Seeing a show more than once...or seeing a new show?

[CapnHook]

Posted: 9/23/06 at 11:06pm

What do you think? Instead of seeing the same show more than once, should they see a new show, even though they may not be interested by the synopsis?

Is it different if the person has seen SHOW A more than ten times and never SHOW B?

[JamesMacon]

Posted: 9/23/06 at 11:08pm

Always see something new - you could love it. Go with SHOW B.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 9/23/06 at 11:14pm

NEVER see a show more than once! It's a waste of time and money to do otherwise.

[liotte]

Posted: 9/23/06 at 11:16pm

Give everything a chance once, and then if you have the money, why not go again to the shows that you enjoy?

[Broadway Baby4]

Posted: 9/23/06 at 11:16pm

Unless it is a completely new cast, I would go see a new show. You never know if you'll like it until you go and see it for yourself!

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 9/23/06 at 11:20pm

"Instead of seeing the same show more than once, should they see a new show, even though they may not be interested by the synopsis?"

"They" who?

[SNLMedia]

Posted: 9/23/06 at 11:21pm

I have a history of underestimating shows (i.e. Spelling Bee and DRS), so I always try new things. However, I still have my favorites that I enjoy revisiting from time to time.

[overthemoon419]

Posted: 9/23/06 at 11:41pm

I say go see whichever you'd rather see. If you're interested in the new show, go see it. If you're not, then go see the show you've seen before. I'd rather guarantee myself a good time than chance being bored to tears, especially with ticket prices being what they are.

[MissElphie]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 12:13am

It depends what all is out. If there is nothing I really want to see when I am buying tickets, then I will go see something I have already seen. And certain shows (names which I will not mention for fear of death) I can see over and over again and enjoy them as much as the first time I saw them.

[rosekwbp]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 1:43am

Depends on the show. If there was a show I loved I'd see it a few times. If there's not a particular one go for a new one.

[thevolleyballer]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 2:31am

I say it depends on the show's closing, if it's known. I had a choice between Sweeney Todd (in late July), and Chicago. I knew Sweeney was on its way to closing soon, as its numbers hadn't been looking fantastic, so I figured, what the hell, I'll see it again. I should have seen Chicago, though -- I'd never seen it before, but since I saw the movie (and nobody in the cast thrilled me), I passed.

Whether or not I liked Sweeney, I regretted not utilizing my little time in NYC to see as much as I could, especially a staple like Chicago.

[WiiCKED x3]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 9:26am

I enjoy seeing a show more than once because I love it.

[cate_w]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 9:49am

I think that is a decision that someone must make based on their own desires. I know that I love to see the same shows over and over again, but that is because I love to see how different shows and performances evolve over time. My mom, on the other hand, gets bored if she sees most shows more than once. Do what you want. Don't let others tell you it's right or wrong to see something again versus something new. It's your time and your money.

[bwayondabrain]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 10:19am

as said before, it really comes down to how much you liked a particular show. like, there are shows i really like, but would not see them again, just for the sake of seeing new shows to sort of "expand" my theatre experience. but there are a couple shows, right now WEDDING SINGER, that i love so much i have to see them again, so yeah
as cate_w said, it's your time and your money!

[ashley0139]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 10:23am

Since I don't get into the city much, I try to see new ones as much as possible. Even though I love some shows that are there, I would rather see as many different shows as possible.

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 10:38am

The only chance I have of seeing a show twice is if my Dad wants to see it, if he can get it for half price, and if it's in Boston. Which means I'll be seeing Jersey Boys again really soon.

[ThankstoPhantom]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 10:46am

Here's what I usually do:

I usually see a show once in NYC, and if I see it again, it'll probably be on tour...

During the rare times in which I see a show more than once in NY, I buy cheaper seats for it.

I play it up every season, seeing old AND new.

[Jade]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 12:04pm

As many other people have said, it depends on what you'd prefer to see. I'd research the new show - find out a bit about the plotline, what style of music it has, check out the official site. If it interests me, I'll see it. If not, I'm not going to see it just for the sake of being able to say I've seen lots of different shows - I'd rather go to the show I've seen before and I know I'm going to love.

I've had a couple of different experiences of seeing new shows vs. old shows. On the one hand, in the West End, Miss Saigon closed on the same day as Rent. At the time, I was going through my obsessive Rent phase so saw Rent 9 times and didn't see Miss Saigon at all, which is something I now really regret. On the other hand, I saw Light in the Piazza just because it was something I'd never seen before and emerged from the theatre thinking "Huh. I'd rather have seen Rent for the 26th time."

The original poster said "Instead of seeing the same show more than once, should they see a new show, even though they may not be interested by the synopsis?" - I'd say if you're not interested in the synopsis you probably won't be interested in the show.

Updated On: 9/24/06 at 12:04 PM

[sarbear2]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 12:15pm

I went to New York last weekend, and I would've been content seeing The History Boys three times that weekend. Unfortunately, though, my friend insisted I see something new - Heartbreak House (which really should be called Headache House) - and I didn't enjoy it at all. I saw HB twice that weekend, and I wish I could've seen it again- I kept finding new nuances and little details in the show that were just so amazing.

So I guess it's a matter of personal preference. If the repeat offender is a show that you passionately love, go see it again. If not, why not try something new?

[Weez]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 3:45pm

The thing I love about live theatre is that even with the same cast, even with shows just two days apart, you're still getting a different experience. Generally, I'd say to go for the one you've not seen, but if the one you've not seen is something you're COMPLETELY ambivalent about and the one you have seen is something you absolutely adored, where's the harm in putting your $100 in the guaranteed-to-entertain-you-personally option?

[actor]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 4:17pm

Usually, I see a show I haven't seen before.

[AJ1985]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 4:23pm

If I go back and see a show asecond time somehow the magic is gone. Its never as special as that first time.

[smartpenguin78]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 4:26pm

It absolutely no one's business but your own.
Anytime.
Ever.

Updated On: 9/24/06 at 04:26 PM

[uncageg]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 4:36pm

If I see a show twice, I usually see it the second time on tour when it comes though Denver. I saw Wicked and Le Miz for the second time here in Denver. When in New York, I always see new shows. The only show I will revisit on my next trip will be "Spring Awakening". I may revisit "The Color Purple" as members of my family in Philly want to see it and I would love to see it with them and I enjoyed the show the 1st time. The only show I wanted to revisit, and didn't, was "Sweeney Todd". I grabbed a ticket for "Hot Feet" instead. Loved the music but that was about it. Wish I had seen "Sweeney" or "Threepenny" instead.

[Stitch_Stalker]

Posted: 9/24/06 at 5:57pm

For me it's all based on location/ability to see a show. I live in New England and am a student, so I can only go down to New York once a year-for Model UN. So, when I come here, I want to see a show that I haven't seen in any form or shape. (I won't see shows I've already seen or shows that have been made into movies like Phantom or RENT) I feel as if I've already "seen" it, it's a waste of money and the experience. Now, someone could use that same arguement FOR seeing the show twice. (Not wanting to waste money/the experience on a chance of a good show)

To each his own.