N2N, In the Heights or Hair?

[kristinchenofan570]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 8:51pm

Not sure which one to see and I don't see shows that often so this will probably my last one for a little while unless I get lucky. Thanks!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 8:52pm

Hair.

[CSonBroadway]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 9:06pm

Hair. Every person into theatre needs to see this glorious, heartbreaking production.

[louderthanwords870]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 9:10pm

As much as I'm pushing for Next to Normal, I'd have to say Hair, definitely.

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 9:12pm

Hair and In The Heights are my two favorite shows ever so either way you would see a great show and have a great time. But I would say go see Hair, it the best musical of the season and should be seen by everyone.

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 9:13pm

'next to normal'... it's a phenomenal original musical which really gets inside you and makes you think, also, it may not be around that long. I would see it before it might be too late.

[bwayfan7000]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 9:14pm

I asked a question similar to this recently. It was whether to see N2N or Hair. You can read the thread per the link I posted. In a nutshell, it seemed like it'd be hard to choose, but most people said see N2N by just a hair. I got tickets to that and I am seeing it in two weeks. Since then, I got the recording and am thrilled with my choice, although I wish I could see Hair sometime.

As far as ITH goes, I saw that and loved it, but it's going to tour soon. If you say you're not coming to NYC again soon, and you're near by a spot where ITH is touring, see N2N or Hair and see ITH on tour.

If you are having trouble deciding, listen to the music. N2N's recording is out, and Hair's is released on iTunes Tuesday, I believe. Pick which has the music that is most appealing to you.

Hair or N2N Thread

Updated On: 5/20/09 at 09:14 PM

[kristinchenofan570]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 9:23pm

Oh. I actually go to New York at least 3 or 4 times a year if not more. We just don't see shows very often so any show I'm going to see I'm going to see on Broadway and not on tour so tours and stuff aside which show is the best to see?

[StephenSondheimWHOO]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 9:29pm

Those are all fantastic shows, and you will probably be satisfied with whatever you choose, but I would say Hair, it is a truly incredible experience.

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 9:30pm

'Hair' is more like a concert and is also going on tour.

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 9:35pm

"'Hair' is more like a concert and is also going on tour."

So...

It's not really like a concert, it's a show with rock type music, it's not a concert. It actually has phenomenal acting performances with a touching story and incredible music.


And plus it isn't going on tour for another year.

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 9:56pm

What I meant was... the book is very poor, the story line is a complex one done in a simple form, and there is audience interaction with a show that is mainly singing. It's like a concert...


It may not be going on tour in a year but it is still going on tour. next to normal might not be around that long... so I recommend it to all.

[CyCoSpAz2]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 10:24pm

Absolutely Hair.

[pushdabutton]

Posted: 5/20/09 at 11:19pm

In The Heights

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 12:06am

HAIR for sure.

[SNAFU]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 1:38am

I saw both N2N and Hair. I am seeing Hair for the 10th time on the 9th. I don't plan on revisiting N2N.

[sgv123]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 1:46am

All three of those are excellent shows. I would say go with Hair. The cast is phenomenal and is not to be missed.I don't think you will be disappointed with the other 2 shows though.
Updated On: 5/21/09 at 01:46 AM

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 1:53am

HAIR 100%!

[Roscoe]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 9:13am

HAIR. Don't think twice. Get the best seats you can.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 9:18am

"It may not be going on tour in a year but it is still going on tour. next to normal might not be around that long... so I recommend it to all."

Well, isn't there a chance that Next to Normal could tour too...?

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 9:20am

See anything but HAIR. I would definitely see N2N or ITH first.

[broadwayfan7]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 10:16am

Hair.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 10:23am

These kinds of threads confuse me. I say to the poster, think about what YOU are in the mood for and research the shows. N2N is an musical with a rock score. It's a family drama dealing with mental illness and dysfunction. HAIR is more like a concert with a conceptual through line of a book, as another poster said. It is joyful, sad, sexy, funny-a completely different feel. I think those are the two you should choose from, but it is based on who you are, what you are feeling like seeing. These threads will go back and forth all day. If you go to HAIR make sure you get up on stage at the end-its a blast.

Both shows are top notch, but very different feels.

[newyorkrbust]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 1:35pm

I think it just depends on what you're into. I saw In the heights and loved it!! I'm going to see N2N in like 2 weeks and I'm so excited b/c it looks amazing and the music is beautiful...plus it the original cast. Personally (ok people that was a disclaimer so don't scream at me)I would never go see Hair. The music that I've heard and the reviews and what I know about the story (and even what people say on here) is that its more like a rock concert than a broadway play. it doesn't really have a solid plot line but if that's what you like...
I say look at the synopsis of them all on wikipedia then decide!! :)

[sgv123]

Posted: 5/21/09 at 2:28pm

Hair is nothing like a rock concert.