Seeing Broadway
Seeing Broadway
Spil.Berg
Understudy Joined: 11/16/14
#1Seeing Broadway
Posted: 11/18/14 at 2:21am
I am going to Broadway in Dec. Thinking of seeing
The Elephant Man
Side Show
On The Town
Aladdin
and Book of Mormon
any thing I should see in place of the others
#2Seeing Broadway
Posted: 11/18/14 at 7:18am
I think that list is perfect!
Though if I had to give you a suggestion, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical!
Updated On: 11/18/14 at 07:18 AM
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#2Seeing Broadway
Posted: 11/18/14 at 7:21am
Gentleman's Guide? Won the Tony Award last year.
Pippin?
#3Seeing Broadway
Posted: 11/18/14 at 7:48amYou Can't Take it With You is perhaps the most fun you will have at a play on Broadway right now.
#5Seeing Broadway
Posted: 11/18/14 at 5:14pm
Why did you pick the ones you did? What else are you interested in? Usually, it is a livelier discussion if you give people 9 show titles, and say you can only fit 5 into your schedule.
Otherwise, those all look like fine shows, without anything else to go on...
Unless you want discounts, or rush, etc., in which case some of those might not happen, dependent on when you're coming in December.
#6Seeing Broadway
Posted: 11/18/14 at 5:45pmGreat list of shows to see. I would get your Elephant Man ticket asap. It was really good.
#7Seeing Broadway
Posted: 11/18/14 at 5:53pmI am probably going to be alone on this one, but skip Book of Mormon. See Beautiful, or go to Once or Pippin (both of which are closing in January).
#8Seeing Broadway
Posted: 11/18/14 at 5:59pm
OP, if you told us a little of your tastes, or shows you've enjoyed in the past, or even any remote bit of information about yourself, then maybe, just maybe, somebody could help you - but as it is, this thread is kind of pointless. Are you actually going to take any of these suggestions on board? Can't you make a decision yourself?
Good luck with your trip - be sure to report back.
#9Seeing Broadway
Posted: 11/18/14 at 7:51pmThe Curious Incident of the Dog in Night Time has amazing acting and production values, and is a show like no other on Broadway. I'd put it far above BOOK OF MORMON.
Spil.Berg
Understudy Joined: 11/16/14
#10Seeing Broadway
Posted: 11/18/14 at 8:37pmSorry I have seen BOM and Curious. I loved BOM and also loved Billy Elliot. Updated On: 11/18/14 at 08:37 PM
bwayboy22
Broadway Star Joined: 5/9/12
#11Seeing Broadway
Posted: 11/18/14 at 10:15pmIf you've seen BOM, I would definitely see something different. There are lots of great options, Gentleman's Guide is a lot of fun, and for me the surprise of the season has been The Last Ship, the story ended up really moving me, and if you like Sting's music you'll absolutely love this production!
#12Seeing Broadway
Posted: 11/18/14 at 11:06pmI'd see Cabaret or Curious Incident over Elephant Man. Bradley Cooper gives a good performance but the play is pretty slight and forgettable. Emma Stone is killing it as Sally and Curious Incident is the rare story that is both cerebral and crowd pleasing!
#13Seeing Broadway
Posted: 11/19/14 at 7:48amAgree with the others. BOM is going to live and tour forever, you'll be able to see it many more times in your life. Take this opportunity to see something you can only see in NYC.
laneyjd00
Swing Joined: 9/11/14
Spil.Berg
Understudy Joined: 11/16/14
#16Seeing Broadway
Posted: 11/21/14 at 4:55pm
That's a diverse group of shows. Nothing wrong with that.
Depending on what you have seen before and considering you live in Thailand, I would suggest switching Lion King for Aladdin as your Disney choice.
I would also suggest adding Kinky Boots, Matilda or Beautiful to your list.
#17Seeing Broadway
Posted: 11/21/14 at 10:41pm
I am continually amazed at the lack of love on the boards here for BOM. It is among the best ive ever seen. brilliant on so many levels. don't go see ONCE.
curious incident was great, too. astounding that the actor could pull off everything that was asked of him in this production.
oh, I was also disappointed in gentlemen guide. I keep thinking I was just tired as it was the last show I saw on my 8 day trip. takes more concentration that one would expect. the cleverness must lie in the lyrics which I just couldn't follow enough to be satisfying. first show I have ever had trouble keeping my eyes open!!
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