In The City with an 11 Year Old Girl

[Coffered Celing]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 5:51pm

Hello. My wife just passed away and I'm going into the city with my eleven year old daughter who is really into theatre. Hoepfully that'll cheer her up a tad bit. She's seen Spelling Bee, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Wicked, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Brooklyn.

Many of my friends have suggested Spring Awakening, but I read somewhere that there is nudity.

Thank you.
Updated On: 1/29/07 at 05:51 PM

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 5:53pm

I'm sorry for your loss. Just to clarify are you looking for suggestions for a show to recomend to her?

Akiva

[Coffered Celing]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 5:55pm

Yep! Sorry for not making that clear...

[Mandi Moo]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 5:59pm

I don't think you should see Spring Awakening if your goal is to cheer her up.

Hairspray?

[&OneForMahler]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 6:00pm

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

Maybe Mamma Mia? It always cheers me up.
Also, perhaps, A Chorus Line.

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 6:03pm

Take her to see Hairspray. Do not take an 11 year old to Spring Awakening. The nudity isn't the only reason she shouldn't see the show. its also the subject matter.
Updated On: 1/29/07 at 06:03 PM

[Mother's Younger Brother]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 6:04pm

Any of the Disney shows?

[D2]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 6:05pm

I agree w/ Mandi and Becoz - for feel good, energizing entertainment, HAIRSPRAY can't be beat.

Updated On: 1/29/07 at 06:05 PM

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 6:05pm

Definetly not Spring Awakening. While the music is really good and she may enjoy it, there are some situations that might hit a little too close to home for her and maybe even you. And, yes, there is brief nudity in the show. Not uplifting after losing someone. How about "Hairspay"? That is a fun musical.

So sorry to hear of you and your daughter's loss.

[Jellylorum]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 6:06pm

The Apple Tree
Spamalot

I also agree with the suggestions for Disney.

Updated On: 1/29/07 at 06:06 PM

[JKlock]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 6:07pm

im extremely sorry
i was thinking disney as well..maybe mary poppins?

[Mandi Moo]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 6:08pm

I saw Chicago when I was 12 and had fun.

[To The Stage!]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 6:18pm

I am so sorry for your loss.

Hairspray and Mamma Mia are really fun, and upbeat shows. (I personally like Hairspray better)

Also Chicago, or Mary Poppins.

[NJRae]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 6:21pm

So sorry for your loss.

I agree with everyone else. Hairspray or anything Disney. Tarzan, despite what is sometimes said on here, is a fun show. Went recently with some friends aged 14-29 who all loved it.

[ABoyLikeThat]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 6:22pm

Sorry for your loss.

I think Hairspray is a good bet too. It's fun and upbeat and you'll likely come out of it in good spirits. Perfect for someone your daughter's age.

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 6:24pm

Please don't see Tarzan....

[e]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 7:04pm

Depending on when you go, maybe Pirate Queen or Curtains?

[HeidiL87]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 7:09pm

I'm so sorry for both you and your daughter's loss. A lot of people have suggested Hairspray and under most circumstances I would wholeheartedly agree with them. My 10 year old son and neice LOVE it. Just one word of caution... there is a pretty strong mother/daughter thing going on throughout the show and if your daughter is feeling sad about her mom this show might be difficult for her or it might be good. You know your daughter best. I lost my mom at a young age (not as young as your daughter) and I still miss her. I love the relationship between Tracy and her mom but its been awhile since my mom died and so the pain is not as fresh.

[Coffered Celing]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 7:22pm

I actually have thaught of taking her to Hairspray, but what you said about the whole Mother/Daughter thing is so true.

We just rented the A Chorus Line movie and she really likes that, so maybe we can see that.

Also, She says she'd like to see a Sondheim show. Would she be able to handle Company?

[TWSFan4Ever]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 7:27pm

Awww, I'm so sorry for your lost.

Try anything Disney, also try "A Chorus Line", maybe "Hairspray" (but there is that whole Mother/Daughter relationship). I highly think "Mary Poppins" or "A Chorus Line" though. And if she's willing for "Tarzan", I'd say that too (some people don't like it, but some do, we all have opinions about shows...)

Hope that helped

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 7:31pm

If she wants to see A Chorus Line then take her. She can see that way its really done instead of the movie. If she really wants to see a Sondheim shows then take her to Company.

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 7:33pm

Mary Poppins

[TinyDancer2]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 7:34pm

A Chorus Line, I would suggest.
Maybe The Apple Tree?

The Fantasticks is off-broadway, but its a really sweet story.

hope this helped.

[purpleprince101]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 8:04pm

sorry. Hairspray! or Mary Poppins, maybe beauty

[Mandi Moo]

Posted: 1/29/07 at 8:09pm

There's nothing really bad in Company, but I think that most of the humor would go over her head.