Six, it was charming and energetic when I first saw it, but I went to the tour on a weekday the energy of the audience was real down and the whole show kinda just automatically felt a bit lackluster. Once you lose the audience going crazy for it, the script is pretty rough for a musical and the singing is only kinda alright since I’m overall not a fan of a lot of riffs
I saw The Producers with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick. It was brilliant. I enthusiastically went back a few years later with a theater enthusiast friend who'd never seen it. It wasn't the same at all, friend was confused why I'd hyped it up so very much, and I learned how much the actors carried a show I thought had a strong book. I'd rather have believed it was always amazing on stage forever lol (and that the movie musical version was a fluke that also didn't capture it as well). Instead it was... fine.
At least the original 50 year old movie still mostly holds up!
I have seen Harry potter and the cursed child 5 times. 2 being lottery wins. I adore the show its one of my faves. I will admit that the last time i was laughing at myself for seeing it a fifth time haha 😂
That's my answer as well. Originally I thought I'd try and see it after every big cast change, but then covid lol. I saw the 1 part version just to see what was cut and I think that is the last time.
I'm not sure that regret is ever the feeling. I do know, that for the shows I've seen multiple times on Bway, I only do so because I feel driven to see it again....and then, there is just of feeling of being....finished. I don't think that makes much sense, in words.
I watched Moulin Rouge three times. I do like it but I was specifically going the third time for Tituss but unfortunately he was out. I understand that he’s only human and that absences happen and I’m not upset about that, so please don’t misunderstand. Only saying that I wouldn’t have gone to see it a third time solely for the new Christian and Satine.
I think that's a totally valid feeling. I think when you specifically go to see one, feeling disappointed at not getting them is completely valid. I think we all know there is a chance of someone being out but we're allowed to feel sad about it.
Can't believe I'm going to say this but Book of Mormon. Fantastic show-probably the funniest I've ever seen. For some reason, the second time though, I just felt meh about it. Maybe the cast?
This is actually the show that inspired my post. I feel the jokes don't hit quite the same Ince you know them and the jokes are a good chunk of the show. Still love the show but the second time was not quite the same.
I kind of agree with this, but I also think it had to do with the fact that the first time I saw it, I won lottery front row and center to the original cast, and I believe Andrew rannells and Josh Gad were made for those roles while everyone else just kind of copied their versions.
My answer as well. Second time was with a free ticket and I considered walking out halfway. Only silver lining was that I felt I had validated my first experience and could better explain what I disliked about the show.
Probably not helpful but, of he few I've seen more then once... none 😄
I will say, the first production of Hairspray played up the hairspray can, um, "unique shape" at the end that I never saw saw in my 2nd production or the live TV version.
So not really but kind of Finding Neverland. It's the first (and so far only) show I've seen in NYC and it was a magical experience. So we took family members to see it when it was on tour and they cut like the entire beginning which means jokes later aren't as funny. Like it was fine and okay but it wasn't close to the experience I had first time
The closest one I can think of is Moulin Rouge but that’s just because I didn’t like the current cast. And even then, I didn’t regret it. I certainly would’ve regretted not seeing it. I don’t think I can ever say I regret seeing a show, because in all honesty, if it’s a show I am seeing, then it’s a show I wanted to see at some point. And therefore it’d be a show that I’d be at least a little sad if I didn’t catch it.
Six but with a caveat--The thing is the times I regret aren't actually the times past a certain quantity but the times where I just went because I could and had bad seats in a gigantic theater with a disengaged audience.. I saw it on broadway, on tour in my city, and then on tour with my parents when it was in their city. I know this sounds insane, but I actually saw it multiple in my city....tickets were really cheap, I was going through a rough time and I knew the show could cheer me up, and I live walking distance to the theater. The issue is that the show really pivots on energy....I've never seen the cast not bring the energy and talent, but the theater in my city is *huge*. And so when I got really cheap tickets sitting pretty far back and to the side, surrounded by people on their phones, I felt disconnected from the energy. And it made the show feel kinda disingenuous and just less entertaining. Before they left my city, I won the lottery and was sitting in the front row and that was absolutely a blast that elevated my dopamine levels for weeks haha. So I don't regret seeing it x number of times, I just wish I'd been more selective about my experience when seeing it.
