1st time going to NYC!!! What to see?

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1st time going to NYC!!! What to see?

Posted: 5/7/08 at 6:21pm

I'm going there from June 16th-20th. What can you guys best recommend to see? It looks like my friend and I are gonna see August: Osage County, but what else? At this point I feel like a kid in a candy store!

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#2

re: 1st time going to NYC!!! What to see?

Posted: 5/7/08 at 6:25pm

Glory Days!

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#3

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 6:28pm

In The Heights is NOT to be missed, quite a fantastic show. Jersey Boys is ALWAYS fun, and Wicked is very light and fun one, it's quite a spectacle. RENT is a classic and if you haven't see it, Eden Espinosa is Maureen--that should be wonderful. Legally Blonde-also a great choice, most of the OBC with a few exceptions are still there. YOung Frankenstien has AMAZING F/X. wonderful cast...okay story line. Also want to throw in Little Mermaid--Sherie Rene Scott is amazing! Spamalot is simply hilarious as well, it all depends on your taste, though. Avenue Q will bust your gut laughing and Spring Awakening is very good if you like RENT- touching story and beautiful lighting.

Make sure you tell us which shows you chose!

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Updated On: 5/7/08 at 06:28 PM

#4

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 6:34pm

Curtains.

If you do anything off Broadway...check out Fuerzabruta. A really fun show.

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#5

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 6:35pm

definitely see in the heights
or rent before it closes, plus the cast is looking like its getting better

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#6

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 6:35pm

Xanadu
In The Heights
Boeing Boeing
Wicked
Rent
A Chorus Line
Chicago
Spring Awakening

it's hard to go wrong

#7

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 6:38pm

If you are going to do Wicked get your tickets ASAP...like today!

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Hunter: Your teeth need whitening./ Heidi: You sound weird./ Jeff: You taste funny.
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#8

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 6:42pm

I should mention I saw Wicked, Rent, and Young Frankenstein when they were in Seattle. But thanks.

Trekkie2: Haha. Very funny : P

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Updated On: 5/7/08 at 06:42 PM

#9

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 6:43pm

if you want to see all around amazing performances see Gypsy, this cast is not to be missed.

#10

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 7:21pm

The Statue of Liberty is a must as is the musical "Glory Days".

#11

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 7:25pm

Gypsy
In the Heights
A Chorus Line
Xanadu

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#12

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 7:27pm

Do yourself a favor and go see Gypsy. Patti's performance is not to be missed.

#13

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 7:29pm

That is super exciting that you will be going to NYC for the first time! I would recommend seeing In The Heights, Spring Awakening, Mary Poppins, and Young Frankenstein. Hope you have a wonderful trip!

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#14

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 7:29pm

I'm currently recommending Boeing-Boeing to everyone.

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 8:34pm

Definitely In The Heights, it's absolutely wonderful, though I have to warn you before you go it doesn't have the greatest book but it's still the best show. Others would be Rent, Gypsy, Jersey Boys is fantastic, Legally Blonde was pretty good it's a fun night out. Also Lion king is great so is Spamalot and A Chorus Line. Also, you are going Tony week so In The Heights may be a big show around then and a few others like Gypsy, they may be packed.

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 8:46pm

Definitely see GYPSY! This show is broadway! The show is perfection with a cast as close to perfection as possible! You will not be dissappointed!

This a show everyone should see in their lifetime and what better way than as your first Broadway Show?

If you decide not to see gypsy I would strongly recommend South Pacific!

Updated On: 5/7/08 at 08:46 PM

#17

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 8:51pm

RENT RENT RENT RENT RENT!!!! CAUSE EVERYTHING IS RENT!!!!!

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#18

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 9:22pm

I thought you guys would help me make my choices easier. It's only become harder to choose!!!!!!!

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#19

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 9:25pm

I can only speak about new shows, okay? -ones Ive seen recently!

Any of these will do:

GYPSY
SOUTH PACIFIC
XANADU
IN THE HEIGHTS
PASSING STRANGE
BOEING-BOEING
AUGUST : OSAGE COUNTY
ADDING MACHINE

J*

Updated On: 5/7/08 at 09:25 PM

#20

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 9:36pm

It would help if you told us how many shows are you planning to see ! There are many fantastic shows playing on Broadway and everyone has their favorites. I saw 20 shows on my April NYC trip. My top 5 were IN THE HEIGHTS, SOUTH PACIFIC, GYPSY, XANADU and SPRING AWAKENING ! From shows I've seen in the past, Hairspray is my all-time favorite, but George Wendt is dreadful and almost ruined my second time seeing it ! The Lion King remains one of the most amazing things I've ever seen on stage and Mamma Mia the most fun I've ever had on a show ! Good luck and have fun in the Greatest City on Earth !

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 9:43pm

I don't know how many exactly, but my friend who I'm staying with says it's really easy to get cheap tickets. And I'd prefer to see shows I can't see anywhere else. In one of my previous posts, I said I've seen Wicked, Rent, and Young Frankenstein in Seattle, and I just remembered I also saw Mamma Mia and The Lion King in London a few years back.
It would be nice to see Rent one more time before it closes since it's maybe my all-time favorite show, but who knows?

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#22

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 9:51pm

Hey, London is where I have seen Mamma Mia and Lion King, too

Well, yes, RENT is incredible, but with the National Tour coming soon, I think it would be much better to see it with Anthony and Adam near your home ! I don't think it will be easy getting cheap tickets to SOUTH PACIFIC though, it is selling really well. But you will have no problem for HEIGHTS, GYPSY, XANADU and SPRING AWAKENING !

Updated On: 5/7/08 at 09:51 PM

#23

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 10:07pm

Passing Strange shouldn't be missed. Also, Gypsy is fantastic. August: Osage County will blow your mind. And even though you've seen the tour, I still recommend Rent, since it's different seeing it on Broadway than the tour.

#24

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 10:10pm

See some new shows like August or Sunday in the Park, but also see some classics--I suggest Phantom and Chicago. They're a part of Broadway history : )

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#25

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Posted: 5/7/08 at 11:04pm

well help us help you, what sort of show are you looking for?

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Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer Actions speak louder than words. (Tick, Tick... BOOM!)