should i go see Next to Normal or West Side Story?- Page 2

[camncal]

should i go see Next to Normal or West Side Story?#25

Posted: 9/12/10 at 12:28am

thanks for the replies. i think i will go see N2N first! Should i expect to shed some tears or is it more of a feel good musical?

[binau]

should i go see Next to Normal or West Side Story?#26

Posted: 9/12/10 at 12:33am

"Haven't seen Next to Normal, but West Side Story isn't as terrible as people make it out to be. Also, Natalie Cortez is amazing as Anita."

I don't think WSS is terrible by any means, and I saw Natalie Cortez (and Jeremy Jordan), but I'd still see N2N first :P.

"thanks for the replies. i think i will go see N2N first! Should i expect to shed some tears or is it more of a feel good musical?"

If you have a habit of shedding tears, then you'll shed tears imo. But I disagree when people say they walk out on a downer or whatever; the overall message is a strongly positive one I think (but watch the show).

Give me claws and a hunch, just away from this bunch.

[camncal]

should i go see Next to Normal or West Side Story?#27

Posted: 9/12/10 at 12:40am

i don't really get emotional that often, but i do remember when watching Billy Eilliot, i got really choked up. can't wait.

[dramamama611]

should i go see Next to Normal or West Side Story?#28

Posted: 9/12/10 at 5:32am

It's a pretty emotional piece. So unless you DON'T connect with it, I'd expect tears. That being said, there is a bit of humor sprinkled about, obviously more abundant in Act I. But I agree with a previous poster that mentioned the feeling upon leaving is not a depressed one.


I've seen both shows and I wouldn't pluck down another red cent to see THIS production of WSS againm--and trust me, NO ONE was more excited to see this revival than I. I've seen N2N a number of times, and was thoroughly entranced each time.

Enjoy, you won't regret it.

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[aasjb4ever]

should i go see Next to Normal or West Side Story?#29

Posted: 9/12/10 at 8:10am

The show is very emotional, but I cried because it really struck a chord with me. (parent's separation/divorce, mental illness in the family) But it's not a sad show, it gives a lot of hope and ends bittersweetly.

[pushdabutton]

should i go see Next to Normal or West Side Story?#30

Posted: 9/12/10 at 9:42am

No question, see Next To Normal. In all fairness, I will say I did enjoy West Side Story. Let us know what you decide.

[dragonlp86]

should i go see Next to Normal or West Side Story?#31

Posted: 9/12/10 at 10:52am

I'm going to agree and suggest Next to Normal. You can either lotto, or see if they have any very rear mezz seats available. They're usually $36-41, but you can still see everything on the stage perfectly. These are really the only places I've ever seen the show from, since I, too, am a broke theatre-goer. And yes, it is very emotional and tends to strike chords with many people. But you really don't leave feeling depressed. I leave feeling hopeful, really. If you haven't seen it yet, I'd definitely recommend seeing it.