Broadway anyone???

[Ryobi]

Originally Posted by Arwen

Personally I think the energy of the show is what makes it. So it can be a Little Theater production or a first-run Broadway show and still have that frisson that I love when I go to live theater. And that's a good thing for me since NYC is a bit of a hike. LOL

I've heard that you can also request a backstage tour from some shows. I've never actually done that. Does anyone know if that's true? One day I'll be brave enough to do that.

Oh, another live show I saw in Denver was "STOMP!". Whoa. Talk about energy!

Ahhhhh, The Arwenian speaks the truth. Some productions will offer backstage tours. If you are going to a show, call the theater a few days ahead of time and ask if "backstage tours" are available. Dont ask for a "theater tour" cuz then, they will just walk you around the theater. lol. Good point Arwen, thanks for bringing it up. I would HIGHLY recommend doing this if it's offered. Neat stuff!

STOMP! Love it! Anything Riverdance, love that too! How that all works blows me away sometimes.

[Apocalipstic]

I agree about the feel of the show being the energy. I liked Phanton best here, even some musicals I have seen at colleges are just as good as anything I have seen on Broadway.

I am very interested in set and theater design and sometimes the lack of an unlimited budget makes for more interesting sets too . Great point Arwen! I bet y'all get good first run tours in Austin too.

Though I enjoy the Disney unlimited budget thing (you know, what could be done if...), by far my favorite was Lion King which was a very simple set.

[Andrew, Jr.]

Riverdance was excellent. I didn't see Stomp. I want too.

I am not sure about the backstage tour. It really depends on where you are, and what is playing, and who is in the show like if it is a major actor or actress. I would give anything a try at least once. What can it hurt? Really.

Now, with all the terrorist things going on I am not sure in NYC. But again, give it a whirl.

[Apocalipstic]

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

Riverdance was excellent. I didn't see Stomp. I want too.

I am not sure about the backstage tour. It really depends on where you are, and what is playing, and who is in the show like if it is a major actor or actress. I would give anything a try at least once. What can it hurt? Really.

Now, with all the terrorist things going on I am not sure in NYC. But again, give it a whirl.

I have worked lot's of shows backstage and it is a whole different perspective and one you might enjoy.

I know that security is tighter, great point Andrew, I know here in Nashville local crews often have to wait on the dock for load out instead of backstage like they used to for rock concerts.

Would be worth checking out of you are interested in how it all works.

Some people only want to be in the audience and experince the magic and I totally get that, but if you are interested, its cool to see how it all works.

Also, for me, theater tours are cool in themselves. Some of the theatres in NYC and London (or here in Nashville like the Ryman) for example have so much history. I am sure other places too, those are just ones I am familiar with.