Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

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Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/10/05 at 7:02pm

As some of you already know, I'm going to New York with my school to see the Phantom of the Opera. We are also going to see Light in the Piazza and Wicked. Our theatre teacher wants to see one extra show. Which show would you recommend for a group of High Schoolers? We saw DRS and the Lion King the last time around, and our teacher couldn't get tickets to Spamalot. Based on that information, which show do you recommend?

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#2

re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/10/05 at 7:03pm

Sweeney Todd....perfect for aspiring actors so they can see how Masters do it.

#3

re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/10/05 at 7:05pm

Sweeney.

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re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/10/05 at 7:12pm

I would also say Sweeney. It is an amazing production, and I'm sure you guys will have a lot to discuss after seeing the show.

If you want something more light hearted and fun, I'm sure you will have a good time at Spelling Bee as well.

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re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/10/05 at 8:53pm

Thanks. I'll ask my drama teacher if we can see Sweeny tomorrow.

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re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/10/05 at 8:55pm

I without hestitation tell you to get tickets to THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.

It's phenomenal and its hysterical. One of the best shows on Broadway right now.

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re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/10/05 at 8:56pm

HAIRSPRAY or RENT ! I think Sweeny may be a bit dark for high-schoolers !

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re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/10/05 at 9:01pm

^ Not at all. I'm thirteen, and I absolutley love it.

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Posted: 11/10/05 at 9:01pm

double post.

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Updated On: 11/10/05 at 09:01 PM

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re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/10/05 at 9:06pm

Ok, I just said my opinion ! I am sure there are many young fans of it, but IT IS a serious piece and some young people may find it tiring !

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re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/10/05 at 9:11pm

does it have a lot of "inappropriate" stuff like language or sexual stuff in it, i wanna see it really bad, and i am one of the "younglings" on this board!!!!

oh yeah, and i reccomend spelling bee and sweet charity (and sweeney todd) :)

#12

re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/10/05 at 9:17pm

I agree that Sweeney maybe be a stretch. Some people can handle a barber who kills people and a woman who makes pies out of dead people, but not all high schoolers can.

I would go with Spelling Bee, the humor is accessible to all, and it is not very offensive. It is a treat and hey maybe one of you guys could end up on stage.

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Posted: 11/10/05 at 10:05pm

i'd say spelling bee, i went with my parents and 18 year old and my 11 year old sister, and we all enjoyed it

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re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/11/05 at 4:06pm

I asked about Sweeny, and my theatre teacher said that he would consider it. I'm so excited. I saw the first act of Sweeny with the OBC (on videotape, of course), and can't wait to see the second, if we do go at all. Will Patti LuPone disappoint?

I didn't have time to talk to him about Spelling Bee, however.

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#15

re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/11/05 at 4:12pm

Hairspray is fun for everyone!

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Posted: 11/11/05 at 4:14pm

Well is your group full of Rentheads and Wicked freaks? Because I can NEVER see the Rentheads in my high school sitting through SWEENEY.

If they want something more upbeat and happy, HAIRSPRAY, or SWEET CHARITY.

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re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/11/05 at 4:18pm

I have to entirely disagree with Sweeney being too dark for highschoolers. It's not like they are 10 or 11. They would be between 14 and 18 years old. You read Shakespear and Joyce in high school. I think Sweeney may not be the most fun, but anyone that age serious about theatre should have the capacity to take and understand it. (I'm not saying that some won't, but as a general rule they should be old enough.)

There is not much "inappropriate" language in Sweeney, if you have heard the score you have heard it. There are a couple moments of dark sexuality regarding the judge.

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Posted: 11/11/05 at 4:22pm

I never said it was inappropriate for high school students.

But I know kids who thought CHICAGO was terribly boring and stupid because it had no set, so I wouldn't want to know what some would think of SWEENEY.

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Posted: 11/11/05 at 4:26pm

I wasn't talking to you ljay, your post wasn't up when I wrote mine.

I agree, if anything they might find it boring. But most of these posts were about the subject matter, I think the subject matter is fine for most High Schoolers.

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#20

re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/11/05 at 4:28pm

I'd say Avenue Q. It is the best night of Broadway you can have on the Great White Way. Or you can go see Doubt if you want some variety.

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re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/11/05 at 4:28pm

Sweeney . . .

Sweeney . . .

Sweeney . . .

Sweeney Todd.

The Demon Barber of Fleet

Street.

Any generation brought up on MTV during a time of war should have no problem handling this material.

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re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/11/05 at 4:31pm

There are several Rentheads in the school. But our teacher is already considering taking us to see the Rent movie, so I doubt that we'll see that. As for them not being able to sit through it. I don't know. On the one hand, they're awfully mature, joking about Avenue Q 24/7. On the other hand, they were bored of "A Streetcar Named Desire". I'm personally vouching for Sweeny, as I really want to see Patti live.

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#23

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Posted: 11/11/05 at 6:36pm

i am also a highschool student and have not gotten the chance yet to see sweeny but i hear its great and you should see that. that would be my chioce

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#24

re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/11/05 at 6:50pm

Sweeney or Spelling Bee

#25

re: Which (Other) Show Should My Theatre Production See?

Posted: 11/11/05 at 10:45pm

I'd say Sweeny but getting tickets may be an issue since it's so good. Go for Hairspray! My drama class jsut saw it Wednesday. FABULOUS!!!!!!!

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