Im going to Broadway for the first time...

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 1/18/08 at 11:10pm

Hi all! Im from Canada, but Im making my first trip ever to NYC. I will be there from july 7-15. Im so excited, this has been a dream of mine since I was a little girl. I know this is probably in the wrong section, so forgive me as I havent posted in a while.


Anyways, to my point: A Canadian theatre nut in NYC for the first time, she can see whatever she wants but has no idea where she starts...

What do I see guys?!
xoxo
Kirsten

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 1/18/08 at 11:12pm

http://talkinbroadway.com/boards/index.php?category=&rush=show&order=

[Pascal/Menzel/Bundy]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 12:39am

Lizzie, you are a linking beast on this board! I love it.

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 2:36am

thank you lizzie!

[verynewyorkcurious]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 5:37am

I would not miss

A Chorus Line
Xanadu

There are other great ones, but these are the ones I went nuts for

[Feathah]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 8:32am

What shows have you seen in Canada or on tour?

[Yankeefan007]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 8:52am

The Phantom of the Opera
The Lion King
Grease
A Chorus Line

[broadwayfan7]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 10:48am

Legally Blonde, Young Frankenstein, or Xanadu are some options of shows to see.

Have a wonderful trip!

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 10:54am

Avenue Q

[suicidalmickeymouse]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 12:58pm

Wicked!

[emmadny]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 1:01pm

If you like the fantasy:

LION KING
WICKED
LITTLE MERMAID

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 1:19pm

Curtains
The Color Purple

New shows on my list that are still to open:

A Catered Affair
Passing Strange
In the Heights

Wicked, for the full set.

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 1:51pm

I have seen
Joesph
Cats
Phantom
Chicago
Producers
Annie
JCS
Guys and Dolls
Just So
Narnia
Honk
Bye Bye Birdie
Aladdin
Zoom
Footloose
Les Mis
Miss Saigon


I could go see RENT in May but I dont want to because I think the idol one would kill me

:) thanks guys


and to tthomas who sent me a message, I cant message you back because you dont accept them, but thanks so much for offering help :)

Updated On: 1/19/08 at 01:51 PM

[pushdabutton]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 8:17pm

Wicked, The Lion King, Rent, Jersey Boys, Spring Awakening or The Color Purple would be my suggestions.

[Greekmusicalfan]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 8:33pm

So many to choose from !!!
I'd say, for your first Bway trip, good choices would be

HAIRSPRAY
THE LION KING
WICKED
XANADU
AVENUE Q

and DEFINETELY go and see RENT in May ! It is an incredible show, one you haven't seen and it will be your last chance to see it live on Broadway !

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 8:45pm

A Chorus Line
Xanadu
In the Heights

[HBBrock]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 9:38pm

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN!

[Mealz1042]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 10:05pm

You really should see rent in may, it'll be one of your last chances to see it on broadway. Don't let one actress ruin it for you not to mention she calls out a LOT so you may be lucky and get Caren or Karmine.

Anyway see In The Heights, it's a fabulous show, others i would recommend (depending on what kind of shows you're into are) Avenue Q (if you like satire and grew up watching sesame street), Spring Awakening (if you want a show with great music about the coming of age and all that. Don't be turned away by the hype, the book may be less than perfect but its still a great show and worth seeing at least once), Wicked (if you like a big glitzy show), Legally Blonde (if you want a fun, heartfelt, sugar coated musical that you wont take too seriously but still has a good story behind it), Xanadu (if you're looking for an hour and a half of laid back awesome stupidity), Hairspray (if you havent seen it I really think you should, sure its a little corny w/ the sets and parts of the storyline but it has a great plot and message and incredible music), and Young Frankenstein (if you want a big glitzy show with INCREDIBLE sets and lighting and a Mel Brookes humor)

hope that helped.

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 10:16pm

thanks so much you guys

I should mention, Im not going to new york until july, the RENT I would be seeing would be the tour version with the idols, I think its the aussie idol winner and the guy with the dreads...
I might see it just because I love RENT, but Im not sure I want the idol thing hanging over it

I like the idea of spring awakening, Im hoping sweeney is still there when I get there and I am probably going to see wicked just because Ive done songs from it in competition and stuff like that for 3 years.

I have seen the movie version of hairspray and have the original soundtrack.

Id like to see something that I can only see on Broadway, something that hasnt been made into a movie(minus sweeney, because that has been a favorite since I was tiny)

I like the idea of curtains

Keep suggestions coming, Ive been saving up since I was 9 so i have money for multiple shows.
thanks so much

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 10:17pm

Cry Baby
In The Heights
Wicked
Curtains

[george95]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 10:36pm

See something old (Phantom, Chicago Lion King) and something new (Heights, Curtains, Poppins) and try and catch a play as well.

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 1/19/08 at 11:53pm

THEY MADE CRYBABY INTO A STAGE SHOW?!?!? OMYGOD!
going, so going
thank you for making my night
curtains is a must, just because I need to see show people done live

[Mealz1042]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 2:25pm

You do know sweeney has not been on broadway for quite some time now, right?

[Magical_Ms._Mistoffeles_72]

Posted: 1/20/08 at 2:32pm

lol mealz, no I didnt know. Shows you just how out of the loop I am when it comes to dates and stuff. So, I guess sweeney is a no go then LOL.

Thanks for giving me the heads up