Broadway anyone???

[Beau]

"The play's the thing."

[cerys]

I did musical theater in high school and college. I was in Grease, Bye-Bye Birdie, Lil' Abner, and Little Shop of Horrors.

The only musical that I've ever seen on Broadway was Rent. It is still my favorite. I've seen it both on broadway and the broadway cast on tour. An ex of mine was a theater electrician and so got comp seats to every show so I got to see the few that I was interested in (I also love Evita) that were on at the theater she worked at.

A friend once took me to see Godspell as well.

I still want to see Phantom, Wicked, and Spring Awakening. We'll see how that goes...

[BestButchBoy]

Originally Posted by cerys

I did musical theater in high school and college. I was in Grease, Bye-Bye Birdie, Lil' Abner, and Little Shop of Horrors.

The only musical that I've ever seen on Broadway was Rent. It is still my favorite. I've seen it both on broadway and the broadway cast on tour. An ex of mine was a theater electrician and so got comp seats to every show so I got to see the few that I was interested in (I also love Evita) that were on at the theater she worked at.

A friend once took me to see Godspell as well.

I still want to see Phantom, Wicked, and Spring Awakening. We'll see how that goes...

Godspell was the very first play I ever saw---age 9 or 10, I think. And, in Boston! I see you live in Malden. And, I was on the board of directors at the Black Box theatre---familiar with it?

Personally---I didn't dig Phantom or Wicked. But, I loved Les Miserables, Hairspray, Chicago, Boeing, Boeing and The Producers.

NY has great off Broadway too!

Break a leg!

[Apocalipstic]

Originally Posted by BestButchBoy

Godspell was the very first play I ever saw---age 9 or 10, I think. And, in Boston! I see you live in Malden. And, I was on the board of directors at the Black Box theatre---familiar with it?

Personally---I didn't dig Phantom or Wicked. But, I loved Les Miserables, Hairspray, Chicago, Boeing, Boeing and The Producers.

NY has great off Broadway too!

Break a leg!

For me, Phantom especially is about the sets and and majesty, some of the music is annoying!

I forgot Hairspray and Les Mis.

So sorry I missed Boeing Boeing, maybe someone will do it locally.

[Arwen]

Originally Posted by Ryobi

Ahhhhh, The Arwenian speaks the truth. Some productions will offer backstage tours. If you are going to a show, call the theater a few days ahead of time and ask if "backstage tours" are available. Dont ask for a "theater tour" cuz then, they will just walk you around the theater. lol. Good point Arwen, thanks for bringing it up. I would HIGHLY recommend doing this if it's offered. Neat stuff!

STOMP! Love it! Anything Riverdance, love that too! How that all works blows me away sometimes.

Good to know my sources weren't just blowing smoke up my skirt. Y0u know how some people are!

Originally Posted by apocalipstic

I agree about the feel of the show being the energy. I liked Phanton best here, even some musicals I have seen at colleges are just as good as anything I have seen on Broadway.

I am very interested in set and theater design and sometimes the lack of an unlimited budget makes for more interesting sets too . Great point Arwen! I bet y'all get good first run tours in Austin too.

I cry from the energy of the well-done show. It just bubbles up out of me and I have to release it somehow. LOVE it.

And yes, college musicals can just rock the house, can't they!

Originally Posted by apocalipstic

For me, Phantom especially is about the sets and and majesty, some of the music is annoying!

Hee, you mean you do not like the self-indulgent, maudlin Phantom?

[Apocalipstic]

Originally Posted by WicketWWarrick

Diva - you have got to see this show. The two songs you mention are awesome - "What is this feeling" is great, but my favorite song in the show is "Defying Gravity". I get chills every time I hear it, and I mean while I driving listening to the CD. Absolutely amazing.

I've got a question for anyone who has seen Chicago on stage as well as the movie. Are they...similar I guess? I imagine the stage is better than the movie - which is ALWAYS the case - I guess I'm asking if the music is the same.

Thanks!!!

Same music and all that Jazz......1/3 of the women we audition for cruise ships sing ATJ. Double sigh.

and I love love love Defying Gravity. Do you watch Glee? If not, start!

Originally Posted by Diva

WARNING: Shameless Name~dropping alert....

Several years ago (1996) I went to NY with my best gay bf....he is friends with Kander & Ebb's personal assistant (go figure) and we got to use K&E's seats....dead center about 12 rows back. OMG! (We also got to take a tour of their brownstone and somewhere, there is a picture of me holding their Tony.....<sigh> )

The movie was pretty true~to~form, but of course they had the luxury of more special effects, etc. which a live venue cannot supply. I enjoyed it, too!

That being said.....there is nothing much hotter than Bebe Neuwirth in fishnets and 4" heels....... her legs go to her armpits, I'm convinced!

Color me JEALOUS!

Originally Posted by Arwen

Good to know my sources weren't just blowing smoke up my skirt. Y0u know how some people are!




I cry from the energy of the well-done show. It just bubbles up out of me and I have to release it somehow. LOVE it.

And yes, college musicals can just rock the house, can't they!



Hee, you mean you do not like the self-indulgent, maudlin Phantom?

Love college musicals!

Phanom....Yeah, the Phantom needs therapy...LAUGH!. AND-to stop the whining..though I do love the Phantoms lair. Fabulous. Especially on stage with candles and haze and all that Gothic atmosphere I so love.

[Cyclopea]

Has anyone seen this documentary? It follows 4 new shows for one year as they prepare for and open on Broadway: Avenue Q, Caroline or Change, Taboo, Wicked.
I highly recommend it.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmpSwJsnzP8"]YouTube- "ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway" theatrical trailer[/ame]

[cerys]

Originally Posted by BestButchBoy

Godspell was the very first play I ever saw---age 9 or 10, I think. And, in Boston! I see you live in Malden. And, I was on the board of directors at the Black Box theatre---familiar with it?

Personally---I didn't dig Phantom or Wicked. But, I loved Les Miserables, Hairspray, Chicago, Boeing, Boeing and The Producers.

NY has great off Broadway too!

Break a leg!

I saw Godspell at the Schubert Theater in Boston in umm...2000? It was with a very gay actor man that I worked with at the time. He conned me into going by buying the tickets and dinner and driving. Godspell is by far not my favorite show. I think I'd seen it elsewhere - maybe at school? I don't really remember. yeah, I think maybe the drama class did in high school.

I don't know the Black Box Theater. I'm not actually from Malden, I'm from Worcester. I moved to Malden in September.

I've seen the film version of Les Mis, but I've never gotten the chance to see it on stage.

[BestButchBoy]

Originally Posted by cerys

I saw Godspell at the Schubert Theater in Boston in umm...2000? It was with a very gay actor man that I worked with at the time. He conned me into going by buying the tickets and dinner and driving. Godspell is by far not my favorite show. I think I'd seen it elsewhere - maybe at school? I don't really remember. yeah, I think maybe the drama class did in high school.

I don't know the Black Box Theater. I'm not actually from Malden, I'm from Worcester. I moved to Malden in September.

I've seen the film version of Les Mis, but I've never gotten the chance to see it on stage.

Worcester girl, huh? My best bud grew up in Worcester.

Yeah---I was 9 or 10 eons ago...haha, not 2000.

If you do get a chance---Les Miserables is an epic and quite enjoyable. Great drama and music!

Cheers for Queers!