Specific Reccomendations?

[Mealz1042]

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!

[SondheimFan2]

Posted: 5/28/07 at 12:34am

see company before it closes!

[SondheimFan2]

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]

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?

[Mealz1042]

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.

[BDavis0092]

Posted: 5/28/07 at 1:01am

I'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.

[theaterdude87]

Posted: 5/28/07 at 2:26am

Go see Legally Blonde (geez seth...)

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 5/28/07 at 2:38am

HAIRSPRAY!!!!!!!!

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 5/28/07 at 2:41am

Curtains, Spring Awakening, Legally Blond, Xanadu, Grey Gardens, and LoveMusik.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 5/28/07 at 2:49am

When are you coming to the city?

[munkustrap178]

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

[SweetQintheLights]

Posted: 5/28/07 at 2:59am

Edit: Whoops- sorry, didn't read original posters post correctly

Updated On: 5/28/07 at 02:59 AM

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 5/28/07 at 3:13am

They already saw SPELLING BEE and HAIRSPRAY.

Go for some depth. See something different.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 5/28/07 at 3:15am

I 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.

[munkustrap178]

Posted: 5/28/07 at 3:17am

You 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.

[TapTapTapioca]

Posted: 5/28/07 at 3:26am

A Chorus Line

Updated On: 5/28/07 at 03:26 AM

[theperformer]

Posted: 5/28/07 at 7:15am

A Chorus Line
Les Miserables
Legally Blonde
Mary Poppins

[Mealz1042]

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.

[Zeitoujo]

Posted: 5/28/07 at 1:06pm

1. chorus line- best show on broadway imo
2. les mis!

[AnnaK<3LMIP]

Posted: 5/28/07 at 4:44pm

Yeah definitely go for Talk Radio! I don't usually like plays and I LOVED this.

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 5/28/07 at 4:49pm

A Chorus Line

[defyingravity11]

Posted: 5/28/07 at 4:52pm

110 in the Shade or Inherit the Wind.