<p>Putnam County Spelling Bee is no longer on Broadway. There is a national tour, however.</p>
<p>^ And if the tour comes anywhere near you, I highly recommend it!</p>
<p>When I first saw the Lion King it was still in previews. I don’t think I’ve ever been more blown away at the theater. Julie Taymour is a genius and the references to Balinese theater make it so sophisticated and interesting.</p>
<p>Sondheim’s first show was West Side Story. Nothing like starting at the top.</p>
<p>Depending on how much $$$ you want to spend, if no one is enamored with your theatre options…you can look into a movie at an IMAX theatre or try Off Broadway…there used to be some great dessert spots with performers serving…that would be a fun thing to do…spend less $$ on Off Broadway and then use the extra $$ to go to a special place for treats after to discuss?</p>
<p>We also did a tour of the UN when there in November…and they are remodeling this summer and it will be closed to visitors… kids this age might really enjoy the tour…we did a Sunday 10 am or 11am tour and had the place almost to ourselves…definitely worth doing…not lots open on Sunday am anyway…fwiw…</p>
<p>Maybe I’ve just seen too much Sondheim, but I couldn’t watch Legally Blonde on cable. Got halfway through the opening number and had to turn it off. Spamalot is wonderful; funny on different levels for adults & kids. And I do love Gypsy; I saw Merman in it, and then saw Bernadette Peters in the revival a few years back. Patti Lupone is phenomenally talented. There’s a reason they keep reviving it! Remember, though, that Gotta Have A Gimmick is about strippers - pretty tame by today’s standards, but still. Your own sensitivities may vary.</p>
<p>I would vote between Wicked and Mary Poppins. They just can’t be duplicated in how they are staged, amazing voices, and appeal to all ages but especially girls.</p>
<p>chocoholic, you’re right about Spring Awakening! The moms would probably be much more embarrassed than the kids. 
I’ve seen it twice and enjoyed it much more the second time, although I still don’t think it’s as great a show as many others do.</p>
<p>If you’re not going til fall, you have some time to look for discounts. Discounts tend to be available for a few months out so you’ll have to check closer to the time, once you know your dates. Currently, Legally Blonde discounts on playbill.com are for dates through the middle of April. Mary Poppins has some discounts available, particularly on broadwaybox.com through mid-June. Details as to nights available, blackout dates, type of seats, etc. may all influence your decision. Wicked, of course, will not have discounts.</p>