Upcoming Trip
Upcoming Trip
#1Upcoming Trip
Posted: 3/3/07 at 9:18pmHello all. I am planning a kind of spur of the moment vacation to NYC for the 13th through the 16th. I've never been to New York at all and I'm very excited I am interested in seeing a few shows while I'm there I was just wondering about getting tickets and things like how early should I try to get them are the lotteries a good deal that kind of thing. Also what are some good things to do throughout the day that arn't maybe what usual tourists do?
bwaygal1
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/5/07
#2re: Upcoming Trip
Posted: 3/4/07 at 9:06am
First of all, go see Grey Gardens. It is amazing, if for no other reason than Christine Ebersole's astonishing performance, as well as Mary Louise Wilson's. (The score and book are incredible, in my opinion.)
THings to do-If the weather is nice, you could go uptown to the Cloisters and look around (good walking spot.). You could try picking up a walking tour of Harlem (I did that when I was a resident of NYC.). Indoor stuff in case the weather isn't so nice: Go to the Museum of the City of New York, the Frick, and the Whitney. Those are very nice and tend to be less crowded than the Met.
Have fun!
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purpleprince101
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/19/06
#2re: Upcoming Trip
Posted: 3/4/07 at 10:25amThe color purple is a must see. Go see beauty and the beast and the producers also considering they are closing.
shesamarshmallow
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/06
#3re: Upcoming Trip
Posted: 3/4/07 at 10:29am
I've said it before, I'll say it again: Grey Gardens & Company are my favorite shows on broadway.
I also recommend Curtains, Spelling Bee & Avenue Q, though, for a more light-hearted night.
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#5re: Upcoming Trip
Posted: 3/4/07 at 10:45amHmm, if I were you I would make sure to see Spring Awakening and Company, those have been my recent favorites, if you're looking for a good theater experience. If you just want something fun/funny then I'd check out Altar Boyz or Spelling Bee.
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#6re: Upcoming Trip
Posted: 3/4/07 at 11:15am
Shutterbug, i'd recommend going to Broadwaybox.com and getting a discount online prior to going. they have it to where you can get them to hold the ticket at the door for you.
if you'd prefer to do everything "in person" go down to the TKTS booth underneath the Mariot Marquis. they have half priced tickets the day of the show so you can see anything that's available. keep in mind it varies so you'll wanna have more than 1 show in mind when stepping up there.
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