One Musical
One Musical
#0One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 2:40pm
If you can pick ONE musical to run until the end of time, what would it be?
My Pick: While I love RENT, but PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is the one for me. That is the first musical I have ever seen/heard and it gave me a head rush. It was so gorgeous and breath-taking. It will forever hold a place in my heart.
#1re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 2:45pm
I would have to pick HAIRSPRAY. While it is certainly not my favorite show, it was probably the most fun I've ever had in a theater and it would be great if this celebration of a musical could run forever.
You can only watch the same plot play out so many times. But does anyone ever get tired of having fun?
Walking by the same person you've already walked by in the dairy, produce, and frozen-food sections.
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#3re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 3:38pmwell, since I think that everyone should see a production of Man of La Mancha at least once during their lifetime - it gets my vote.
MusicalDirector109
Leading Actor Joined: 5/16/03
#4re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 3:38pmI would also have to say "Hairspray". Although the new cast isn't as good, the show is still entertaining as ever. It truly is a celebration of what a feel good musical can do to the soul.It is not my favorite musical, but it still grabs me everytime I see it (which is 9 AND counting!)
#5re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 3:47pmHairspray is an excellent choice, but I think I would have to vote for Les Miserables. I was surprised it closed.
CurtainUp
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/9/04
#6re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 3:56pmLes Miserables
#7re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 3:56pm
i've only posted a few times now, and everything seems to be about the same show... phantom of the opera... i love it!
yeah, i have seen more... i will see more... don't worry :P
#8re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 3:58pm
Just one? Yikes!! Well I think it would have to be "Man of La Mancha"
B
#10re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 4:20pm
The Producers--- with the original cast.
The funniest thing I ever saw on a stage.
#11re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 4:20pmIt can't be Les Mis or Ragtime since neither is playing. I think Wicked.
#12re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 4:21pmi think the question was which show would you like to see run until the end of time... it didn't mention that it had to be currently running... Updated On: 6/28/04 at 04:21 PM
#13re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 4:23pmB/c in order to play forever, they'd need to be playing. Now is part of forever...Plus, Wicked is better, as much as I love the other two.
#14re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 5:53pm
I would pick MY FAIR LADY because...
1) I consider it musical perfectioin.
2) If it stayed at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, it would have never been turned into a church.
Jon
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/20/04
#15re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 5:59pmI would pick a GOOD productiion of either FIDDLER or WEST SIDE STORY, with proper casting and the original Robbins choreography done right!
#16re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 6:03pmI would go with a fun show such as Hairspray or Mamma Mia.
Toni
Chorus Member Joined: 5/11/04
#17re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 6:24pmI'll probably get a huge backlash for this but "Jesus Christ Superstar". No hitting below the belt.
#18re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 6:36pmCabaret. It's not my all-time favorite, but here's why: even though I only saw it three times, I got something different out of it every time. It's the kind of show that no matter how many times you experience it, you're going to experience something new.
BroadwayGirl107
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/03
#19re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 6:39pmI'm gonna go with Jon and say a really good production of West Side Story. It's something everyone should experience.
#20re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 6:40pmWicked, because it's timeless. There's no time period to it while Hairspray and Cabaret's plots apply to their time period.
#21re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 6:52pm
I'm sure "Star Wars: The Musical" would be timeless, too, but that doesn't mean that it would be worthy of running forever.
I pick Les Miserables.
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#22re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 6:59pmI would love to see Ragtime playing all the time. I love this show.
jo
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#23re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 7:00pm
LES MISERABLES --
It is all about slices of life, told from the eyes of different characters. While generally sad, at the end it is an uplifting tale. I would prefer a mix of the original London cast and the dream cast ( no problem with Michael Ball - he is in both )
And Hugh Jackman singing some songs from THE BOY FROM OZ during intermission 
Pinky
Broadway Star Joined: 3/31/04
#24re: One Musical
Posted: 6/28/04 at 7:05pm
It's too tought to pick one...today I say Miss Saigon...but tomorrow I'll say Wicked...
I think Les Mis is a great choice too
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