What to see with Mom

#1

What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:57pm

Hello! At the end of August/early September, I'm going to be moving to the city for college. My mom is coming to help move me in, and she told me that she wants to see a Broadway show with me before she leaves. We wanted to see Grey Gardens, but it closes too soon. Together, we've already seen Spelling Bee, Hairspray, Avenue Q, Chicago, Wicked, Phantom, and Rent, and probably seeing Spring Awakening with my mother would be a poor choice. What would be a good show to see with her? It doesn't have to be a musical, or light fare, but I want her to get to see something really good. Any suggestions? Thanks!

#2

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:58pm

Legally Blonde
The Drowsy Chaperone (if it is still open)
Mary Poppins

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#3

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:59pm

There is Legally Blonde, Xanadu, Curtains, and I have seen Drowsy Chaperone 4 times.

Updated On: 7/6/07 at 03:59 PM

#4

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:59pm

Curtains! Drowsy Chaperone! Legally Blonde!

#5

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 4:00pm

A Chorus Line-without a doubt. An amazing show that has humor and emotional depth with some killer dancing.

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#6

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 4:02pm

with mom, Curtains

and you're right, you don't want to be seeing Spring Awakening with mom :)

#7

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 4:12pm

I want to add Curtains to the list.

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#8

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 4:14pm

I would say either Curtains or A Chorus Line.

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#9

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 4:57pm

Spring Awakening is the best musical to bring your mom to in order to strengthen your relationship. Now my mom likes me.

#10

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 4:59pm

Double post (needed to)

Just kidding about the last post... I think Curtains or The Drowsy Chaperone (which should be open millie) is a good idea.

#11

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 5:06pm

I saw spring awakening with my mom, but, granted, I made her sit on the other side of the theater.

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#12

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 5:07pm

the parentals are eating up Xanadu. I don't know why.

#13

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 5:27pm

See Drowsy! And yes, Millie-dillmont, I was shocked that you didn't recommend Curtains in your first post - given your avatar

#14

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 5:35pm

If you saw Avenue Q with your mom, I have a feeling Spring Awakening wouldn't be too bad.

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#15

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 5:40pm

If a tour of Piazza ever comes around again... see that with Mom. I tried to take my Mom as part of her Mother's Day present and she said she hates that "opera s!@#!" Ugh.

Maybe you'll have better luck than I did!

#16

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 6:49pm

All Shows I would or have taken my mother to. Skip Legally Blonde and Curtains, I think they are not worth the money

Mamma Mia!
Phantom
Les Mis
A Chorus Line
Drowsy Chaperone
Mary Poppins
Chicago

#17

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 6:58pm

I loved Curtains, and I'm a mom, AND I took my teen to see Q more than once AND Spring Awakening. Curtains is sweet, she'll enjoy it.

#18

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 9:50pm

Curtains or A Chorus Line

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#19

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 9:54pm

Xanadu

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#20

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 10:05pm

Naked Boys Singing!

#21

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 10:24pm

I'd say Curtains... I recently saw that with my parents and it was very enjoyable for all! It's too bad you'll miss Grey Gardens! other suggestions...perhaps les miserables, A Chorus Line, or Drowsy... but I'd got with Curtains!

#22

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 10:54pm

Legally Blonde! You will love it! Then again, no matter what show you see, I'm sure you will enjoy! Have fun!

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#23

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 11:07pm

Curtains

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#24

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 11:36pm

My mom and I have tickets to Spring Awakening! We're both very much looking forward to it.

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#25

re: What to see with Mom

Posted: 7/6/07 at 11:37pm

cutains and Legally Blonde. I did see both and moms enjoyed both.