help! Jan 14
2025, 08:53:53 PM
Looks like totally reasonable choices. I would recommend you see Gypsy if you have (a) never seen a Gypsy on Broadway or (b) if you have never seen Audra on stage in person. Whether you totally agree with the Director's approach to the work, she is giving an extraordinary performance -- which frankly would be amazing, except noone is surprised because, well, because she's Audra.
IMO, Gatsby and Hell's Kitchen are clear runner ups on your list. I don't
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The best mama rose Jan 11
2025, 08:33:25 PM
Ludlow29 said: "I saw Merman. The most thrilling performance I've ever seen in a musical. The fact that she didn't win the Tony proves how inadequate the award can be.
And here I thought I was the only one old enough to have seen Merman.
My vote is also for Merman -- after all it was written for her and it's almost impossible to conjure up now-a-days how it felt to sit in the last row in the balcony and have her voic
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Tony Awards Race Jan 11
2025, 08:26:49 PM
BdwyFan said: "Audra will win but Sunset will win for Best Musical Revival. There you have it."
THIS.
Audra is beyond extraordinary in a revival that is otherwise less than memorable. (For all of the reasons folks have been posting 500 times... After seeing it, I spent the balance of the evening marveling at her performance. It wasnt until the next day that I started thinking that the revival itself is kinda 'meh'
(Of course, i
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Congestion pricing Jan 11
2025, 08:19:52 PM
Sutton Ross said: "• The average annual household income of the Broadway theatregoer was$271,277
• Respondents reported having paid an average of $161.20 per ticket.
In many ways, there are two different Broadway audiences. Many of the posters on these threads are folks who live in the City or nearby, work in the City, or nearby, or are generally used to commuting. You are the people who are most impacted by anything that impac
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EUREKA DAY Reviews - EXTENDED AGAIN! Jan 8
2025, 08:17:02 PM
If I had a choice of seating I would be sure to be 'centered' since the 'laugh until you cant breathe' scene requires that you see the screen in the back wall of the 'library.' We sat Center Mezz and had a perfect view. My guess is that every seat has an 'adequate' view of the screen, though, so I wouldnt be too concerned.
And all of the story happens close enough to the center of the stage that you shouldnt have a problem in the far left or
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Congestion pricing Jan 6
2025, 09:11:59 PM
JasonC3 said: "Mike66 said: "And dont get me started on the costs of the World Series or the US Open or all the other events in the city. But ALL of those events are sold out right away -- and there are lots of people who would pay if they could find a ticket. Just ask Ticketmaster and StubHub."
The US Open has been a client for years and it most definitely does not sell out in entirety, let alone right away. SOME select matches/ticket blocks some years
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SUFFS To Play Final Broadway Performance January 5, 2025 Jan 6
2025, 06:22:37 PM
I was there. It was wonderful. Seemed that half the audience was wearing merch (or political stuff).
The crowd roared for every entrance and must have stood up at least five or six times. I think everyone cried. I know I did.
The speeches were lovely (but too long, as always). Hillary came on stage but didnt say anything -- purple pantsuit. (Quite a weekend for her -- the Medal of Freedom in DC on Saturday and Suffs on Sunday).&nbs
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Congestion pricing Jan 6
2025, 06:13:15 PM
I spend a lot of time reading the posts on BW and enjoying or being frustrated by them. I VERY rarely poat.
But I was in NYC this weekend for three shows, and we take a cab from our place to the theater each time. Yesterday we experienced congestion pricing for the first time. It added SEVENTY FIVE CENTS to the bill. Or put another way -- I wouldnt have even noticed it except that there is a popup on the screen for the rider to see. (Just like when you go
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SUFFS -- absences July 3 through July 7 Jun 9
2024, 06:27:12 PM
Hi
Planning to see Suffs at the beginning of July. My wife is totally adament that she wants to see the original cast.
I looked to see if there are any planned absences, but dont see any listed (or I may be looking in the wrong place)
Or course, anyone can come down with anything and miss a performance -- but I'd like to go on an evening (or afternoon) when I know everyone is (scheduled to be) in.
Can you help?
THANKS
mike
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Pair of tickets for sale to Hell's Kitchen 6/15/8pm Jun 5
2024, 09:04:59 AM
THANKS to everyone for their help.
