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cliquot1 Aug 11th, 2006 01:19 PM

help with NYC broadway show choice
 
I need some advice regarding which Broadway show to choose. We have an option to see either Producers, Hairspray or Wedding Singer. Which would you choose?
Thanks for your input!

HowardR Aug 11th, 2006 02:01 PM

Not knowing anything about your taste in shows, it's not easy making a recommendation! Having said that, I'd go with either Hairspray or The Producers. Incidentally, both have discount offers on www.playbill.com and www.broadwaybox.com.

Ike Aug 11th, 2006 02:08 PM

Hairspray definitely..........

smetz Aug 12th, 2006 04:22 AM

Both Hairspray and The Producers are great.

Dreamer2 Aug 12th, 2006 05:21 AM

Depends on who "we" is. The Producers, although very funny and entertainin, offended some people. Hairspray is colorful, buoyant, and fun. That would be my choice.


janeq Aug 12th, 2006 05:16 PM

Having seen all 3, if I were too choose which one to see again, I would rank them 1.Hairspray, 2.Wedding Singer, 3. Producers. Like anything, its a matter of your personal tastes, but I don't think you will go wrong in choosing from any of the three.

emd Aug 13th, 2006 10:46 AM

Howard, I saw the Fodors New York 2006 edition yesterday at Barnes and Noble. You and bugswife are quoted (on the first pages of two of the chapters) in there- you for a MoMA statement and bugsife for a post on a ballet she saw at Lincoln Center.

HowardR Aug 13th, 2006 01:35 PM

emd, thanks for the info. I'll have to go check out (and possibly buy!) a copy!

emd Aug 13th, 2006 05:54 PM

Howrad, the only thing that would have made me happier than seeing you and bugswife in there is if they'd have had the good sense to quote mclaurie too!

emd Aug 13th, 2006 05:55 PM

oops, HOWARD.

byronelaine Aug 14th, 2006 04:10 PM

Just saw Hairspray in NYC with mother (82), niece (10) and college grad student daughter (26) We all loved it. Current cast is WONDERFUL. I saw The Producers in London and thought it excellent but Hairspray would be my choice.

lizzytoo Aug 14th, 2006 05:12 PM

Went to see Hairspray with sister and niece, very good. Plus if you are looking for a deal. The day of the show they have a raffle for tickets, everyone can put there name in the raffle. i got picked which help out money wise. Also, went to mama mia and waited in line at 3:00pm for that nights show and got 20.00 tickets if you don't mind standing up it was great because you get assigned standing position in the back great view over everyone and you can drink you beer or wine during the show. Just some helpful suggestions moneywise for anyone.

julba Aug 14th, 2006 06:45 PM

Hairspray but if you can see Wicked it is awesome!!!!

cliquot1 Aug 15th, 2006 05:32 AM

Thanks so much for all the great tips! I think Hairspray is the ticket! :) We already have tickets for Wicked. Glad to get a recommendation for that also.
It's always so helpful to get feedback from you kind people out there!

Leonora Aug 15th, 2006 11:20 AM

And for your next trip, consider Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. It was one of my husband's TKT booth picks that I hadn't even heard of, but it was the funniest show I've seen!

starrsville Aug 15th, 2006 11:30 AM

cliquot1, if you are going to see Wicked, go ahead and buy the CD and listen to it lots before you go to the show. Not only is it wonderful music, it really adds to the experience in the theatre.

sneakyone11 Aug 17th, 2006 06:54 PM

lol I know you were only asking opinions on the 3 shows...I'm particularly looking fwd to seeing "Wicked". Anyone seen it? I missed it in Atlanta, short run and sold out way in advance.

braziliantraveller Aug 17th, 2006 07:07 PM

Man, you gotta see Hairspray..I loved it! It make you wanna dance too!

cliquot1 Aug 24th, 2006 01:38 PM

Based on popular feedback, this time around we will see Hairspray but next time I want to see Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. And Starrsville, thanks so much for the wonderful tip. I'm heading out now to buy the Wicked CD.
I've read the book, and am anxious to now see the play. Thanks all!

carlota Aug 25th, 2006 12:38 AM

an between jersey boys and hairspray?? which is better? We've seen mamma mia and loved it!!, lion king, phantom of the opera and beuty and the beast...


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