Best first Broadway show to see: Lion King or Phantom of the Opera?

Phantom!!!!!! I saw if on Broadway when I was younger. Front row seats….EPIC! I could go on about it!

Fun fact: I’ve met Patty Cohenour (I believe that is how it’s spelled) who was a standby for Sarah Brightman and later replaced her as Christine. I had the privilege of working for her for a week each year for three years. Was amazing to hear her sing and to be taught by her

They’re too completely different kinds of musicals, though. One is a story about a hero, family, and has contemporary music. It’s colourful, lots of contemporary dance, and intricate costuming (including puppetry.) The other is a love story with a modern operatic orchestration. It’s much more traditional than the former.

So the real question is, what kind of experience are you looking for?

Personally, I would go see The Lion King. But I’m totally biased because Phantom of the Opera isn’t exactly my favourite musical.

I’d go Phantom, totally unbiased ~ loved the book, probably watched EVERY movie, watched on Broadway twice

Lion King. Loved it. Have on the sweatshirt I bought there years ago.

Phantom. I will never not go see Phantom. Lion King… eh.

Whilst the Lion King is a great show (and one I’d recommend as an introduction to theatre for younger audiences or theatre newbies) I cannot get enough of Phantom. I am going to see it next week having already seen it a few times and I have seen the Lion King about 4 times also.

Thanks everyone, got Phantom tickets! orchestra row n center at majestic theatre, can’t wait