Shows you have seen?
Shows you have seen?
#1Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 10:05am
I will be visting NYC for the first time in June and I have booked the following shows:
If/Then
Kinky Boots
And I hoping to get Rush Tickets for Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill.
Over the years I have seen many West End Musicals/Plays and UK Tours.
Here is my list (as complete as my memory allows) -
West End Musicals:
Wicked (3 times)
Phanton of the Opera
Billy Elliot
Viva Forever (Spice Girls Musical)
Oliver
Blood Brothers
Sister Act
Sound of Music
Legally Blonde
We Will Rock You
West End Plays:
Blithe Spirit
The Audience
Warhorse
Private Lives
UK Tour or Local Productions Musicals:
Bad Girls The Musical
The King and I
7 Brides for 7 Brothers (twice)
Calamity Jane
The Lion King
Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat (3 times)
9 to 5 The Musical
Ghost The Musical
Sound of Music
Singing in the Rain
Hairspray (twice)
Beauty and the Beast
Cats
Grease (twice)
Blood Brothers (twice)
Evita
Les Miserables
Chess
I Dreamed A Dream (The Susan Boyle Musical)
Jesus Christ Superstar
UK Tour or Local Productions Plays:
The Steamie
September in the Rain
Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off
French Leutinent's Woman
Slab Boys
Abigail's Party
Little Women
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4
The Diary of Anne Frank
Calendar Girls
I am sure there are lots more that are missing. What has everyone else seen? Or really liked/hated?
My favourite musical has to be Wicked followed by Blood Brothers. Both fantastic shows. I think they only one I would say I really didn't like was Chess. I loved the plays Blithe Spirit and The Audience, although that had a lot to do with the performances of Angela Lansbury and Helen Mirren. I love the Scottish plays Mary Queen of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off and The Slab Boys. The latter mostly due to the fact I have played the part of Spanky in the past.
#2Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 10:09am
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1060667
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1017368
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#2Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 10:13amI always find replies like the above funny... Does that mean similar posts over the years are not allowed?! lol
#3Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 10:28am
Some people like to put the names and dates of the shows they've seen in their signature. I'm not knocking you, but if you did it that way, we could all reference it whenever we needed by looking at your posts instead of having to search for old threads. I know that whenever I'm pulling my hair out because I can't remember which shows Phantom of London has seen so far this year, it eases my mind to know I can just look at his most recent post to find out.
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neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#4Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 10:28am
Starting a new thread like this is frowned upon cause it's not necessary. But whatever makes you happy.
Updated On: 5/1/14 at 10:28 AM
#5Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 10:41am
I know that whenever I'm pulling my hair out because I can't remember which shows Phantom of London has seen so far this year, it eases my mind to know I can just look at his most recent post to find out.
You're a gem.
"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#6Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 10:49am
It's unnecessary, but I think more importantly if there is already a discussion going on a given topic then a new thread fragments it.
Personally, when I post a link to a similar thread it's not to be obnoxious. I'm just trying to keep the conversation all in one place as it makes for a more complete and well rounded give and take.
You shouldn't take it personally. No one can possibly keep up with all the threads.
....but the world goes 'round
After Eight
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/09
#7Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 10:50am
WickedGinger,
I hope you enjoy your trip to NYC, both the shows you see and the city itself.
You've seen quite a few shows. I've seen a lot myself, too many to list. My favorites are from long ago: My Fair Lady, Hello, Dolly!, Mame, Dear World, Mary, Mary, Any Wednesday, Forty Carats, etc.
The ones I haven't liked are more recent. No need to list those.
I saw Slab Boys on your list. I remember seeing and liking it many years ago with a cast that included Kevin Bacon, Sean Penn, and Val Kilmer. It would be nice to see that cast in a play today.
#8Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 10:54amAfter Eight, how did you pass up a chance to talk about how much you hated FUN HOME? So unlike you.
"Pardon my prior Mcfee slip. I know how to spell her name. I just don't know how to type it." -Talulah
#9Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 11:48am
"I know that whenever I'm pulling my hair out because I can't remember which shows Phantom of London has seen so far this year, it eases my mind to know I can just look at his most recent post to find out."
You are perfect.
"There’s nothing quite like the power and the passion of Broadway music. "
#10Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 12:17pmGreat, now I need to go hunt for a recent Phantom of London post; I feel that he's seen something recently that I'm not aware of...
#11Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 12:21pm"2014 Theatre: Billy Elliot***** Meet Me In St Louis*** American Psycho**** Tell Me On A Sunday**** Jeeves and Wooster: Perfect Nonsense* Stephen Ward**** Charlie and the Chocolate factory*** Dirty Dancing** Stephen Sondheim's Puttin It Together*** Candide*** The Lion King***** The Book of Mormon****** Les Miserable***** Stephen Ward**** The Weir**** Fortune's Fool*** Spamalot*** Superior Doughnuts**** Seven Brides For Seven Brothers**** (Orchard Theatre, Dartford) Finans Rainbow**** The Commitments** Boeing Boeing*** (Orchard Theatre, Dartford) The A-Z of Mrs P** Billy Elliot***** Wicked** Good People***** Urinetown***** Spamalot*** The Full Monty**** Other Desert Cities*** Ghosts*** Dirty Rotten Scoundrels***** It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's Superman*** Stephen Ward**** King Lear**** A Taste Of Honey** Blithe Spirit**** From Here To Eternity**** Spamalot*** Fiddler On The Roof** (Orchard Theatre, Dartford) Relative Values**** Fatal Attraction*** Matilda***** 39 Steps**** Another Country** handbagged** Two Into One*** The Beautiful Game***** Let The Right One In**** Once**** Privacy***** Home** Best of Friends** Avenue Q*** Good People*****"
#12Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 12:26pm
Oh, he gave BOOK OF MORMON 6 stars.
