My mother is visiting from the States and we have very different theatre tastes. I thought Stones in His Pockets was one of the funniest shows I'd ever seen about six years ago. She didn't like it because they "didn't have any sets". (Argh!) I've seen The Produces three times already, so -- can you think of something else? I'd love to see Moon, but I have a feeling she wouldn't understand it. May be too dark for her as well. Something light with music and dancing? I LOVED Contact and anything What'sHerName coreographs (e.g. The Producers). THANK YOU!
2006-11-17 06:43:35 · 16 answers · asked by Janet712inEngland 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
I can recommend Mama Mia. Light, with plenty of music, as you can imagine. I went last year with my wife and we both had a top night.
2006-11-17 06:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by jameshens 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh definitely The Lion King. It is absolutely fabulous! I hate musicals but my 15 and 17 year old nephews (who both play drums in rock bands) wanted to see it (I'm 47). Within 30 seconds of it starting, I knew it was going to be amazing. We all sat there fixated with the music and the stage and everyone agreed after that it is a show for all ages. Expensive, but worth it.
2006-11-17 06:48:47 · answer #2 · answered by Druantia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Billy Elliott is amazing, but dont know if your mother would get the British humour?? What about Chicago, or the Blue Man Group, which isnt exactly a theatre production but full of music, very lively and lots of Paint!
2006-11-17 08:52:49 · answer #3 · answered by spoilt_rotten 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter went to see the Lion King when she was on her school trip earlier on this year and she loved it.
There is a new Lloyd Webber musical that has just started called What To Do with a Girl Like Maria, or something to that effect. It is based on the Sound Of Music.
2006-11-17 11:09:02 · answer #4 · answered by dunfie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blood Brothers; It will make you both cry and laugh, its so sad.
Woman in black; it will scare you and thrill you
Saturday night fever; okay maybe you'll have to ask about this one, but last time I've seen it it was fantastic!
2006-11-17 06:48:39 · answer #5 · answered by jackyboy1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about Peter Pan on ice? It's light hearted, not too deep, and something you'll both agree to agree on I'm sure.
2006-11-17 06:45:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guys and Dolls with Patrick Swayze and Samantha Janus is brilliant and will suit you both I promise.
2006-11-17 08:22:39 · answer #7 · answered by OO7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend Guys and Dolls. Full of dancing and music but lighthearted and fun.
2006-11-17 06:58:10 · answer #8 · answered by G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Robert, Billy Elliott is brilliant and I would thoroughly recommend it.
2006-11-17 06:49:13 · answer #9 · answered by Cate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you try, The Sound of Music or Spamalot (Monty Python ) good luck.
2006-11-17 06:49:31 · answer #10 · answered by Red Mary 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