Visiting NY at the end of Aug. What should I see?

[MidwestBWayBaby]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 5:17am

Hey everyone, I do not post here hardly at all, really. I'm a performer of Musical Theater in a little town called Branson, Missouri. I know, I know, it's the midwest, and therefore it must be lame. But it's a GREAT town, and it's GREAT work. I do 2 shows a day, 6 days a week, and I LOVE IT!...
...But I digress.
I am visiting NYC Aug. 23rd- Aug. 31st. I have a whole list of shows I wanna see. But I wanna know what everyones opinions are. My list includes:

1: Avenue Q
2: The Color Purple
3: The Drowsy Chaparone
4: Jersey Boys
5: Phantom
6: Producers
7: Spelling Bee
8: Tarzan
9: The Wedding Singer
10: Wicked
11: Hairspray

I know that it's pretty much impossible for me to fit this many shows into 8 days. So, I'm asking all of you, which should I go to, which should I buy tickets for in advance, and which should I just lottery, rush, or TKTS? PLEASE, help me. I know you all have opinions, so I hope you'll express them.
Thanks for all your help!

[FeelingElectric]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 7:26am

Here are my suggestions from your list from the 6 I have seen, from my favorite down.

1. Jersey Boys(Get tickets in advance)
2. Wicked (Get tickets in advance or Lottery)
3. The Drowsy Chaparone (Try to get tickets in advance)
4. The Wedding Singer (TKTS or Rush)
5. Avenue Q (TKTS or Lottery)
6. Hairspray (TKTS or Lottery)

Technically, you could fit all 11 of your list into Your Trip if you really want to see them all:


WednesdayDepending on when you get to NYC)Matinee+Night-2 Shows
Thursday:1 Show
Friday:1 Show
Saturday: Matinee+Evening-2 Shows
Sunday:3 PM Matinee+Hairspray 6:30 PM-2 Shows
Monday: Phantom
Tuesday:1 Show
Wednesday:Matinee+Evening-2 Shows
Total-12 Shows

I saw 7 shows in 5 days in June, and am seeing at least 10 in 6 Days (Including 4 NYMF shows) on my next trip in September.

Updated On: 7/5/06 at 07:26 AM

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 8:05pm

The Wedding Singer (rush or TKTS)
Jersey Boys (get tickets in advance, definitely)
Tarzan (rush)
The Producers (rush or TKTS)

and it's not on your list, but... Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

[Born2cthelightsofbway]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 8:11pm

I would see:

1.Phantom- Longest run on broadway, if you love broadway at some point, you have got to see it. You could probably get tickets a week in advance or try the tickets booth.
2. The Drowsy Chaparone- New original, funny show with a very talented cast. Try to get tickets in advance.
3. Wicked- Just a wonderful show with a very moving story. Get tickets in advance if you can, or do the lottery or cancellation line.
Good luck and have fun!!!

[mijofly19]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 8:16pm

From your list:

The Color Purple (advance)
The Drowsy Chaparone (advance)
Jersey Boys (advance)
Spelling Bee (Lotto, or they might be on TKTS)
The Wedding Singer (Rush or TKTS)
Hairspray (Lotto or TKTS)

Not on your list:

Sweeney (Rush or TKTS)
DRS (Lotto or TKTS)

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 8:17pm

Wicked (get tickets in advance)
Tarzan (rush)
Color Purple (rush)
Jersey Boys (rush or SRO)
Hairspray (lottery - easy to win)
Drowsy (lottery or $25 tickets in advance)
Wedding Singer (rush)

the only show you should pay more than $26.25 to see is Wicked. have fun!
Updated On: 7/5/06 at 08:17 PM

[Just_John]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 8:24pm

In order you should see them:
1: Avenue Q (TKTS or Lotto)
2: The Drowsy Chaperone (Advance)
3: Jersey Boys(Advance/ Student Rush/ Standing Room)
4: Wicked(Advance)
5: Spelling Bee (Lottery or TKTS)
6: Hairspray (Lottery/ TKTS)
7: The Color Purple (General Rush)
8: Wedding Singer(Student Rush/TKTS)
9: The Producers (Student Rush or TKTS)
10: Phantom (TKTS)
11: Tarzan (You do not want to see this disaster)

[veryownplanetz]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 8:37pm

see wedding singer...its my fav by far

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 9:35pm

i've only seen Wicked on your list, and I would strongly suggest getting advance tickets. If you don'twant to, you can try lotto, but it is very popular.

This isn't on your list, but I recommend Sweeney Todd.

[Corine2]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 10:07pm

I would see Spelling Bee.


Some other favorites:
Hairspray
Avenue Q
Jersey Boys
The Color Purple
Altar Boyz

Updated On: 7/5/06 at 10:07 PM

[little_sally]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 10:30pm

Definitely see The Wedding Singer and Spelling Bee. Try to get tickets for Drowsy as well. With the exception of Tarzan and The Producers, I think you've got a great list there and anything you see would be great.

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 10:53pm

I'd recommend to get tix for The Wedding Singer at TKTS, they are a lot better than the student seats(and i've seen the show a few times.) You can see all those shows, see Phantom(they sell the last row for 26.25, just bring binoculars) on a Monday. You can probably see all those shows if you get there early on the 23rd, becuz it is a Wednesday, i always buy all my tix while im in the city and i think its cheaper, at least in my own experience. Wicked is always sold out though, and i don't think its worth a hundred bucks. A show just like any other. Try to do the lottery.

Updated On: 7/6/06 at 10:53 PM

[gustof777]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 11:25pm

On your list I would say
The Wedding singer
The Color Purple
Avenue Q

off your list I would say
Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd
and Sweeney Todd

[mr14]

Posted: 7/5/06 at 11:42pm

See Phantom, it's the longest running show on broadway for a reason!