phantom of the opera- should I see it again?

[itaybm2]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:34am

I've seen the show on West End 2 months ago,

it was amazing.

Geronimo Rauch's performance was unbelievable,

and it stuck to my head since.

I'm going to be in NYC on August.

Should I watch the show again? 

Is James Barbour as good as Gero?

I dont want to be stuck with comparisons,

because it'll ruin the show for me..

Help!

i'll be glad to have some reccomendations of good musicals.

[Bilbo3]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:38am

No.

[itaybm2]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:42am

"No."

why not?

 

[tazber]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:42am

Yes

 

[tazber]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:44am

Comparing and contrasting performers and performances is exciting when it comes to live theater.

Each and every performance is unique in its own way.

I don't think seeing Barbour will affect your memories of Rauch.

 

 

 

 

Unless he asks you to come back to his dressing room......

Updated On: 4/17/15 at 09:44 AM

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:45am

There are so many other shows to watch in NYC than an ancient overrated POTO (and any haters keep away)

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:48am

Unless he asks you to come back to his dressing room......"

Nice one!!! lol lol

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:51am

There are a lot of good, new shows, see something else.

Updated On: 4/17/15 at 09:51 AM

[tazber]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:51am

"There are so many other shows to watch in NYC than an ancient overrated POTO (and any haters keep away)"

This is an excellent point.

I would also suggest seeing a new show over a show you've seen.

 

[itaybm2]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 9:55am

"
Unless he asks you to come back to his dressing room......"
Nice one!!! lol lol"

 lol, that got me too.

which shows would any of you recommend?

I thought about Les Miz and Aladdin.

[tazber]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 10:04am

There are so many excellent show right now.

Based on what you've mentioned I think you would enjoy Finding Neverland.

Despite the critics a lot of people on here have loved the show and it has a pop-oriented score.

 

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 10:05am

I loved both Alladin and Les Miz, good choices 

For new shows that opened in 2014-2015: On the Twentieth Century (Stars Kristin Chenoweth), Something Rotten, The King and I, Finding Neverland, An American in Paris. I haven't seen the last four yet but those are getting good buzz on the message boards and also good reviews

Note: On the Twentieth Century actually closes July 5, unless it extends (I missed the part where your visit will be in Aug)

Updated On: 4/17/15 at 10:05 AM

[Elfuhbuh]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 10:30am

Yes, see Phantom again. I've found that each time I saw it (I've seen it three times now) brought something new that I didn't experience before. With the right actor in the title role, it can almost feel like you're seeing a different show. (I haven't seen Barbour, but his performance has been getting excellent word-of-mouth, so he could be worth catching!)

Updated On: 4/17/15 at 10:30 AM

[Eurotrash]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 10:52am

A lot of the responses are frankly, silly. 

If you found it amazing in London, then of course go again, as I am sure James Barbour is great.

 

Me personally, I would see something else, but that's only because my mum forces me me see it every couple of years, and yes, GR was great.

 

[skies]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 1:32pm

I think if you enjoy a musical and want to see it again  and again and put money into live theatre there is no down side.

So if you love "Phantom" that much, go for it!

Updated On: 4/17/15 at 01:32 PM

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 1:41pm

Phantom is a great show, but since you saw it 2 months ago, I would try seeing something else instead! There are so many fabulous shows open right now! Maybe see The King and I or The Visit. Both are pretty dark and deep and epic

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 1:42pm

or see Living on Love!!! You will hear real opera!!

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 1:51pm

"or see Living on Love!!! You will hear real opera!!"

 But we have to warn her this show may not be open in Aug?!

Updated On: 4/17/15 at 01:51 PM

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 1:52pm

or maybe it will beeeee

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 1:55pm

I hope so too...and stay open thru May at least when I got tix to see it!

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 1:56pm

Im seeing it the 3rd week of may!

[ebontoyan]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 1:59pm

"Im seeing it the 3rd week of may!"

Enjoy!! And report back here! I'm there Memorial weekend

[Elfuhbuh]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 2:52pm

"I think if you enjoy a musical and want to see it agin and again and put money into live theatre thre is no down side.
So if you love "Phantom" that much, go for it!"

 

This. Don't feel too much pressure to see something else if your heart is really set on seeing Phantom again. It's all up to you in the end. :)

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 3:12pm

"Im seeing it the 3rd week of may!"

 I hate wishing that a show would close early (ideally before mid-May)

but....in this case....

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 4/17/15 at 3:17pm

you hope it will close?