What should I take my brother to?

[Shirley Hemphill]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 4:01am

My brother's visiting for 2 weeks -- what plays should I take him to? Any suggestions on how to rank this list? (or any alternate ideas?)

1. November
2. Rock & Roll
3. Is He Dead?

I would love to take him to Xanadu but I just don't think he'll appreciate the campy fun. (He's straight).

[B3TA07]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 4:09am

I think you took the term "straight theatre" too far, dear. Take him to 'little mermaid'

[jaystarr]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 8:40am

JUST- FYI- I knew straight guys who like Xanadu. Its not limiting to gay audience only


BTW-The plays you mentioned specially Rock N Roll is not for everyone. I have seen 65 shows last year which most of it are 'straight' plays (straight meaning -not musical) and I am still struggling with Tom Stoppard's plays.

If he does not like campy - The 39 Steps & Spamalot are out. I'd suggest Disney's , Jersey Boys or Young Frankenstein for musicals...and any plays...

Hope you guys have a great time at the theater!

J*



Updated On: 1/2/08 at 08:40 AM

[mominator]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 8:52am

Stoppard as genius as his works are really is not for everyone (gay or straight, young or old)
Xanadu is funny as heck, and a campy good time.
Spamalot and YF, are good safe choices as are Jersey Boys and Curtains.

Updated On: 1/2/08 at 08:52 AM

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 8:53am

Since when does Straight = No Sense Of Humor?

[mominator]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 8:55am

Very good question WBAF, my husband liked Xanadu a lot.

[artscallion]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 8:58am

I'm gay and I hated Xanadu. The only thing being gay makes me love is sex with men.

Updated On: 1/2/08 at 08:58 AM

[jaystarr]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 9:08am

LOL- WBaF ! & Artscallion- LOL too-dont we all?

BTW- I think there's a misconception about Xanadu-The main characters in Xanadu are straight (Sonny & Kira)

The muses are sex-less (IMO) though they call themselves "sisters" ..two were played by men.. and they are not gay... they can be women or men.. they are mythical creatures.... thought I think ..there's 1 gay character in Mt. Olympus....(for comical relief) that said.... B*tch... I dont know your life? and another one which is a spoiler.

Click this fANADu photo thread on their website and you will be suprise how many STRAIGHT MEN with wife and kids that love Xanadu...
http://xanaduonbroadway.com/fanblog/index.php


J*


Updated On: 1/2/08 at 09:08 AM

[mominator]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 9:41am

"Click this fANADu photo thread on their website and you will be suprise how many STRAIGHT MEN with wife and kids that love Xanadu... "

***jumping up and down and waving hand*** Count my family in

[SpellingBeeFan4Ever]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 11:47am

Selling Bee! See it before it closes!

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 11:51am

Actually, I would agree on SPELLING BEE. I have taken so many family and friends to this show over its run, and every single one has had a complete blast. It is SO much fun.

[SpellingBeeFan4Ever]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 2:05pm

I actually took a bunch of family members once and they all loved it!

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 2:13pm

A whorehouse.

[broadwayfan7]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 2:47pm

I would suggest either Spelling Bee or Is He Dead?

[george95]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 2:51pm

Take him to CHICAGO; lots of women in underwear, and men in tight shirts too if he hasnt decided yet : )

[DRSisLove]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 3:13pm

"Selling Bee! See it before it closes!"
Ya! Selling Bee, they sell lots of stuff. Great for gifts...
I kid.. I kid...

[SpellingBeeFan4Ever]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 7:25pm

DRS, we all know you hate spelling bee.

[DRSisLove]

Posted: 1/2/08 at 8:41pm

That's totally not true. Its a new found love, after disliking it my first time. Cannot wait to go to closing night.
Updated On: 1/2/08 at 08:41 PM

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 1/3/08 at 12:27am

Shirley H. poster... what is your brother's age? RC in Austin, Texas

[Shirley Hemphill]

Posted: 1/3/08 at 6:53pm

Just to clarify from my original post at the start of this thread, I never said my brother had no sense of humor, but you're right, you don't have to be gay to enjoy Xanadu. (and p.s. he loved Spamalot & I'm pretty sure he'd enjoy Xanadu too, but I just don't think I can convince him - and he's 42 for those who asked).

We've already seen on this & various other visits:

The Farnsworth Invention
Spamalot
The Drowsy Chaperone
Jersey Boys
Wicked
Rent
Grey Gardens
Fat Pig
In a Dark Dark House
Some Girl(s)
Avenue Q
Spring Awakening
Hairspray
Proof
(and more but this is all I can recall)...

Anyway just trying to decide if we'll check out any shows (musical or play) while he's here this visit...

[songanddanceman2]

Posted: 1/3/08 at 8:40pm

what about YF

[Caroline-Q-or-TBoo]

Posted: 1/3/08 at 9:57pm

AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY.

dear god it's amazing.

[pushdabutton]

Posted: 1/3/08 at 10:04pm

I would also suggest Chicago or how about The Lion King.

[MerMaggieGalinda]

Posted: 1/3/08 at 10:22pm

My straight, musical-hating teenage brothers actually enjoyed Wicked. Well, they enjoyed it a lot more than Phantom, which they fell asleep during along with my dad.

[Wanna Be A Foster]

Posted: 1/3/08 at 10:24pm

NAKED BOYS SINGING!