Advice on what to see...
Advice on what to see...
#1Advice on what to see...
Posted: 5/7/07 at 8:51pm
Hey everyone,
I'm going to be visiting New York from California in August and I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what might be good to see while I'm there. I'm already going to see Spamalot but any other suggestions would be welcome. Thanks!
I wanted to get something that an "ex"-junkie like him would really appreciate and cherish....it's a brick of heroin shaped like a heart.
-Scrubs
#3re: Advice on what to see...
Posted: 5/7/07 at 9:07pm
"well what kind of show would you enjoy?"
I was thinking about shows such as the Drowsy Chaperone, Curtains or Spring Awakening but honestly, I don't care so much about subject matter as opposed to the quality of the current cast and the overall production. I'd be more willing to buy tickets for a completely unfamiliar show with a highly recommended cast/score then vice versa.
I wanted to get something that an "ex"-junkie like him would really appreciate and cherish....it's a brick of heroin shaped like a heart.
-Scrubs
Updated On: 5/7/07 at 09:07 PM
#4re: Advice on what to see...
Posted: 5/7/07 at 9:07pm
Grey Gardens. Go see it!
The cast is excellent, with Mary Louise Wilson and Christine Ebrsole giving ledgendary performances. I love the score as well.
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
Updated On: 5/7/07 at 09:07 PM
#5re: Advice on what to see...
Posted: 5/7/07 at 9:11pm
I second GREY GARDENS
also would say THE COLOR PURPLE and CURTAINS
My 2007/2008 Season:
Grey Gardens (7/5)
110 in the Shade (7/6)
Mary Poppins (7/7)
Xanadu (7/7)
Deuce (7/8)
Spamalot (7/8)
Jersey Boys (8/25)
The Year of Magical Thinking (8/25)
Mauritius (11/2)
Young Frankenstein (11/3)
Rock 'N' Roll (11/3)
Pygmalion (11/4)
Mauritius (11/10)
Mauritius (11/21) Mauritius (11/21)
Sunday in the Park with George (3/6)
South Pacific (3/7)
Gypsy (3/8)
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (3/9)
#6re: Advice on what to see...
Posted: 5/7/07 at 9:17pmGrey Gardens, Spring Awakening, Drowsy Chaperone, Curtains, Rent, or Spelling Bee would all be good choices...
#7re: Advice on what to see...
Posted: 5/7/07 at 9:25pmIf you're looking for a great cast, I agree with Curtains and Grey Gardens.
shalom kitty
#8re: Advice on what to see...
Posted: 5/7/07 at 9:25pmThanks for the suggestions so far everyone. Rent came to mind, because of the whole Adam/Anthony thing, but does anyone know how the rest of the cast is?
I wanted to get something that an "ex"-junkie like him would really appreciate and cherish....it's a brick of heroin shaped like a heart.
-Scrubs
BroadwaySinger2
Leading Actor Joined: 4/12/07
#9re: Advice on what to see...
Posted: 5/7/07 at 9:41pm
I think that the rest of the Rent cast is decent at the time being, but I would recommend seeing a different show. Rent seems to be extremely tired.
I would suggest, Drowsy, Grey Gardens, Mary Poppins, Curtains, Company, and Chicago.
SweetQintheLights
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/12/05
#10re: Advice on what to see...
Posted: 5/7/07 at 9:48pmAvenue Q
"How bout a little black dress?"~hannahshule
"I have a penis, not a vagina." ~munkustrap178
pushdabutton
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/05
#11re: Advice on what to see...
Posted: 5/7/07 at 9:48pmRent, Wicked, Jersey Boys or The Color Purple.
keen on kean
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/1/06
#12re: Advice on what to see...
Posted: 5/7/07 at 11:26pmCompany if it is still playing *crosses her fingers*
i.heart.link
Featured Actor Joined: 5/7/07
#13re: Advice on what to see...
Posted: 5/7/07 at 11:30pm
hairspray is amazing, drowsy chaperone is amazing, avenue q is great too.
but honestly anothy and adam coming back is a once and a lifetime chance! so thats what i'd do, i saw it last july and the rest of the cast was pretty good
NathanLaneStalker
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#14re: Advice on what to see...
Posted: 5/7/07 at 11:34pm
Company, Grey Gardens, Spring Awakening, Avenue Q, and Curtains are all good.
"I'm tellin' you, the only times I really feel the presence of God are when I'm having sex and during a great Broadway musical." - Nathan Lane - Jeffrey
#15re: Advice on what to see...
Posted: 5/7/07 at 11:34pm
GREY GARDENS
LOVEMUSIK
110 IN THE SHADE
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
Bobby Maler
Featured Actor Joined: 1/8/07
#16re: Advice on what to see...
Posted: 5/8/07 at 12:11am
If you're thinking about Rent, then definitely see Spring Awakening with the original cast. I was fortunate enough to see the original cast of Rent, and you get the same feeling of freshness, excitement, and amazing energy that Rent once had with this infectious show. Don't miss it. There are future Broadway stars in the making in this cast.
If you want to see stars at the peak of their game, then don't miss Grey Gardens. Mary Louise Wilson and Christine Ebersol are turning in the performances of their career.
I will see Donna Murphy in anything. I think she's amazing, and I've got tickets for LoveMusik, but I've heard the play itself can be a little boring.
