What to see? (Seriously)
What to see? (Seriously)
#1What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 5:36pm
I usually know exactly which shows to catch, however I'm stumped at the moment.
I have seen ALL new shows of the season, including HIGH FIDELITY, except for the following. Which should I see?
A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN
DEUCE
INHERET THE WIND
RADIO GOLF
TALK RADIO
THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING
And of course I could also see IN THE HEIGHTS off-Broadway. And on Broadway I have yet to see the long-running THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA nor SPAMALOT.
Thoughts? Suggestions? (This is for a Sunday matinee on June 10 in-between the Tony Awards rehearsal and evening Awards telecast).
THANKS!
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#2re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 5:40pm
It's not on your list, but check out eurydice at Second Stage. 
#2re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 5:42pm
I have only seen
RADIO GOLF
TALK RADIO
of the six that you listed, but of those two I *loved* TALK RADIO. Loved. RADIO GOLF was good, but TALK RADIO was just one of those the lights came back up and I wanted to see it again right then experiences.
The only thing I have heard about DEUCE from folks who have seen it is- there's no intermission, and it's *still* too long. fwiw.
#3re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 5:44pm
i havent seen any of them, but i would personally see THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING
looks good to me :)
My 2007/2008 Season:
Grey Gardens (7/5)
110 in the Shade (7/6)
Mary Poppins (7/7)
Xanadu (7/7)
Deuce (7/8)
Spamalot (7/8)
Jersey Boys (8/25)
The Year of Magical Thinking (8/25)
Mauritius (11/2)
Young Frankenstein (11/3)
Rock 'N' Roll (11/3)
Pygmalion (11/4)
Mauritius (11/10)
Mauritius (11/21) Mauritius (11/21)
Sunday in the Park with George (3/6)
South Pacific (3/7)
Gypsy (3/8)
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (3/9)
#4re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 5:46pmRADIO GOLF or DEUCE would be my choice--though I love Vanessa--might pick her.
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#5re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 5:49pm
INHERIT THE WIND
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#6re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 5:50pm
One would think YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING or DEUCE however I've heard the same about both...basically "nah." Besides, HBO may be airing YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING. If the reviews were better I'd definitely make it a point to see it.
I'm leaning towards TALK RADIO, IN THE HEIGHTS, or SPAMALOT. Though IN THE HEIGHTS is coming to Broadway...
OR do I want to see SPRING AWAKENING for a third time? Jeez...it shouldn't be this difficult in choosing a show!
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#7re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 5:51pmInherit the Wind first and then Talk Radio. The rest are all a waste of time.
#8re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 5:58pm
"Radio Golf" is FAR from a waste of time- The performances are top-notch, especially Jenks and Chisholm, who gives the most incredible performance that I have seen this year.
Loved "Talk Radio" as well.
#9re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 6:02pm
A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN - Worth seeing for Best's performance.
DEUCE - Painful, horrendous waste of time.
INHERIT THE WIND - Only worth seeing for Plummer's performance.
RADIO GOLF - Brilliant! Must-see! Anthony Chisholm's performance is not to be missed.
TALK RADIO - Dull and contrived as all hell.
THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING - Dull as well.
PHANTOM and SPAMALOT will be playing forever. See something that won't be around for long.
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-Kad
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Updated On: 5/31/07 at 06:02 PM
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
BSoBW2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/8/04
#10re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 6:04pmTALK RADIO, with the exception of one person, the cast is all first rate. Shreiber is not to be missed.
#11re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 6:08pm
Did you see the national tours of Phantom and Spamalot?
I'd go to see Phantom from the $26.25 seats, only if you haven't seen the show before, just to be able to say you saw the longest running Bway show, and Jennifer Hope Wills is very good. I hated Spamalot though, and the reviews on this board for Deuce were very bad, so I'd skip that and The Year will be televised like you say, so no. Did you see Xanadu?
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BroadwayGirl107
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/03
#12re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 6:13pm
You should really check out Passing Strange at The Public theatre if you like something like Spring Awakening. It's a new rock musical...it's really unique, perceptive, and witty. I definitely think it's something special. And rush tickets are only $20. In fact, you can get advanced student tix for $25.
If not, from your list, I think I'd see Moon for the Misbegotten.
teka21
Leading Actor Joined: 12/19/06
#13re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 6:23pmI highly recommend In The Heights now, so that you can compare what's new or changed from the Off-Broadway version after it moves!
#14re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 6:25pmI would see In the Heights, Inherit the Wind or Talk Radio. I'd steer clear of Spamalot.
#15re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 6:35pm
I'd see either Xanadu, that looks like a fun campy show, or The Fantasticks, if you already have seen 110.
What about Tamyra in Rent?
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Updated On: 5/31/07 at 06:35 PM
#16re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 6:45pmabout the phantom 26.50 seats, are those in the way BACK of the theater, where you cant see anything??
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Cape Twirl of Doom
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#17re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 7:40pm
Oh wow, did they just start doing the $26.25 rear seats for Phantom? Last time I was checking seating the cheapest was $66. Damn, if I'd have known that I would have made sure to check out Gary Mauer when he was in last month.
I'd say go for MOON. It's a limited run and Best is phenomenal. Student rush puts you right in the front row.
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#18re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 7:53pm
I love Spamalot, so I'd totally suggest seeing that. It's so much fun.
But if you want a show that's from this season, I'd suggest A Moon..., considering it's closing on Tony night. Or Inherit the Wind, just for the acting alone.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#20re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 7:59pm
"I love Spamalot, so I'd totally suggest seeing that. It's so much fun. "
Oooh, I just saw Spamalot for the second time last week, and it's in pretty bad shape. As much as I love Marin, she is totally wrong in that part, as is most of the cast in their respective parts.
I would actually go with Yankee's suggestion of seeing Blackbird.
#21re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 8:01pm
"Oh wow, did they just start doing the $26.25 rear seats for Phantom? Last time I was checking seating the cheapest was $66. Damn, if I'd have known that I would have made sure to check out Gary Mauer when he was in last month"
Whoever told you that the cheapest seat was 66, was trying to set you up, they have had seats from 26.25 since they opened I think, or an equivalent for what it costed back then. And yes, it's the last row of the theatre, you can see well, but from far, you can always bring binoculars. Im not a big fan of the show, so I wouldn't spend over 26 to see it, so that's why I have gotten those seats in the past.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
theperformer
Chorus Member Joined: 5/26/07
#23re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 8:17pmI haven't seen Spamalot since the original cast days so I wouldn't know what's going on with it now. Too bad Marin is miscast. I've been meaning to go back just to see her.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
#24re: What to see? (Seriously)
Posted: 5/31/07 at 8:17pmI remember when those $26 seats were $15- We used to go see "Les Mis", "Phantom", or "Miss Saigon" for $15 !!!
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