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Chicago or The Phantom of the Opera
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Chicago or The Phantom of the Opera#1
Posted: 2/26/17 at 6:43pm

I honestly can not decide at all. Please help me out!

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Chicago or The Phantom of the Opera#2
Posted: 2/26/17 at 7:56pm

Are you going to watch this on Broadway??! Why not pick a show more recent? But if I have to pick, I'll pick Chicago! Razzle Dazzle Good luck!

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Chicago or The Phantom of the Opera#3
Posted: 2/26/17 at 8:00pm

When are you planning on visiting NYC?  If you will be in the Big Apple between now and the end of April, then by all means go see "Chicago".  Charlotte D'Amboise is a master of the Fosse style.  She knows Roxie inside and out.  

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
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Chicago or The Phantom of the Opera#4
Posted: 2/26/17 at 10:11pm

I live in new york and see around 2-3 shows a month. So it certainly isnt a timing thing. At the time being, I guess I'm just in the mood for a classic. The reason i am torn between these two specifically is because I have heard so many fantastic things about each and would like to know some more outside opinions. I'm appreciating all of this 10x more than you guys can imagine

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Chicago or The Phantom of the Opera#5
Posted: 2/26/17 at 10:43pm

If you have not yet seen Phantom -- GO.

There are a lot of really good reasons why it has been running so long.

 

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Chicago or The Phantom of the Opera#6
Posted: 2/26/17 at 10:59pm

Mike66 said: "If you have not yet seen Phantom -- GO.

There are a lot of really good reasons why it has been running so long.

"

I second that!

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Chicago or The Phantom of the Opera#7
Posted: 2/26/17 at 11:42pm

Two completely different types of shows. 

Phantom is a spectacle. Beautiful costumes and scenery, lush/operatic music, cool special effects, etc. 

Chicago is about as bare bones as you can get. 

No set per se. Just a plain black stage with the orchestra visible and a few chairs in the wings. 

The costumes are likewise fairly generic. They are all black and slinky. 

What makes Chicago so great is the score, the book and the incredible dancing. 

You have to decide what aspects you are looking for in a show. 

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Chicago or The Phantom of the Opera#8
Posted: 2/27/17 at 12:01am

Don't see the need to pick one, when you could see both if you live in New York!

Phantom has $26.50 Standing Room tickets (if you can do that) and Chicago has $37 General Rush tickets.

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Chicago or The Phantom of the Opera#9
Posted: 2/27/17 at 8:02am

chernjam said: "Mike66 said: "If you have not yet seen Phantom -- GO.

There are a lot of really good reasons why it has been running so long."

I second that!"

Third! I've lost count of how many times I've seen this show and I still see it every chance I get (except for the current US Tour, which is not the same show).