Show for 16 year old boy - Page 2

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 11/18/17 at 4:43pm

SpongeBob or School of Rock for sure.

[ggersten]

Posted: 11/18/17 at 4:51pm

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

I third this notion.  That said, of your three, I'd vote for Miss Saigon, because of its epicness that won't necessarily be available on tour.  (although the London taping is pretty darn good).  Kinky Boots tours well (we saw it on tour).  I don't know much about this revival version of Once on this Island - but seeing Lea Salonga on stage would be a treat for your daughter.  

Avenue Q off-broadway would be a good choice, if you don't mind puppet sex.  

 

[Liza's Headband]

Posted: 11/18/17 at 5:38pm

Did ya'll miss the post where the OP says he's narrowed it down to three choices? 

 

MISS SAIGON

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

KINKY BOOTS

 

So, choose from that list... 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 11/18/17 at 5:40pm

I'd let your daughter pick, too....so instead of everyone possibly being disappointed with a choice catering to one, she (the theater lover) will have a great night....as will likely everyone else.

[poisonivy2]

Posted: 11/18/17 at 6:11pm

I think Kinky Boots. It's fun, catchy tunes, and most of all Billy Porter as Lola is amazing. And it's very clean. Despite the drag queen theme the show is very PG. 

[funaviator]

Posted: 11/18/17 at 10:20pm

We decided on Kinky Boots for the family and I am taking my daughter to Miss Saigon on Friday (boys will go to hockey at the Garden) (we saw Hello Dolly while looking at colleges this summer- she has also seen many including: Phantom, Wicked, Matilda and Book of Mormon.  Many, Many thanks for all the help today.  Many good options were just not available due to Thanksgiving week.  It is going to be a great week!  Hope everyone enjoys Thanksgiving!  Gobble.. Gobble. 

[SweetLips]

Posted: 11/18/17 at 11:31pm

The kid is a 16yo sports jock with testosterone flying all over the place. The only show he could let it all out and talk about it with his mates, is School of Rock.

Can't imagine Kinky Boots or Anastasia would go over well in the locker room.

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 11/19/17 at 1:09am

SweetLips said: "The kid is a 16yo sports jock with testosterone flying all over the place. The only show he could let it all out and talk about it with his mates, is School of Rock.

Can't imagine Kinky Boots or Anastasia would go over well in the locker room."

That's completely ridiculous and narrow minded as well. The mother is not taking all the mates in the locker room - just her son. Why not expose him to something at little different from his comfort zone? That's role of a parent. I think it's a great choice (and my son loved it more than he loves football - and that's a LOT).

 

Updated On: 11/19/17 at 01:09 AM

[SweetLips]

Posted: 11/19/17 at 2:07am

As a parent KathyNYC2, boys DO chat in locker rooms about lots of things and I would rather have exposed mine to School of Rock as a first Broadway experience than Anastasia or whatever. Forget 'out of his comfort zone', he's 16, but not knowing the kid, unless he's not like the average teen, then he should be able to make up his own mind.

PS I had trouble understanding your response. There was no mention of taking all the mates in the locker room and your last sentence-what show was a great choice that your son loved-? and why would one show be better than football?? Does that mean he's given up football to go into show biz? Good for him if he has.

[UncleCharlie]

Posted: 11/19/17 at 3:14am

SweetLips said: "As a parent KathyNYC2, boys DO chat in locker rooms about lots of things and I would rather have exposed mine to School of Rock as a first Broadway experience than Anastasia or whatever. Forget 'out of his comfort zone', he's 16, but not knowing the kid, unless he's not like the average teen, then he should be able to make up his own mind.

PS I had trouble understanding your response. There was no mention of taking all the mates in the locker room and your last sentence-what show was a great choice that your son loved-? and why would one show be better than football?? Does that mean he's given up football to go into show biz? Good for him if he has."

