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Post by elaine on Mar 27, 2020 15:10:34 GMT
I went to my first musical when I was 9 and my mom took me to see Jesus Christ Superstar at the then-brand-new Universal Amphitheater, and I’ve been hooked since.
I managed seeing almost everything I wanted to see before I had kids, but it has been hard since then. I’m catching back up now and have been to a few in the past 2 years.
3 weeks ago (I can’t believe March 5 was only 3 weeks ago!), I saw Wicked, after wanting to see it for 15+ years. It was amazing!
It got me thinking - I have a mental Musical Bucket List - Wicked and Hamilton were both on it and I was fortunate enough able to see both in the past year. However, I still have a few that I haven’t seen yet, but want to.
So, my current Musical Bucket List is:
The Lion King
Evita (I know, I know - this one is old, but I never got to see it live)
Aida
What is on your Musical Bucket List? Feel free to include plays too, if you’d like.
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Post by stittsygirl on Mar 27, 2020 15:15:41 GMT
I and my kids have tickets to Book of Mormon in May, but that’s obviously still up in the air. Hamilton is definitely on my list, as well as Dear Evan Hansen and Moulin Rouge. I’ve seen Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked (twice), and The Lion King (three times).  |
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Post by Jessica on Mar 27, 2020 15:22:14 GMT
My mom and I are contemplating making a girls trip to go see Hugh Jackman as the Music Man this fall. We live in OR so there is a bit more coordination involved, but it's definitely on our list.
We were fortunate to be in London a few years ago and saw the King and I. It was just so lovely that we want to make the theater more of a regular routine in our lives. We get the shows in Portland but it's always a bit special to see things on Broadway or in the West End.
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Post by elaine on Mar 27, 2020 15:23:06 GMT
I and my kids have tickets to Book of Mormon in May, but that’s obviously still up in the air. Hamilton is definitely on my list, as well as Dear Evan Hansen and Moulin Rouge. I’ve seen Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked (twice), and The Lion King (three times).  I’d like to see Book of Mormon too. I hope you are able to see it safely! We were supposed to see Jesus Christ Superstar at the end of April and it was canceled. I’ve seen Phantom 4 times - including seeing Michael Crawford as the phantom - that was my favorite for a long time. It was Andrew Lloyd Weber at his best. |
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Post by myshelly on Mar 27, 2020 15:26:13 GMT
Aida is my absolute favorite.
Sincerely hoping the virus doesn’t cause a delay or cancellation of the new national tour.
My bucket list is short right now because we go to a lot of theatre
Hadestown
Diana
I have a bucket list of shows I want my kids to see (they’ve seen a ton, so these are mostly ones that haven’t toured since they’ve been into theatre)
The Who’s Tommy
Cabaret
Urinetown
We have tickets to four shows that are up in the air due to current events. Sincerely hoping they don’t get cancelled. I was so, so excited about our front row center seats for JCS. And I’ve already had their bow ties made for every show.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2020 15:29:30 GMT
I saw Hamilton last year and it was one of the highlights of my life. I saw Cats, which was amazing as well. I would love to see Kinky Boots, and (I would need to travel back in time) Hedwig and the Angry Inch with Neil Patrick Harris.
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Post by MichyM on Mar 27, 2020 15:30:26 GMT
Right now, it’s the revival of Company. I was supposed to be in NYC right now and had tickets to see it tonight. Fingers crossed that it opens after we get through this, and that I get to see it in the fall.
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Post by fiddlesticks on Mar 27, 2020 15:39:46 GMT
My DD loves musicals so there are so many on my list! I obviously love the newer ones but I really hope to see some of the older ones.
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Post by Jessica on Mar 27, 2020 15:43:49 GMT
I and my kids have tickets to Book of Mormon in May, but that’s obviously still up in the air. Hamilton is definitely on my list, as well as Dear Evan Hansen and Moulin Rouge. I’ve seen Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked (twice), and The Lion King (three times). I’d like to see Book of Mormon too. I hope you are able to see it safely! We were supposed to see Jesus Christ Superstar at the end of April and it was canceled. I’ve seen Phantom 4 times - including seeing Michael Crawford as the phantom - that was my favorite for a long time. It was Andrew Lloyd Weber at his best. Michael Crawford as Phantom would have been a highlight for sure. Oh, that gave me chills just thinking about it. |
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Post by Gennifer on Mar 27, 2020 15:44:06 GMT
Dear Evan Hansen was the last one I really wanted to see, and I saw it on Sunday, Mar 8. It’s literally the last event I went to before things were shut down... I think they canceled all performances on the 11th.
