But in that vein, I'd like to share Broadway musicals that I love, and have seen or experienced, one way or another. There is something amazing about the experience of a live Broadway musical. The talent, the costumes, the stage effects - like nothing else you'll ever see. CGI doesn't hold a candle to it, in my mind.
So here goes:
Shows I have actually seen on Broadway: Annie, Miss Saigon, Mamma Mia, Aida
Shows I have seen on tour: Les Miserables (twice!), The Phantom of the Opera
Shows that I have seen memorable local productions of: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Gypsy, My Fair Lady
Shows that I have only seen the movie adaptation of: Grease, The Music Man, Chicago, A Chorus Line
Shows that I have never seen staged in any way, but know the music well: Cats, Chess
Shows that my mom taped on PBS and sent me a copy (also known as Shows not elsewhere classified): Into the Woods
And finally, shows that I plan to see in the near future:
5 comments:
I always wanted to see a live stage production of Piranah.
We saw The Lion King in Charlotte last summer - ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! We were spellbound. The costuming and animation (for lack of a better word) were so ingenious - I would go back again today, no matter what the tickets cost. You will truly not be disappointed.
As a follow-up to your list: productions I have actually acted in (along with my kids): Oliver! Last year the girls and I did a community theatre production and I had two very small roles, but big enough that I had my own curtain call at the end. It was a blast! And exhausting!
Oops - the anonymous was me - perhaps after my stage performance, I should remain anonymous! -Kelly
I got to see Aida on Broadway about 7 or 8 years ago. Heather Headley and Taylor Dane were in it. I REALLY enjoyed it!
Aida was awesome - I saw it with mom in 2004. It was the first time I'd ever been to show and not known anything about the story or music. I loved it - our show featured the talents of Mickey Dolenz....he's no Taylor Dane but hey, hey, he's a Monkee....
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