Sister Act or Anything Goes?
Sister Act or Anything Goes?
noahrp3
Broadway Star Joined: 2/7/05
emilyfaye48
Broadway Star Joined: 3/19/09
#2Sister Act or Anything Goes?
Posted: 4/13/11 at 7:07pmAnything goes. no question
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#2Sister Act or Anything Goes?
Posted: 4/13/11 at 7:18pmAnything Goes. It's a TERRIFIC production of a great show.
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#3Sister Act or Anything Goes?
Posted: 4/13/11 at 8:02pmWhy not see something new instead of a revival that gets done every 10 years?
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hyperbole_and_a_half
Leading Actor Joined: 3/21/11
#4Sister Act or Anything Goes?
Posted: 4/13/11 at 8:12pm
I have seen a lot of regional, college, and even community productions of Anything Goes, and if you compensate for the fact that the current revival obviously has a bigger budget and some "names", the enjoyment derived is comparable (which is not a slam on the Roundabout production, just that all Anything Goes seems to need to stay afloat is the right energy level and servicable talent).
What I am saying is: try Sister Act because it's "new".
#5Sister Act or Anything Goes?
Posted: 4/13/11 at 8:26pm
What are your tastes? Do you tend to like new shows rather then revivals? Cole Porter or Alan Menken? Such and such... They are both extremely enjoyable shows with powerhouse female leads. In the end it boils down to what you tend to like more, or if you want to see something new.
It's a hard decision, I have seen both and would want to see either again.
#6Sister Act or Anything Goes?
Posted: 4/13/11 at 8:39pm
Personally I really did not like Anything Goes. I think in general I just don't like the show... or maybe I haven't seen it done right.
But I LOVED Sister Act, it's a lot of fun and the music is great.
bwayfan7000
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/28/09
#7Sister Act or Anything Goes?
Posted: 4/13/11 at 8:46pmHaven't seen Sister Act (yet...I do Friday!), but I thought Anything Goes was a complete delight. As far as "fun" musicals go this year, your two choices are both top of the list. You really can't go wrong with either.
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wicked4l
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/06
#8Sister Act or Anything Goes?
Posted: 4/13/11 at 8:52pmGo see Sister Act! It's fun, new and Patina is giving an incredible performance. I've seen them both but I'd say Sister Act for sure!
theaternut
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/4/03
#9Sister Act or Anything Goes?
Posted: 4/13/11 at 9:17pmSISTER ACT. There is nothing special about the new Anything Goes. I am not saying it is bad... but don't let this be the trip to NY you could have seen Sister Act but went to see a quite forgettable revival instead.
#10Sister Act or Anything Goes?
Posted: 4/13/11 at 11:26pm
Watch the movie of Sister Act.. .otherwise you will sit there and go why did they make a musical out of this......
See anything else but Sister Act.
Anything Goes
or anything......
princessem721
Chorus Member Joined: 2/5/05
#11Sister Act or Anything Goes?
Posted: 4/14/11 at 11:43am
i'd have to say go see sister act. i haven't seen anything goes, but the teasers are SO BORING! i mean, come on kathleen marshall, you have to be more creative with your tap choreography. straight rhythms do not make interesting choreography.
i left sister act on SUCH a high, that i would recommend it to anyone who wants to go to the theater for a fun night out. if you have any knowledge of the catholic faith (catholic school, grew up catholic) there are tons of jokes that will crack you up.
alan menken wrote the soundtrack to my childhood, so i'm an eternal fan, and while some songs are better than others, i definitely had a fantastic evening at the theater.
see sister act and forget about that boring old revival!
#12Sister Act or Anything Goes?
Posted: 4/14/11 at 11:46amI enjoyed both but I'd definitely see SISTER ACT
#13Sister Act or Anything Goes?
Posted: 4/14/11 at 11:53amSister Act, without question. Go for something new and fresh, as opposed to a stale revival.
#14Sister Act or Anything Goes?
Posted: 4/14/11 at 12:59pmSister Act for sure. This revival of Anything Goes is a dime a dozen. Nothing special at all. Sister Act, however, is new, highly enjoyable, and MUCH improved from its London incarnation. Definitely see it. (Also Patina's performance is not to be missed.)
tkts
Broadway Star Joined: 8/26/03
