Specific Reccomendations?
Specific Reccomendations?
#1Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 12:29am
First of all I'm kind of new so if this thread is annoying or whatever just let it die, although answers would be highly appreciated.
Okay so I'm looking for some new shows to see, I've seen Rent 16 times, Jersey Boys twice, Spring Awakening twice, and Avenue Q twice. I also LOVED the drowsy chaperone.
I've heard mixed reviews about practically EVERYTHING so i wanted to know what shows you think I'd like.
Aside from the 5 above, I also really liked In the Heights and Aida, I enjoyed Wicked and Spamalot. I didn't love Grey Gardens or Spelling Bee. I though hairspray was a bit overrated but I didn't dislike it. I liked A Moon for the Misbegotten but thought it was way too long.
Sorry if this is too broad but I'm just curious since I'd really like to expand my viewing of shows instead of seeing the same ones over and over.
thanks so much in advance!
<-- Gwen Stewart, SOLoist at the last show of RENT
Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer Actions speak louder than words. (Tick, Tick... BOOM!)
Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer Actions speak louder than words. (Tick, Tick... BOOM!)
SondheimFan2
Chorus Member Joined: 5/20/07
SondheimFan2
Chorus Member Joined: 5/20/07
#2re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 12:35am
and if you're in new york, you MUST see les miserables the revival cast is unbeleiveable
AnnaK<3LMIP
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/20/07
#3re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 12:43am
^ well..it was. The cast at the moment is not the best BUT Lea Salonga is in it! And it's my favorite show ever so I'd say see it!! Otherwise you'll have to wait another 3 years..
Ehm..have you seen INHERIT THE WIND or TALK RADIO! yet?
I mean, Denzel Washington? Gun to my head..of course.
#4re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 12:57am
i've actually seen company and i loved it (forgot to put it down) i guess what i liked abnout it was that it was so different than a lot of other shows i had seen.
I havent seen les mis, talk radio, or inherit the wind, i'm definitely considering it though. Thanks guys. And any other suggestions welcome.
<-- Gwen Stewart, SOLoist at the last show of RENT
Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer Actions speak louder than words. (Tick, Tick... BOOM!)
Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer Actions speak louder than words. (Tick, Tick... BOOM!)
BDavis0092
Broadway Star Joined: 7/24/06
#5re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 1:01amI'm glad to hear that you loved Drowsy and Company. I don't know if I'd see Les Mis though. I enjoyed it, but I also got to see Norm Lewis. If you want to see it I'd get right to it before anyone else leaves. You may like Curtains.
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#6re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 2:26amGo see Legally Blonde (geez seth...)
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TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#7re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 2:38amHAIRSPRAY!!!!!!!!
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NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#8re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 2:41amCurtains, Spring Awakening, Legally Blond, Xanadu, Grey Gardens, and LoveMusik.
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#9re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 2:49amWhen are you coming to the city?
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#10re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 2:59am
I recommend the following shows, in order:
Journey's End (closes June 10)
Company (probably won't hang around much longer)
Radio Golf (probably won't hang around much longer)
Frost/Nixon (limited engagement)
110 In the Shade (limited engagement)
Talk Radio (probably won't hang around much longer)
LoveMusik (limited engagement)
The Year of Magical Thinking (limited engagement)
A Chorus Line
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
SweetQintheLights
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/12/05
#11re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 2:59am
Edit: Whoops- sorry, didn't read original posters post correctly
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Updated On: 5/28/07 at 02:59 AM
#12re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 3:13am
They already saw SPELLING BEE and HAIRSPRAY.
Go for some depth. See something different.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
#13re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 3:15amI couldn't agree more with Munk's suggestions. Though if you didn't like GREY GARDENS some of those won't satisfy you. I think when in doubt just go for A CHORUS LINE, it's substantial and yet crowd-pleasing.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#14re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 3:17amYou can't really say that just because they didn't love GREY GARDENS means they would like other more serious things. GREY GARDENS is very, very specific.
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
TapTapTapioca
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/07
#15re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 3:26am
A Chorus Line
I shave me Xanadu every morning!
Updated On: 5/28/07 at 03:26 AM
theperformer
Chorus Member Joined: 5/26/07
#16re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 7:15am
A Chorus Line
Les Miserables
Legally Blonde
Mary Poppins
#17re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 12:47pm
First of all THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I really do appreciate it.
Okay for the specifics:
theatredude - I'm seeing Legally Blonde Wendesday
munkustrap - I actually live in the city but I'm leaving for my job in connecticut June 20th so I don't have a whole lot of time before that.
Also i definitely want to see Journey's end thats high on my list so thanks! Saw Compnay, frost/nixon (LOVED it) and A chorus line but I'll definitely look into the others so thank you.
I'm also very interested in seeing Les Miz, the ones I'm pondering and not so sure about are 110 in the shade, mary poppins, and talk radio.
thanks again for everything.
<-- Gwen Stewart, SOLoist at the last show of RENT
Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer Actions speak louder than words. (Tick, Tick... BOOM!)
Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer Actions speak louder than words. (Tick, Tick... BOOM!)
Zeitoujo
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/3/06
#18re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 1:06pm
1. chorus line- best show on broadway imo
2. les mis!
"Those You've Known And Lost Still Walk Behind You"-Spring Awakening
AnnaK<3LMIP
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/20/07
#19re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 4:44pmYeah definitely go for Talk Radio! I don't usually like plays and I LOVED this.
I mean, Denzel Washington? Gun to my head..of course.
#20re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 4:49pmA Chorus Line
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#21re: Specific Reccomendations?
Posted: 5/28/07 at 4:52pm110 in the Shade or Inherit the Wind.
"In theater, the process of it is the experience. Everyone goes through the process, and everyone has the experience together. It doesn't last - only in people's memories and in their hearts. That's the beauty and sadness of it. But that's life - beauty and the sadness. And that is why theater is life." - Sherie Rene Scott
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