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Mar '09

Musical advice for nephew?

My nephew is coming to visit and somewhat to my surprise has a fondness for musicals. We’re going to see Avenue Q for certain. He likes Les Mis and Man of La Mancha. I’m trying to restrict myself to tickets available through TDF but I’m a little out of touch with what’s happening on Broadway now.

So, I’m looking for suggestions on what to take him to.

10 Comments »

  • http://gelasticjew.blogspot.com Kai Jones

    Guys and Dolls is playing, although the reviews have been mixed. Has some great songs.

  • http://www.amysisson.com Amy Sisson

    I wonder if Wicked is playing. I’m dying to see that. But when it came to Houston it was staged in an arena. Uh, no thanks! Last time I went to a dance performance in an arena, people behaved as if they were at a basketball game.

    • http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

      Yeah. I tried to get tickets for Wicked but the $300 ones were all they had left and, um, no thank you.

  • http://www.tomcrosshill.com Tom Crosshill

    How old is he? In the Heights is great for mid teens and up.

    • http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

      Ooo. I’ll give that one a try. He’s 15.

  • Krista

    I second the In the Heights vote, depending on his age.

  • http://jeffsoesbe.livejournal.com Jeff Soesbe (yeff)

    Could go old school Monty Python and go see “Spamalot”. If Blue Man Group has a shot, they’re a lot of fun even if they’re not strictly a standard musical…

    - yeff

    • http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

      True… Hm. My parents liked that alot.

  • Aga

    I recommend Wicked if it’s still on, I’ve recently seen London version and it’s brilliant.

    Spamalot is also a great idea, lots of musical jokes, it’s like a double treat.

    • http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

      Thanks! I’ll keep scouting, hoping Wicked tickets will become available.

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