I think you're making a lot of assumptions here. All the OP said was he was "more of a sports fan" which means he's more likely to watch a football game on TV than the performing arts. You've somehow based on just that, turned him into some super jock overrun with machismo whose locker room buddies are all muscleheads. A bit of a jump, no? Spending 1 evening on a holiday visit to NY in the theater is just a small piece of the trip. If he enjoys the show and feels comfortable talking with his friends about it, he will. If he doesn't, he won't and instead will talk about going to the Macy's parade and the Rangers game at Madison Square Garden. And your "solution", the only show he could talk to his friends about, is School of Rock cause a show about a bunch of nerdy 10 year old rich kids who play musical instruments is so much more machismo? Seriously? Relax, I'm sure he'll be just fine.

Updated On: 11/19/17 at 03:14 AM

[funaviator]

Posted: 11/19/17 at 9:05am

We decided together on what show to see.  My son watched trailers of the suggested shows and this is not his first Broadway show. A few years ago we all went to Matilda on broadway.  He goes to his sisters performances at the high school.  From George in the Park to Minister's Wife.  Yes, he would choose a sporting event over the theater but he understands the importance of the arts and "family time". Luckily we (my daughter and myself) are allowed to skip the hockey game Friday.

Kinky Boots was the best option with all things considered-- Price, Availability and FUN... 

My daughter is thrilled to see Miss Saigon since it is closing soon.. and myself.. just blessed to be able to share this time with them.  Our high school has 4 pillars: Arts, Athletics, Academics and Attitude (Spiritual).  Life is about a balance. I hope everyone is able to share this Thanksgiving week with friends and family..

 

 

 

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 11/19/17 at 10:31am

SweetLips said: "As a parent KathyNYC2, boys DO chat in locker rooms about lots of things and I would rather have exposed mine to School of Rock as a first Broadway experience than Anastasia or whatever. Forget 'out of his comfort zone', he's 16, but not knowing the kid, unless he's not like the average teen, then he should be able to make up his own mind.

PS I had trouble understanding your response. There was no mention of taking all the mates in the locker room and your last sentence-what show was a great choice that your son loved-? and why would one show be better than football?? Does that mean he's given up football to go into show biz? Good for him if he has."

Yes I know boys do talk in locker rooms but it's not mandatory that he speaks about something that he feels his mates will not be interested in...and yes, as the OP just clarified..it's not like he's never seen a show before and is ONLY into sports. That was your assumption. And maybe his mates would be interested. I don't know. I've never met them.

No my son is not into show biz or sports as his profession now that he's older. I was just acknowledging that just because he enjoyed being in the locker room and still really enjoys sports as a spectator, it does not preclude him for enjoying, for example, Kinky Boots which for some reason you suggested it was not appropriate for a sports person??? A person can enjoy many things - in all different fields.

Funaviator..I think you and your family have the right ideas and I hope you all enjoy your time at the theater.

 

[TheSassySam]

Posted: 11/19/17 at 10:46am

A 16 year old boy would be entertained with Book of Mormon. It's the right amount of crass humor and it's a great show for people who aren't too familiar with theatre without it being based off previous films or TV shows. 

 

School of Rock & Spongebob seem better suited for middle-schoolers. 

[funaviator]

Posted: 11/21/17 at 11:29pm

WOW!! What a show tonight.  Kinky Boots was A++.  What a bonus that the original cast of Billy Porter and Stark Sands performed tonight.  So happy that the members on this board guided us to this show.   Many, Many THANKS!!!!

 

[ggersten]

Posted: 11/21/17 at 11:53pm

What did your son think about the show?

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 11/22/17 at 4:03am

funaviator said: "WOW!! What a show tonight. Kinky Boots was A++. What a bonus that the original cast of Billy Porter and Stark Sands performed tonight. So happy that the members on this board guided us to this show. Many, Many THANKS!!!!

"

I am glad you all enjoyed Kinky Boots. Lucky the original stars were in but it's an experience not to be missed. 

Plwase let us know how you and your daughter enjoy Miss Saigon. It's totally different but also meaningful.