2014 Bucket List

Hey all! I hope that 2014 has been treating you all well! As we kick off the new year instead of a New Years resolution I’ve written this bucket list of no surprise new shows that I want to see this year and since I’m in a very confident mood right now I’m gonna say that I want to see all of these by Tony night (before nomination day seems a bit um overzealous)! The good news is that I haven’t been procrastinating and I’ve already got tickets to two of these shows already so yay for progress!

Aladdin

Okay as a big Disney fan who grew up during the Disney Renaissance period this was one of many movies that I had on a loop as a kid. Disney never ceases to amaze me with their productions I mean hello Beauty and the Beast, Lion King and Little Mermaid-all beautiful and amazing productions! Disney is great with staying true to the film counterpart whilst adding a few new songs and details. That being said I have very high hopes for this production and since previews start a few days after my birthday hello happy belated birthday gift to me!

Violet

Jeanine Tesori and Sutton Foster- that’s it done its gonna be amazing need I say more?!

If/Then

Okay, this is probably the show that I’m most excited for-more than Les Mis, which is saying a lot for me! When this was announced last year I was so excited if you couldn’t tell from my tweets. Idina Menzel with the creative team of Michael Grief, Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey with Anthony Rapp and LaChanze rounding out the cast I cannot wait!

Les Miserables

Les Mis was the show that many years ago was the gateway show for my obsession of the theater. I ‘ve been waiting for them to bring it back and the amazing cast that they have I mean, hello Ramin Karimloo, Will Swenson, Nikki M. James, Keala Settle and Caissie Levy this is bound to be extraordinary! If they could just get Colm to play the Bishop that would just be perfection! I’m gonna make a prediction and say that they race for Best Revival is going to come down between this and Cabaret.

Cabaret

Another classic coming back this spring and I absolutely love it! While no one can be Joel Grey, the original Emcee, Alan Cumming who played the role in last revival as well is perfect for this and I guarantee you he will make the show what it is!

Bullets Over Broadway

Woody Allen and Susan Stroman creative team, Marin Mazzie, Zach Braff and Betsy Wolfe all on the same stage= a beautiful masterpiece that I cannot wait to see!

Hedwig

The hysterical Neil Patrick Harris back on Broadway that is all I have to say!

The Bridges of Madison County

Jason Robert Brown wrote the music and lyrics so you know that it’s going to be beautiful and possibly make you cry. Kelli O’Hara, Derek Klena and Hunter Foster are some of my favorite actors that I can’t believe they are all sharing the stage and I’m thrilled to see Steven Pasquale for the first time.

Of Mice and Men

One of my favorite books and arguably the starriest cast this Broadway season. I’m really interested to see the chemistry these actors and how it’s going to be translated from book pages to the stage.

The Cripple of Inishmaan

I’ve heard nothing but good things about this show from across the pond and since I didn’t get to see him in Equs I’m really interested to see Daniel Radcliffe in a role that is far different that what most of the world is used to.

Rocky

Not only do I want to see the movies iconic moment but it seems like the show is more focused on the romance between Rocky and Adrian that I’m very interested to see if anything is added, what is cut and how the fighting elements are going to be worked in.

Well that’s my list for now who knows I might add one or two more! It’s going to be an exciting spring that I can’t wait to share with all of you! Happy belated New Year everyone!

XOXO

-Bwaygirl828