BwayinVan said: "I’m really on the fence about seeing this. I have one spot left for the my trip at the end of the month and am deciding between this and Cost of Living. I know they are completely different but still struggling. Already scheduled to see ITW, Moulin Rouge, Strange Loop, Six, Death of a Salesman and The Piano Lesson."
I saw it in July with Borle & understudies in the other roles. It is fine. The puppetry is well done. I think there are better shows to see. I don't know anything about Cost of Living.
Obviously you have already considered all the other shows.
But if it were me, & I hadn't yet seen Music Man, I would try to see that. It was worth it. Ignore the naysayers who poopoo Jackman.
I notice Funny Girl also isn't on your list. I'd recommend Music Man over it just based on the productions quality; but, seeing Lea Michele might be intriguing.
If neither of those interest you, 1776 is the first musical of the season opening mid-month.
I hate to say it, but I found Derek Klena to be just awful in Moulin Rouge. His acting can't match Aaron Tveit; moments that Tveit made magic just fell flat with Klena. If you haven't seen Tveit maybe you won't notice. Ashley Loren is excellent though, and the production remains amazing.
Have a good trip. Be thankful you won't have the 40°C weather that the end of July brought. NYC though is built to handle the heat better than Vancouver.
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