Musical for non-english speaking visitor
Musical for non-english speaking visitor
#1Musical for non-english speaking visitor
Posted: 4/6/12 at 5:40pmMy friend's family is coming in from China and they want to see a musical. A few of them don't speak English and we were wondering what show might be good for them to see. They are looking into Lion King so at least the visuals can be appreciated, but it is pricey. Any suggestions?
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#2Musical for non-english speaking visitor
Posted: 4/6/12 at 5:50pmI would think Phantom would be a great choice.
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#2Musical for non-english speaking visitor
Posted: 4/6/12 at 5:52pmI mentioned that to her, so it's good to get another thumbs up. I saw Phantom and while it was a tad cheesy, it was very visual.
siny
Broadway Star Joined: 2/8/07
#3Musical for non-english speaking visitor
Posted: 4/6/12 at 6:29pm
Priscilla.
And I am sure they'll know all the songs.
#4Musical for non-english speaking visitor
Posted: 4/6/12 at 6:30pmAnything Goes would be a classy choice- lots of great dance and a plot that's better not understood than it is understood, since it doesn't really exist in the 1st place.
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#5Musical for non-english speaking visitor
Posted: 4/6/12 at 6:31pmIt's not exactly a 'musical', but ZARKANA might not be a bad choice. If they've never seen a Cirque production, they'd probably love it.
#6Musical for non-english speaking visitor
Posted: 4/6/12 at 6:32pm...but if by any chance they end up at CARRIE, please make a bootleg strictly of their reactions. I'd pay for it.
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#7Musical for non-english speaking visitor
Posted: 4/6/12 at 7:04pm
Who do you think keeps Chicago open? 
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#8Musical for non-english speaking visitor
Posted: 4/6/12 at 7:30pmBlaxx,I mentioned that I'd heard Chicago was a meca for foreign tourist, though I haven't seen it. Idiot--lol!
#9Musical for non-english speaking visitor
Posted: 4/6/12 at 7:31pmBlaxx,I mentioned that I'd heard Chicago was a meca for foreign tourist, though I haven't seen it. Idiot--lol!
blaxx
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
#10Musical for non-english speaking visitor
Posted: 4/6/12 at 7:39pm
Oh yeah, foreign tourists love the long-running hits.
Didn't some Broadway shows have some audio support in different languages? At least some years ago I remember this was the case.
Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE
#11Musical for non-english speaking visitor
Posted: 4/7/12 at 9:52am
I took my Argentinian friend to Priscilla Queen of the Desert and he loved it.
As did I.
It's big.. spectacular... easy to follow and the music is familiar.
highly recommend PRiscilla
Phantom is a bore. It's slow. Avoid at all costs.
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