Suggestions for NYC off-broadway musicals or plays for teens in early October?
Aug 26th, 2007, 01:35 PM
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Suggestions for NYC off-broadway musicals or plays for teens in early October?
Going to NYC in early October with 16 & 18 yr old nieces. We are going to see Wicked but looking for one or two other shows that are less expensive but would appeal to teens. Any suggestions?
Aug 26th, 2007, 02:03 PM
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For Off-B'way, Altar Boyz - you should be able to get discounts via Playbill online or broadwaybox. If you can do B'way with discounts, agree with the 2 recommended by NeoPatrick and would also add Spamalot.
Aug 26th, 2007, 02:07 PM
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I should mention that most of the current discounts don't go until October, but will likely be extended soon. One that is available at discount through October is Curtains, one I forgot to mention, but is great fun.
Also they are doing good discounts for Legally Blonde until October 14. That could be a great choice -- I'm SURE they know the movie.
Also they are doing good discounts for Legally Blonde until October 14. That could be a great choice -- I'm SURE they know the movie.
Aug 26th, 2007, 02:54 PM
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Check out seasonofsavings.com for a slew of theater discounts, all of which are good at least through the end of October. Among the shows available that would be "appropriate" for your nieces are at least these: Curtains, The Drowsy Chaperone, Hairspray and Rent.
Aug 26th, 2007, 04:23 PM
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If you can get discounts for Rent. It's always a huge hit with teens - even older teens like yours - since it deal with so many issues in their lives (becoming adults, rebellion against the status quo, finding their place in the world, burgeoning sexuality and drug use and consequences.)
Aug 26th, 2007, 04:42 PM
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Don't forget to choose something you'd like too. My 19-year-old saw Alter Boyz and Stomp and they sounded like something I would have enjoyed seeing. On the other hand, my daughter loved "Rent", but there's no way I could sit through that play. (I watched the DVD with her and hated it.)
Aug 26th, 2007, 05:26 PM
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I had never had an interest in seeing Rent, and to my great surprise, I really enjoyed it when I went with my 14 yo daughter last year. I haven't seen the movie, but I've heard it's not like the play.
Not sure if you can get discounted seats for Spring Awakening (if you're looking for less expensive), but that's something to consider, too. The stage seats are cheap, but difficult to get.
Not sure if you can get discounted seats for Spring Awakening (if you're looking for less expensive), but that's something to consider, too. The stage seats are cheap, but difficult to get.
Aug 26th, 2007, 05:44 PM
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I saw Young Frakenstien today in Seattle--it is a huge procuction, a hoot, and it and will most likely become a big hit in NYC.
Altar Boyz is full of pep, but it sure isn't great.
Xanadu is very campy and fun.
Altar Boyz is full of pep, but it sure isn't great.
Xanadu is very campy and fun.
Aug 30th, 2007, 04:51 PM
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Thanks for all the great suggestions! I'm considering discount tickets to The Drowsy Chaperone, Xanadu (onstage seating - I think the girls would think it was too cool!), and either Mamma Mia, Legally Blonde, Hairspray (they've seen the movie), Altar Boyz or Les Miz. Too many choices!!!
Aug 30th, 2007, 05:39 PM
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Didn't someone comment the other day that they rented the movie of Xanadu and then decided they didn't want to see the Broadway version?
The movie is really bad. The musical makes fun of how bad the movie is. Don't see the movie if it will turn you off of seeing the show.
I guess I saw the movie years ago, but really don't remember it at all. While I suppose a few of the in jokes went over my head, I still LOVED the Broadway version. I'm not sure it is necessary to see the film first.
The movie is really bad. The musical makes fun of how bad the movie is. Don't see the movie if it will turn you off of seeing the show.
I guess I saw the movie years ago, but really don't remember it at all. While I suppose a few of the in jokes went over my head, I still LOVED the Broadway version. I'm not sure it is necessary to see the film first.
Aug 30th, 2007, 05:57 PM
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No need to dress up more for evening.
It's a short show (90 minutes with no intermission), and we tend to eat after theatre, so I really like the evening performance. But it really doesn't make any difference.
It's a short show (90 minutes with no intermission), and we tend to eat after theatre, so I really like the evening performance. But it really doesn't make any difference.
Aug 31st, 2007, 05:01 AM
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I went with a friend whose favorite movie growing up was Xanadu and she absolutely loved the show. I have never seen the movie and I loved the show as well. But, there were some inside jokes that I didn't get. Have a great time at the show!
