TOP TEN THINGS I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING in 2008 - keep in mind, this is not necessarily the ten shows that I think will be the best things I'll see, but rather the ones I'll most intrigued to see as of now.
1. SOUTH PACIFIC (Lincoln Center) -this marks the first Broadway revival of the R&H classic. And it will be given first-class treatment at Lincoln Center under the direction of Bartlett Sher.
2. SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE (Roundabout)- Word is that this London revival of the postmodern Sondheim classic was absolutely stunning.
3. DANGEROUS LIAISONS (Roundabout) - Laura Linney. Need I say more?
4. THE LITTLE MERMAID (Disney) - Word of mouth is not good. But hey, I liked GREASE. So you never really know when it comes to my taste.
5. GYSPY (St. James) - We already know this revival is awesome, but I really look forward to seeing it yet again.
6. CRY BABY - Will this production happen? Will it take the Marquis Theater over TALE OF 2 CITIES? Will it win the Tony, as it is now predicted? We'll see.
7. NO NO NANETTE (Encores) - What amazing orchestrations. What a golden musical comedy score. And what a cast - Mara Devi, Rosie and Sandi Duncan.
8. BILLY ELLIOT (Imperial) - Finally, Elton John makes up for AIDA and LESTAT by giving us what I understand is a truly amazing musical. In all likelihood, the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Musical.
9. EQUUS - Equus, son of Nexius, son of Flexius - It's Harry Potter nude!
10. CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (Barrymore) - This is going to be very interesting. But will the all-black version work, especially under the direction of directing novice Debbie Allen?