Fiddler, Les Mis, or Kinky Boots?
Fiddler, Les Mis, or Kinky Boots?
Oak2
Leading Actor Joined: 8/11/16
#1Fiddler, Les Mis, or Kinky Boots?
Posted: 8/29/16 at 12:55pm
Hello all, was wondering if I could get some advice. I'm going for my first Broadway trip this upcoming Labor Day weekend, and other than one pre-bought show (Aladdin for the Sunday matinee), I'm going to be relying on Rush or TKTS for all other shows (while also entering the Hamilton lotteries just in case, heh). Of course, I have general plans already for if I don't win the lotteries for most slots, except for one- the evening performance for Sunday, September 4th. From looking at the schedule, I see a lot of shows aren't showing in the evening that day, and of those that are playing, the only ones that are left for consideration are Fiddler on the Roof, Les Miserables, and Kinky Boots (All others are either planned to be seen already in other slots, have already been seen professionally in the same format, will be seen on tour soon, or don't appeal to me at all in the first place).
Les Mis is one I've seen before, but in London last year - I understand the current US production is different, and also that this specific performance would be their very last one, so I might consider it. Though I'm not sure if Rushing/TKTS will be as likely since it is the closing performance.
Fiddler I'm familiar with and have "seen", but only as a high school performance. I would be interested in seeing it done professionally and have heard good things about the current run, and see that this one is closing at the end of the year, so I wouldn't be able to see it on a possible future visit next year or so.
Kinky Boots is the one I haven't seen at all (though I have listened to the cast recording). But it's also the one that's still open run - would it likely still be open next year? also it's the one that oesn't have Rush as an option, so I'd have to go by TKTS for it.
That's the current standings of the three, I haven't yet chosen, so I'd like opinions. Which of these three would be the most worth it to see? (Also if it helps in trying to give variety for a "First Broadway Trip", the shows I will most likely already be seeing that rip will be Waitress, Color Purple, Matilda, Aladdin, and School of Rock. Unless I win a lottery for Hamilton of course, in which case I'll be seeing that in place of either Waitress or Matilda - haven't decided which.)
Sorry for the length of the post, but I saw most other questions usually end up with responses of what else the person has in terms of consideration. Any help would be appreciated! In your opinion which of these three would be most worthwhile to see?
#2Fiddler, Les Mis, or Kinky Boots?
Posted: 8/29/16 at 1:13pm
If you have already seen Les Miserables in London, I would not recommend this current production. It's a cheap production IMO that doesn't even come close to the original.
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wicked4l
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/06
#3Fiddler, Les Mis, or Kinky Boots?
Posted: 8/29/16 at 1:23pm
Just saw Kinky Boots last week, after a few months away, and it is really in great shape. Alan Mingo Jr. as Lola is truly fantastic. If you haven't seen the show at all, now is the time!
#4Fiddler, Les Mis, or Kinky Boots?
Posted: 8/29/16 at 1:24pm
I would choose Fiddler if I were you. Danny Burstein is wonderful in the role!
KathyNYC2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/10
#5Fiddler, Les Mis, or Kinky Boots?
Posted: 8/29/16 at 1:42pm
Kinky boots. No question to me anyway. Such a fun time.
10086sunset
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/16
#6Fiddler, Les Mis, or Kinky Boots?
Posted: 8/29/16 at 1:51pm
I'd pass on Les Mis...
The choice between the last two is a matter of taste...
Theatergeek101
Swing Joined: 8/27/16
#7Fiddler, Les Mis, or Kinky Boots?
Posted: 8/29/16 at 2:44pm
Les Miz was wonderful but very legit musical theater and dark and it also is hard to follow if you don't know much about the plot. Fiddler is a classic, and the revival is great but Kinky Boots tops all. All are very good choices and it depends on your mood and who you are going with. Overall, I find Kinky Boots to be fantastic. Great message, great story, and great acting!
Swing Joined: 12/31/69
#8Fiddler, Les Mis, or Kinky Boots?
Posted: 8/29/16 at 2:53pm
Kinky Boots!!!!!!! There's really no question about it. This production of Les Mis leaves much to be desired and you'll have ample opportunities to see Fiddler in the future. Meanwhile, Kinky Boots is everything a musical should be and it's cast is incredibly energetic and enthusiastic.
Oak2
Leading Actor Joined: 8/11/16
#9Fiddler, Les Mis, or Kinky Boots?
Posted: 8/29/16 at 3:06pm
Thank you for the responses! Upon review, it sounds like I shouldn't consider Les Mis, Fiddler sounds good,but I should definitely see Kinky Boots. Now that I'm thinking about it then, I might want to see both Fiddler and Kinky Boots. If I aim for this though, it most likely means not seeing Matilda (from what I've heard, I still really want to see Waitress and Color Purple, so I probably wouldn't want to drop them). Would this be advised, or is Matilda also not-miss?
mcsquared
Featured Actor Joined: 3/2/11
#10Fiddler, Les Mis, or Kinky Boots?
Posted: 8/29/16 at 3:29pm
Got a lottery ticket to Matilda so cheap ticket but not sure I would call it must-see. Think it's on tour soon so you might be able to catch it then. I also got lottery ticket to see "Kinky Boots" --the night I went everyone who entered got ticket
#11Fiddler, Les Mis, or Kinky Boots?
Posted: 8/29/16 at 4:50pm
Matilda is a must-see in my opinion! It's amazing show and the kids in it are just fantastic. Especially since it's closing soon. I saw it in your and its one of my favorite shows I've seen live.
Oak2
Leading Actor Joined: 8/11/16
#12Fiddler, Les Mis, or Kinky Boots?
Posted: 8/29/16 at 5:41pm
Welp. Now I'm at a dilemma. It does look like Kinky Boots is better to see than Fiddler, since Fiddler likely will have revivals in the future. But if I do want to see them all, I'm not sure what other show I should drop. Now I wish I had bought Aladdin for the Sunday evening instead of the matinee - I didn't realize so few shows would be available Sunday evening. And again, I'm trying to go cheap as possible, so I'd like to mostly do lottery and rush. Right now the potential schedule is looking something like
Friday (9/2) - hope on a Lottery win (mostly entering lotteries for Hamilton, Kinky Boots, School of Rock, and Matilda, but might also do lottery for Cats) - if nothing bites, TKTS (aim for Waitress)
Saturday (9/3) matinee - hoping for Lottery (same as before), if nothing bites, TKTS (aim for Matilda)
Saturday (9/3) evening - Rush for Color Purple in the morning
Sunday (9/4) matinee - Aladdin (pre-bought)
Sunday (9/4) evening - hoping for Lottery for Kinky Boots specifcially here - if I don't win KB, will Rush Fiddler just because it's the only other option - unless I do TKTS for KB but that'd be more expensive than Rush I think.
Monday (9/5) - Rushing School of Rock because it's my preferred option that I know of that's playing Labor Day, plays at 7 rather than 8 so I can catch my midnight bus back home more easily, and allows me to Rush. If I previously won SOR on lottery, will Rush Fun Home, though I have it on lower priority because it's touring near me (DC/MD area) next year.)
Sorry this has kind of gone a bit a way from the original topic question. I am autistic and might be obsessing over this a little too much, hahha. I do appreciate everyone's help and opinions though!