I havent been able to sell these on Theatre yet -- I listed them at the price I paid, and so far, no luck.
I even went and checked StubHub (ugh) just now to see if I was asking too much for them, -- but (as expected) anything similar is MUCH more than what I am hoping to recover.
They are Center Orchestra, on the aisle, Row J (113 & 114). Saturday evening 6/15. And I paid $344 each for them.
Am I asking
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Pair of tickets for sale to Hell's Kitchen 6/15/8pm Jun 1
2024, 09:38:01 AM
I have a pair of tickets to HELL'S KITCHEN for June 15 at 8 PM. I cannot use them because my wife just had a hip replacement. (She's doing great, thanks).
ORCHESTRA J 113, 114, on the aisle
(I also have a pair for June 14 evening at STEREOPHONIC which I also need to find a new home for.)
I'd love to recover what I paid for them and keep them within the 'broadway community'-- and dont want to make money for Ticketmaster.&nbs
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Pair of tickets for sale to Stereophonic (6/14/at 7) Jun 1
2024, 09:33:37 AM
I have a pair of tickets to STEREOPHONIC for June 14 at 7 PM. I cannot use them because my wife just had a hip replacement. (She's doing great, thanks).
MEZZANINE A 108 and 106.
(I also have a pair for June 15 evening at HELL'S KITCHEN which I also need to find a new home for.)
I'd love to recover what I paid for them and keep them within the 'broadway community'-- and dont want to make money for Ticketmaster.
Any suggest
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Tickets I cannot use Jun 20
2022, 12:51:34 PM
Hi
I have a pair of tickets for INTO THE WOODS for June 28 (front mezzanine) that I cannot use. Can anyone suggest the best way to dispose of them so they dont go to waste?
THANKS
mike
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/26/19 May 29
2019, 08:57:07 PM
LuPita2 said: "No, it's really not. Judging by the popularity of Angels in America last year, I think people make time for brilliant theater. They will spend an entire day seeing an 8 hour show, or devote two days to it if it's worth it."
So here's a hint for you that you may find shocking, since you are obviously always able to do whatever you want. The rest of us aren't like that. Some people don't have the time (regardless
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2019 Tony Awards Poll May 13
2019, 05:24:13 PM
pollster2 said: "It was brought to my attention that someone spammed the poll. As a result, I was forced to delete about 70 responses -- all submitted in roughly a minute and with nearly identical results. I see no reason to spam this poll. Thank you to those who have only submitted one ballot."
You should tell us (a) how this changes the results and (b) who was the big benefactor of the spamming. Seems like a fair punishment that fits the crime... (Sorry, Gilb
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 5/12/19 May 13
2019, 05:18:25 PM
Sauja said: "I get that The Prom is holding out for the Tonys and (maybe) the Ryan Murphy Netflix production. And maybe Be More Chill is holding on in the hopes that their numbers will boost when kids are on summer vacation. But real question: can anyone guess why King Kong hasn't pulled the plug? They must be atrophying money, no?"
I'll bet they think it would be embarrassing to close before their awards are received at the Tonys. "Thanks for the
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oklahoma seating May 5
2019, 06:34:44 PM
If you could sit anywhere for this show -- where would you sit? Â
(And if your first choice is stage seating, could you please also include a second choice?)
THANKS as always -- I have come to rely on your advice.
m
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Dear Whizzer -- Ranking this Year's Upcoming Musicals Mar 30
2019, 11:09:30 PM
Whizzer (and those who have seen them all):
I can get to NYC this summer, but wont be able to see all of this year's April opening musicals in the time I have. Can you put them in 'ranking order', top to bottom.
Here's the list I've got (in alpha order)
Beetlejuice, Hadestown, Oklahoma, Tootsie
THANKS
mike
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Restaurant Recommendations Mar 6
2019, 08:50:55 PM
Masseria
but make a reservation NOW
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PLAYBILL Covers of the 2018-2019 Season Feb 22
2019, 06:22:18 PM
EJ24642 said: "
The new cover for The Ferryman"
Just fabulous -- where can I get one -- I'll trade one of the originals for it -- anybody got an extra???
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