Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy
Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy
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Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#1
Posted: 2/5/16 at 8:20pm
My husband and I are probably coming to NY in June and would like suggestions for a musical. We love upbeat, modern musicals with catchy music (to me, I like to walk out with the songs in my head). As an idea of some of our favorites...we love Rent, Wicked, Book of Mormon, and also on my top list are ones like Mamma Mia, Matilda.
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Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#2
Posted: 2/5/16 at 8:28pm
School of Rock. Waitress. Finding Neverland.
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Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#4
Posted: 2/6/16 at 1:05am
Have you seen Something Rotten? I would recommend it for anyone who liked Book of Mormon. Similar levels of zany and tongue-in-cheek humor but without the foul language. Same director-choreographer.
Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#5
Posted: 2/6/16 at 9:09am
If you're looking for catchy music, I'd definfiely go with Something Rotten. I think the music is fantastic and the songs were definitely stuck in my head after the show :)
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Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#6
Posted: 2/6/16 at 9:40am
Thank you for the replies. Looks like there are 4 to look at, so will look these up. It also looks like a bunch are coming out in March or so (guess in time for the Tony's).
Funny to see Andrew Lloyd Webber do something like School of Rock.
Updated On: 2/6/16 at 09:40 AM
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Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#7
Posted: 2/6/16 at 9:50am
I'll throw in another vote for Something Rotten as well.
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Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#8
Posted: 2/6/16 at 10:12am
Something Rotten...very cool that it has Christian Boyle...but is it modern if it takes place in the 1950s?
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Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#10
Posted: 2/6/16 at 10:22am
mmFan said: "Something Rotten...very cool that it has Christian Boyle...but is it modern if it takes place in the 1950s?
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I'm going to assume that 1950s was a typo.
I took the OP's post to mean a NEW musical as opposed to a long running or revival show.
Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#11
Posted: 2/6/16 at 11:08am
It's not a "modern time period" being in the 1590s but I think the jokes and score are modern. It's also an original musical. I really can't recommend it enough.
Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#12
Posted: 2/6/16 at 11:23am
Something Rotten is probably what your looking for. It wasn't my cup of tea but I think you'll enjoy it. It is set around the 1590's but it has a very modern score (pop and rock). I recommend looking up the cast album and checking out a song or two before purchasing tickets.
Plus Christian Borle plays sexy rock star Shakespeare (and won a Tony for it).
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Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#13
Posted: 2/6/16 at 11:31am
dramamama611 said: "mmFan said: "Something Rotten...very cool that it has Christian Boyle...but is it modern if it takes place in the 1950s?
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I'm going to assume that 1950s was a typo.
I took the OP's post to mean a NEW musical as opposed to a long running or revival show.
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Not a typo. When I looked up the story it says it takes place in the 1950s.
Thanks. I will listen to the music of the suggested musicals and even catch a bit on YouTube and see.
Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#14
Posted: 2/6/16 at 11:37am
I'd also recommend Something Rotten, but if you happen to be in town before June (or if there's any possibility of an extension, but I'm not sure) I'd also recommend Dear Evan Hansen off-Broadway at Second Stage, which runs through late May.
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Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#15
Posted: 2/6/16 at 11:49am
HSky said: "I'd also recommend Something Rotten, but if you happen to be in town before June (or if there's any possibility of an extension, but I'm not sure) I'd also recommend Dear Evan Hansen off-Broadway at Second Stage, which runs through late May.
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Thanks. We'd be coming end of June for our anniversary. NY is a common anniversary destination for us as we love it there.
Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#16
Posted: 2/6/16 at 1:49pm
I mean if you have the cash to spend...there's always Hamilton.
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Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#17
Posted: 2/7/16 at 10:19am
Ok...so I've listened to music and looked at YouTube. Think it's between
Something's Rotten or Finding Netherland
A lot on here seem to vote for Something Rotten and I liked Finding Neverland music from youtube. It seems like my kinds of thing (and hopefully DH would like this too?)
Anyone know if there are any cast changes between now and end of June? Would be neat to see Kelsey Grammer in Finding Neverland and Christain Boyle in Somethign Rotten (who I quite like).
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Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#18
Posted: 2/7/16 at 10:49am
Grammar will be gone by then. (He's only playing the role until mid-March.....I think; but it is a limited run for him.)
It would also not surprise me if most of the leads are gone from Rotten as well.
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Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#19
Posted: 2/7/16 at 11:33am
dramamama611 said: "Grammar will be gone by then. (He's only playing the role until mid-March.....I think; but it is a limited run for him.)
It would also not surprise me if most of the leads are gone from Rotten as well.
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Thanks. Not as hyped to see Kelsey Grammar but it would have been quite neat seeing Christian Boyle...Too bad.
Still not sure if Something Rotten is too 'old time' for me. Will need to replay the music of them both (and any others that pop up) .
Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#20
Posted: 2/7/16 at 6:31pm
If you haven't seen Kinky Boots, "modern and catchy" describes it to a tee. I'll also suggest Something Rotten, as it is in fact a modern musical (set in the distant past).
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Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#21
Posted: 2/7/16 at 7:28pm
RaiseYouUp said: "If you haven't seen Kinky Boots, "modern and catchy" describes it to a tee. I'll also suggest Something Rotten, as it is in fact a modern musical (set in the distant past).
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Kinky Boots is actually playing in my city now. Haven't had a chance to see it, but feel like we should see something we can't see at home.
Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#23
Posted: 2/7/16 at 9:59pm
From what I've heard, the leads are signed on til June. So you'll other just miss them or just catch them.
Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#24
Posted: 2/7/16 at 11:24pm
I loved Finding Neverland, but I'm not sure it fits your bill. The score is modern, and upbeat at times. But the story is quite emotional. I've seen it twice and cried twice at the end. Have you seen the movie?
What makes you think Something Rotten is "old-time"? Yes, it's set in the 16th century, but it's a modern pop-rock score, and there's nothing old-school musical theater about it. It's definitely catchy. But if it hangs on the cast for you, just wait until they announce a cast-change (or not). You should still be able to get good tickets closer to the date.
Also, I obviously haven't seen American Psycho yet, but that might fit the bill, too?
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Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#25
Posted: 2/8/16 at 7:30am
_IrisTInkerbell said: "I loved Finding Neverland, but I'm not sure it fits your bill. The score is modern, and upbeat at times. But the story is quite emotional. I've seen it twice and cried twice at the end. Have you seen the movie?
What makes you think Something Rotten is "old-time"? Yes, it's set in the 16th century, but it's a modern pop-rock score, and there's nothing old-school musical theater about it. It's definitely catchy. But if it hangs on the cast for you, just wait until they announce a cast-change (or not). You should still be able to get good tickets closer to the date.
Also, I obviously haven't seen American Psycho yet, but that might fit the bill, too?
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American Psycho could be an interesting one. I did like the movie (and love thriller/horror). Funny that it's a musical. (Then again, there is "Evil Dead, The Musical"...lol). Since it doesn't preview until March, do they release any songs beforehand?
Think I saw Misery too
As for Something Rottern, the fact that it takes place so long ago and (I think) is based on Shakespeare makes me think it's old fashioned.
Updated On: 2/8/16 at 07:30 AM
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Musical Suggestion - Modern and Catchy#26
Posted: 2/8/16 at 8:08am
There are a few songs on American Psycho's website.
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