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Post by thebroadwayboy on Apr 30, 2023 23:29:02 GMT
I am looking at Sweeney Todd, Kimberly Akimbo, &Juillet. I am also looking at Fat Ham.
Might do Parade as well.
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Post by mattnyc on May 1, 2023 0:14:06 GMT
Those mentioned are excellent. I’d add “Goodnight, Oscar” to the list for an incredible performance by Sean Hayes, “Some Like It Hot” (my favorite new musical this season) and if you missed it in London, “Prima Facie”.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2023 7:20:41 GMT
I concur with mattnyc about the strength of your original list and adding Goodnight, Oscar. I'm less enamored with &Juliet than many, but it definitely is a crowd-pleaser. The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window is a strong production of a somewhat flawed play, but might still be worth considering. And the off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors continues to get strong audience response. |
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Post by Mark on May 1, 2023 7:45:07 GMT
Good list. I’d definitely include Parade.
Some Like it Hot and Shucked also worth considering.
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Post by jakobo on May 1, 2023 11:04:08 GMT
Two best shows at the moment are Funny Girl and Sweeney Todd, absolute must see. I’d recommend Camelot as well, it’s a strong production of a great musical.
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Post by jm25 on May 1, 2023 20:45:44 GMT
Just back from a week in New York. Parade was the best musical I saw but really enjoyed Sweeney Todd too, minus Annaleigh Ashford’s dreadful attempt at what I assume was supposed to be a cockney accent!
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Post by orchidman on May 1, 2023 21:53:42 GMT
Parade is an emotive musical about people pretending that a man likes 13 year olds. MJ is a hit-packed musical that pretends the opposite.
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Post by jakobo on May 2, 2023 22:45:47 GMT
Just back from a week in New York. Parade was the best musical I saw but really enjoyed Sweeney Todd too, minus Annaleigh Ashford’s dreadful attempt at what I assume was supposed to be a cockney accent! I must say I completely disagree. Annaleigh was a highlight of my trip and her brilliant performance overshadowed Josh. The funniest Mrs Lovett ever. |
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Post by jm25 on May 3, 2023 1:19:29 GMT
Just back from a week in New York. Parade was the best musical I saw but really enjoyed Sweeney Todd too, minus Annaleigh Ashford’s dreadful attempt at what I assume was supposed to be a cockney accent! I must say I completely disagree. Annaleigh was a highlight of my trip and her brilliant performance overshadowed Josh. The funniest Mrs Lovett ever. Not knocking her vocal abilities or comic timing - both were great - but unfortunately it was the accent that was my abiding memory! |
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Post by ruthieh on Jun 10, 2023 12:13:24 GMT
We’re going in July…can’t decide between Sweeney Todd, Back to the future, Shucked, Funny Girl…or any other recommendations?! Me, and husband and 16 yro MT lover!
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Post by londonpostie on Jun 10, 2023 14:58:48 GMT
The Doctor, obv.
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Post by westendcub on Jun 10, 2023 20:25:21 GMT
Musical then ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ & play ‘The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window’
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Post by sukhavati on Jul 1, 2023 0:55:45 GMT
FWIW, have a friend visiting NY this week. She and her sister have gone to seven shows, including the premier of Back to the Future. The only disappointment she's expressed is over New York, New York. Said she wished they'd seen Goodnight Oscar instead. The shows I can remember them mentioning have included Some Like it Hot, Parade, Funny Girl, and Sweeney Todd.
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