Show for 16 year old boy
Show for 16 year old boy
funaviator
Swing Joined: 7/11/17
#1Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 1:19pm
Family is going up for the parade. My son is more the "sports" fan. Daughter loves theater. Looking for suggestions. Right now considering: Play that Went Wrong, Miss Saigon, Bronx Tale, Waitress. Any feedback is greatly suggested. Trying not to spend too much. Evan Hansen is out and Band's visit is sold out.
ethan231h
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/5/11
#3Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 1:24pm
If money isn't a issue, Dear Evan Hansen, but I also recommend Book Of Mormon, SpongeBob, School Of Rock
#4Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 1:25pm
Definitely Spongebob, and I haven't even seen it yet. I have theatre friends who never like anything who have been raving about it non-stop and some have gone back to see it a second time already.
@z5
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/30/15
#5Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 1:28pm
Play That Goes Wrong is such a waste, not funny, no plot.
I'd say do between Book of Mormon (which is hysterical), Bronx Tale, or even Aladdin (if you're Disney fans). School of Rock also isn't bad.
funaviator
Swing Joined: 7/11/17
#6Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 1:29pm
none of us really like sponge bob... but I will look at the trailer. He is mature..So it can be for "adult" audience. Just not Phantom of the Opera style.
WeTheNorth
Swing Joined: 11/12/17
#7Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 1:34pm
Come from Away and Once on this Island are both great shows, that are not Phantom of the Opera-esque.
BroadwayRox3588
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/16
freewilma
Leading Actor Joined: 2/18/15
#10Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 1:44pm
I took a group of high school kids to School of Rock and they all LOVED it! The same group is seeing Spongebob in January. For my kids, 16 was too young for Book of Mormon. they saw it at 17 and 18. I think my 17 year old son would love The Play that Goes Wrong. It's farce and slapstick....which are definitely right in his wheelhouse. Additionally, he loved Evan Hansen and Come from Away (he was obsessed for months). Off-Broadway he's a huge fan of Avenue Q (but it's pretty racy at points) and is DYING to see Puffs. Good luck!
BroadwayRox3588
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/16
#11Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 1:48pm
Oh! Or School of Rock. How did I forget that one?
BroadwayRox3588
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/5/16
#12Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 1:49pm
And I always gotta recommend Anastasia (though I know it's probably less likely this time haha)
RndmAnswrs4RndmQstns
Stand-by Joined: 9/8/17
#13Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 1:52pm
Seconding The Play That Goes Wrong if you’re only seeing one show, and if your daughter is okay with not seeing a musical. It’ll probably be one of your cheapest options.
The Book of Mormon’s also a good choice, if your daughter is older than your son. 16 is plenty old enough for it.
Come From Away is just good all around, so that’s another option (and it’s on the shorter side, if you find that as a plus).
#15Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 2:19pmKinky Boots
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
funaviator
Swing Joined: 7/11/17
#16Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 2:37pm
Ok.. based on ticket availability we have it narrowed down to three:
Miss Saigon
Once on This Island
Kinky Boots
Please give me your opinion on which one to see.
#17Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 2:55pm
All three are pretty good, but this would be my recommended order ->
1. Kinky Boots: amazing cast, really fun numbers, and solid entertainment with a good message.
2. Once On This Island: fun material, amazing cast. Lower than Kinky because they're still in previews and I haven't seen the updated version so don't know what to expect.
3. Miss Saigon : solid cast, great numbers, but the material is very heavy handed and serious. The ending is not hopeful or happy (sorta same with Once... but that one is still more bearable). The context is show is Vietnam War which I doubt a 16 year old would be able to relate with much.
Caption: Every so often there was a rare moment of perfect balance when I soared above him.
bwaylvsong
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#18Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 3:12pmHonestly, I'd let your daughter make the decision. None of those three are shows I think a 16yo boy who likes sports and doesn't like theatre would enjoy.
#19Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 3:21pmI STRONGLY recommend Play That Goes Wrong. Absolutely hysteric wether you enjoy theater or not, and not too adult or too childish. It's definitely going to be one of your cheaper options as well, and it's a great time!
#20Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 3:23pm
As a teenager myself, (a female but with male friends who I see shows with), my male friends (all around your son's age) have all found the Book of Mormon to be hilarious (even those that aren't theater fans). But it depends on how mature your son and daughter are and what you're comfortable with your kids seeing. It is a very crude show. I first saw it when I was 14 and understood the humor behind it but it isn't family friendly in any sense.
UncleCharlie
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/26/16
#21Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 4:06pm
Of your 3 finalists, I'd probably pick Miss Saigon. It's a true musical theater classic and this is a great production for which reasonably priced tickets are readily available. Your son can read the Wikipedia article on the Vietnam war and that will give him all the context he needs. Your daughter should also enjoy the great score. As far as the ending not being upbeat and hopeful, guess what, it portrays real life, not everything has a happy ending. You want to make sure both leads are in so I'd avoid Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday matinees when I believe one of them is usually out. You absolutely wouldn't go wrong with Kinky Boots either if you think your family would prefer something lighter and more comedic and that ends up being your choice but I think Miss Saigon is more of an epic drama and thus my first choice.
Updated On: 11/18/17 at 04:06 PM
WeTheNorth
Swing Joined: 11/12/17
#22Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 4:06pm
I haven't seen it yet, but I would recommend Once on this Island. It has had amazing reviews so far and the cast is amazing. I've heard that it is quite immersive as well.
#23Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 4:08pm
I second the notion that you let your daughter choose. It sounds like it would mean the most to her and your son could end up loving whatever she chooses. In return, take her with him to a sporting event 
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#25Show for 16 year old boy
Posted: 11/18/17 at 4:43pm
SpongeBob or School of Rock for sure.
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