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#1

The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 8:42am

What do you think it is?
What's going to be the new "Spring Awakening", if you will.
"Those You've Known And Lost Still Walk Behind You"-Spring Awakening
#2

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 8:45am

I'm gonna go out on a limb, and say: In The Heights.
"Anybody that goes to the theater, I think we’re all misfits, so we ended up on stage or in the audience.” --- Patti LuPone.
#5

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 9:32am

In the Heights has the critical and popular appeal needed to be the hit of the year.
"Are you sorry for civilization? I am sorry for it too." ~Coast of Utopia: Shipwreck
#6

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 9:35am

In The Heights
"Everytime you step on that stage it is somebody's first Broadway show and somebody's last Broadway show. Make it count."
#7

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 9:45am

I'm gonna say August: Osage County-sure, it's not a musical, but it's doing the near-impossible-bringing people back to a straight play in droves. And it's good, high-quality drama as well.
"A birdcage I plan to hang. I'll get to that someday. A birdcage for a bird who flew away...Around the world." "Life is a cabaret old chum, only a cabaret old chum, and I love a cabaret!"-RIP Natasha Richardson-I was honored to have witnessed her performance as Sally Bowles.
#8

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 9:47am

In a lackluster year, NOTHING will be the so called "Hottest" show of the year. Its going to be a feat for any show ( new or old) to capture the type of reviews that SITPWG garnered, but of course there wil be a show that wins the popularity contest. Having not seen Cry Baby I cant say whether its a big dancing musical, but so far ITH captures and modernizes the spirit of big, old time dance musicals. The dance in that show is what gives it the edge over most of the musicals that have opened thus far.
#9

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 9:49am

Yeah I thought In The Heights would be the newest hit.
"Those You've Known And Lost Still Walk Behind You"-Spring Awakening
#10

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 9:53am

Definitely In the Heights.
http://www.beintheheights.com/katnicole1 (Please click and help me win!) I chose, and my world was shaken- So what?
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not... "Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
"And when Idina Menzel is singing, I'm always slightly worried that her teeth are going to jump out of her mouth and chase me." - Schmerg_the_Impaler
#12

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 10:17am

"In The Heights" without a doubt, and I am not basing that on the quality of the show (as much as I LOVE it !!)

Just saying that because of the buzz at (and around) the theatre the times that I have seen it.

Seems to be all people are talking about.
#14

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 10:22am

Some of the things I heard outside the ITH theatre this weekend made me so happy! I'm anxious for the reviews.

Updated On: 2/25/08 at 10:22 AM

#16

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 10:52am

In The Heights already has a good deal of buzz going, and their grosses are great for a show that's still in previews. So I'd say In The Heights has a very good chance of being the big hit of the season.
#17

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 12:31pm

In the Heights. And that show deserves it, unlike Spring Awakening. Amazing.
"Get mad, then get over it." - Colin Powell
#18

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 12:34pm

What about SOUTH PACIFIC ? There's a lot of buzz for that too and it hasn't even opened yet ! Or are we talking only new shows ?

Updated On: 2/25/08 at 12:34 PM

#19

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 2:57pm

"In the Heights. And that show deserves it, unlike Spring Awakening. Amazing."

But SA is one of your favorite shows?
#20

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 6:25pm

In The Heights.
"I mean, sitting side by side with another man watching Patti LuPone play Rose in GYPSY on Broadway is essentially the equivalent of having hardcore sex." -Wanna Be A Foster. "Say 'Goody.' Say 'Bubbi.'" ... "That's it. Exactly as if it were 'Goody.' Now I know you're gonna sing 'Goody' this time, but nevertheless..."
#22

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 6:31pm

In the Heights, without a doubt.
Hunter: Your teeth need whitening./ Heidi: You sound weird./ Jeff: You taste funny.
-Jeff Bowen's worst onstage line flub.
#23

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 8:36pm

By a mile the revival of Sunday in the Park with George playing at the Roundabout. See it for yourself before you question me.
In the Heights? It was a mediocre romp at best Off-Broadway. Pricilla Lopez was the only real strong point for me. The choreography was fun, but the score? Come on!
#24

re: The Hottest New Show Of 08'

Posted: 2/25/08 at 8:42pm

There are a couple of problems with that, Jv.

(and let me preface by saying that I loved "Sunday")

First problem is that its a limited run... other problem is that it has limited appeal. I think "Heights" appeals to a broader range of people. Just my .02

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