I'm curious... what's your favorite Broadway show and why?
This weekend's stagehand strike (see entry below) got me thinking about my own bad luck with Broadway shows.
My first, "Miss Saigon" was a high school trip and it snowed. A lot. We didn't get our money back.
I had asked for the CD for Christmas and had been listening to music from the show for nearly a month by the time the bad news struck. Needless to say, I was bummed. And I knew it would be more difficult to convince my parents to shell out money the next time I wanted to go on a special field trip.
I did get to see "Les Mis" a few years later and I loved it. Absolutely enthralled by the experience. Like they say, it truly felt like something magical. I still sing the songs from it to this day.
My third attempt, in January, was to get same-day tickets for "Wicked" at the Gershwin Theatre. No dice there either. I read both the book and its sequel and have been dying to watch the show. I'd even settle for one of the productions in Baltimore or Philly, but have yet to get to one.
Hope this strike doesn't cause Broadway to lose its magic for too many people.
Anyway, back to my question....what's your favorite Broadway show and why? Post a comment and share.
I saw "Grease" for my 16th b-day. It was my first trip to NYC alone to visit my aunt and I had a ton of fun. I practically memorized the script to "Grease" and every word to every song. Since it's on Broadway again, I should go check it out.
I wish I have seen one! I've never been.
I've seen Les Miserables, Rent (3 times), Aida, The Producers, Wicked, Avenue Q (2 times), Fiddler on the Roof and Spring Awakening on Broadway. My favorite is Avenue Q because it's hilarious and proves that musicals don't have to be a campy cheesefest.
The next shows I'd like to see include Legally Blonde, Hairspray and Wicked.