A musical for someone who doesn't like musicals!!

[squips]

My boyfriend doesn't like musicals really but I have some vouchers and he'd like to come too. He like's history and comedy (I've already seen the Monty Python one otherwise that might have worked!). We have been recommened Wicked and Les Mis so far - any other suggestions? We can go anywhere in the country.

[shivvy]

Blood Brothers is a musical that I think guys find easy enough to enjoy. It is very funny, has a bit of action, is quite fast-paced but touching too.
I have seen it a number of times and on each occasion I have seen a few men with tears in their eyes when the lights go up at the end of the performance!

[Not a Clue]

No other suggestions it just has to be Les Miserables......... simply the best by miles!

He will enjoy it because its so dramatic.

[evedawn]

DEfinately QUEEN the MUsical... we have been afew times. IT is fab. My husband (who by his own admission is a bit of a neanderthol when it comes o theatre) was dragged along kicking and screaming...but LOVED it. We also decided at a later date to take his son (16 year old and "2 cool" to see a musical... guess waht he LOVED it too and we are all going back again to see it in December.

[blondie123]

Depends what kind of thing he likes, i'd say Grease-everyone loves that! The Rocky Horror Show, the lion king, mary poppins there is so many....
try looking at this link

http://www.channel4.com/film/newsfeatures/micr osites/M/musicals/index.html

[LeMarchand]

Actually, I hate Grease. "You've got to **** yourself up to get a man" doesn't seem like a good message to me.

[Octavius]

For a bit of a giggle, why not try Avenue Q ?
If your b/f isn�t into musicals I am not sure he would like Les Mis/Phantom etc. Might be a bit too soppy for him although I have enjoyed them a few times. We Will Rock You is good if you like Queen. But I don�t think a bloke would really go for Grease/Footloose or Dirty Dancing types. More likely Lord of the Rings. But have a look at Avenue Q � it might appeal. I loved Spamalot!

[China Doll]

I want to see Avenue Q!!

[Quizmonkey]

I agree, given the criteria: We Will Rock You or Avenue Q. Rent is another possibility (pretty rocky/raunchy and if you don't already know it you won't mind what they've done with it in this new remixed version).

[Floella]

I would say either We Will Rock You, or Blood Brothers.
Ive seen them both more than once and they are fantastic, and would appeal to most people. Mr Flo was very anti theatre and musicals until he was pressganged into seeing WWRY and he loved it, and has said now he'll go again.
I think Les Mis would be a bit too much if he's not really keen on musicals.
Hope you enjoy what ever you decide to see.
Flo x

[saxy_jag]

What about (if it's still running) The Blues Brothers. The show isn't the story, but a performance of all the songs featured in the film, by the characters who performed them (not the same actors, though, obviously). It's funny, and there's some good music too.

Rocky Horror Show is another good one, although your bf should be prepared for the fact that a lot people go to that show in 'funny' costumes - you'll be surrounded by corset-wearing, would be transvestites, but they're all quite harmless, I assure you.

And I know it sounds cheesy, but what about Joseph? Many, many people have been introduced to musicals via that show and I defy anyone not to enjoy it.

[bensmum]

I don't like musicals much either but I do love the Rocky Horror Show. I went to see this (in costume of course) and it was brilliant. As saxy_jag says you have to be prepared for the men in stockings (and the water pistols!)
I also enjoyed Joseph as it's very light and easy to follow.

[EngTeach]

I've always felt that Chicago would appeal to men. It's edgy and sexy. The music is not sappy and syrupy.

[Sport]

Mama Mia! (Yes it works) It's funny and foot-tapping. Went to see Les Miserables again last week - got to be the best show in London.

[T&S]

I like musicals but never fancied Mama Mia at all. That said, I got dragged along by my wife and I thought it was brilliant. Very funny and you'll be amazed how many of the songs you know. As for Queen, I refuse to put money in Ben Elton's pocket!