I'm coming to NY in April for about a week with my sister. We wanna see a show (d'uh) and i was looking at Hairspray (which I REALLY wanna see), Avenue Q (I wanna see that too), and the off-broadway performace of The Awesome 80's Prom. Any other suggestions? What show would you recommend?
I haven't seen Avenue Q or 80s Prom, but Hairspray is pretty good. Also, they've got American Idol finalist Diana Digarmo doing the role of Penny Pingleton, so that should be a treat if you want to see it.
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What about SWEENEY TODD? One of the few shows of recent seasons that has gotten raves from critics and audiences. It is also one of the very best shows of the last half of the 20t century. For a serius musical theatre fan it is a must.
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I saw my first Broadway play back in November and it was RENT. Cheap tickets, great show! I saw it before I even saw the movie (the play is better by the way)
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I know someone who saw Awesome 80s and didn't like it, but then everyone has his or her own opinion. Hmmm...go see Hairspray def, I saw it, it's good, fun theater and I loved all the dance breaks. If you haven't seen DRS, go see that.
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Avenue Q Forbidden Broadway Hairspray Spelling Bee Spamalot Jersey Boys Rabbit Hole (Not for everyone, but I loved it) I Love You Because is cute. The Color Purple Abagail's party if you are over 21. I also adored Sweeney. Doubt Avoid the awesome 80's prom. It was dreadful.
I've seen Rent (the play is better than the movie, mind you the movie is still pretty good) I would LOVE to see Hairspray. You say Sweeny Todd is good and Dirty Rotten Scoundrals?