marilyn

I'm going to New York in June. Unfortunatly the two musicals I wanted to see most will be gone (Mamma Mia and Thoroughly Modern Millie) I have seen Mamma Mia and it is one of my all time favorites. Phantom was wonderful, but I want more upbeat for this trip. Any suggestions????

sss

Not sure if you can get tickets - but try for "Hairspray" - lots of fun. There is also The Producers, which should go on sale for June sometime soon. I'm sure you'll get lots of good suggestions here!

Jackie

We just returned from NYC and saw 4 shows. We loved the Producers and Urinetown. Chicago was a disappointment. The big buzz seemed to be La Boehme. When you are there, consider going to TKTS on 42nd at Times Square for 1/2 price tickets same day. You won't get the Producers or Lion King, but Urinetown was listed when we were there as well as many many others. Our stategy was to get the tickets we most wanted ahead and then getting the discount tickets for other nights. Good luck!

Flynn

Gypsy with Bernadette Peters will be opening soon. The music and story is great and you can't get much more upbeat than that. Can't wait for the tickets to go on sale!

donquiote

How about the Man of La Mancha?

dulcinea

i second that one. brian stokes mitchell is probably going to go down in history as one of the most complete broadway actors - like nathan lane - but thin and good looking...he has already won two tonys for other roles. hearing him ing "the impossible dream" is worth the price of the ticket and the set is the most innovative i have ever seen. and i am a new yorker and have been attending theater for years.

suzanne

Out of the 20-25 shows I've seen since I moved to NYC, Chicago was my favorite. I also loved Beauty and the Beast and Urinetown (laughed so hard my head hurt). I thought Phantom was awful. Guess we all have different tastes!

Howard

Wherever did you get the idea that Mamma Mia and Thoroughly Modern Millie will be gone? Not so. Mamma Mia will definitely still be playing and Millie probably will.

Tom

Oops! When I read this post heading I thought it was asking "Favorite Broadway Musical of All Time?" Since I don't have any anything useful to offer, I will answer what I thought the orignal question was asking (even though this is going to date me a bit):

1. Man of La Mancha (w/ Richard Kiley and Joan Deiner...Unbelievable)

2. Evita (w/ Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin..Breathtaking)

3. I Do, I Do (w/ Robert Preston...Great little show)

Thanks for indulging me.

Tom

Patrick

Interesting list, Tom, but I'm curious. Was Mary Martin still in I Do, I Do with Robert Preston when you saw it? The omission of her name, if so, seems so unfair -- one of the greatest Broadway legends of all time.

Tom

Patrick,

Yes, the inimitable Mary Martin was in the show when I saw it. Unfortunately, I--who pride myself on remembering names--couldn't come up with hers at the moment I was typing.

Now, if I could only find my car keys...

Tom

mse

I am surprised that no one has mentioned "RENT" ...lively, amazing music/songs and without a doubt the most memorable broadway show I have ever seen.

ohplease

I'm sorry, I am an avid theater go-er, try to see a wide variety of performances with an open mind, but I could not get out of the theater fast enough when I saw "Rent". I found the cast and storyline whiny and weak (when they weren't screaming - oops I mean singing). But, this is just how I felt, I realize a lot of people feel differently.

Patrick

Shame on you, Tom! (only kidding).

However, I couldn't agree more about RENT! What a terrible show of overmiked and overacted songs. I was totally unmoved by the thing. To this day, I think the fact that the writer died during the opening week is what propelled this show to fame. So much of it seemed totally unplanned. Now, we are acting and doing movement, now we are just doing a rock concert with mikes on our heads!

ohplease

Patrick - THANK YOU! I mentioned to someone once that I thought the only reason "Rent" catapulted into the spotlight was because Jonathan Larson died suddenly - they looked at me like had just kicked a puppy. I'm glad there is someone out there who agrees with me.

Patrick

Yes the story of Jonathon Larson is indeed sad and dramatic, and I suppose at the time I wouldn't have had nerve to say such an outrageous thing, but time softens us. Guess we've now kicked the same puppy. Rent will not live in the anals of GREAT BROADWAY THEATRE.

Miriam

Jekyll & Hyde
Phantom of the Opera - just stunningly gorgeous

steve

Man of La Mancha - outstanding cast and production.

xcxx

NOT TRAVEL RELATED

Patrick

to xcxx.
People go to New York to see theatre. New York is one of the top travel destinations in the US. This is travel related. Have you ever noticed how many people will start their post with, "going to New York for the first time, what show should I see?"

I guess if you had your way, people should not discuss museums or attractions, restaurants, or any thing else that serves as entertainment in a travel destination.