MUST SEE Shows This August.- Page 3
MUST SEE Shows This August.
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #50
Posted: 7/25/07 at 9:18pm
I assure you, you MUST see A Chorus Line, It's real theater. Something that gives you something to think about once the show is over. There are alot of good entertaining shows on broadway but i recommend ACL.
I havent seen Spring Awakening but i have heard outstanding htings from firends of mine so you may consider that too. Other entertaining shows I recommend are:
Drowsy Chaperone
Lion King
Mary Poppins
Legally Blonde
Hairspray
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #51
Posted: 7/25/07 at 9:20pmThe only problem is, I can't pay full price- it adds up to be WAY too expensive.
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #53
Posted: 7/25/07 at 9:23pmWell, if your talking about a chorus line, it doesnt matter if you sit in the orchestra or not, its a really small theatre and Any seat is a good seat. I sat in the 2nd to last row int he mezz. and it was around 40 dollars and the view was great
Stand-by Joined: 12/22/06
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #54
Posted: 7/25/07 at 9:25pmSee Curtains. It's definitely worth seeing the current cast, and it's loads of fun.
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #55
Posted: 7/25/07 at 9:37pmI FINALLY found some tickets for RENT. Is it worths seeing? Quick!
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #56
Posted: 7/25/07 at 9:47pm
Updated List:
A Chorus Line
Avenue Q
The Drowsy Chaperone
(Rent
Spring Awakening) - It's gonna be one or the other...
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #57
Posted: 7/25/07 at 9:51pmAnyone?
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #59
Posted: 7/25/07 at 9:56pm
Please guys, I need to know between Spring Awakening and RENT. I like the music from RENT better, but I don't know how well it works on stage.
I think I wanna see ACL.
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #60
Posted: 7/25/07 at 9:59pmIf you like the music for RENT better, than go see that!
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #61
Posted: 7/25/07 at 10:00pm
ACL is good... great dancing plus youll see Michael Bennet recreated dance.
Rent is good too.. It's just a bit "dated" for me.. if I will you - I'll go with Spring Awakening- the stage seating is not that expensive. The only problem with ACL is its expensive...plus August is tourist season.. you said youre a student ? I think youll enjoy SA more
J*
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #62
Posted: 7/25/07 at 10:02pmSA stage seating is sold out through the summer.
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #63
Posted: 7/25/07 at 10:02pmI dont recommend rent. The first act takes forever and gets REALLY boring. You can always just get the OBC Recording if you like the music.
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #64
Posted: 7/25/07 at 10:03pm
Frost/Nixon.
There aren't many chances a theatergoer gets to see a time-capsule performance. Frank Langella's late-night phone call to Michael Sheen is one of those rare, momentous events on the stage that happen every 10 years or so.
You'll get a crack at Jersey Boys and other musicals like "Mary Poppins" for the next few years but once Frost/Nixon closes it is gone forever, at least in its seminal version.
Frank Langella is one of the finest actors of his era, Michael Sheen is a rising superstar, and Michael Grandage just might be the finest director working today. I don't see how there's even a question about passing on Frost/Nixon for a musical.
Updated On: 7/25/07 at 10:03 PM
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #65
Posted: 7/25/07 at 10:03pmExactly.
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #66
Posted: 7/25/07 at 10:06pm
Try to get Spelling Bee, too. You have a chance to go on stage and spell with the others. If not, its still a hilarious show.
Chicago isnt bad either.
Broadway Star Joined: 6/2/07
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #67
Posted: 7/25/07 at 10:09pmI know you had doubts about Les Miserables, and yes the current production is not quite as good as the original, however Lea Salonga is well worth the ticket price, and now Drew Sarich has taken over as Valjean and is sure to be giving a unique interpretation of the role!! Not to mention many new cast members who might be making this revival better than it was back in october... You might want to reconsider it...
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/07
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #68
Posted: 7/25/07 at 10:14pm
legally blonde
jersey boys
lion king
hairspray
mary poppins
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #69
Posted: 7/25/07 at 10:16pm
I agree with speedjeans and say Frost/Nixon. Yes it's a play, but it's well written and has some great performances.
Change it up! You don't have to JUST see musicals!
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #70
Posted: 7/25/07 at 10:17pm
Don't see les mis, it is just a reproduction of the old show... nothing new to see. Same thing with ACL plus I'm sorry but a lot of the cast just isn't that good. Don't see Drowsy or Ave. Q they are both touring, so is Jersey Boys. The only reason to see RENT is to see Anthony and Adam (if they are in when you are going) otherwise it is constantly touring everywhere.
See Frost/Nixon - it is pure magic. The acting is some of the most remarkable that has been seen in 10 plus years
Spring Awakening - A lot of people on here knock it because it got popular (though they say because it just isn't good), or because they are traditionalists, but it really is a good show. Definately worth seeing, ten times better than the current cast of Rent (minus anthony and adam)
Despite it's numerous problems, Legally Blonde is enjoyable if you are looking for mindless entertainment. It's not going to change your life but it's energetic and fun. If you don't have anything else to see it's worth it. Plus Christian Borle and Kate Shindle are great in it.
Avoid anything long running... they are mostly tired and should be closed.
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #71
Posted: 7/25/07 at 10:56pmNow I'm considering Frost/Nixon. I don't usually enjoy plays more than musicals, but now I'm starting to get interested in this one. Thank you so much, everyone, for opening my mind up a little more! yankees, sorry, but I just really don't like you. Plus, I've said numerous times I don't want to pay full price (Lion King) and that Mary Poppins is sold out. So, please, just stop being so annoying.
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #72
Posted: 7/26/07 at 12:12amThere are no tickets for Frost/Nixon after August 12th!
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/1/06
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #73
Posted: 7/26/07 at 6:54am
Between Rent and Spring Awakening I'd say Rent. Plus in August Anthony and Adam will be in.
The Year of Magical Thinking is amazing. another straight play, but Vanessa Redgrave is simply awe-inspiring. She is just getting better and better. And sadly you shouldn't have trouble getting tickets to it ~ and there are discounts out there.
I've gotta say, don't bother with Les Miserables. For specifics, see the rush thread...but let's just say I've never left a show at intermission before and I ran out of the theatre last night. Even Lea Salonga couldn't save it for me.
LIVE THAT LESSON!!!!!!
Stand-by Joined: 11/18/06
re: MUST SEE Shows This August. #74
Posted: 7/26/07 at 8:24am
You like musicals, make sure CURTAINS is on your list. Seriously - you'll have a *great* time. I don't know anyone that went to the show that didn't. Lots of people compare it to DROWSY because they are both "old fashioned" musicals and sort of comment on old fashioned musicals. I thought DROWSY was entertaining when I saw it, but I literally grinned from beginning to end for CURTAINS. You've heard of feel-good movies and this is a feel-good musical! And the cast is just wonderful. (I haven't heard of any announced vacations for August and from what I understand, this is a cast that doesn't really call in sick. Old school, my friend!) I fell in love with David Hyde Pierce, Debra Monk and Karen Ziemba when I saw it. (It was my first time seeing all of them.) I've seen the show 4 times now and I loved it more each time I saw it.
Other shows I'd recommend - AVENUE Q and SPELLING BEE. I've seen both more than once and they're a *lot* of fun.
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