Show for 16 year old boy

Family is going up for the parade. My son is more the "sports" fan. Daughter loves theater. Looking for suggestions. Right now considering: Play that Went Wrong, Miss Saigon, Bronx Tale, Waitress. Any feedback is greatly suggested. Trying not to spend too much. Evan Hansen is out and Band's visit is sold out.

If money isn't a issue, Dear Evan Hansen, but I also recommend Book Of Mormon, SpongeBob, School Of Rock

Play That Goes Wrong is such a waste, not funny, no plot.

I'd say do between Book of Mormon (which is hysterical), Bronx Tale, or even Aladdin (if you're Disney fans). School of Rock also isn't bad.

Come from Away and Once on this Island are both great shows, that are not Phantom of the Opera-esque.

Miss Saigon

Oh! Or School of Rock. How did I forget that one?

All three are pretty good, but this would be my recommended order ->

1. Kinky Boots: amazing cast, really fun numbers, and solid entertainment with a good message.

2. Once On This Island: fun material, amazing cast. Lower than Kinky because they're still in previews and I haven't seen the updated version so don't know what to expect.

3. Miss Saigon : solid cast, great numbers, but the material is very heavy handed and serious. The ending is not hopeful or happy (sorta same with Once... but that one is still more bearable). The context is show is Vietnam War which I doubt a 16 year old would be able to relate with much.

Of your 3 finalists, I'd probably pick Miss Saigon. It's a true musical theater classic and this is a great production for which reasonably priced tickets are readily available. Your son can read the Wikipedia article on the Vietnam war and that will give him all the context he needs. Your daughter should also enjoy the great score. As far as the ending not being upbeat and hopeful, guess what, it portrays real life, not everything has a happy ending. You want to make sure both leads are in so I'd avoid Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday matinees when I believe one of them is usually out. You absolutely wouldn't go wrong with Kinky Boots either if you think your family would prefer something lighter and more comedic and that ends up being your choice but I think Miss Saigon is more of an epic drama and thus my first choice.

Updated On: 11/18/17 at 04:06 PM

I second the notion that you let your daughter choose. It sounds like it would mean the most to her and your son could end up loving whatever she chooses. In return, take her with him to a sporting event

SpongeBob or School of Rock for sure.