I noticed online that these productions will be taking place during my visit in February. If you have seen any of them, how were they?<BR><BR>Bombay Dreams, Chicago, What the Night Is For, Al Murray Pub Landlord (comedy act?), This is our Youth, &amp; The Complete Works of Shakespeare

Georgian, where exactly would this be? I would guess London, but some people here don't enjoy guessing.

I am guessing you are referring to London? If so, I did see Chicago there in August. There was some male Scottish pop star in the lead who was pretty good (Marti Pellow), but I think he's gone by now; the female leads were good but nothing outstandingly memorable. I'm not big on musicals, but I like Fosse's choreography so mainly went for that and because it's been a very popular musical for the last few years, so you probably know all about it. It was a good production. However, I will admit it just sounded a little funny to me for them to have British accents in that musical, and I think it would work better with an American cast. So, if you're dying to see it live and won't have another likely opportunity, I'd go ahead, otherwise I'd go to something else. The movie has just come out and has gotten very good reviews where I live -- normally, I wouldn't recommend a movie for a musical, but that one might work. I think Chicago has gotten much better reviews than Bombay Dreams and is a superior show, in general, but there are lots of places you can read online reviews, if you want.

If you have any knowledge of Shakespeare, The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) is fun. I enjoyed it more than the musical I saw when I was in London.

Hi,<BR><BR>aw Bombay Dreams last wek. Very,very good--lots of excitement, songs, dancing. Every seat full. Saw Chicago twice before. Better than Bombay!

Oops..my mistake...didn't even realize that I didn't put the city. It is London that I will be visiting.

I would avoid Al Murray's Pub Landlord unless you are a true blue Brit (which I assume your not!!). It is very British and unless you understand that it is very much tongue-in-cheek then people may be offended. Yes it is a comedy act. It'll probably just go over everyone else's head.<BR>My wife has seen &quot;We will rock you&quot; twice and says it is a hoot.

Thank's EW...that &quot;We Will Rock You&quot; was another choice that I heard was very good.

Georgian, if you're also asking for suggestions--we enjoyed The Play What <BR>I wrote, Anything Goes &amp; Contact.<BR><BR>Pat

I saw &quot;The Complete ...of Shakespeare&quot; on my last night in London this past September and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great way to end my trip (I was a little depressed about leaving since we'd had such a great time)- just fluffy, silly comedy, but really funny. Have a great time!!

See my earlier reccommendation for a Woman in Black - especially good if you don't want to see a musical.

I saw This Is Our Youth in March. Really enjoyed it, but primarily because I was interested in seeing the particular performers.<BR><BR> Keith

We were in London over Thansgiving ans saw 4 plays: Fame, My Fair Lady, Bombay Dreams and Mama Mia. they were all very professionally staged. Our favorite was Mama Mia which we had already seen in the states but it was well worth seeing again. It was very cheerful and upbeat (people are really dancing in the aisles when it ends) and we had great seats so we felt very connected. My Fair Lady was incredible, probably because of seeing it after having eaten in Covent Garden. FANTASTIC CAST!!! Bombay Dreams was a real production, with very elaborate costumes and sets but no real memorable music. Fame was fun for our 2 teenage daughters but I wouldn't see it again. We would have liked to see Romeo and Juliet but time didn't permit. We passed on Les Mis only because we had seen it 5 times but if you have not seen it please make it your first choice. I woud avoid Phantom as it's music and story is not as memorable as Les Mis. <BR>If you enjoy opera I can recommend that you ask the conceirge about a fun and crazy restaurant where you can enjoy a reasonably priced Sunday dinner while roving opera singers entertain you. The seats are very close together but you can have fun getting to know your neighbors. It was one of our most enjoyable evenings but reservations are a must and if you don't like talking to strangers you might want to request a booth on the upper level. The name is something like Lasa_____ but I can't remember exactly. It's very close to the theater where My Fair Lady is showing. It's not fine dining but it sure was fun dining. Hope this helps!

The name of the fun opera restaurant I mentioned in the previoius email is Sarastro (The Show after the Show). You can email them at www.sarastro-restaurant.com. FYI, you should make reservations.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare is quite enjoyable - if you know anything about his main works you will find it quite humorous, and even if you don't you will still find funny bits. It is cheaper than many of the other plays and often has tickets available at the official half-price booth. The theater is smaller than some of the others I have been to in London - we were in the top section, but did not feel too far away. If you have time, I would see it plus another more traditional play or musical.

Another yes vote for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare-Abridged. It was a fun night.<BR>Also a yes vote for Mama Mia. I liked it alot, and I am not a youngster by any means.