Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Gypsy or Passing Strange??
mrkita08
Understudy Joined: 2/1/08
#1Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 4:58pm
On Wednesday my two friends and I are rushing Xanadu for the 8pm show and we are indecisive about the second show we are going to rush that day.
We are all seventeen age range and have enjoyed Rent, Spring Awakening, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Company and Young Frankenstein.
At this point both Passing Strange and Gypsy seem to be love or hate shows on this board. Any suggestions based on our ages and show likings.
Also I know that Xanadu is right next to Gypsy so if we end up rushing Gypsy and we get offered Balcony seats is it worth it to be that far from the stage?
Sorry for all the questions and thank you in advance.
mrkita08
Understudy Joined: 2/1/08
#3re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 5:05pmI figured Gypsy would be the resounding answer. I know that the stage is very high for Gypsy and on the off chance we score front row are there certain things that we will miss?
#4re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 5:19pmI can't answer the question about the stage, but if I were in your shoes, I would see Gypsy! DO IT!
#5re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 5:22pmGypsy, no question. FYI you will get that from pretty much everyone on the board. As long as you hear Patti's voice you'll be fine
#6re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 5:22pmGYPSY!
"In theater, the process of it is the experience. Everyone goes through the process, and everyone has the experience together. It doesn't last - only in people's memories and in their hearts. That's the beauty and sadness of it. But that's life - beauty and the sadness. And that is why theater is life." - Sherie Rene Scott
#7re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 5:51pm
As far as front row goes you miss one part where Patti and Boyd fall on the stage and so you can't quite see what's going on. Other than that front row was amazing!
And as far as your decision goes, I've seen both and you can't go wrong either way.
#8re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 5:53pmGypsy.
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#10re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 6:20pm
PASSING STRANGE. trust me, Gypsy will always be around: it is a LANDMARK musical. Passing Strange will probably never be revived, it is a one-of-a-kind extrodinary theatrical experience that you will not forget.
Stew and the whole cast/band are fantastic, the staging is awesome, and the show is... to use an overused word... BRILLIANT.
Go! Go! Go! 
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#11re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 6:43pmI honestly think its based on how often you come to NYC, if you'll be back in the next 9 months, then see Passing Strange since Gypsy will be around for a while
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millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#13re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 7:17pm
G
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millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#14re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 7:17pmDouble post, sorry.
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
Updated On: 5/19/08 at 07:17 PM
BroadwayGirl107
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/03
#16re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 7:33pm
Personally, I think you should scrap the plans for Xanadu and rush Gypsy and Passing Strange. I agree with Caroline that Passing Strange will definitely never be revived, and it's something that won't last too long on Broadway because it's pretty much non-existent without this cast, particularly Stew and his band. It's not worth missing because it's completely and utterly unique and if you liked Rent and Spring Awakening it's definitely got that high energy rock concert vibe.
GYPSY is a musical you'll probably be able to see many more times in your future, but it is definitely a better show than Passing Strange, and I seriously doubt there will ever be a woman who can do what Patti LuPone is doing in the role of Mama Rose. It's one of the most magnificent things I've seen in my life.
#17re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 8:30pm
I agree with BroadwayGirl. Unless your hearts are really set on seeing Xanadu, rush Gypsy and Passing Strange.
I did the Gypsy rush on Saturday, an hour before curtain. My friend and I got front row, dead center. The stage WAS high but it was phenomenal. You feel like Patti is singing to you in Rose's Turn and just that moment is worth the money. Like Alicia said, there's about 30 seconds of the show that you may miss but that's IT.
Both are such outstanding and not-to-be-revived shows. Go see Passing Strange and Gypsy.
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#18re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 8:57pm
I really loved Passing Strange, so don't count it out.
It really is a fantastic show, and may not be around for too much longer either.
hubee
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#19re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 9:17pm
Gypsy is a solid and amazing show, but Passing Strange was a theatrical surprise. I gave both 4.5/5 but I think for now, I would lean towards Passing Strange because it might not last much longer than the Tony's and it would be a shame to miss it.
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zooxanthellae
Broadway Star Joined: 6/2/07
#20re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 9:23pmdefinitely see Gypsy! You will not be disappointed!
mrkita08
Understudy Joined: 2/1/08
#21re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 9:33pm
After these posts I guess my game plan will to be rush gypsy and then within the next month come back and rush passing strange.
Its only a 40 minute train ride into the city.
Understudy Joined: 12/31/69
#22re: Gypsy or Passing Strange??
Posted: 5/19/08 at 9:38pmPretty eclectic taste...why not skip Xanadu and try both PS and Gypsy? I've seen both (admittedly several times for PS)...and I am considerably older than you...but I think PS will be fun.