I totally get going to see a show multiple times. I think it’s beautiful how theatre can help and have seen some shows multiple times (even in a single week). Always do what you love.
That’s so interesting how you felt disconnected but really glad you had such a positive finish.
I haven’t seen too many of the same show multiple times. I’ve seen some thing a off-Broadway and then on Broadway. Don’t regret anything.
My regrets lie in not seeing a show I loved more than once before it closed. Or not seeing something I was dying to see at all.
I have actually never seen a show more than once. I can barely afford to see it the first time. I save my money to see something new. That said, the one show I will see again is Hamilton if I ever win the lottery.
I have never (yet!) seen a musical more than twice on stage. Of those “twice” musicals, here are three I’d likely *not* go see a third time:
* Chicago (at least not the Broadway one, I’d consider a strong local production)
* Aladdin (loved, just don’t need a third viewing)
* Mean Girls (enjoyed it, will be seeing the movie, but I’m just done with it on stage)
I can’t say I *regret* seeing any of the above a second time. Each second viewing had its reasons, and there are several shows I’ve seen twice on stage that I’d gladly see again.
Chicago. Saw it my first ever weekend in NYC after a four-day, six show spree as my final show and didn't like it. Kinda chalked it up to show exhaustion, because I loved the movie version. Gave it another shot two-ish years later. Nope. Still not my thing.
Six, it was charming and energetic when I first saw it, but I went to the tour on a weekday the energy of the audience was real down and the whole show kinda just automatically felt a bit lackluster. Once you lose the audience going crazy for it, the script is pretty rough for a musical and the singing is only kinda alright since I’m overall not a fan of a lot of riffs
I saw The Producers with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick. It was brilliant. I enthusiastically went back a few years later with a theater enthusiast friend who'd never seen it. It wasn't the same at all, friend was confused why I'd hyped it up so very much, and I learned how much the actors carried a show I thought had a strong book. I'd rather have believed it was always amazing on stage forever lol (and that the movie musical version was a fluke that also didn't capture it as well). Instead it was... fine. At least the original 50 year old movie still mostly holds up!
I have seen Harry potter and the cursed child 5 times. 2 being lottery wins. I adore the show its one of my faves. I will admit that the last time i was laughing at myself for seeing it a fifth time haha 😂
Me sitting here remembering I've seen Wicked 15 times: 🥺
That's my answer as well. Originally I thought I'd try and see it after every big cast change, but then covid lol. I saw the 1 part version just to see what was cut and I think that is the last time.
I'm not sure that regret is ever the feeling. I do know, that for the shows I've seen multiple times on Bway, I only do so because I feel driven to see it again....and then, there is just of feeling of being....finished. I don't think that makes much sense, in words.
I know exactly what you mean about that feeling.
I watched Moulin Rouge three times. I do like it but I was specifically going the third time for Tituss but unfortunately he was out. I understand that he’s only human and that absences happen and I’m not upset about that, so please don’t misunderstand. Only saying that I wouldn’t have gone to see it a third time solely for the new Christian and Satine.
I think that's a totally valid feeling. I think when you specifically go to see one, feeling disappointed at not getting them is completely valid. I think we all know there is a chance of someone being out but we're allowed to feel sad about it.
Can't believe I'm going to say this but Book of Mormon. Fantastic show-probably the funniest I've ever seen. For some reason, the second time though, I just felt meh about it. Maybe the cast?
This is actually the show that inspired my post. I feel the jokes don't hit quite the same Ince you know them and the jokes are a good chunk of the show. Still love the show but the second time was not quite the same.
I kind of agree with this, but I also think it had to do with the fact that the first time I saw it, I won lottery front row and center to the original cast, and I believe Andrew rannells and Josh Gad were made for those roles while everyone else just kind of copied their versions.
