm

Billy. No question.
Experience live theater. Experience paintings. Experience books. Live, look and listen like artists! ~ imaginethis
LIVE THAT LESSON!!!!!!
#16

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/27/08 at 2:03pm

Billy is amazing, and if you want tickets to that, you should get them sooner rather than later. As for Shrek, at least wait for the Seattle reviews before you plunk down hard earned cash. As for people trying to shill you into wasting money on Tale of Two Cities, run don't walk, as fast as you can, in the other direction.
#17

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/27/08 at 2:59pm

Billy Elliot or Gypsy. Have fun in the city!
"Everytime you step on that stage it is somebody's first Broadway show and somebody's last Broadway show. Make it count."
#18

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/27/08 at 3:02pm

BILLY ELLIOT
"TO LOVE ANOTHER PERSON IS TO SEE THE FACE OF GOD"- LES MISERABLES--- "THERE'S A SPECIAL KIND OF PEOPLE KNOWN AS SHOW PEOPLE... WE'RE BORN EVERY NIGHT AT HALF HOUR CALL!"--- CURTAINS
#19

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/27/08 at 3:09pm

BILLY ELLIOT sucks huge gigantic balls. I wanted to walk out when I saw it in London, in 2006. I am amazed at the hype and appeal.... many of these posters are just following the zombie buzz that automatically titles it as a future Tony award winner. They have no idea how it actually is.

SHREK is much more mainstream and visually appealing. Beyond that, I'm sure he's more familiar with the story and characters. The music and cast is amazingly fantastic!!! I think he would enjoy that more. Many of the posters, answering your question, forgot that this is a guy who has never been to Broadway. SHREK will be much more appealing for him. Trust me.
#20

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/27/08 at 3:16pm

Take everyone else's advice and see Billy Elliot. I think it will end up being a huge success. Although I would start getting tickets NOW, they are going to be going fast. I already have mine for December.
Upcoming Shows: Quilters, A Bronx Tale, August: Osage County, Wicked, Spring Awakening, Little House on the Prairie
#22

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/27/08 at 4:40pm

stay two nights and watch both, hon! It's his FIRST time in NYC, come on!

But yeah, Billy.
In Soviet Russia, Wicked hates you too!
#23

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/27/08 at 5:22pm

Billy Elliot without a doubt ... its an intelligent, emotional show that features some of the best dancing you will see on Broadway, much of it performed by a young boy. It blew me away when I saw it in London, and can't wait to see it again here.
#25

re: If you had a choice...

Posted: 8/27/08 at 5:50pm

I am staying 2 nights, unfortunately, one of the nights is a Sunday, and both shows are dark! And we wont make it in time into the city for a matinee....He wants to see the sights, I go to NYC all the time, and Broadway is my thing. As I read him these posts he kept hoping someone would support Shrek! Thanks to all for your opinions!
2012: American Idiot 01/14, In The Heights 02/11, Warhorse 02/18, The Book of Mormon 02/23, The Gershwins Porgy and Bess 02/24, Anything Goes 02/25, Godspell 02/26, Shrek 03/31, Ghost (West End)04/11, Singing In The Rain (West End) 04/12, Matilda (West End) 04/13, Leap of Faith 05/02, Evita 05/03, Jesus Christ Superstar 05/04, Newsies 05/05, The Book Of Mormon 05/06, West Side Story 06/02, Beauty and the Beast 07/07, Million Dollar Quartet 07/28, La Cage 10/13, 10/27 Sister Act, 31/10 Once, 11/01 Rock of Ages, 11/02 Spiderman, 11/03 Newsies, 11/15 Jekyll & Hyde

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