Broadway Show With Theater Loving 10 year old?
Mar 9th, 2009, 09:44 AM
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Broadway Show With Theater Loving 10 year old?
I am taking my 10 year old daughter to see a show this summer. I am leaning towards In the Heights but was wondering if there were any others that she might enjoy. She has seen Hairspray, Mamma Mia, Wicked and Grease and loved them all. I was also thing about Chicago. Any ideas or comments?
Mar 9th, 2009, 11:20 AM
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The Little Mermaid is the first show that comes to mind. There may be new shows out by then. Check out Broadway.com to see whats out. Do not take her to Avenue Q - Great show but for adults only. Don't let the puppets fool you.
Have a great time.
Have a great time.
Mar 9th, 2009, 01:01 PM
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Billy Elliot is excellent (with a bit of coarse language) and has really great dancing and lots of kids in the cast. I think a 10 year-old could handle it. It's so much better than The Little Mermaid. Mary Poppins is also quite good.
I think most of Chicago might be over your daughter's head, and the themes are very much more adult-oriented. Billy at least is focused on kids.
But In the Heights is a great show and should please her as well and has the advantage of discount tickets, which you can't get yet for Billy Elliot.
I think most of Chicago might be over your daughter's head, and the themes are very much more adult-oriented. Billy at least is focused on kids.
But In the Heights is a great show and should please her as well and has the advantage of discount tickets, which you can't get yet for Billy Elliot.
Mar 9th, 2009, 05:53 PM
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I've seen all the shows you listed except Grease. I've seen the Lion King and it is still one of my favorites. My daughter was 15 when we saw it and she loved it too. You could probably get really good seats too.
Jun 2nd, 2009, 11:51 AM
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Just wanted to update...we ended up seeing In the Heights and we both LOVED it! She now doesn't know which show is her "all time FAVORITE" (said like a tween) In the Heights or Wicked. After the first song we both looked at each other and knew that it was a great choice. We also ended up seeing Shrek the Musical. It was cute. Not on the same level... but still entertaining! Thanks!
Jun 2nd, 2009, 01:20 PM
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I loved In the Heights too.
Check your local PBS listing: there's a show on Great Performances airing this month about the making of In the Heights. It's called Chasing the Dream and features show clips and interviews with cast members.
Check your local PBS listing: there's a show on Great Performances airing this month about the making of In the Heights. It's called Chasing the Dream and features show clips and interviews with cast members.
Jun 2nd, 2009, 04:27 PM
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I'm not surprised. In the Heights is definitely perfect for a tween/teen - lively, great dancing and the type of music they love. I think Chicago is too cynical for her to really appreciate, although the dancing is classic.
I know lots of people love Lion King - but can;t wrap my mind around Disney in any form.
I know lots of people love Lion King - but can;t wrap my mind around Disney in any form.
