MUST SEE Shows This August.- Page 2

[jaystarr]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 12:30am

Youre welcome

XANADU is a good choice bec. the Original Cast is still intact plus you'll have a chance to see Cheyenne which will be back by then. Enjoy !

J*

[BroadwayEnthusiast2]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 12:33am

You mean Carpinello?

[jaystarr]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 12:41am

No... Cheyenne Jackson ! James Carpinello has a cast on his foot right now.

Oh my gosh -Youre gonna make laugh ! Are you sure youre not from New Hampshire
or Maine (I'm just kiddin' okay? - I am not mean.. Its just your avatar is making me laugh )

I gotta go to bed-its getting late ....and youre all set with XANADU now !

J*

Updated On: 7/15/07 at 12:41 AM

[BroadwayEnthusiast2]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 12:45am

No, I'm from New Hampshire. I thought you meant Carpinello because I was never aware that Cheyenne would be out sometime between now and August. Even though I knew it was impossible for Carpinello to be back in so soon- that's why I was confused.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 9:09am

Although Spamalot's performances usually sell out, it's not a sold out show. It's easier now to get tickets in advance.

[BroadwayEnthusiast2]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 3:25pm

I'm assuming MP is worth seeing for 30 dollars a ticket. Is Curtians a must see?

[IAMmyownMUSICAL]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 4:22pm

spamalot is NOT sold out show

You should see:
XANADU
RENT
LEGALLY BLONDE
SPRING AWAKENING
LES MISERABLES
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

[vfd88]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 4:31pm

Definitely give Rent a chance. Especially with Anthony and Adam. The movie doesn't even compare to the stage show.

[BroadwayEnthusiast2]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 4:38pm

I need some more feedback.

RENT- yes or no?

Les Miz- I heard this production is horrible, so I don't think I want to see it.

Legally Blonde- Is it worth seeing? Rush?

[vfd88]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 4:51pm

Rent- a big yes

Les Miz- I've heard some good things about it. How many shows are you planning on seeing? See Rent or Legally Blonde before this.

Legally Blonde- It has a good score and I've heard great things about it, but I don't think rush seats are very good. Someone back me up on this?

[americanboy99]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 4:57pm

God... I wish I was seeing XANADU instead of MARY POPPINS.

UGH!

[BroadwayEnthusiast2]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 5:08pm

Why?

[americanboy99]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 5:09pm

Because I bought tickets for MARY POPPINS before XANADU was really solidified and now I'd rather see the latter.

[jaystarr]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 5:26pm

Rent- Definitely ! its a good show specially with Anthony & Adam coming back.

Ive seen all the musicals you mentioned this year. Legally Blonde (for me ) has only 2 good songs, Ohmigod & So Much Better- If youve seen these two on YouTube- you should be all set- youve seen the highlights. Les Miserables- this revival-forget it.
Even though Lea Salonga is there, it was horrible ! Mary Poppins is probably the best- it depends who you ask- personally I enjoyed it better than Curtains.

J*

[LimelightMike]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 5:41pm

SEE XANADU!!!!

I caught it last night w/ my father it we both thought it was THE FUNNIEST SHOW ON BROADWAY RIGHT NOW. Funnier, quirkier, and more tuneful than CURTAINS ... and I'm an AVID fan of THAT show, too! Kerry Butler's WORTH the price of admission!!!

[jaystarr]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 5:49pm

I think .. he is going to see XANADU ! He bought onstage tix last night.

Yes- I second that- Is it pretty obvious ! I work for XANADU (just kddin')

J*

[whatever2]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 6:23pm

i think the advice about off-broadway is worth repeating.

"gone missing" at barrow street is an absolute gem ... the current run ends in early august, but im betting it extends.

not my cup of tea, but "opus" at 59E59 i bet will be solid.

most importantly, the fringe festival is on for most of the month, as well. lots of dreck, but lots of really cool stuff.

fringenyc.org

expand your horizons ... come downtown!!!

[courtnyj]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 6:41pm

"RENT- yes or no?

Les Miz- I heard this production is horrible, so I don't think I want to see it.

Legally Blonde- Is it worth seeing? Rush? "


RENT- no.

Les Miz - no.

Legally Blonde - no.


Is that helpful?

I recommend Xanadu and Curtains!

ETA: You should consider seeing The Drowsy Chaperone. It will be much better with the current Broadway Cast than with the tour cast! Updated On: 7/15/07 at 06:41 PM

[jordangirl]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 7:15pm

The Year of Magical Thinking

Yes, it's non-musical, but it's Vanessa Redgrave onstage solo for 95 minutes. And it is amazing.

It's open until 8/25.

Americanboy99 ~ since you're with parents, I think Mary Poppins is the better option. I know my parents wouldn't get Xanadu...my dad would be "You spent money on this silliness?" He doesn't have to have it totally serious ~ he liked Spelling Bee, but pure camp he doesn't get.

Updated On: 7/15/07 at 07:15 PM

[TWSFan4Ever]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 7:23pm

See "Legally Blonde"

[Funny Face]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 8:41pm

Go with your instincts and what your main interests are. Seriously, there are a lot of members and opinions on this board, and eventually you'll have been suggested probably every show in town.
That being said, The Color Purple is my personal favorite and Fantasia and the current cast is fantastic, but she'll be there until the end of the year now, so you'll have time to catch her.

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 7/15/07 at 8:44pm

AVENUE Q- MUST SEE!!!

[BroadwayEnthusiast2]

Posted: 7/25/07 at 9:11pm

Mary Poppins is sold out! :'-(

I'm down to:

Avenue Q
The Drowsy Chaperone
Rent
Spring Awakening

Ugh, I really wanted to see Mary Poppins...

[BroadwayEnthusiast2]

Posted: 7/25/07 at 9:14pm

Are there any others worth considering?

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 7/25/07 at 9:17pm

A Chorus Line.