Broadway Show option for Wed. matinee for older couple
Oct 28th, 2012, 06:46 PM
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Broadway Show option for Wed. matinee for older couple
I need a suggestions for my in-laws (a couple in their 60's, first time to NYC) for Feb. 13th, Matinee. I just bought our Cinderella tickets for this day and I was counting on Wicked for them, but they do not have a matinee on Feb. 13th. I just read the reviews on their 2nd choose, Scandalous, and the reviews were not very good. Not sure what to do.
Oct 28th, 2012, 06:50 PM
#2
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 999
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
How about Charlie Chaplin. Older people would prob. like it . We did. The lead is fantastic.
Once is a nice story with nice music, dancing etc.
And then for a completely diff. experience there's Glengarry Glen Ross. I found it depressing but it's got a great cast.
Once is a nice story with nice music, dancing etc.
And then for a completely diff. experience there's Glengarry Glen Ross. I found it depressing but it's got a great cast.
Oct 28th, 2012, 07:20 PM
#3
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 670
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Chaplin got terrible reviews and may not last until feb.
Both Jersey Boys and Once are very popular so it may be hard to get tickets
Why don't you ask your in laws what they want to see and then look for tickets.
Both Jersey Boys and Once are very popular so it may be hard to get tickets
Why don't you ask your in laws what they want to see and then look for tickets.
Oct 28th, 2012, 10:50 PM
#5
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 744
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
We saw Nice Work if You Can Get It recently. As Centralparkgirl says, it is a good old fashioned musical. They always have predictable endings but its good fun for a couple of hours. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
Oct 29th, 2012, 05:37 AM
#6
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,305
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Nice Work If You Cah Get It is great fun.
And, of course, you couldn't go wrong with Phantom of the Opera.
What reviews are you talking about for Scandalous? It hasn't officially opened yet, so the critics' reviews aren't in.
And, of course, you couldn't go wrong with Phantom of the Opera.
What reviews are you talking about for Scandalous? It hasn't officially opened yet, so the critics' reviews aren't in.
Oct 29th, 2012, 09:42 AM
#12
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
the reviews I read were on Yelp at http://www.yelp.com/biz/scandalous-o...dway-manhattan
Thanks for the ideas. I am going to check into Nice Work if You can Get It. Sounds like something they would like.
I have already asked them but really, they do not know and are counting on me to find something. They do not go online and this is their first time to NYC. They have been to a few shows in New Orleans and have been to Phantom of the Opera already.
I didn't see Virginia Wolff on the calendar I was looking at.
Jersey Boys sounds like something they would like to but if it is hard to get tickets, maybe not.
Thanks for the ideas. I am going to check into Nice Work if You can Get It. Sounds like something they would like.
I have already asked them but really, they do not know and are counting on me to find something. They do not go online and this is their first time to NYC. They have been to a few shows in New Orleans and have been to Phantom of the Opera already.
I didn't see Virginia Wolff on the calendar I was looking at.
Jersey Boys sounds like something they would like to but if it is hard to get tickets, maybe not.
Oct 29th, 2012, 09:50 AM
#13
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,305
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Based on their limited theatrical experience and despite its rave reviews, I don't think Virginia Wolff would be a good choice for them.
Be careful of these "reviews" on line. Many, many times the people have axes to grind.
As I previously said Nice Work If You Can Get It is great fun and I think they'd enjoy it.
As for the "old" classification, please note that the OP said "older," not "old." So, my question is, "Older than what?"
Be careful of these "reviews" on line. Many, many times the people have axes to grind.
As I previously said Nice Work If You Can Get It is great fun and I think they'd enjoy it.
As for the "old" classification, please note that the OP said "older," not "old." So, my question is, "Older than what?"
Oct 29th, 2012, 09:58 AM
#14
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,305
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
PS: In the interest of full disclosure, I must admit that seeing Kathy Lee Griffin's name associated with Scandalous didn't make me very enthusiastic about the show! After reading the comments on the above-mentioned website, it does seem that the posters had no axes to grind other than to warn others that the show was bad!
Still, my original comment still holds: Be careful of the rants on many of these types of websites.
Still, my original comment still holds: Be careful of the rants on many of these types of websites.
Oct 30th, 2012, 07:01 AM
#20
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,305
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Tickets for Nice Work If You Can Get It are DEFINITELY available....and even with a discount, though you'll have to wait a month or so for any February offers. Then check broadwaybox.com and playbill.com.
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
HowardR
United States
86
Aug 22nd, 2012 07:17 PM
