Lost In Xanadu Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Is this in the right place - Art? Seeing it's a live thing, I think this is the place for it... Anyway - any musical fans here? Taking my wife to see Wicked in about a month, first time I have ever gone to anything like this before. Not sure what to expect, but I have not heard anything negative about this show. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I can't stand most musicals. They are not really my thing. I take the wife to one about once every 5 years. As far as musicals go, Wicked isn't too bad. Far better than Les Misérables or Phantom of the Opera. If memory serves correct, Wicked even had a couple of funny parts in it. You're much more cultured than me. I bet you will even enjoy it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 You're much more cultured than me. What makes you say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 You're much more cultured than me. What makes you say that? You like Sting. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circumstantial tree Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I like some musicals. "Xanadu" being one of my faves. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 A good musical can be great fun. Not seen "Wicked" or heard any of the songs from it either however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I like musicals. Don't go that often ( maybe once a year ) but much more entertaining than seeing Mike Tyson on Broadway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 My grandmother sort of raised my sister and me on the soundtracks to musicals that she liked- and we watched film versions of a lot of the big ones that were made- My Fair Lady, The Music Man, Gigi, Camelot. It's not really something that stuck with me over the long term (although in a way I suppose it has, because it's enough a part of me that I'm posting about it). I still have an appreciation for musicals. For our wedding anniversary in 2011, I got 3rd row tickets for us to see Les Miserables when it came to town. I was very proud of myself! It was on the day after Thanksgiving, and I ended up being sick as a dog. I had a 103-degree fever, really bad body aches, the whole bit. But we went anyway- I was determined not to miss it just because I didn't feel good, and it was our anniversary! I'm glad we went, even though I felt like crap. It was a fantastic production and performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorraine Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Blue J, I was raised on soundtracks to musicals too - West Side Story, The Sound of Music, Gypsy, My Fair Lady, Kiss Me Kate, and others. Was raised on Ravel too - long, long before Bolero became a household song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue J Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Blue J, I was raised on soundtracks to musicals too - West Side Story, The Sound of Music, Gypsy, My Fair Lady, Kiss Me Kate, and others. Was raised on Ravel too - long, long before Bolero became a household song. Ha! How could I have forgotten about Gypsy Rose Lee?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Some truly great music has been written for musicals....West Side Story, Oliver, My Fair Lady, Hello Dolly etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdryan Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Guys and Dolls and the M usic Man are great,,, Sinatra,, Brando,, Robert Preston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Wicked is good stuff. I like musicals and other theatrical performances like kabuki, bunraku, and the always awesome Cirque du Soleil. One show that most probably haven't heard about is Jump, a Korean comedy that involves martial arts, dance, and acrobatics. You don't need to understand Korean to enjoy this very fun and funny show. I saw it in Seoul BUT it has made it to the UK and NYC before. Check it out if it comes anywhere near you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrospective Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) :hi: I like musicals! I go to school for theatrical sound and lighting, so I'm kind of required to. If not like, then I at least have to know shows! Everyone I know who's seen Wicked loved it (you've probably already gone at this point!). I hope you enjoyed it! Edited June 26, 2013 by Retrospective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 I had a good time at Wicked. Was pleasantly surprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finding IT Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Always have a soft spot for a good musical. My wife and I try to get to NYC to see a few every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spindrift82 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 I've always liked Musicals. I once saw Annie live. The best one I ever saw, though, was Love Janis. All Janis songs, narrated by an actress playing Janis Joplin. If it is still playing, I'd highly recommend you going to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finding IT Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Guys and Dolls and the M usic Man are great,,, Sinatra,, Brando,, Robert Preston Saw a Mandy Patinkin show once where he did "Trouble" from the Music Man in his usual manic, high energy manner. He finished it, took a deep breath and said, "You do that song and you realize why Bob Preston is dead." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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