what do you recommend?
what do you recommend?
Foxxy
Stand-by Joined: 3/15/05
#0what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 10:29pmI'm coming to NY in April for about a week with my sister. We wanna see a show (d'uh) and i was looking at Hairspray (which I REALLY wanna see), Avenue Q (I wanna see that too), and the off-broadway performace of The Awesome 80's Prom. Any other suggestions? What show would you recommend?
fantasia
Swing Joined: 2/27/06
#1re: what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 10:34pmI haven't seen Avenue Q or 80s Prom, but Hairspray is pretty good. Also, they've got American Idol finalist Diana Digarmo doing the role of Penny Pingleton, so that should be a treat if you want to see it.
gavrochegirl
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Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#3re: what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 11:07pm
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Avenue Q all the way! Additionally, if you like sushi, while attending Q, you can dine at Raku Japanese. You can even get a free drink if you print out a coupon.
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Updated On: 2/27/06 at 11:07 PM
#4re: what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 11:07pm
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and/or Spelling Bee...
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#5re: what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 11:16pmWhat about SWEENEY TODD? One of the few shows of recent seasons that has gotten raves from critics and audiences. It is also one of the very best shows of the last half of the 20t century. For a serius musical theatre fan it is a must.
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Isabella2
Broadway Star Joined: 10/6/05
#7re: what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 11:37pmSweeney is great.
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#8re: what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 11:39pmI saw my first Broadway play back in November and it was RENT. Cheap tickets, great show! I saw it before I even saw the movie (the play is better by the way)
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#9re: what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 11:39pm
I know someone who saw Awesome 80s and didn't like it, but then everyone has his or her own opinion. Hmmm...go see Hairspray def, I saw it, it's good, fun theater and I loved all the dance breaks. If you haven't seen DRS, go see that.
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#10re: what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 11:40pm"Barefoot in the Park" and "Fanny Hill"
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BwayLeadman
Broadway Star Joined: 9/29/04
#12re: what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 11:46pmI agree with gav. Go see "Piazza".
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Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#13re: what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 11:50pm
Avenue Q
Forbidden Broadway
Hairspray
Spelling Bee
Spamalot
Jersey Boys
Rabbit Hole (Not for everyone, but I loved it)
I Love You Because is cute.
The Color Purple
Abagail's party if you are over 21.
I also adored Sweeney.
Doubt
Avoid the awesome 80's prom. It was dreadful.
Updated On: 2/28/06 at 11:50 PM
#14re: what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 11:52pm
Argh I was just in NYC on a Monday nite and saw FB: SVU... I TOTALLY forgot about "I Love You Because" **smacks self in the head**
God I hope it's still open in the summer.
Sorry for the threadjack....
How about the Wedding Singer? If you like Hairspray, I think the Wedding Singer would be the most similar.
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Foxxy
Stand-by Joined: 3/15/05
#15re: what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/27/06 at 11:56pm
I've seen Rent (the play is better than the movie, mind you the movie is still pretty good)
I would LOVE to see Hairspray.
You say Sweeny Todd is good and Dirty Rotten Scoundrals?
Foxxy
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Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#18re: what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/28/06 at 12:02am
Sweeney Todd
The Light in the Piazza
Rabbit Hole
Doubt
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Corine2
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/03
#19re: what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/28/06 at 12:05am
I liked Doubt and I saw the new cast the day of that horrible snow storm. It was worth hiking up snow mountains.
Foxxy
Stand-by Joined: 3/15/05
#20re: what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/28/06 at 12:07amanything is worth to see a show. im my opinion.:P
#21re: what do you recommend?
Posted: 2/28/06 at 12:45am
Recommendations:
Avenue Q (hilarious!)
Jersey Boys (fabulous!)
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