NY trip questions

[Roger246]

NY trip questions#1

Posted: 7/18/07 at 12:30pm

My family and I might be visiting NY at the end of august. This would be my second time to NY- on my previous trip I saw: Jersey Boys, The Color Purple, Grey Gardens and Les Mis. This time however my family is coming aswell, so we need to see 1 or 2 family orientated shows besides a couple that I want to see.

so far....
I want to see: Xanadu and Spring Awakening
Family shows: some ideas are: Lion King, A Chorus Line, Hairspray

01) Which do you guys think would be the best 2 family shows to see?

02) Are then any discount codes available to any of the shows I mentioned that are not on broadwaybox? (especially for the family shows)

03) Any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

[wonderfulwizard11]

re: NY trip questions#2

Posted: 7/18/07 at 12:31pm

I would say A Chorus Line and Hairspray for the family shows.

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[Kringas]

re: NY trip questions#2

Posted: 7/18/07 at 12:44pm

I think A Chorus Line could either be seen as a family show, or a not so family friendly show, depending on the family. The language might be a problem if you're looking for family friendly.

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[sarab]

re: NY trip questions#3

Posted: 7/18/07 at 2:37pm

I would recomend seeing Legally Blonde or Wicked. I'm sure you will love whichever shows you choose. Have a great trip!

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[SimpleJoysHaveSimpleVoice]

re: NY trip questions#4

Posted: 7/18/07 at 4:50pm

Define the type of family...

I agree with Kringas on this, A Chorus Line might not suit some families.

Wicked, and take your chances on the lottery, is a good choice. Curtains, has some language issues, is not a bad family show.

Have a good time in the city.

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[pushdabutton]

re: NY trip questions#5

Posted: 7/18/07 at 7:19pm

Wicked, The Lion King and Mary Poppins are excellent choices for family shows. Although A Chorus Line is not as racy as Spring Awakening, I would not consider it a family show.

[Roger246]

re: NY trip questions#6

Posted: 7/18/07 at 8:33pm

thanks for the suggestions. how is the cast of lion king these days?

[Roger246]

re: NY trip questions#7

Posted: 7/19/07 at 11:35am

bump

[Allen2]

re: NY trip questions#8

Posted: 7/22/07 at 5:00am

I actually just came back from New York, and I saw Legally Blonde and The Lion King. Both are great, lots of fun and really amazing in general, and, to answer your earlier question, the Lion King cast is great- Kissy Simmons (Nala) and Wallace Smith (Simba) are fantastic.

[G_Schlozinski2]

re: NY trip questions#9

Posted: 7/22/07 at 9:03am

try seeing something off-Broadway as well.
there's a lot of genuine theatre here that doesn't get a lot of splashy press.

the village voice is a good place to start looking:
http://www.villagevoice.com/theater/
Updated On: 7/22/07 at 09:03 AM

[jean6]

re: NY trip questions#10

Posted: 7/22/07 at 12:18pm

Go See Altar Boys off Broadway. Me and my teens loved it!!!

was hilarious. You can get tkts for $40

[G_Schlozinski2]

re: NY trip questions#11

Posted: 7/22/07 at 9:22pm

Altar Boyz is off-B'way, for sure, but I was thinking of things a little more 'downtown,' a little more cutting edge. NYC theatre has more to offer than musical comedy.

[LizzieCurry]

re: NY trip questions#12

Posted: 7/23/07 at 1:14pm

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theatercodes/

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