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dramamama611 said: "You cant go wrong? I agree that you won't find too much of a consensus -- but lots of people highly dislike lots of shows. In fact, this year I've been pretty "blah" about almost everything I've seen. And, not actually knowing the OPs likes/dislikes, it's hard to suggest more than the shows that seem to be crowd pleasers."OP here -- I tend to like plays with some heft to them, both in writing, theme and performance, and musicals that are well-crafted and not treacly. Thank...

Hi -- first time poster, long time lurker.Coming to NYC for a long weekend in mid-May. Hoping to see at least two, possibly three shows while in town. Was initially thinking one musical, one play but given the vast number of outstanding plays onstage right now, I'm re-thinking that. Have already seen Network (in February) and found it fascinating. What would your recommendations be for the best two-three shows, musical or play, to see in mid-May? Thanks for all your advice and info in advance!

I've never seen a truly wretched show on Broadway. I have, however, seen some that I wanted to be better than they were -- Lucky Guy, Bullets Over Broadway and Mamet's Race come to mind. Shows on tour are another story -- the production of Phantom I saw was so excruciating, I was cheering for the chandelier. But nothing can top the recent national tour of La Cage aux Folles starring George Hamilton. Apparently "almost" only counts for horseshoes, hand grenades and the notes Mr. Hamilton attem...