Just call me Queen of Musicals (well, don’t…)! I didn’t realize how many musicals I’ve been to until I considered doing a Thursday Thirteen about it! Here are thirteen of them in no particular order:
1. RENT, Toronto
2. BLOOD BROTHERS, London, England
3. CATS, Toronto
4. THE LION KING, Toronto
5. MAMMA MIA!, Toronto
6. JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT, Toronto
7. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Toronto
8. TOMMY, Toronto
9. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Toronto
10. CABARET, New York
11. WICKED, Toronto
12. THE PRODUCERS, Toronto
13. LES MISÉRABLES, Toronto
Have you been to some of these? What musicals have you been to?
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Tracie said, October 26th, 2006 at 12:13 am
I haven’t been to quite as many musicals as you have, but I do so love them, and I definately have watched lots of them on video. They always put me in a happy mood!
My TT is up!
Chelle Y. said, October 26th, 2006 at 12:26 am
I have seen #3, #4, and #9. I totally did not get “Cats” at first. It did not make sense until I realized that each song was about a different cat. It was not a “story” like the other musicals!
I want to take my son to see #6. I have seen a high school version of it, and my son has the DVD. He loves it! I cannot wait to take him to see the real thing.
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Adam said, October 26th, 2006 at 12:38 am
Wow Hale, I’m not nerely gay enough for this list…
Do Camp musicals count?
I was captain Walker in Tommy- I die in the first scene
I had a song in chorus line, Damn Yankees.
Love Jesus Christ Superstar, but never seen it.
let me see, those attended…..
Les Miz- eh
Phantom -eh
Cats – Jelico cats
Lion King (SUCKED!!!) I wanted to beat that kid
Beauty and the Beast- loved it
Mamma Mia – left early- long story
Jacob – let’s sing that chorus AGAIN!!
I’m making spirit fingers right now to mimic musicals.
Sally said, October 26th, 2006 at 12:54 am
I’m dying to see Wicked. That’s so cool that you go to the theater so much!
Haley-O said, October 26th, 2006 at 1:01 am
Oooo, Adam, LOVED Beauty and the Beast–forgot to add it (only get 13…). Have not seen Jesus Christ Superstar, but I LOVE the music and caught it on TV a few times….
JO said, October 26th, 2006 at 1:05 am
i’ve only seen # 5 (in Toronto 2005), 9 (in NYC 1993), 12 (in NYC 2006) and 13 (in NYC 1993)!
Happy TT
Tink said, October 26th, 2006 at 1:37 am
I love musicals, but I’ve never seen one live (yet!).
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Mysterious Lady said, October 26th, 2006 at 2:15 am
I’ve been to 3 and 9. Wonder if we were in Toronto at the same time???
Happy TT!
Mysterious Lady said, October 26th, 2006 at 2:15 am
nevermind, I just noticed you live there. LOL!
Michelle said, October 26th, 2006 at 2:15 am
Les Mis and Cats are all I can claim. Oh, Cafe Puccini too. All London.
something blue said, October 26th, 2006 at 3:29 am
Wow that’s amazing. I always get chills down my spine at the end of a performance. I love the theatre.
Amanda said, October 26th, 2006 at 7:53 am
Wow! You do see a lot of great shows/concerts!
I saw CATS and Les Mis in common with you…I’m jealous, I’ll tell you that
carmen said, October 26th, 2006 at 7:57 am
wicked was a great one! I recommend the Lion king, too!
Jeff said, October 26th, 2006 at 8:13 am
Interesting feeling, correcting your own wife on someone else’s blog…
Amanda and I saw Mamma Mia together for our first Christmas (I got the tix for her for xmas). Good to know how memorable it was.
metro mama said, October 26th, 2006 at 8:42 am
I really liked the Producers. Also Lion King, Phantom, Mama Mia.
ali said, October 26th, 2006 at 9:22 am
i’m a big musical person…i’ve seen tons. i used to take trips to NYC for a week with my mom and my sister to just see plays. i’ve seen just about everything, except i REFUSE to see Mamma Mia. i loathe abba music and am just so uninterested in seeing it.
Jodi said, October 26th, 2006 at 10:16 am
Wow! I’ve only seen The Producers (in TO) – thought it was terrific. What were your favourites?
Shoshana said, October 26th, 2006 at 11:51 am
I’m your oppossite. I think I’ve only been to 3 musical in my life.
Heather said, October 26th, 2006 at 12:15 pm
My girlfriend just went and saw Wicked. She LOVED IT. Thinking I should go. What did you think?
Tug said, October 26th, 2006 at 12:17 pm
I’ve NEVER been…how sad. How was Lion King?
Josh-O said, October 26th, 2006 at 12:21 pm
We also went to Anything Goes in Stratford which was really fun
Palmtreechick said, October 26th, 2006 at 12:42 pm
That’s a lot of musicals. Does it count that I’ve seen RENT 13 times?! Also, Fame, Aida (3x), Mamma Mia, Lion King, Cabaret, Chicago, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Movin’ Out, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Mister (a bad off-off-broadway show)
mrsmogul said, October 26th, 2006 at 1:04 pm
I once knew an actress who worked in the day at a company I used to work out who was the girl in BLOOD BROTHERS. She played along david cassidy and bro. My fave musical I’ve seen still was SUNSET BLVD with Glenn Close. IT WAS FAB PRODUCTION VALUE!
my 2 cents said, October 26th, 2006 at 1:11 pm
A great list! I love plays and musicals, but I have never been to any of the musicals on your list! I really want to see Phantom of the Opera though.
