Favorite Musicals

be_somebody
Fri, 08 May 2009 16:09:59 +0000

I’m shocked no one’s mentioned RENT yet. It got me into musicals and where I am today :)

My favorites are a bit different, since they’re from a techie’s point of view:
Seen:
Wicked (flying scene - stunning. And costumes & set are amazing).
Lion King (Costumes. Need I say more?)
The Last Five Years (cleverly staged imo. And personal favorite)
Mary Poppins (the end scene is great. It’s amazing how they do it in every theatre for the tour!)
Les Miz (Just for the suicide scene, which stunned me the first time I saw it. Not much of a fan of the actual musical though.)
Phantom of the Opera (chandelier anyone?)

Done:
Hands down my favorite play is Bang Bang, You’re Dead. Heart-wrenching, and I teared up every night backstage. Also easy as heck to crew.
Favorite musical was Beauty & the Beast. Backstage was pure insanity and awesomeness :)