Broadway anyone???

Diva · 01-25-2010, 04:50 AM

Dapper called me a Broadway snob.
I am NOT a gay man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jus' sayin'.....

DapperButch · 01-25-2010, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Diva

Dapper called me a Broadway snob.
I am NOT a gay man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jus' sayin'.....

hee hee...

NJFemmie · 01-25-2010, 07:26 AM

Our niece went to see Wicked yesterday in Philly ... tomorrow we'll find out how it was. I've been thinking of taking Mare to go see it - but I'm debating whether to go in Philly or NYC. (Not looking forward to the commute up to NYC though ...) I've heard from other sources it was a great show.

Diva · 01-25-2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NJFemmie

Our niece went to see Wicked yesterday in Philly ... tomorrow we'll find out how it was. I've been thinking of taking Mare to go see it - but I'm debating whether to go in Philly or NYC. (Not looking forward to the commute up to NYC though ...) I've heard from other sources it was a great show.

I love the two songs "Popular" and "For Good" in that show......I've not seen it, but have heard the sound track......I want to see it so badly!

NJFemmie · 01-25-2010, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Diva

I love the two songs "Popular" and "For Good" in that show......I've not seen it, but have heard the sound track......I want to see it so badly!

Hmmm... thanks for the idea - I think I'll hunt down the soundtrack.
I know Mare 'did' want to see it ... but I mentioned it yesterday and She was like ... "eh...". Maybe Stacey will change her mind if she provides a good review. Everyone I've talked to who has seen it has said it was a great show... my curiosity is piqued.

Ryobi · 01-25-2010, 11:07 AM

Holy Hannah, don't get me started!

Wicked. A must see for the theater lover.

I think my all time fav. is Lion King. I worked the "backstage ballet" on that more than 70 times before I sat in the audience to watch it. Honestly, I never got burnt out on that show.

Shrek, Legally Blonde, and 101 Dalmatians are all newer ones that are good too. (I don't think Shrek is touring yet.)

Wow, I have to get out of this thread now or I'll be here all day.

Have a good show.
Ryan, who has hella black wardrobe.

Apocalipstic · 01-25-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryobi

Holy Hannah, don't get me started!

Wicked. A must see for the theater lover.

I think my all time fav. is Lion King. I worked the "backstage ballet" on that more than 70 times before I sat in the audience to watch it. Honestly, I never got burnt out on that show.

Shrek, Legally Blonde, and 101 Dalmatians are all newer ones that are good too. (I don't think Shrek is touring yet.)

Wow, I have to get out of this thread now or I'll be here all day.

Have a good show.
Ryan, who has hella black wardrobe.

Ha, I have hella black wardrobe too.

a must for theater people.

Backstage for Lion King! Awesome! Where?

Have resisted Shreck, but would love to see Legally Blond. It had just opened in London in December when we were there a couple of weeks ago and it was sold out with huge lines.

Apocalipstic · 01-25-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by WicketWWarrick

Not sure if too many of you are out there, but wondering if there are any Broadway/musical/live theater fans out there. I love all of the above - see a lot of productions at our local community theaters and sometimes catch shows at the professional theater.

My current favorite is Wicked - I saw it 4 or 5 months ago and I still listen to the soundtrack none-stop. It's going to be in a city in a couple months about 5 hours from me - I'm seriously considering making the trip to see it again.

So, any other fans of the stage?

Love theater! Majored in it in college, and work in it now, sort of.

I see shows on Broadway and in London a couple of times a year and am so excited about the sequel to Phantom which starts soon in London and they are casting for now in NYC. Have no idea how many times I have seen Phantom...love it.

I have to admit, I do not like Cats. At all. The show, not my precious babies.

Have seen Mary Poppins, The Woman in White, Evita (so many times), Producers, Chitichiti Bang Bang, Grease, Guys and Dolls, Mame, Lord of the Rings (WEIRD), West Side Story, Fiddler, Daddy Cool, Little Mermaid, Lion King, Sound of Music, Oklahoma, Wicked, South Pacific, Mama Mia and more...We Will Rock You!

My first West End musical in London was before I ever saw anything actually ON Broadway. It was the Lion King and it was my first few hours of my first trip to London and I loved it! I thought it would be silly, but it still is one my my most favorite.

The First musical I saw on stage that changed my life was Evita. LOVE that show. I was especially excited to see it in London. It was my 5th time to see it (I think) and it was unbelievable.

Cool thread Kayden!

PS, was really sad I missed Young Frankenstein, Aida and Lestat on Broadway.

Darth Denkay · 01-25-2010, 10:26 PM

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!!!

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Originally Posted by Diva

I love the two songs "Popular" and "For Good" in that show......I've not seen it, but have heard the sound track......I want to see it so badly!

