I will be visiting New York the end of November, and am trying to squeeze in a Saturday matinee. I can't decide between Matilda or Side Show. I am already seeing You Can't Take It With You that evening. Any advice?
For what it's worth, MATILDA will be around a lot longer than SIDE SHOW and will likely tour whereas SIDE SHOW will most likely not. So take that into account in terms of prioritization.
Personally, I don't see how anyone manages to sit thru Matilda unless you there to see and enjoy an actor who drew you to the show. Side Show is a gem of a show, not for everyone to be sure, but a gem of a show and this one has a stand-out physical production, is heavily heavily revised from the original and worth giving a shot to. It also will not last too long in a theatre like the St James unfortunately.
Thanks for all of the input. I think I am going to have to go with Side Show this trip. I may not get another chance to see it otherwise. Now my only concern is that it is not showing any orchestra seats for 11/15. The mezz is barely sold, so I am not sure why the orchestra is blocked for that performance. Mezz will probably be great anyway
I have been wanting to see Matilda for a while now, but I am sure it will tour my way in the next year or so.
Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist.
Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino.
This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more.
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Stargazer2: Just realized that the show opens Nov. 17th... which means your performance is probably a "critics performance" and that may be why there are no Orchestra seats as they have to hold them till they have all the critics seating figured out in the final performances before the 17th.
Matilda was amazing kind of odd but very fun none the less. Like others said, it will be around for awhile. Sideshow is one of those musicals that you have to see at least once. If you are looking for something a bit more fun and exciting. Go with Matilda. If not, check out Sideshow.