Matinee Suggestions

[gingerlemon]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 12:41am

If you were going to take an out of town guest to see an on or off-broadway musical what would you take them to?

I'm a bit intimidated posting on this board, but I am a theatre novice and I figured I'd get the best advice here. I'm going to see a matinee this Sunday with my boyfriend but we don't know what to see...we are open to off broadway, but don't know much about those shows. The Broadway shows we are intersted in are -

Sweeny Todd
Spelling Bee
Avenue Q
Spamalot (probably can't get tickets though)

If we can't get last minute tickets for any of those what would you suggest?

I don't think we really want to see the big flashy Mama Mia/Wicked type show.

Thanks :)

[BwayBaby18]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 12:45am

Drowsy Chaperone

[larry64]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 12:50am

Check Broadway.com for last minute seats to things like Spamalot, however my suggestions for musicals would be to see Hairspray, Chicago, or the Producers. These shows are classics or well on the way to being one!

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 12:50am

Avenue Q

I can understand how intimidating this can be. But, if you approach it in a somewhat proper manner (not making ridiculous posts), things could work out. It seems like you know the kind of bickering and arguing that goes on here. Just, try to go with the flow...

Enjoy!

[BluCat500]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 12:56am

Sweeney Todd and Spelling bee are usually at the TKTS booth and occasionally Avenue Q...

[Renthead#1]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 12:59am

Sweeney and Avenue

[little_sally]

Posted: 5/27/06 at 1:09am

Spelling Bee