Who has seen Fun Home or some other great Bdwy musical?

Looking for a Broadway play.  Musicals preferred.  Saw A Gentleman's Guide.  Saw Curious Incident.  Hand To God?  Something Rotten? Other thoughts?

Did you see this one, Weezer?

http://www.statetheatrenj.org/once

You know I did.  Did you know that you can now see the film, Once, on Netflix?

Soul_29 said:

Did you see this one, Weezer?

http://www.statetheatrenj.org/once

jeffl said:

You know I did.  Did you know that you can now see the film, Once, on Netflix?

Soul_29 said:

Did you see this one, Weezer?

http://www.statetheatrenj.org/once

I was not sure if you did. 

I didn't know it's on Netflix, but I'm gonna check it out ...

I saw Glen Hansard on Tuesday night in NYC. Incredible show. 

just saw "Beautiful: the Carol King Story" with teen daughter.  We both loved it  

bak said:

just saw "Beautiful: the Carol King Story" with teen daughter.  We both loved it  

Beautiful was pretty good. We saw it early this year ... 

Once is supposed to be wonderful as a musical... I somehow missed it on Broadway but may catch it in New Brunswick too. You can also see upcoming musicals close to home at MPAC - Ragtime is coming January 28, A Night with Janis Joplin February 25 and more.

But to answer your question about Broadway, I did see Fun Home and it's terrific. However, it's not a "traditional" musical so it depends on what type of experience you're looking for. I'd almost describe it more like a play with music. It's a really strong character piece, if that makes sense.

If you haven't already, choose a date 6-8 months out and go ahead and buy Hamilton. You won't regret it!!

Curious Incident is definitely on my list. How did you like it? 

I also can't believe I haven't seen King & I yet. Kelli O'Hara hung the moon as far as I'm concerned, and I'll kick myself if I miss it. (So buy a damn ticket already, she says!!) 

I echo Tarheels’ endorsement of “Fun Home.”  It’s superb and is, indeed, basically a play with some very engaging music.  I would put it on par with “Curious Incident” in terms of character development and of intricacy of the staging in support of the story.

Jeffl

In case you couldn't tell,  I really liked it.

TK

Saw Fun Home at the Public a while ago. It is NOT like going to see Jersey Boys or Beautiful..Each has it's pluses and minuses but I wouldn't see Fun Home if I was in the mood for a song and dance. I loved it as well. But I also loved Newsies, so there is no accounting for my taste!

Hamilton. Worth planning ahead for.

I really liked Hand to God, but it's not everyone's cup of tea. Enjoyed Beautiful a lot, too.  And, of course, Wicked and Book of Mormon are both terrific.

Thanks, Tom, and others.  Will see what I can get.

tom_kerns said:

Jeffl

Saw Fun Home earlier this week.   GO SEE IT! Outstanding!  Intense and funny.   Performances were excellent



In case you couldn't tell,  I really liked it.


TK

Hamilton was one of the best I've seen.  We bought tickets 5 months in advance.

Something Rotten is great - especially if you are at least somewhat familiar with Shakespeare and Broadway Musicals, as it is a spoof on both.  My daughter and I loved it!