What show to see?!
What show to see?!
#1What show to see?!
Posted: 4/5/09 at 12:38am
I am coming to New York in June with my friend and I want to see a couple shows. I love musicals but my friend actually "hates" them but agrees to see them since I really want to... We're going to see 2 shows. We already have NEXT TO NORMAL tickets.. but what is one other show that my friend will enjoy? I need a show that will entertain as well as impress.
THANKS
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#2re: What show to see?!
Posted: 4/5/09 at 1:06am
Well, out of the straight plays, I'd recommend AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY as the first pick. Or REASONS TO BE PRETTY.
Both offer highly discounted tickets and are fantastic.
WishingOnlyWounds2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/25/08
#2re: What show to see?!
Posted: 4/5/09 at 1:08am
'God of Carnage' got rave reviews and is hilarious.
Most people who typically don't love musicals tend to enjoy Wicked somewhat...
#3re: What show to see?!
Posted: 4/5/09 at 2:03amHow about Toxic Avenger? My younger brother hates musicals but he's actually talking about wanting to see that one.
#4re: What show to see?!
Posted: 4/5/09 at 2:14am
AVENUE Q, I think, would be appropriate. Or IN THE HEIGHTS.
--Aristotle
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#5re: What show to see?!
Posted: 4/5/09 at 7:40am
I'll second seeing August. A fabulous theatrical non-musical experience. It's amazing....I just saw it again a few weeks ago. Funny and disturbing all at the same time.
Go before it closes!
#6re: What show to see?!
Posted: 4/5/09 at 9:25ami dont know enough abotu your friend or you but judging from what you wrote I agree with capnhook, Avenue Q or In the Heights should be a good time.
Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer Actions speak louder than words. (Tick, Tick... BOOM!)
#7re: What show to see?!
Posted: 4/5/09 at 9:27amor hair
Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer Actions speak louder than words. (Tick, Tick... BOOM!)
PiraguaGuy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/10/08
#8re: What show to see?!
Posted: 4/5/09 at 9:27amIn the Heights
AndAllThatJazz22
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/8/08
#9re: What show to see?!
Posted: 4/5/09 at 9:37amSince you already have next to normal, I would not see August or Irena. Next to Normal is a big downer, it's a very depressing show. August deals with lots of material that is very rough to watch (even though they do a good job of making it humorous). Irena also deals with very depressing subject matter. You wouldn't want your friend thinking broadway is just depressing! Go see a funny play like Exit the King, or Reasons to be Pretty. If you decide a musical, In the Heights would be an ideal choice.
-Danmeg's 10 year old son.
#10re: What show to see?!
Posted: 4/5/09 at 11:10amAugust or In The Heights. Have fun!
#11re: What show to see?!
Posted: 4/5/09 at 8:12pmIf you are going for impressing someone who isn't too in to musicals, I have to suggest Wicked. It is certainly one of the more, if nothing else, visually impressive shows. Metallic dragons with smoke, flying bubble, talking OZ head, the entirety of the Emerald City scene. It is a spectacle.
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#12re: What show to see?!
Posted: 4/5/09 at 8:17pmI would say Wicked too, if you have a feeling your friend is hard to please. I agree with WishingOnlyWounds2. I have a feeling people hard to please tend to enjoy Wicked.
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