LA-NEW YORK for less than a day. Well now NY for 2 ni

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 8/22/09 at 3:13am

Will be in LA next Jan/Feb for nine days, the thought of Lansbury doing "Night Music" in New York and not seeing her is just not even an option.

Has anyone ever jumped on a red eye out of LAX into New York and turned around and headed back again?

I can leave LAX at 10.30pm arriving into Newark or JFK around 6.30am.

Head into New York for the day ( train would be the easiest and cheapest way, yes? ), see the matinee ( Wednesday 03 Feb 2010 ) and head back to the airport for an 8.00pm flight. Arriving back into LAX at 11.35pm.

The budget does not allow me to stay in New York longer than that.

Any thoughts?

Updated On: 8/24/09 at 03:13 AM

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 8/22/09 at 3:47am

Well, it sounds like you have a plan worked out, so I don't see why not. Although I would want to stay in NYC longer. Plus it sounds exhausting. But since your budget doesn't allow that, and you really want to see the show - go for it! I love spontaneous trips.

As far as getting to/from the airport, make sure you plan that out, because when you leave the show you may be hitting a lot of rush hour traffic. Plus it is winter so you don't know what kind of weather conditions you will be experiencing. I would just take the train or subway (I believe you can take the subway to JFK) because you can bypass the busy roads. But I am not the best person to ask for routes.

Updated On: 8/22/09 at 03:47 AM

[verynewyorkcurious]

Posted: 8/22/09 at 4:34am

It can be done but you're gonna be too tired. Why rush yourself? Extend your trip

[Tag]

Posted: 8/22/09 at 12:13pm

What if Lansbury is out? What if there is a snow storm?

[AEA AGMA SM]

Posted: 8/22/09 at 1:21pm

What if, what if?

What if you lived your life by letting the "what if" scenarios be your guiding decision? That sounds like a very boring life to live.

You can do JFK by public transportation. The AirTrain connects to both the A and the E which will both take you into Manhattan. I've found Google Maps Public Transportation option to be pretty reliable in terms of schedule and actual times. Getting back might be cutting it a bit close, but since you'll most likely only have a carry on that will help save a lot of time if you can check in online.

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 8/22/09 at 1:25pm

Long flights tire the bejesus out of me so I would have a tough time getting off a plane, running around NYC, seeing a show and getting back to the airport. But it sounds like a very do-able plan. I understand your desire to see Lansbury and Zeta-Jones. You can always pass out on the return flight and dream of Angela. I say go for it! You only live once.

[jessica0414]

Posted: 8/22/09 at 1:35pm

If I had the money I'd do it in a heartbeat so I say go for it too!! :) You can sleep on the flights there and back.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 8/22/09 at 2:30pm

How old are you? I used to do red-eyes in my 20s. I can't do them anymore.

Travel can be so stressful--I hate making it split-second. I would build at least one night into the New York part.

[Jim Colyer]

Posted: 8/22/09 at 4:10pm

I like LA and was there for 6 days in May. But New York is the greatest city in the world. I will be in the Bronx in September watching the Yankees play the Red Sox. It gets no better than that.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 8/22/09 at 11:59pm

"What if you lived your life by letting the "what if" scenarios be your guiding decision? That sounds like a very boring life to live."

Well, snow in NYC is a legitimate concern, especially in a busy city. Doesn't mean the poster has to cancel the trip, but maybe he could postpone it for a better time?

No one is telling the poster to cancel the trip, but there is nothing wrong with keeping in mind the what if scenarios.

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 8/23/09 at 2:45am

Guys thanks for all the reply's.

I might be able to do the one night in New York.

I also understand that Ms Lansbury might be out, that snow and weather might be an issue.

Would I perfer to spend my time in New York, hell yes. I have not been in the city since "96.

And Pal Joey to answer your question I will be one week shy of my 42nd Birthday.

[yay_gerb]

Posted: 8/23/09 at 2:30pm

i say go for it. my boss has done the oppposite before (live in Jersey and went to LA for the day). if you really want to see her in the show take the chance.

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 11:02am

There where too many things that could have gone wrong, so flying in on the 2nd Feb and flying out on the 4th Feb.

Night Music of the Tuesday Night.

Ragtime on the Wednesday, what other show should I see?

[PalJoey]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 12:21pm

I'm so glad you're doing two nights in New York--and NOT catching one show on the red-eye!

For your third show, I think you should see anything but the misconceived and poorly performed West Side Story revival.

See Hair. The cast has a wonderful ensemble energy and the production provides a great slice of 1960s American counter-culture.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 12:25pm

I'd say Hair or Next to Normal, but it's hard to predict what will make it throught the winter.

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 7:59pm

Pal Joey,

There was no way I was giving my money to the producers of the current WSS.

Hair could be a wonderful idea. It's a pity Spiderman seems to be dead and not opening a month early, a train wreck of a show could have been fun.

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 8/24/09 at 10:40pm

Has anyone stayed at the Pod Hotel?

Also since this will be in the middle of winter, do most New York hotels throw rooms out for cheap at that time of year?