I’ve seen Hamilton, Book of Mormon, Wicked, Aladdin, and Lion King.
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Post by Gennifer on Mar 27, 2020 15:48:11 GMT
I and my kids have tickets to Book of Mormon in May, but that’s obviously still up in the air. Have you seen it before? My kids were familiar with the music because I listen to it, but I took my two older ones this last summer, and they really enjoyed it. I actually won the ticket lottery, too, so I was able to convince my husband to go... he’s not a fan of musicals in general, and his attitude was “Why do I need to see it? I lived it for two years!” I’m not sure he’d go so far as to say he loved it, but he definitely laughed a lot. I hope you are able to go, or that they reschedule it! |
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Post by stittsygirl on Mar 27, 2020 15:56:56 GMT
I and my kids have tickets to Book of Mormon in May, but that’s obviously still up in the air. Have you seen it before? My kids were familiar with the music because I listen to it, but I took my two older ones this last summer, and they really enjoyed it. I actually won the ticket lottery, too, so I was able to convince my husband to go... he’s not a fan of musicals in general, and his attitude was “Why do I need to see it? I lived it for two years!” I’m not sure he’d go so far as to say he loved it, but he definitely laughed a lot. I hope you are able to go, or that they reschedule it! We haven’t seen it. It’s the first time it’s been close (Seattle) and we could afford tickets for all six of us. My husband then went back to Afghanistan so we have an extra ticket now. Hopefully we’ll be able to use them. I’ve really wanted to see it . |
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Post by hmp on Mar 27, 2020 16:11:11 GMT
I would love to see Book of Mormon, Hamilton, and the upcoming Music Man.
I would have loved to see the original casts of West Side Story & Oklahoma!
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Post by chendra on Mar 27, 2020 16:13:55 GMT
Hadestown
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Post by Jessica on Mar 27, 2020 16:15:31 GMT
Oh and then on that note...if I could travel back to see anyone on Broadway, it would be the original Camelot with Richard Burton, Julie Andrews, and Robert Goulet.
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Post by elaine on Mar 27, 2020 16:36:13 GMT
Oh and then on that note...if I could travel back to see anyone on Broadway, it would be the original Camelot with Richard Burton, Julie Andrews, and Robert Goulet. Yes! I grew up listening to that soundtrack over and over and over. Along with My Fair Lady with Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews. |
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Post by scrapmaven on Mar 27, 2020 16:40:04 GMT
My favorite thing to do in life is seeing musicals. My boys were raised on showtunes and not lullabies. They will tell you that I have a song about everything.
Singing is one of my passions.
My immediate bucket list would include Hamilton, Lion King, Dear Evan Hansen and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. We were going to see Hamilton this spring, but we'll wait for summer. I would see any Broadway musical at any time.
elaine, I've seen wicked twice and would gladly see it, again. Though I think my favorite is still Phantom. I've seen Phantom a few times. |
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Post by scrapmaven on Mar 27, 2020 16:41:15 GMT
Oh and then on that note...if I could travel back to see anyone on Broadway, it would be the original Camelot with Richard Burton, Julie Andrews, and Robert Goulet. Yes! I grew up listening to that soundtrack over and over and over. Along with My Fair Lady with Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews. For my high school graduation gift, my sister took me to My Fair Lady on stage w/Rex Harrison. It was magnificent. The sets and costumes were simply amazing. |
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Post by cme37 on Mar 27, 2020 16:57:51 GMT
Hamilton. I had tickets in Dallas last year when it came through but we moved before it got there. It finally made it to Jacksonville, and i was suppose to see it last week. I'm wondering if I will ever get to see it.
One of my musical bucket lists was to see an original cast in a Broadway play. I achieved that when I saw Dear Evan Hansen. It was awesome.
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Post by mom2rjcr on Mar 27, 2020 17:06:23 GMT
I love musicals...my mom starting take us when we young.
