What should I see?

[broadwayjunkie3]

Posted: 7/1/13 at 1:54pm

Coming into town the weekend of July 12th and have time to catch 3 shows. Thinking Matilda but after that not sure....any suggestions?

I tend to lean towards off-Broadway before Broadway. Last time I was there I saw Tribes, Bare and 27th Man and loved them all. Didn't love Giant. Awhile back saw Cock and loved that one as well. Obviously, I lean towards the dramas and rock musicals.

Would love any thoughts you all have.

Thanks in advance.

Megan

[greengirl11]

Posted: 7/1/13 at 1:59pm

Buyer and Cellar is a great off Broadway show that I would recommend!

[rorschach37]

Posted: 7/1/13 at 2:04pm

Most of the shows I've seen from this season have closed by now, but I can tell you Alan Cumming's Macbeth is phenomenal.

[jetts7]

Posted: 7/1/13 at 2:29pm

You should see Kinky Boots! I was so surprised by how amazing it was. I would definitely recommend it!

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 7/1/13 at 2:43pm

I'd definitely recommend checking out MURDER BALLAD. If you're into darker, edgy rock musicals, you couldn't ask for a more perfect fit. BUYER & CELLAR is one of my favorite shows from last season, and one of the funniest, so I would echo greengirl's sentiments. HERE LIES LOVE is an amazing experience, but I would imagine getting a ticket would be tough.

As far as more "mainstream" Broadway stuff goes, VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE and PIPPIN are my two favorite play/musical productions that hit Broadway this past season. And THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL is a lovely production with a great leading performance from Tyson. Updated On: 7/1/13 at 02:43 PM

[viola13]

Posted: 7/1/13 at 2:46pm

I personally loved Murder Ballad, and it seems to fit a lot of your likes- off Broadway, rock musical, drama. It's closing the 21st, so you probably wouldn't be able to see it again, and it's easy to get inexpensive tickets.

Edit: lol, was typing before the post above me was posted.

Updated On: 7/1/13 at 02:46 PM

[Wildcard]

Posted: 7/1/13 at 2:52pm

Go see HERE LIES LOVE if you can manage to get tickets

[PrinceCaspian]

Posted: 7/1/13 at 2:54pm

Here Lies Love at the Public Theater is AMAZING!

[ARTc]

Posted: 7/1/13 at 4:10pm

I too vote for, Here Lies Love, but sadly, it is highly unlikely that you'll be able to obtain a ticket.

[ClydeBarrow]

Posted: 7/1/13 at 4:15pm

I think MURDER BALLAD is just what you're looking for based on what you like. Is HERE LIES LOVE really that hard to get tickets for these days?

[ARTc]

Posted: 7/1/13 at 4:23pm

From my understanding, HERE LIES LOVE, has a few balcony seats left before it closes at the end of the month. I haven't tried every performance, but all those I have tried show no floor tickets available.

[somethininthestars]

Posted: 7/1/13 at 4:54pm

Is HERE LIES LOVE still worth seeing even from the balcony?

[GilmoreGirlO2]

Posted: 7/1/13 at 7:51pm

Just echoing fellow posters' suggestion of "Murder Ballad" - seems right up your alley and is a great night of theatre.

Haven't seen it yet, but you might want to look into "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812" to see if that interests you.

And, I will always recommend "Vanya and Sonia..."

[broadwayjunkie3]

Posted: 7/2/13 at 11:32am

Thanks everyone!

Lot's of great recommendations.

I've already seen Murder Ballad (loved it) and Alan Cummings in Macbeth. Great ideas.

Think I will be checking out Natasha, Here Lies Love and a few others....love this board!

Cheers -

Megan

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 7/2/13 at 11:44am

I'd go see Kinky Boots too. Not sure if tickets are available but so worth the time to go.

[gchris11]

Posted: 7/2/13 at 11:48am

you can rush Kinky Boots, Just get there EARLY!!! 3am.



Edit, I loved Murder Ballad, There are a ton of discounts for it.
There are also discounts for the Great Comet thing but all the ones I have seen are for like Wed matinees or Sunday 3pm show.
Updated On: 7/2/13 at 11:48 AM