Posted: 9/3/16 at 2:39pm
Of those three, miatamel, I would definitely pick between Color Purple and Matilda. Aladdin is truly not worth it, especially compared to your other two options (I would personally still say CP).
Posted: 9/3/16 at 4:21pm
In terms of discounts, Matilda is more likely to have them over Aladdin. I feel like Aladdin would be better because it really does grasp your attention and when James Monroe is on stage as the Genie it's hard to not be enchanted by his charms (I also find Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed as Aladdin and Jasmine respectfully charming, too). Matilda is wonderful and does have a whimsy to it, as well. It is a very smartly written show that works for both adults and kids. It's really your call, but I'm just throwing out my two cents because no matter which of the two you choose you're in for a fun evening.
Posted: 9/3/16 at 4:25pm
You can find discount codes for shows at broadwaybox.com, playbill.com/discount, and theatermania.com/broadway/discount-tickets. Usually the discount is the same but sometimes they have different shows on the different sites.
Anyways, just throwing in my opinion as well as to what you should see but I recommend Matilda. It's one of my favorite shows. The three little girls currently sharing the title role are amazing and I personally think the current cast, especially Miss Trunchbull, is absolutely wonderful.
Posted: 9/3/16 at 5:37pm
ClumsyDude15 said: "In terms of discounts, Matilda is more likely to have them over Aladdin. I feel like Aladdin would be better because it really does grasp your attention and when James Monroe is on stage as the Genie it's hard to not be enchanted by his charms (I also find Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed as Aladdin and Jasmine respectfully charming, too). Matilda is wonderful and does have a whimsy to it, as well. It is a very smartly written show that works for both adults and kids. It's really your call, but I'm just throwing out my two cents because no matter which of the two you choose you're in for a fun evening.
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I agree!
Posted: 9/4/16 at 3:44pm
miatamel said: "Thank you all SO SO much for the suggestions and opinions!
School of Rock would have definitely been high on the list but they aren't playing the night we could go (9/22).
My 12 year old has been dancing since she was 3 and is the creative/artistic one. My 15 year old is the intellect/reader with two left feet so it's hard to find one they would both like since they are polar opposites. That would be why I'm ruling Cats out. I'm ruling out Phantom because...well, Weber...sorry Weber fans! The 15 year old would have loved to have seen Rotten but the 12 year old would be bored stiff (I'm actually dragging her to Hamilton, go figure).
Some of you have mentioned discounts codes and the likes. Can y'all tell me where to find those or how that works? Should I wait and buy tickets once we get to the city and perhaps there are discounts from our hotel concierge or is there a place to find them to buy ahead of time? I guess I have narrowed it down to Aladdin, Matilda or CP."
You do know that Weber wrote SCHOOL OF ROCK don't you?
Posted: 9/4/16 at 5:15pm
Yes I would get rid of Aladdin too..the movie is better.
It's fine..it's just not special.
I might say Matilda over the Color Purple - keeping your daughters in mind...though I totally LOVED the CP.
