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| Which show for Dad this Christmas? | |
| Posted by: Shutterbug 05:18 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
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| Dear ATC friends, My dad is 80 years old and loves Broadway musicals and comedies. Every year my partner and I take him to see a Broadway show for Christmas. This year, I'm stumped. I turn to you for suggestions. We're thinking of buying the tickets for Christmas but going to the show in May, so spring openings are also a possibility. What he has seen and loved: JERSEY BOYS, BEAUTIFUL, WICKED, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LES MIZ (several times), FISH IN THE DARK, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, & CATS. CAROUSEL would have been my choice this year if it was still running. I don't think he'd love MY FAIR LADY. Thinking of BOOK OF MORMON, but afraid he might find it offensive. Please help dear wise and thoughtful theater lovers. |
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| REALLY good sale on Band's Visit | |
| Posted by: gad90210 06:22 am EST 12/03/18 | |
| In reply to: Which show for Dad this Christmas? - Shutterbug 05:18 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
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| Just wanted to point out that you can buy really inexpensive tickets now for The Band's Visit. All orchestra seats are $65 and all mezzanine seats are $35. Look for dates after January 8 I believe and through sometime in March. | |
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| re: Which show for Dad this Christmas? | |
| Last Edit: KingSpeed 09:26 pm EST 12/02/18 | |
| Posted by: KingSpeed 09:24 pm EST 12/02/18 | |
| In reply to: Which show for Dad this Christmas? - Shutterbug 05:18 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
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| Consider “Avenue Q” even though it’s Off Bway. Also- has he seen “The Lion King”? And “The Prom” has good word of mouth too. What about “Dear Evan Hansen”? Great show. | |
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| re: Which show for Dad this Christmas? | |
| Last Edit: Shutterbug 01:09 am EST 12/03/18 | |
| Posted by: Shutterbug 01:08 am EST 12/03/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Which show for Dad this Christmas? - KingSpeed 09:24 pm EST 12/02/18 | |
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| Thanks, KingSpeed. I was thinking of THE LION KING as well. The staging is spectacular, and it’s a lovely story with a catchy score. I hadn’t considered DEAR EVAN HANSEN but it is, indeed, a wonderful show. I saw it when it first opened on Broadway. I wouldn’t mind seeing it again myself. |
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| Why wouldn't he like My Fair Lady? | |
| Last Edit: gad90210 06:33 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
| Posted by: gad90210 06:31 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
| In reply to: Which show for Dad this Christmas? - Shutterbug 05:18 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
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| I thought it was lovely! I love Book of Mormon but it might offend. I enjoyed Come From Away and The Band's Visit. I think either of them would fit the bill. |
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| re: Why wouldn't he like My Fair Lady? | |
| Posted by: richmurphy 10:12 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
| In reply to: Why wouldn't he like My Fair Lady? - gad90210 06:31 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
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| I too am puzzled why you have ruled out MY FAIR LADY. Your father's taste seem to run toward the classic and/or traditional, and the Lincoln Center MY FAIR LADY is a lavish rendition of a musical landmark. Having said that, it seems that ANASTASIA might also be a good bet for him. It features traditional storytelling, beautiful production values, and a melodic score. If he is hesitant because of the animated film version, point out that Terrence McNally doesn't write kiddie shows. |
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| Though on a purely practical note, might MFL close by May? (nm) | |
| Posted by: MockingbirdGirl 12:09 am EST 12/02/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Why wouldn't he like My Fair Lady? - richmurphy 10:12 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
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| I doubt that | |
| Posted by: dramedy 12:03 pm EST 12/02/18 | |
| In reply to: Though on a purely practical note, might MFL close by May? (nm) - MockingbirdGirl 12:09 am EST 12/02/18 | |
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| It has made over $1m each week since April. I assume that lct doesn’t have to pay rent like most commercial productions so grosses can go lower than commercial productions. I think MFL has another year in it. | |
| Link | https://www.broadwayworld.com/grosses/MY-FAIR-LADY |
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| Thanks Everyone! | |
| Last Edit: Shutterbug 01:33 am EST 12/02/18 | |
| Posted by: Shutterbug 01:32 am EST 12/02/18 | |
| In reply to: Though on a purely practical note, might MFL close by May? (nm) - MockingbirdGirl 12:09 am EST 12/02/18 | |
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| Lots of great suggestions. Thank you, all. I had forgotten that KISS ME KATE was coming. FIDDLER is also a good suggestion as is COME FROM AWAY and THE BAND’S VISIT. He would like ANASTASIA, but I didn’t like it enough to want to revisit it. I hesitate on MY FAIR LADY only because he isn’t a big fan of the movie. I know it’s a gorgeous production and a true musical theater classic, but I don’t think he’d be as enthusiastic about it as he would about some of the other options. I, personally, can’t wait to see it now that Laura Benanti is playing Eliza, but that’s me - not dad. I’m also toying with the idea of THE LION KING, which has such gorgeous stage craft. I haven’t seen it since it first opened, and I don’t know how it’s holding up all these years later. AIN’T TOO PROUD is also something I think he might like, but I don’t know anyone who’s seen it out-of-town. What do folks think about PRETTY WOMAN? KING KONG? Again, thank you all for helping me think through this. I know he looks forward to this outing every year, and I want it to be special. |
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| re: Thanks Everyone! | |
| Posted by: lowwriter 11:04 am EST 12/02/18 | |
| In reply to: Thanks Everyone! - Shutterbug 01:32 am EST 12/02/18 | |
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| Tootsie because everyone should see Santino Fontana in a musical. | |
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| re: Thanks Everyone! | |
| Posted by: Shutterbug 01:08 pm EST 12/02/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Thanks Everyone! - lowwriter 11:04 am EST 12/02/18 | |
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| Agreed. Santino is wonderful in everything he does. | |
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| Kiss Me, Kate? | |
| Last Edit: MockingbirdGirl 05:30 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
| Posted by: MockingbirdGirl 05:30 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
| In reply to: Which show for Dad this Christmas? - Shutterbug 05:18 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
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| Opens mid-March, I believe. | |
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| re: Kiss Me, Kate? | |
| Posted by: bmc 06:55 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
| In reply to: Kiss Me, Kate? - MockingbirdGirl 05:30 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
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| When does FIDDLER ON THE ROOF in Yiddish open? | |
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| re: Kiss Me, Kate? | |
| Posted by: barberg 07:37 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Kiss Me, Kate? - bmc 06:55 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
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| Fiddler starts performances at Stage 42 on February 11. | |
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| Fiddler is downtown... | |
| Posted by: gad90210 07:17 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Kiss Me, Kate? - bmc 06:55 pm EST 12/01/18 | |
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| Through the end of December, I believe. They can see it there if they like and tickets are available. The schedule is a bit unique. | |
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