Show Suggestions for Grandmother

[rh2146]

Posted: 6/4/15 at 8:34pm

My grandmother is going into the city this Saturday and asked for a suggestion for when she goes to the TKTS booth. She tends to like the more traditional musicals so I don't think that something like Fun Home would appeal to her even though it would for me personally. I was thinking Something Rotten or On the 20th Century? Any suggestions or opinions would be much appreciated!

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Posted: 6/4/15 at 8:37pm

On the Town

[broadwayfan24]

Posted: 6/4/15 at 8:37pm

I haven't looked at the TKTS booth recently so I don't know if it's available, but I can't imagine her not liking AN AMERICAN IN PARIS.

 

Also, BEAUTIFUL: The Carole King Musical, SOMETHING ROTTEN!, GIGI, ON THE TOWN, THE KING AND I, ON THE 20TH CENTURY

[TheGingerBreadMan]

Posted: 6/4/15 at 8:40pm

I would go for On The Towm, Gigi, On The Twentieth Century, An American In Paris, or something along those lines. If she wants something a bit more modern, Wicked or The Lion King would be a good fit, especially for non-theatre goers. The only problem with those two shows is that they are rarely, if ever, at TKTS. 

[rh2146]

Posted: 6/4/15 at 8:47pm

She tends to see shows when they come to CT so she has seen the go-to's (Wicked, Lion King, Phantom, Les Mis, Mamma Mia, etc.)

 

Thanks for the suggestions so far! I'm trying to figure out from her if she would prefer to see a show that might fare well at the Tonys or if she would rather see something that has more of a celebrity in it instead. 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 6/4/15 at 10:42pm

On the Town would be perfect....and, sadly, I don't think it will be around long after school he Tonya.

[FishermanBob]

Posted: 6/4/15 at 10:48pm

I would agree with On The Town. A classic done well. I wouldn't  rule out something like Gentleman's Guide.  It's wacky and a lot of fun. Easy to get on TKTS as well.

[RaiseYouUp]

Posted: 6/5/15 at 9:13am

It depends on her. On The Town is a safe bet. My grandmother saw Gentlemen's Guide and did not love it, but she does like Les Mis. So it all just depends on her.

[Jay94]

Posted: 6/5/15 at 11:07am

On the Town

The King and I

An American in Paris

You can't go wrong with those