Eclipsed or The Humans?

[rebeccmam31]

Posted: 3/16/16 at 8:00am

A spot in our end-of-April trip just opened up to potentially see another show.  I'm tossing around the idea of one of the above plays.  Which one would you choose and why?  Or am I missing something else that should take precedence over either? 

Thanks for your input!

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 3/16/16 at 11:22am

I think The Humans is a better play, but you haven't given us any info about your preferences so I'm not sure what to tell you.

[@z5]

Posted: 3/16/16 at 11:46am

Definitely Eclipsed. Much better show. 

[rebeccmam31]

Posted: 3/16/16 at 12:12pm

neonlightsxo said: "I think The Humans is a better play, but you haven't given us any info about your preferences so I'm not sure what to tell you."

I'm ridiculously eclectic, so that's why I didn't register any preferences.  And why I asked if people wouldn't mind sharing why *they* would choose what they'd choose. What makes The Humans a better play in your estimation?

[nickcarames]

Posted: 3/16/16 at 2:54pm

Both are excellent but completely different from one another. 

The Humans is about the modern family, depicting millennials and their parents with equal sensitivity and humor. A lot of interesting twists on the tropes of its genre. 

Eclipsed is about the "wives" of a powerful rebel leader in Africa and can be extremely depressing despite its strong theme of female empowerment. An amazing ensemble and a little more straightforward.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 3/23/16 at 6:36pm

What have been some other of your favorite shows of all time? That might help in our suggestions.

[uncageg]

Posted: 3/23/16 at 8:35pm

I have only seen The Humans. One of the best plays I have seen in a long time. Not to be missed, in my opinion.

[little_sally]

Posted: 3/23/16 at 8:47pm

While I don't think you could wrong with either, I was more impressed with The Humans.

[Wick3]

Posted: 3/23/16 at 9:17pm

Both are reallly good. Somehow I was more moved by Eclipsed.

[rebeccmam31]

Posted: 3/24/16 at 6:23am

Sounds like I can't lose either way!  Maybe I'll see what seating options are available for each show and go with the best seat. :)

Broadway Concierge, as far as plays go, I've only seen a few on Broadway.  I saw Curious Incident, Hand to God, Noises Off, and King Charles III, and I loved them all for different reasons.  In Pittsburgh, I have seen Disgraced, August: Osage County, One Man, Two Guvners, and The Diary of Anne Frank.  I also liked all of those (though I liked Disgraced and August: Osage County rather more than the other two).

I LOVED Hamilton. Loved Fun Home.  Loved *this* iteration of the Color Purple and the beautiful Deaf West production of Spring Awakening. I really enjoyed Pippin with Patina Miller and was wowed by the recent touring version of Cabaret.  I've had tickets to the Broadway Across America series in Pittsburgh for about 17 years, and in that time I've at least liked most of what came through (notable exceptions are Sister Act, Flashdance, Ghost, Dirty Dancing, and the most recent Wizard of Oz).

So you see, I do have pretty eclectic tastes. I guess my tastes run toward the "serious with a message" somewhat--at least in the things that I love--but I also love a good frothy romp with a happy ending on occasion. At least if it is well structured and well-written.

Thanks to everyone for your help. This board has really enhanced my Broadway viewing this past year.