Short Update Tonight. I just got back from seeing Avenue Q as I went out this morning and got a rush ticket which was $26.50 for a front row seat, pretty sweet if I do say so myself. Anywho, I thought I'd rank the shows that I've seen either here or other places, and hopefully update this post throughout the summer (assuming it automatically moves up when I update, otherwise I'll just do a new post). I think as I see a new show I'll add a mini-review of it, which may be taken down as I update. Anywho, here we go!
Update Note: New material will be in Yellow!
1. Wicked (Chicago 1x, Minneapolis 3x)/Rent (St. Paul 1x, Minneapolis 1x, Film) (tie)
I don't know that this will ever come untied for me. If you want a reason as to why these are at the top of my list then you don't know me at all.
2. Avenue Q (NYC)
I know I only just saw this show, but I loved it. I've add the soundtrack I think since my senior year in high school, or somewhere around there, and have loved the music since I first heard it. To finally see the show though was wonderful. Avenue Q was a wonderful reflection on culture, specifically the hardships post-college people go through and put themselves in. There probably isn't a more hilarious show in terms of dialogue and music. Definitely not for the easily offended or uptight, but so good for everyone else. Bonus was seeing it at the New World Stages which is an awesome venue and "off-broadway" which I learned today means the theater capacity is between 100-499 seats. This theater had 499 seats. I was in the front row :).
3. Catch Me If You Can (NYC)
Catch Me If You Can (based on the movie which is based on the book, which I have seen nor read either) was wonderfully entertaining. This one is nominated for the Tony for Best Musical, and I do hope it wins. I downloaded the soundtrack the day it came out at midnight, and have been listening pretty frequently since. Everything a broadway show should have including good music, good story, good acting, and a great heart. Very entertaining.
4. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (NYC)
I can't believe how much I loved this show. I almost placed it above Catch Me if You Can, and I still might at a later time, but holy crap it was so good. I LOVED the set, the dancers and choreography were fantastic, and leads Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquette were freaking amazing. This was a very classic broadway show, and the 50 year old script is pretty sexist, but the show was so much, music was great, and overall it was just a ton of fun. Very well done!
5. Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark (NYC)
Before anyone freaks out, I saw this after it was majorly revamped. Having said that, I thought it was awesome, especially the second act. While I don't do much with comic books, Spider-Man has always been my favorite superhero, so I really looked forward to this show. The storyline is familiar in the Spider-Man world, but that to me made it all the more fun. Die-hard comic fans will no doubt be outraged at a few plot points but they are really minor overall in terms of the show. The music in the second half is much stronger than the first half, but there's nothing that's overly terrible. What really sells this show is the breathtaking and jaw-dropping aerial sequences and the wildly intricate stage. The entire audience was on their feet when the show was over. This still has a couple weeks left of previews, and I'm sure it'll clean up a bunch in that time. Having everything out there, this is the one show I want to make sure I go back and see again this summer.
6. The Addams Family (NYC)
This show was wildly entertaining at the time, but the lasting effects have worn off fairly quickly. The first half especially is hilarious, but once you look past the jokes it really is just ok. Having said that, anyone looking for a night of laughs would love this show and I don't at all regret seeing it. I am however glad I didn't pay full price for my ticket! (but that goes without saying for any shows)
Ok, I think that's all I have for now. I've also seen the Blue Man Group, but I classify that differently even if I shouldn't I've also seen a bunch of other movie musicals, most of which I love, but I'm including here shows I've seen the stage version for.
That's all for tonight!
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