What show should I see? [the most happy] FELA! or RAGTIME? Thank you!

[orli]

Posted: 9/17/09 at 5:08pm

Seeking an exciting theatrical experience!

[princessariel]

Posted: 9/17/09 at 5:15pm

I was in Ragtime with a community theatre where I live, and it is THE BEST MUSICAL EVER!!! It's on the depressing side (like in a Les Mis kind of way), but it's also very inspireing. The music is phenomenal! The lyrics are so personal; it's amazing to watch the characters struggle through everything, and fight to change the country.

Anyways, if you want more info or have any questions, holler at me.

Ragtime is also a book by the way; if you want to know what the musical is about, the book is a good source.

Oh my gosh, it's like the most emotional experience I've ever had!

[blaxx]

Posted: 9/17/09 at 5:17pm

^ Was that a real opinion?

[princessariel]

Posted: 9/17/09 at 5:21pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w672ncJ4K4
I was in this one!

[jpbran]

Posted: 9/17/09 at 5:29pm

Ragtime.

[Schmerg_The_Impaler]

Posted: 9/17/09 at 5:31pm

I recommend Ragtime. I saw the production that is transferring to Broadway when it was at the Kennedy Center, and it was such a perfect marriage of cast, staging, and material. But I haven't seen FELA, so my opinion isn't totally valid.

Princessariel, your production is also really well-done for community theatre! Wish I could've been there!

Posted: 9/17/09 at 6:02pm

Neither. People who can't make up their own damn mind what show to see deserve no theater at all.

[Mamie]

Posted: 9/17/09 at 7:25pm

The music styles of these two shows are as different as night and day so your own personal taste would have a lot to do with your enjoyment factor. I haven't seen Fela! but I have heard recordings of Fela Kuti and I saw this production of Ragtime when it was in DC. Based on MY personal taste, I'd say Ragtime. Fela has a LOT of avid followers who would readily disagree with me though!

[bwaylvsong]

Posted: 9/17/09 at 8:19pm

Ragtime!!

I'm not familiar with Fela! (other than the BoB performance, which did not impress me), but I can't imagine much of anything being better than Ragtime. I was also in a production of Ragtime in HS, and it was one of the best experiences of my life!
My production's Act I Finale (Till We Reach That Day)

[perfectlymarvelous]

Posted: 9/17/09 at 11:14pm

I don't know anything about Fela! other than the Broadway on Broadway performance which didn't impress me too much, but I did see the production of Ragtime that is moving here at the Kennedy Center and it was really beautifully done. Ragtime is one of my favorite shows ever though so I am very, very biased.

[JohnBoy2]

Posted: 9/17/09 at 11:47pm

Although I cannot speak for either production, I have seen both shows. I love both of them. As far as the shows are concerned, you cannot go wrong with either one.