Looking for a NEW Kind of Broadway

Okay. My parents gave me my choice of a Broadway show for my graduation, and I have absolutely no idea what to pick. As of August 8 I'll have seen all the requisite teen-age girls shows-Hairspray, Legally, Blonde, and Wicked, but I want to see something new and refreshing. I've also seen Phantom and Mary Poppins. I've narrowed my choices down to this. What should I do? Any other suggestions would be appreciated, too!

see Chicago
see Grease
wait for October and see Young Frankenstein (big Sutton fan, but I hate Young Frankenstein)
go see Sweeney Todd on tour (HUGE Sweeney fan, but none of the cities are really that close to me)
see Grey Gardens on tour
see Les Miz
see Spelling Bee
see Drowsy
cut my losses and see if my parents will let me see Spring Awakening if I beg them enough
and, if all else absolutely fails, I'll go to Phantom again.

I've been thinking about this for two months, otherwise I wouldn't be bugging you people.

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Updated On: 8/2/07 at 01:23 AM

Grey Gardens on tour won't be for a while.

Is it high school that you graduated from? If it is, you should be able to handle Spring Awakening.

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You just graduated fifth grade?

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Uh, well if you don't want your parents seeing Spring Awakening with you, they could perhaps have a nice dinner together or see another show while you're seeing Spring Awakening.

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See Curtains! It's so fun :) My whole family saw it together, and everyone found something they enjoyed. In my opinion, it's worth it to see the current cast as well.

The Grey Gardens tour would have been my first choice, but since it's not starting anytime soon, I'd pick either Drowsy or Spelling Bee.

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I don't know if you are only looking for a Broadway show or not, but if you are willing to go the Off-Broadway direction Forbidden Broadway is always a good bet if you are looking for a good time.

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Is Anne Runnolfsson (sp?) still Carlotta in Phantom?

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Yes Ms. Runolfsson is still in Phantom. However I would recommend Les Mis over phantom... Lea Solonga and Drew Sarich are probably worth the ticket alone. If not that I suggest seeing Curtains, or waiting for the fall and seeing Young Frankenstein, which will undoubtedly be very entertaining! It's too bad you missed out on Grey Gardens, but the tour probably won't be for awhile (like everyone has mentioned) so that wouldn't be a wise choice. Since Sweeney isn't coming your way then that option is out too (however if your parents are willing to take you out of your way... then it maybe worth considering... Judy Kaye is supposed to be fantastic as Mrs. Lovett). Spring Awakening will probably be very awkward to watch with your parents sitting with you, especially at your age.

If you're parents wouldn't want you seeing Spring Awakening, I have a feeling Spelling Bee might be awkward as well. Unfortunate Erection, anyone?

But out of those choices, I would say wait for Sweeney Todd. If you can convince your parents to drive that far, it's definitely worth it.

Have fun. Honestly, I had a similar experience with my mom seeing a production of A CHORUS LINE (not the revival, this was a while ago). Awkward beyond belief! My mom left the theatre. I was very glad because she left before the most awkward stuff.

And my mom wasn't even Catholic.
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