Amanda said, October 26th, 2006 at 2:10 pm
Oh, God! I feel like such a dork….of course I remember seeing Mama Mia….I liked it the best out of all of the ones I have seen. I made this post while Jess was running around like a mad woman with a dirty diaper, so I had to run….thanks for the correction, J.!
Kimba said, October 26th, 2006 at 2:39 pm
GREAT List! I adore musicals, and have seen most of those you’ve listed…and been in a few as well! Wicked was the latest I’ve seen…fabulous!
tiggerprr said, October 26th, 2006 at 4:05 pm
I would Love to see these! I’ve not been anywhere that I could go see a major production so far. My daughter and I really want to see Wicked.
MamaDuck said, October 26th, 2006 at 4:19 pm
So cool, I haven’t seen any of those tho sadly!
Lil Duck Duck said, October 26th, 2006 at 4:22 pm
Thirteen toddler/ducky dance tunes….
The beloved ducky gets to dance around a lot with Lil’ Duck – here are 13 of their favorite songs for bouncing around:
“Thank God I’m a Country Boy” – Hampton the Hampster
“The HamsterDance Song” – also Hampton the…
Brony said, October 26th, 2006 at 4:29 pm
I love the theater. I wish I got out to more.
Stacie said, October 26th, 2006 at 4:49 pm
Loving the musicals! Thanks for sharing!
-R- said, October 26th, 2006 at 5:12 pm
Did you like Wicked? I ask because I hated the book and am wondering if I would like the musical.
SpeakEasy said, October 26th, 2006 at 5:14 pm
Great List, Hales, got me thinking. Here is my list, but I’m sure there are a few missing. I’ve seen more than I thought…
Les Mis
Crazy about you
Phantom
Mamma Mia (and I hate Abba but loved the show)
Lion King
Diary of Anne Frank (not a musical but played at Stratford and where I met and fell for UrbanMummy)
Producers
When in NY visiting family we say a show on Broadway starring John Ritter – about a year before he died. It was great. Narrated by someone famous too, but I cannot remember who.
Homie Bear said, October 26th, 2006 at 5:24 pm
WEll, I don’t live in Toronto, London or New York so I haven’t been able to see too many musicals, though I’ve been to a few locally produced ones. and a few ballets too which are like musicals with no dialogue!
Jenn said, October 26th, 2006 at 5:33 pm
I love musicals. I’ve never been to any big live. Most of what I’ve seen live was travelling and highschool groups.
s@m said, October 26th, 2006 at 7:06 pm
I’d say that’s a few! LOL
There are so many on that list that I’ve wanted to see. Apparently I haven’t come up with a good enough bribe to get my husband to go, LOL!
Kirsty said, October 26th, 2006 at 8:21 pm
blood brothers is my favourite — i saw in Toronto when i was little and would love to see again
slackermommy said, October 26th, 2006 at 11:31 pm
I really wanted to see Wicked when it was here but it sold out. You lucky dog!
Kristen said, October 27th, 2006 at 1:09 am
Wow! I’m jealous! I’ve only seen Phantom twice and Les Miserables! both in NYC. Now I live in Florida so I don’t even know when I’ll get to see another musical!!
Michael said, October 27th, 2006 at 12:44 pm
Been to 7 of yor 13, love them too. I have always had Les Mis as my fav and dreamed of performing Valjean (ValTool). Rent is a close 2nd and we saw and loved Wicked this spring. I had read the novel and heard the cast reecording, so some changes were pleasant surprises, especially the ending!
Shroom Monkey said, October 28th, 2006 at 7:00 pm
You know I was a drama major my first time around in college- but I hated theater. I still do…. tooo dramatic for me… my serious acting skills are limited the long thougtful gaze that is the skill only a trained soap actor can master….
Kugey said, November 4th, 2006 at 2:41 pm
I’m just catching up on your blog today and well, I couldn’t resist commenting on this post (even though it was written weeks ago!) since I’m sure I could rival you for title of “Queen of the musicals” I had to note that there is one that you must see that is not on your list but at the top of mine which I can only assume means that you have not seen it!
EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL. Premiered in Toronto, currently playing in New York. If you haven’t seen it you must. Cats… phooie, Phantom, whatever! EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL. Now that’s where it’s at! http://www.evildeadthemusical.com
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The Cheaty Monkey said, March 26th, 2007 at 11:42 pm
[...] And, one more thing. YUGE fan of musicals that I am (see here), I CANNOT wait to see this production because…guess who the director/choreographer is? Give up? MATTHEW BOURNE. AKA THE Matthew Bourne. AKA the only British director EVAH to win the Tony Award for Best Director AND Best Choreographer of a Musical (1999). AND, devoted ballet lover that I am, I HAVE to remind you that this five-time Olivier award-winner also created Swan Lake, the world’s longest running ballet production. And, finally, just recently, the dude won London’s Olivier Award for his work on Disney’s Mary Poppins, which has since opened on Broadway. LOVE! Can you tell I’m excited!? And, it takes a whole lot to make me excited about anything these days. [...]
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