Spiderman or Newsies?

#1

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/22/13 at 7:54am

Since Pippin seems to be a no-go- would you take your kids to Newsies or Spiderman?

Can you tell I'm not overly thrilled to see Spiderman?

#2

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:02am

Newsies.

Do you want your kids to experience b'way or a spectacle? Theater or an adventure park? Go with your gut -- Spidey is not worthy.

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#3

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:04am

as er yout othere thread: PIPPIN

#4

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:05am

Newsies. Period.

#5

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/22/13 at 8:54am

(and I didn't even love Newsies.....but it's enjoyable and you might very well hook your kids on b'way for a good long time.)

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#6

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/22/13 at 9:08am

NEWSIES

#7

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/22/13 at 10:02am

Haven't seen Spiderman, but I loved Newsies. The musical improved a lot on the movie. It has several really fun and impressive dance numbers. On the other hand-A lot of kids do seem to love the spectacle of Spiderman.


Just saw your other post: If all of the kids want to see Spiderman, unless you have objections to the show, it's probably going to be in YOUR best interest to take them to Spiderman.

Updated On: 7/22/13 at 10:02 AM

#8

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/22/13 at 10:12am

NEWSIES

EDIT due to itouch posting before I was done.


SIT IN THE MEZ if you sit orchestra you might miss some of the top of the set. try center mez.

Updated On: 7/22/13 at 10:12 AM

#9

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/22/13 at 10:14am

Definitely NEWSIES.

#10

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/22/13 at 10:30am

The kids want to see Spider-Man.

Take the poor kids to see Spider-Man.

The next time you visit, you can make them sit through Newsies.

A comic book hero battles evil or a Depression-era newsboy strike? Which one do you think your kids will enjoy more?

#11

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/22/13 at 11:07am

If you're willing to spend a little time before the show giving them some context about what Newsies is about, it could be both an enjoyable experience as well as a bit of an education about history and people who are not as fortunate growing up as your kids might be. Spiderman is the easier choice but Newsies might be the richer experience.

#12

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/22/13 at 11:09am

Except most kids love Newsies. They love to see kids empowered. Not all kids care about comic book characters.

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#13

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/22/13 at 11:11am

had spiderman movies when I was a kid and had a VHS copy of Newsies. Guess which one got worn out.

#14

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/22/13 at 11:51am

If the kids want to see Spider-Man, take them to see that, but they'd enjoy either. Both are geared toward kids/families.

#15

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/22/13 at 11:57am

I sat 4th row center in the Orchestra for Newsies, and I could see the whole set.

#16

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/22/13 at 3:12pm

Newsies, through and through.

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#17

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/23/13 at 1:11am

well I have seen it from Mez and Orchestra, and the mez seats were better for some of the scenes. It also sounds better up in the mez.

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when they project the Brooklyn bridge if you are in the mez it "feels" like you are on the bridge too.

#18

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/23/13 at 3:40pm

Newsies

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#19

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/23/13 at 4:14pm

Newsies is a lot more competent, but it's just as bland.

#20

Spiderman or Newsies?

Posted: 7/23/13 at 6:20pm

Take the kids to see the show that they are most interested in. Don't ask us for our opnions, ask your kids for their's.