Producers or Mamma Mia?

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Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/6/04 at 11:33pm

Okay, I need you guys to help me persuade my mother. We're planning a trip to New York later this month, and we're planning on seeing as many shows as we can while there.

She wants to see Mamma Mia. I really, really don't. I've tried reasoning with her (it's just a bunch of ABBA songs with some kind of plot stuck in between, in my opinion), but she won't budge.

I suggested going to see The Producers, but she doesn't want to, because we already saw the National Tour. I pleaded more (the National Tour can't be compared to the Broadway version, I need to see both!) but she still wants to see Mamma Mia.

So, I figured I would beg for advice from forum members. Which do you think we should see - The Producers or Mamma Mia?

#2

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/6/04 at 11:35pm

I don't like either of them. How about Hairspray?

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#3

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/6/04 at 11:36pm

That's a good idea! But that would mean picking between The Producers and Hairspray, I don't know if I could do that...I'm so indecisive.

#4

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/6/04 at 11:39pm

HAHA

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#5

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/6/04 at 11:51pm

MAMMA MIA! is a masterpiece of theatre.

#6

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/6/04 at 11:55pm

Lane & Broderick are really special in their roles. But I also saw the Philly tour of Producers which was admirable. If your mom saw a similarly good tour of Producers then I would give in to seeing Mama Mia! if that what she wants. Gotta keep mamma happy!

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#7

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/6/04 at 11:58pm

While I enjoyed "The Producers" a great deal, I think Spider has a good compromise. If the two of you can't agree between those two shows, why not avoid more arguments and go for a third option I think you'd both really enjoy. "Hairspray" is terrific -- fun, funny, great score, great cast, great dancing, costumes, sets etc... and won a boatload of Tony Awards (including Best Musical). See if she'll go for that.

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#8

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 12:10am

definately hairspray. and phantom! and wicked. but you didn't hear that from me!!

#9

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 12:14am

keepin' it on the down-low. But, seriously.......Hairspray is suited for both your mom and you, meaning it is not as racy as say RENT but not as corny as say...something else, lol. Also, the music rocks and it is just all around fun

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#10

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 12:16am

And, it's got a guy in drag! Where can it go wrong?

#11

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 12:21am

If it had to be between those two, see the Producers...you get to see Hunter, too!

But if this is really going to be a difficult decision to make between the two of you, go see Hairspray!

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#12

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 12:24am

Hunter is still in it? I thought he left...but that's just me being silly. It would also mean I'd get to see Jonathan Freeman as Roger, which would be a highlight. Ohh I want to see The Producers, just for Roger and Carmen.

That's it - when my mom wakes up, I'm telling her to go see whatever she wants. I'm gonna take money out of the bank and see The Producers.

#13

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 12:25am

I think Hunter leaves in January...Richard Kind starts in Jan.

Yay, have fun at the Producers! I might go see the tour this week...I am itching to see it.

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#14

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 12:31am

Go see it! I saw the one with Alan Ruck and Lewis J. Stadlen. It was great. Unfortunately, Alan Ruck is leaving the tour a month before it comes to Boston (and a month before it ends - what? Why not wait the extra month?), so I won't get to see him again...but I'll get Harry Bouvy and Lee Roy Reams, so it's all good.

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re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 12:39am

My choice would be obvious.

Hunter and Brad were both fantastic and I thought no two people could ever be as good as Nathan and Matthew. But I was literally doubled over with laughter for most of the show (and it was my third time!) and would definitely go back again if I had the chance. You can't go wrong with it - even if you have seen one of the touring companies. There's just nothing like seeing it on its "home turf." But maybe that's just me.

Are you going to be able to see The Frogs too? I seem to recall you were hoping to catch it.

~Jessica

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#16

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 12:57am

Mamma Mia! They don't look as good in a Speedo at The Producers. HAHA

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#17

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 8:32am

Go see the Producers if you like naughty, burlesque humor and some fun.

I find Mamma Mia boring but then I've never been a fan of ABBA. I'd say if you don't particularly like ABBA music, you probably won't like Mamma Mia, but that's just my opinion.

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#18

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 8:53am

producers all the way if your mom wants to listen to ABBA songs, buy her a CD. that way she doesnt have to listen to the horrid acting in between the songs which is a pathetic attempt to tie them all together

#19

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 8:59am

I like the Hairspray idea, but if it's between Mamma Mia and Producers, I'd go with the Producers. (Unless your mom is a big ABBA fan which only someone that age can understand, I guess).

#20

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 9:30am

Depends, Possum - do you want to see a show with a well written plot and great songs or just a rehashing of old pop tunes with cute dancers and some strong voices?

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#21

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 11:39am

ProducersFan - yeah, we're going to see The Frogs, too. I'm so excited!

#22

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 11:41am

go for Hairspray.


No, I am not at all biased.

#23

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 12:20pm

Oh Phanty, too bad Sam Harris didn't last long in Producers...now there's a "knee" in a speedo worth a gander.
Dear, lord will anyone understand what I've just said? LOL!
Ahhhhhhhhhhh....

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Updated On: 9/7/04 at 12:20 PM

#24

re: Producers or Mamma Mia?

Posted: 9/7/04 at 12:23pm

That's GREAT. PB!

#25

The Producers

Posted: 9/7/04 at 12:44pm

Go for the Producers. I don't think enough can be said about Hunter Foster's brilliant turn in this role. Brad Oscar is also superb. Without a doubt in my mind, after seeing every Broadway Leo and Max, Hunter Foster is the BEST LEO BLOOM, and Brad Oscar is second (Only to Fred Applegate!)

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