Raggedy Ann, as evidenced by the poor little kid behind me who was screaming in horror throughout Act I. I assume he and his mom left the theatre at intermission. Why anyone thought a Broadway musical version of Raggedy Ann that's too scary for kids would be a good idea is beyond me.
The Pillowman frightened me beyond words. There were some scenes that were downright scary, but it was also psychologically unsettling in the subject material. I remember being so shaken up at the end that I couldn't leave me seat for several minutes.
I'll second "Lestat". I was scared because someone put up a lot of money to put so much crap up on the stage. Elton should be forced to return every cent paid for his "best work ever". Truly a nightmare from start to finish. Wolf Killer!
"I've lost everything! Luis, Marty, my baby with Chris, Chris himself, James. All I ever wanted was love." --Sheridan Crane "Passions"
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"Housework is like bad sex. Every time I do it, I swear I'll never do it again til the next time company comes."--"Lulu"
from "Can't Stop The Music"
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"When the right doors didn't open for him, he went through the wrong ones" - "Sweet Bird of Youth"
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"Passions" is uncancelled! See NBC.com for more info.
Does anyone remember THE CRUCIFER OF BLOOD? It played on Broadway in 1978-1979. An amazing production that scared the wits out of the audience. Especially during the intense lightning storm when the audience was able to only see bits and pieces of the drama unfolding. I remember the audience screaming out loud at some points! John Wulp's scenery was brilliant. Sherlock Holmes was played by Paxton Whitehead and the cast also included a virtually unknown Glenn Close. The Crucifer of Blood
I was seriously chilled after I saw Sweeney Todd for the first time (it was the revival). My friends and I had taken a spontaneous day trip into the city, which is rare, and it was really sunny out, and we picked Sweeney without knowing what it was. It was fantastic beyond anything, but very chilling.
Also, the gunshots in Les Mis scared me the first (only) time I saw it, on Broadway a few years back.
Hear the words I sing: war's a horrid thing. So, I sing sing sing... Ding a ling a ling.
I would probably have to say Wait Until Dark. I saw a really great production of it and the last sequence was VERY frightening. If acted and staged well it can be very scary.
"You pile up enough tomorrows, and you'll find you are left with nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays. I don't know about you, but I'd like to make today worth remembering." --Harold Hill from The Music Man
"I'm tellin' you, the only times I really feel the presence of God are when I'm having sex and during a great Broadway musical." - Nathan Lane - Jeffrey
"Carson has combined his passion for helping children with his love for one of Cincinnati's favorite past times - cornhole - to create a unique and exciting event perfect for a corporate outing, entertaining clients or family fun."
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
"If there was a Mount Rushmore for Broadway scores, "West Side Story" would be front and center. It snaps, it crackles it pops! It surges with a roar, its energy and sheer life undiminished by the years" - NYPost reviewer Elisabeth Vincentelli