On my bucket list are:
Newsies
Book of Mormon
Lion King
Little Mermaid
Hamilton
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Post by SabrinaP on Mar 27, 2020 17:40:13 GMT
I’ve had season tickets for the last 2 years in Dallas so I got to see two of mine Dear Evan Hansen and Hamilton. Unfortunately I’m going to miss Rent. We had tickets for April 15th and they’ve already canceled it. I’m keep my fingers crossed they can bring it back. I’ve also see Wicked and Book of Mormon.
Bucket List
Hadestown - will see next season
Lion King
The Music Man - I wish I could do to NY and see Hugh Jackman
Moulin Rouge - again in NY with Aaron Tveit
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Post by hmp on Mar 27, 2020 21:16:04 GMT
This thread has put my NYC theater experiences in my mind all afternoon. For those who have never seen a show on Broadway this is what it’s like:
Even if you don’t like the show or play, you will still walk away in awe of the actors & actresses you have just witnessed performing their craft. Their talent and their abilities to lift our spirits or change our thoughts & perceptions is such a gift. They can literally change your life.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Mar 28, 2020 1:12:58 GMT
A facebook friend posted a couple years ago, she saw a summer outdoor theater show, where you can bring dinner or buy it there and picnic and watch the show. Not a musical play, but a musical concert.
The show was impersonators Sammy Davis JR, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and others from the era/generation.
I would like to see that.
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Post by smasonnc on Mar 28, 2020 12:46:18 GMT
Oh and then on that note...if I could travel back to see anyone on Broadway, it would be the original Camelot with Richard Burton, Julie Andrews, and Robert Goulet. I saw that when I was 7 or 8. It was amazing, but I didn’t realize until later what a big deal it was. , |
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Post by elaine on Mar 28, 2020 13:11:06 GMT
This thread has put my NYC theater experiences in my mind all afternoon. For those who have never seen a show on Broadway this is what it’s like: Even if you don’t like the show or play, you will still walk away in awe of the actors & actresses you have just witnessed performing their craft. Their talent and their abilities to lift our spirits or change our thoughts & perceptions is such a gift. They can literally change your life. I agree. Taking your children to the theater is a gift and creates memories that will last their lifetimes. For my high school graduation gift, my sister took me to My Fair Lady on stage w/Rex Harrison. It was magnificent. The sets and costumes were simply amazing. I’m green with envy! Your post reminded me that my sister gave me tickets to see Godspell for my Bat Mitzvah. LOL! It wasn’t My Fair Lady, but I really loved it. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Mar 28, 2020 13:28:10 GMT
I'd really like a revival of Mame! One of my absolute favorites. And Hello Dolly is another. I'm old school.
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Post by SabrinaP on Mar 28, 2020 14:14:15 GMT
I'd really like a revival of Mame! One of my absolute favorites. And Hello Dolly is another. I'm old school. I was able to take my kids to see Hello Dolly this past year. Betty Buckley (Tony winner for Cats) played Dolly. We all fell in love. It’s a fabulous show that I will definitely be seeing again if it comes to Town. |
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Post by janeinbama on Mar 30, 2020 1:34:40 GMT
This thread has put my NYC theater experiences in my mind all afternoon. For those who have never seen a show on Broadway this is what it’s like: Even if you don’t like the show or play, you will still walk away in awe of the actors & actresses you have just witnessed performing their craft. Their talent and their abilities to lift our spirits or change our thoughts & perceptions is such a gift. They can literally change your life. Agreed and when you walk out of the theater, it's like YOU are in a Broadway show about New York City. |
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Post by snugglebutter on Mar 30, 2020 4:05:05 GMT
We have Hamilton tickets for this summer. I'm not trying to get my hopes up that everything will be running again. There isn't really anything else on my bucket list lol.
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Post by chendra on Mar 30, 2020 5:13:26 GMT
This thread has put my NYC theater experiences in my mind all afternoon. For those who have never seen a show on Broadway this is what it’s like: Even if you don’t like the show or play, you will still walk away in awe of the actors & actresses you have just witnessed performing their craft. Their talent and their abilities to lift our spirits or change our thoughts & perceptions is such a gift. They can literally change your life. Agreed and when you walk out of the theater, it's like YOU are in a Broadway show about New York City. I always feel the most New York-y after seeing a show! 😀 |
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