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Help with picking a show...

Skimbleshanks2

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Help with picking a show...#1
Posted: 3/6/17 at 8:38pm

Hi all..

My husband unexpectedly made plans without telling me... I'm mad... He offered to buy me a show to make up for it...

So of the following what do I see??

WAR PAINT

Thoughts: I LOVE PATTI LUPONE...But I'm worried about the reviews...

THE GREAT COMET

Thoughts: DENEE is out, but GROBAN... such a talent...and I'd sit second row...

MISS SAIGON

Thoughts: Is it worth taking the risk?? If it's bad, maybe it will be campy??

Or any others worth seeing?? I could see anything...

I've already seen SUNDAY twice, so...maybe I'll pass on that LOL

"See that poster on the wall? Rocky Marciano." - Andy Karl as Rocky in 'ROCKY'

Robbie2

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Help with picking a show...#2
Posted: 3/6/17 at 8:50pm

Help with picking a show...

"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new." Sunday in the Park with George

pupscotch

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Help with picking a show...#3
Posted: 3/6/17 at 8:52pm

The understudy Natasha, Lauren Zakrin, is absolutely phenomenal. I wouldn't let Denee's absence stop you from going to see Great Comet.

Updated On: 3/6/17 at 08:52 PM

Skimbleshanks2

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Help with picking a show...#4
Posted: 3/6/17 at 8:57pm

I remember her from LEGALLY BLONDE:THE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT ELLE WOODS...Her powerhouse vocals and control on the exercise bike were incredible...

"See that poster on the wall? Rocky Marciano." - Andy Karl as Rocky in 'ROCKY'

BroadwayConcierge

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Help with picking a show...#5
Posted: 3/6/17 at 9:47pm

Don't miss Great Comet, Skimble! It's extraordinary.

usn120 said: "Really... REALLY...? It's been 8 years and you thought it was worth bumping to share that you THINK Broadway "Star" Alex Wyse is Jewish?"

Robbie2

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Help with picking a show...#6
Posted: 3/6/17 at 9:50pm

Skimbleshanks2 said: "Hi all..

My husband unexpectedly made plans without telling me... I'm mad... He offered to buy me a show to make up for it...

So of the following what do I see??

WAR PAINT

Thoughts: I LOVE PATTI LUPONE...But I'm worried about the reviews...

THE GREAT COMET

Thoughts: DENEE is out, but GROBAN... such a talent...and I'd sit second row...

MISS SAIGON

Thoughts: Is it worth taking the risk?? If it's bad, maybe it will be campy??

Or any others worth seeing?? I could see anything...

I've already seen SUNDAY twice, so...maybe I'll pass on that LOL

When?

"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new." Sunday in the Park with George

muscle23ftl

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Help with picking a show...#7
Posted: 3/6/17 at 11:19pm

Glenn Close in Sunset BLVD with a 40 piece orchestra is a must-see. I dont mean to upset anyone...but I wish I had skipped Great Comet myself...I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy. It was a torture.

"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one". -Felicia Finley-

Theatrefanboy1

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Help with picking a show...#8
Posted: 3/6/17 at 11:33pm

Well my top pick this year is Dear Evan Hansen all around.

Of your suggestions I'd say Miss Saigon. I saw this revival in London and it was breathtaking.

Skimbleshanks2

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Help with picking a show...#9
Posted: 3/7/17 at 12:09am

I should have specified that I've also seen DEH and SUNSET already (and GLASS MENAGERIE)!!

I've seen COMET once before but in the rear mezz... would want orchestra this time...I loved GROBAN...

"See that poster on the wall? Rocky Marciano." - Andy Karl as Rocky in 'ROCKY'

GreasedLightning

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Help with picking a show...#10
Posted: 3/7/17 at 12:12am

pupscotch said: "The understudy Natasha, Lauren Zakrin, is absolutely phenomenal. I wouldn't let Denee's absence stop you from going to see Great Comet.

"

I second this. My vote goes to Comet!

BwayGeek2

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Help with picking a show...#11
Posted: 3/7/17 at 12:52pm

I say go for something you haven't seen yet! Miss Saigon looks amazing and War Paint is a good choice since you love Patti! Have fun :)

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Help with picking a show...#12
Posted: 3/7/17 at 1:38pm

As far as Miss Saigon goes, it's a transfer from the London production, where it got raves across the board, from critics and theater goes alike. I don't think you have to worry about the quality of the production itself.

Skimbleshanks2

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Help with picking a show...#13
Posted: 3/7/17 at 1:50pm

Thank you for all the kind responses everyone...I love the BWW board community so much!! I'll keep you posted... :)

"See that poster on the wall? Rocky Marciano." - Andy Karl as Rocky in 'ROCKY'

Lot666

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Help with picking a show...#14
Posted: 3/7/17 at 1:51pm

pupscotch said: "The understudy Natasha, Lauren Zakrin, is absolutely phenomenal. I wouldn't let Denee's absence stop you from going to see Great Comet."

Me either. We thought her to be the weakest link in the production.

That said, if you've already seen Great Comet, I'd go for Miss Saigon.

Updated On: 3/7/17 at 01:51 PM

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Help with picking a show...#15
Posted: 3/7/17 at 5:56pm

Does Mr Skimbleshanks2 have a brother? Just wonderin' smiley

Skimbleshanks2

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Help with picking a show...#16
Posted: 3/7/17 at 7:12pm

Nycat63 said: "Does Mr Skimbleshanks2 have a brother? Just wonderin'

"

LOL he does but he is a basic weirdo in Albany who has a girlfriend...

also we went with WAR PAINT... so excited!!!! I cannot wait!! Omg we tried COMET but the prices were soooo expensive... ugh!

"See that poster on the wall? Rocky Marciano." - Andy Karl as Rocky in 'ROCKY'

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Help with picking a show...#17
Posted: 3/7/17 at 7:58pm

Skimbleshanks2 said: "Nycat63 said: "Does Mr Skimbleshanks2 have a brother? Just wonderin'

"

LOL he does but he is a basic weirdo in Albany who has a girlfriend...

also we went with WAR PAINT... so excited!!!! I cannot wait!! Omg we tried COMET but the prices were soooo expensive... ugh!

Haha I was joking... am married (long time) but my husband neither buys me anything when he upsets me nor enjoys theater as much as I do so you have a good one there! Let us know what you think- I'm trying to finalize shows for my June trip and am on fence about War Paint so am waiting for a few shows to start previews so I can read people's opinions!