November has come and gone and we have much to be thankful for, like the five stellar shows we saw this month: Freestyle Love Supreme, Mrs. Doubtfire, Trevor: The Musical, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and Is There Still Sex in the City?
In this November edition of Broadway Breakdown, we won’t just tell you what we loved about a show, but what type of audiences would best enjoy this show and any other PLUSes we can think of! BUT HOLD YOUR REINDEER–
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First, take this fun personality quiz to find out which of these shows you should put on your Christmas list!
Broadway Breakdown: November







FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME
3 Highlights
- So inventive!
- Every show is entirely different, so it’s fun to see multiple times
- The improvisational talent of the performers is off the charts
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Who is this show good for?
- Night out with friends
- Corporate groups
- Improv fans
Any other PLUSes?
- It’s an intimate viewer experience, so there’s no bad seat in theater!
- The show is crafted through audience engagement! Come ready to submit words, shout out prompts, and catch flying mics (only if you want to, of course)
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MRS. DOUBTFIRE
3 Highlights
- Rob McClure! What a jack-of-all-trades (singing, tapping, impressions, looping music, etc.)
- The comedy appeals to both kids and adults alike and will leave you in constant fits of laughter
- The prosthetic work is so impressive and it’s very cool to watch Rob get in/out of his Mrs. Doubtfire costume in real time
Who is this show good for?
- EVERYONE! (above the age of 10)
- Amazing for families
- Great for schools
- Perfect show to see for the holidays
Any other PLUSes?
- It was very cool to see in previews! There was a technological malfunction with the loop machine and Rob handled it like a true professional.
- This minor glitch gave us a special, one-of-a-kind experience that is the magic of live theatre!
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TREVOR: THE MUSICAL
3 Highlights
- Very talented young cast
- Heartfelt story
- The huge dance number with hats and canes
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Who is this show good for?
- Middle/high schools
- Members of the LGBTQ+ community
- People interested in new musicals
Any other PLUSes?
- Please note: there is heavy material related to bullying and suicide (but it’s handled sensitively and important to the story they are telling)
- Obsessed with the fun 80s fashion!!!







RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
3 Highlights
- The Rockettes, obviously!
- New technical features
- The variety of performance types (ice skating, dance, singing, a cappella, etc.)
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Who is this show good for?
- Families
- School groups
- Anyone in the holiday spirit!
Any other PLUSes?
- We recommend getting tickets that aren’t blocked by the overhangs because they do some really awesome projections on the ceiling!
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IS THERE STILL SEX IN THE CITY?
3 Highlights
- A super interactive show
- Incredible to learn more about Candace’s entire career – She had clips of her articles and shots from her book tour – it was like a trip down NYC Socialite/Fashion HERSTORY
- THE SHOES
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Who is this show good for?
- #allthesingleladies (and those in relationships too)
- Such a fun girls’ night
- Sex and the City/Candace Bushnell fans
Any other PLUSes?
- Go to Dear Irving beforehand – trendy lounge vibes with delicious cocktails and small bites
- Pro tip: ask the ushers if you can take a picture in front of the stage and grab some of the confetti to throw in the air!
- You’ll walk out feeling super inspired and empowered to live authentically as yourself and not worry about finding a man…we can be our OWN Mr. Bigs