Newsies or Matilda

[luvmylab]

Posted: 11/15/13 at 7:54pm

Hey everyone!
I am going to NY in January and trying to find a broadway show to see while I am there.
I have already seen Wicked, Lion King, Legally Blonde, Hairspray, and The Chorus Line and loved them all with Wicked and Legally Blonde being my favorite. I am debating between Newsies and Matilda and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations between the 2?
Also, any recommendations on where to get the best tickets for the best price?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 11/15/13 at 8:51pm

Sounds like you might like perky...so I'd say Newsies.

You should use telecharge or ticket master (whoever handles the show you choose). Any other source will have you paying "fees" up the waazoo.

Try BroadwayBox.com for a discount code for Newsies.

[charliebrown5]

Posted: 11/15/13 at 8:53pm

This might be a good place to ask whether I should buy tickets for Cinderella, Matilda and Newsies in advance for the period leading up to Christmas (Dec. 21-24) or if they will be available on TKTS (particularly Cinderella).

Any other good shows out there for an 8 and 11 year old?

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 11/16/13 at 9:15am

I liked them both for different reasons but I probably would go for Newsies based on your previous likes. I probably had a more enthusiastic feeling about Newsies as a whole..but either choice would be good.

But ticket availability could color your decision. Personally I think you could sit pretty much anywhere and enjoy Newsies..it's a smallish theater. Matilda - I know some disagree, but I would not take balcony seats unless they are way up front. It's just too tall/big a theater and you miss too much detail.

I don't know anything about the Christmas week tickets..sorry.

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 11/16/13 at 9:20am

Newsies is superior to Matilda in every possible way

[macnyc]

Posted: 11/16/13 at 9:58am

The weeks before and after Christmas are usually jam-packed with tourists. If it were me, I would buy tickets in advance for the shows I really want to see. Then I would visit TKTS booth for any openings in my schedule.

[N2N Nate.]

Posted: 11/16/13 at 10:00am

Newsies.

[onedaymore]

Posted: 11/16/13 at 10:04am

Don't attempt the Newsies lotto, the seats suck and around holiday season it'll be packed.
In my humble opinion I liked Matilda better, but judging by the shows you said you loved you'd probably like Newsies better.

[taylor_kras]

Posted: 11/16/13 at 2:42pm

Newsies is touring soon and will translate to tour better than Matilda will. I think a lot of the magic of Matilda will get lost with the set cutbacks.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 11/16/13 at 2:48pm

Matilda, Matilda, Matilda. No question.

[EponineAmneris]

Posted: 11/16/13 at 3:49pm

The best thing about NEWSIES (besides the songs KING OF NEW YORK and SEIZE THE DAY) is the choreography.

The best thing about MATILDA is... well... MATILDA... as whole.

So, IMHO, MATILDA

[Wickedmonkey332]

Posted: 11/16/13 at 9:52pm

Absolutely without a doubt MATILDA!!!

[Lousy]

Posted: 11/16/13 at 11:23pm

Newsies has far better choreography and Matilda has the superior score. The book of both are quite basic, so just pick by whether you're more of a score of choreo kind of person.

[VotePeron]

Posted: 11/16/13 at 11:27pm

The book of Matilda CANNOT be compared to Newsies. It is far superior in terms of storytelling, etc.
Matilda's choreography is really impressive as well, especially with all the kids on the stage.
Go for MATILDA, imo :)

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 11/16/13 at 11:33pm

Based on your previous show taste, Newsies. It'll hit the spot for you, I'm sure.

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 11/17/13 at 7:44am

Yeah, NEWSIES is going on tour. Go for MATILDA :)

[Comden Green]

Posted: 11/17/13 at 6:35pm

I agree Based on your list of likes newsies is likely to be more satisfying. If you are still considering Matilda you must get the music and become familiar with it. The lyrics are brilliant but difficult to follow as you watch.

[TioSalamanca]

Posted: 11/17/13 at 7:38pm

Matilda