Broadway show recommendations?

Question

My husband & I will be visiting the NY/NJ area the weekend of Jan 27th. We are thinking of going to see a Broadway show, most likely on Sunday. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good muscial?

Answer 1

Mama Mia & Wicked were great....

Answer 2

Two of the funniest shows that I have seen on Broadway in the last few years are Avenue Q and Spamalot.
Avenue Q is an adult version of Sesame Street dealing with a young puppet trying to find his purpose in life. There is a mix of people and puppets just like the TV show. It won the Tony for best musical a few years back and has been around long enough that tickets should not be hard to get. The theater is located at 252 W. 45th Street between 8th Ave and Broadway.
Spamalot also won a Tony and is located at the Shubert theater at 225 W 44th St between 8th Ave and Broadway. If you enjoyed Monty Python and the Holy Grail, you will love Spamalot.

Answer 3

2 of the funniest shows that I have considered on Broadway interior the previous few years are highway Q and Spamalot. highway Q is an human being version of Sesame highway handling a youthful puppet attempting to locate his objective in life. there's a blend of persons and puppets basically like the television teach. It received the Tony for most ideal musical some years decrease lower back and has been round lengthy adequate that tickets could no longer be complicated to get. The theater is placed at 252 W. 40 fifth highway between eighth Ave and Broadway. Spamalot also received a Tony and is placed on the Shubert theater at 225 W 40 fourth St between eighth Ave and Broadway. in case you loved Monty Python and the Holy Grail, you'll adore Spamalot.

Answer 4

At this late time, it will be difficult to get good seats to many of the top filling (but not necessarily the best) shows.

If you are in the mood for traditional Broadway fare, I would recommend Hairspray. It is a lot of fun, with really good songs and dancing, and a little bit of a message. Tickets are easy to come by, and you should be able to get half-priced tickets from TKTS. I would recommend going to the downtown location (not Times Square) as you can get Sunday tickets on Saturday.

Much less tradtional is Company. This is also a musical comedy, written by Stephen Sondheim, about single vs. married life. What is unique about this production is that there are only 10 cast members who also double as the orchestra. There is very minimal sets. Half-priced tickets should be available.

Another, less tradtional show, is The Apple Tree. It is a musical comedy based on 3 short stories. It is very enjoyable, but I wouldn't recommend it unless you were comfortable seeing something a lot differerent from, say, Music Man or South Pacific, or shows like that.

New this year is also Grey Gardens. A musical, but not a musical comedy. It has gotten very good reviews, especially its leading lady, but it is much darker than most shows.

Of the other shows mentioned below: Wicked, Lion King, Mama Mia, Mary Poppins, Jersey Boys, Avenue Q and Spamalot all are almost always sold out. If you want to see any of those shows, you will need to buy your tickets ASAP. Of all of these, Wicked is the most traditional Broadway show, with big numbers and great costumes. Avenue Q is hysterical, but you have to be open to some crude humor. Mama Mia and Jersey Boys are both very good if you like their respective music (ABBA and Frankie Vallie). Spamalot is very funny if you are a Monty Python fan.

Rent is very good, but it's also about 20 somethings dealing with sex and drugs. A lot of people like it, but a lot of people find it too loud (it's basically a rock opera).

Tony Danza is the new lead of The Producers. He may be good, but...

Chicago is still strong after 10 years. It too sports a minimalistic setting. If you only get to see one Broadway show, then I would skip this one and rent the movie instead.

The Drowsy Chaperone is very good, and very funny, but if you don't know a lot about musical theater, you may miss many of the inside jokes.

Of the Disney shows, Tarzan has gotten mixed reviews. Beauty and the Beast is still strong. In both cases I would defer to the above comment, and see a different show and just watch their respective movies.

I think that covers every musical currently open on Broadway. My top choice is actually Hairspray, both because I really like the show, and you can get half-priced tickets. If there are specific shows that you already know and like, then it's easier to narrow things down, but if you just want to see a show because you never have before, that would be my choice.

Lastly, I have found that on the TKTS lines people are always very friendly, and more than happy to offer advice on what to see based on what you like (but make sure you've made your decision by the time you get to the window).

Have fun!

Answer 5

My personal favorite is Rent, also Chicago, Beauty and the Best Les Miserables, A Chorus Line, and Phantom of the Opera. I have not seen a show in over a year and a half so many shows that I have seen have since closed. There is also a new show called Spring Awakening that has gotten good reviews and also if you don't mind risque humor I would recommend Avenue Q, which is very funny.

Answer 6

Wicked, Spamalot, Rent, Les Miserables, Lion King (I know it's for kids but it's quite entertaining) Cirque Du Soleil's Varekai

Good tips for you:
Try buying your tickets at TKTS in times square (It's right in the center, you can't miss it). The tickets are much cheaper there.
If you have time, drop by the box office two-three hours in advance. Some shows (like Wicked and Rent) have raffles for center orchestra seats. If you win, you can get premium seats for $20 (usually they're around $100-$150). Also check out www.ilovenytheatre.com