That's...
What?
Well, we're all very relieved.
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#13Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 12:39pm
After Eight,
I loved Slab Boys. I think even more so because I been involved an a production of the play. I played the part of Spanky. Being from Glasgow, or rather the West of Scotland, where the play is set was even more special. I was able to relate to the geographical references and the humour in the play.
Do you recall who played which parts in the Kevin Bacon, Sean Pean production?
After Eight
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/09
#14Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 12:51pm
^
Wicked Ginger,
I don't recall, but I looked it up.
Sean Penn played Spanky, Kevin Bacon Phil, and Val Kilmer Alan.
#15Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 12:55pm
Ater Eight,
Thank you for looking up. That is so interesting. It must have been a fantastic experience to see these actors perform together.
Can you recall what their Scottish accents were like? It's not an easy accent for an American to pull off wihout making it sound comical, i.e. not like Shrek!
After Eight
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/09
#16Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/1/14 at 1:08pm
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Wicked Ginger,
Sorry i don't remember the accents -- it was thirty years ago --- but in any case, I don't have the expertise to know if they were authentic or not.
But I can tell you that the actors were all excellent, particularly Sean Penn, and it was a fine production of a very good play.
#17Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/2/14 at 5:02am
It is always satisfying when you see a show with a 'big name' in it and they live up to or surpass your expectations.
This was most definitely the case for me when I saw Angela Lansbury in the West End production of Blithe Spirit. A living legend. She was able to prance about the stage as if she was 40 years younger.
Tink2
Stand-by Joined: 8/7/08
#18Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/2/14 at 6:06am
^ I agree WickedGinger. Seeing Yul Brenner in The King and I and Richard Harris in Camelot are two of my favorite theater memories.
The most amazing thing, to me, about this thread? Noticing that haterobics joined this board just over a month ago and is already a "Broadway Star."
< I am, obviously, a slacker.
After Eight
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/5/09
#19Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/2/14 at 6:32am
"It is always satisfying when you see a show with a 'big name' in it and they live up to or surpass your expectations. "
So true. Perhaps the greatest thrill I've experienced in the theatre was to see Judy Garland abd Marlene Dietrich on Broadway. Talk about living legends! It was incredible.
Of course, when the stars don't live up to expectations, then the disappointment is huge: Julia Roberts, Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig...
NeverSoShy
Understudy Joined: 10/8/11
#20Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/2/14 at 6:52am
"It is always satisfying when you see a show with a 'big name' in it and they live up to or surpass your expectations. "
Seeing Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton in Sweeney Todd was fantastic; It was a completely spontaneous decision to see it (we had a free afternoon in London and happened to walk past the theatre). I've never been a massive fan of Michael Ball but he was very good in this. It wasn't a great production the whole but it was worth seeing it for the two lead's performances.
I think I've seen around 35 shows now (I counted 31 but I'm sure I'm missing some), two of them Broadway shows. Considering that there's no professional theatre in my city and I live quite a way from London, I don't think that's too bad a 20 years old.
#21Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/2/14 at 8:18am
I have never seen a production of Sweeney Todd in the theatre before. I have seen the film with Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter and seen many youtube videos. As I said above I am a Angela Lansbury fan, therefore I favourite is her performing as Mrs Lovatt. What a great way to spend a free after noon in London.
Over thirty shows is pretty good going. i am quite fortunate that in the city I live in there is a large theatre that attracts alot of touring productions. Although I have found that some amateur or semi-professional productions are very good. It also gives you an opportunity to see shows you otherwise wouldn't. For example, I recently went to see Bad Girls The Muscial. I think this had a limited run in the West End a few years ago. I rememebr the TV show being on television when I was younget, therefore was intrigued with what they could do with it. I really enjoyed it. There were some memorable songs and I was really impressed with the acting from the amateur cast.
hundredsofhats
Understudy Joined: 4/16/14
#23Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/3/14 at 7:37am
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Yes, another Ashman-Menken gem, have a blast! ^__^
ethan231h
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
#24Shows you have seen?
Posted: 5/3/14 at 8:53am
Broadway:
Pippin (10 times)
Matilda
In The Heights (4 times)
Act One
Peter and the Star catcher
Mamma Mia (2 times)
Hot Feet
Cabaret (2 times)
Hair (2 times)
Catch Me If You Can
Hairspray
The Lion King
Wicked
Billy Elliot (2 times)
Cinderella
Newsies
The Little Mermaid
Beauty and the Beast
Bye Bye BIrdie
The Addams Family
How to Succeed...
Mary Poppins
Finian's Rainbow
13
How the Grinch Stole X-mass
Slava's Snow Show
Off Broadway:
Avenue Q
Blue Man Group
Slava's Snow Show
Paper Mill Playhouse:
A Chorus Line
Hairspray
West End:
Billy Elliot
The Wizard of oz
planning on seeing:
If/Then
Beautiful: The Carol King Musical