Diva · 01-25-2010, 11:05 PM

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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!!!

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!

cinderella · 05-17-2010, 11:36 AM

Hey, where have I been that I missed this thread??? I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE musicals. However, I rarely been to live theatre, tho I did catch 'Man of LaMancha' when it first came out eons ago on Broadway, NYC. But, even tho it can't compare to live theatre, I have seen and own on tape (yeah, I still have a
VCR, lol), many, many musicals of the golden age of musicals - the 50's, and 60's, ie, West Side Story, et al. I have them all and love them all.

Gypsy with the incomparable Roz Russell and Natalie Wood played on TCM the other night. I own it, and have seen it a gazillion times, but still watch it whenever it comes on - I love that musical.

Gigi is another fave, so is Camelot and My Fair Lady - gosh, I could just go on and on. Which are your faves? I've heard that Wicked is awesome, but never have seen it - hope to tho.

Sybelle · 06-04-2010, 03:28 PM

Show opened last night to some great reviews. Cross your fingers that we get more of the same for the next five performances. Two this weekend, and three next weekend - should wind everything up.

Then I'm off to help with a production of Barnum. But that's tech and during the final tech week. And working tech on a show can be stressful, but not like being ON the stage.

Woot.

lipstixgal · 06-04-2010, 04:55 PM

I love the theater live real close to NYC and can see any show I want except it is expensive so being a student I don't get there much but when I graduate I will go more often!!

BestButchBoy · 06-04-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lipstixgal

I love the theater live real close to NYC and can see any show I want except it is expensive so being a student I don't get there much but when I graduate I will go more often!!

Check this out: http://www.broadwaybox.com/

There are a host of sites that offer discounts (see Google.com)---then there's same day tickets you can purchase in the city as well.

Options.

Cheers for Queers!

jenny · 08-10-2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lipstixgal

I love the theater live real close to NYC and can see any show I want except it is expensive so being a student I don't get there much but when I graduate I will go more often!!

Another option -- TDF.org. Students can join for $30/year, and then you can buy tix to all sorts of shows (including some Broadway ones!!) for very, very low prices. My daughter, who is a TDF member, got tickets to see "Hair" for $38, and was about ten rows back in the orchestra section.

Jen

Darth Denkay · 06-06-2010, 11:54 AM

Congratulations - hope the rest of the run goes as well!!!

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Originally Posted by Sybelle

Show opened last night to some great reviews. Cross your fingers that we get more of the same for the next five performances. Two this weekend, and three next weekend - should wind everything up.

Then I'm off to help with a production of Barnum. But that's tech and during the final tech week. And working tech on a show can be stressful, but not like being ON the stage.

Woot.

Delish · 06-06-2010, 12:07 PM

I love the theater! My fav play thus far is The Color Purple. I am hopefully going next month to see The Phantom Of The Opera in ATL as it's the last year for it...or so I heard.

Scota_Parisi · 07-05-2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth Denkay

Congratulations - hope the rest of the run goes as well!!!

Darth, thanks! It did!! I've been a busy gal with a name change on the Boards here (from Sybelle to Scota). Plus, I've managed to finish up that show, do tech work on Barnum for the Light Opera Guild group here. And after auditioning, landed a role as a Tribe member in their upcoming production of "Hair". It's been busy mad, but having plenty of fun as well as learning a lot in the process about productions. The highlight though was during the run of Barnum, got a call from another friend and was able to go help with costume changes for a well known vocalist group during a local performance.

It was an experience .. to say the least.

jenny · 06-06-2011, 12:27 PM

I saw "Book of Mormon" over the weekend. It was irreverent, completely un-PC, and downright crude... and probably one of the best shows I've ever seen on Broadway!! Absolutely deserving of the 14 Tony nominations it got!

citybutch · 06-06-2011, 12:35 PM

*Gasp*... did not know this thread was here!

I have been President of the Board of Trustee's of Diversionary Theatre here in San Diego. It's the 3rd oldest LGBT theatre in the nation!! We are very proud of what we do... from commissioning plays (Dear Harvey, The Daddy Machine, and a new one in the works), to Queer Theatre, Dance Theatre, and many more artistic endeavors!

I love theatre... cannot breath without it! We will be heading back to NYC to see a few things... Book of Mormon is one... Priscilla is another... Glad to know Book of Mormon was great... Can't wait to see it!

01-25-2010, 07:26 AM	#3
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jenny Member How Do You Identify?: queer femme Relationship Status: inquire within Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 956 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 434 Thanked 1,593 Times in 580 Posts Rep Power: 5091118	I saw "Book of Mormon" over the weekend. It was irreverent, completely un-PC, and downright crude... and probably one of the best shows I've ever seen on Broadway!! Absolutely deserving of the 14 Tony nominations it got! __________________ "How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." ~ Anne Frank “Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

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