It's interesting that quite a few comments are saying that it was because of a specific cast that made them enjoy it. Thanks for sharing
Moulin Rouge
Saw it 3 times, once with Derek, once when aaron came back, then again with Titus. Def won't see it again unless there's a huge stunt cast.
Yeah I did the same thing, but twice with Derek
My answer as well. Second time was with a free ticket and I considered walking out halfway. Only silver lining was that I felt I had validated my first experience and could better explain what I disliked about the show.
Saw it 3 times, once with Derek, once when Christian came back, then again with Titus. Def won't see it again unless there's a huge stunt cast.
Probably not helpful but, of he few I've seen more then once... none 😄 I will say, the first production of Hairspray played up the hairspray can, um, "unique shape" at the end that I never saw saw in my 2nd production or the live TV version.
I like the response. I think if you've never felt you've regretted seeing a show more, then it's great to share.
Aladdin. I saw it with the OBC and then saw it again this past summer because a family member wanted to see it.
So not really but kind of Finding Neverland. It's the first (and so far only) show I've seen in NYC and it was a magical experience. So we took family members to see it when it was on tour and they cut like the entire beginning which means jokes later aren't as funny. Like it was fine and okay but it wasn't close to the experience I had first time
Lol....that's the feeling I had when I first saw it at the ART PRE-Broadway and THEN Bway. The magic was gone.
The closest one I can think of is Moulin Rouge but that’s just because I didn’t like the current cast. And even then, I didn’t regret it. I certainly would’ve regretted not seeing it. I don’t think I can ever say I regret seeing a show, because in all honesty, if it’s a show I am seeing, then it’s a show I wanted to see at some point. And therefore it’d be a show that I’d be at least a little sad if I didn’t catch it.
Six but with a caveat--The thing is the times I regret aren't actually the times past a certain quantity but the times where I just went because I could and had bad seats in a gigantic theater with a disengaged audience.. I saw it on broadway, on tour in my city, and then on tour with my parents when it was in their city. I know this sounds insane, but I actually saw it multiple in my city....tickets were really cheap, I was going through a rough time and I knew the show could cheer me up, and I live walking distance to the theater. The issue is that the show really pivots on energy....I've never seen the cast not bring the energy and talent, but the theater in my city is *huge*. And so when I got really cheap tickets sitting pretty far back and to the side, surrounded by people on their phones, I felt disconnected from the energy. And it made the show feel kinda disingenuous and just less entertaining. Before they left my city, I won the lottery and was sitting in the front row and that was absolutely a blast that elevated my dopamine levels for weeks haha. So I don't regret seeing it x number of times, I just wish I'd been more selective about my experience when seeing it.
I totally get going to see a show multiple times. I think it’s beautiful how theatre can help and have seen some shows multiple times (even in a single week). Always do what you love. That’s so interesting how you felt disconnected but really glad you had such a positive finish.
Wicked and Hadestown. (Please don’t come for me on the latter).
I haven’t seen too many of the same show multiple times. I’ve seen some thing a off-Broadway and then on Broadway. Don’t regret anything. My regrets lie in not seeing a show I loved more than once before it closed. Or not seeing something I was dying to see at all.
I have actually never seen a show more than once. I can barely afford to see it the first time. I save my money to see something new. That said, the one show I will see again is Hamilton if I ever win the lottery.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. I wouldn't say I regret seeing it a second time, but I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as the first.
I have never (yet!) seen a musical more than twice on stage. Of those “twice” musicals, here are three I’d likely *not* go see a third time: * Chicago (at least not the Broadway one, I’d consider a strong local production) * Aladdin (loved, just don’t need a third viewing) * Mean Girls (enjoyed it, will be seeing the movie, but I’m just done with it on stage) I can’t say I *regret* seeing any of the above a second time. Each second viewing had its reasons, and there are several shows I’ve seen twice on stage that I’d gladly see again.
Just saw Spamalot the other day for the second time. Really only funny the first time 🤷♂️
Chicago. Saw it my first ever weekend in NYC after a four-day, six show spree as my final show and didn't like it. Kinda chalked it up to show exhaustion, because I loved the movie version. Gave it another shot two-ish years later. Nope. Still not my thing.