April trip - trying to strategize- Page 2

[inception]

Posted: 3/29/25 at 10:05am

Mezz for Sunset is good for the view, but the legroom is horrible. 

[ChairinMain]

Posted: 3/29/25 at 3:11pm

If you can get in affordably, you have set up yourself up well for Oh Mary, actually. I LOVE this dumb show, and it's absolutely possible to be out of their with plenty of time to walk the few blocks to the longacre or whatever you end up seeing thursday night - When I saw Oh Mary at 5 I had plenty of time to grab dinner before an 8 pm Gypsy (even a 7:00 pm curtain is doable, if slightly tighter, but Oh Mary will get out before 6:30, in any case). I know two shows seem like a lot in an evening, but trust me, it is so worth it to see Cole Escola work magic in this absolutely absurd show. If you have any appreciation of Camp or gay culture, it's a can't miss.

[bear88]

Posted: 3/29/25 at 6:11pm

As for Oh, Mary - I am pretty much priced out of Saturday evening. Thursday is at least theoretically possible, but that still seems like a very tight squeeze (and a lot of shows in a short span of time with no time to eat). 

The Operation Mincemeat ticket options are rear orchestra, front row of rear mezzanine, or side orchestra if we splurge a bit. Any recommendations?

 

Updated On: 3/29/25 at 06:11 PM

[NYfanfromCA]

Posted: 3/29/25 at 10:51pm

bear88 said: "A question for anyone: I know you can buy tickets to matinee performances the day before at the TKTS booth, as I've done it. But what happens if the above-the-title star is out? Can you get a refund in such a case, or are you out of luck?"

No returns or exchanges on TKTS tickets for any reason, as far as I know.

Your line-up sounds great so far!  I fly out from California to see shows, so do exactly the same thing you do as far as planning, except I use all the two-show days, including Thursday matinee days, when possible.  And I have seen Oh, Mary! twice on Thursdays at 5:00 (which makes my Thursdays three-show days with Outsiders, Gatsby, Boop, or an off-Broadway matinee that day), and have had plenty of time to get to a 7:00 PM curtain of Death Becomes Her, and The Picture of Dorian Gray.

 

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 3/30/25 at 12:09am

Real Women Have Curves is a must see!

[bear88]

Posted: 3/31/25 at 11:15pm

Snagged surprisingly decent tickets for Operation Mincemeat today in the orchestra on the right side. Now we just have to get Sunset Blvd. tickets for the Wednesday matinee. I guess the mezzanine is the place to see that production, correct? Does it matter if you’re in the center or on one of the sides?

Here is next week’s lineup, pending a decision about Just in Time on Monday night and Sunset Blvd.:

Tuesday night: Gypsy

Wednesday night: Old Friends

Thursday night: Operation Mincemeat 

Friday night: Maybe Happy Ending 

Saturday night: Dead Outlaw

We will leave Saturday afternoon open, in case the stars are out when we’re planning to see Gypsy and Sunset Blvd. Hopefully, we’ll just do something outdoors that day.

This trip has been difficult to plan. There are plenty of shows, including plays - both on Broadway and off - that I have had to pass on. And Floyd Collins, which my daughter plans to catch after we leave.

Side note: We caught a terrific regional production of Fat Ham at the San Francisco Playhouse last weekend. Highly recommended for anyone in the Bay Area until April 19.

Updated On: 3/31/25 at 11:15 PM

[DAME]

Posted: 3/31/25 at 11:34pm

No Buena Vista?  Big mistake.

[bear88]

Posted: 4/2/25 at 9:51pm

After messing up my Sunset Blvd. tickets buy (by accidentally doing it twice), SeatGeek was able to cancel the stray purchase. So I have something nice to say about them.

Unless my wife and daughter decide to see Just in Time on Monday night, which I will leave to them, I am done with ticket purchases unless the Gypsy or Sunset Blvd. stars are out and we try to reschedule for a Saturday matinee. I know, I know. We could see a Thursday matinee or a Saturday matinee, but unless something weird happens, we will probably stop at six shows.

Tuesday night: Gypsy

Wednesday matinee: Sunset Blvd.

Wednesday evening: Old Friends

Thursday evening: Operation Mincemeat 

Friday evening: Maybe Happy Ending 

Saturday evening: Dead Outlaw

By the way, it’s too late to get tickets for Oh, Mary! without insane prices, even on Thursday. As I mentioned above, this has been a tough year to choose considering that we haven’t been to New York City since October 2023. There are definitely shows that interest me that I won’t be seeing on this trip.

Nonetheless, everyone is free to tell me what horrible mistakes I’ve made by leaving out Musical X or Play Y. I’m sure there will be shows I don’t enjoy as much as I hoped, but I am curious about and eager to see all of them.

And I still need to have backup plans, as I have had to scramble on two of our last three trips. 

Updated On: 4/2/25 at 09:51 PM

[DAME]

Posted: 4/2/25 at 10:06pm

Have a wonderful trip.  Have fun.  Stop stressing .  

[fray3]

Posted: 4/2/25 at 10:15pm

bear88 said: "
Nonetheless, everyone is free to tell me what horrible mistakes I’ve made by leaving out Musical X or Play Y. I’m sure there will be shows I don’t enjoy as much as I hoped, but I am curious about and eager to see all of them."

just cuz u gave me permission, you are totally missing out on not seeing redwood

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 4/2/25 at 10:15pm

DAME said: "No Buena Vista? Big mistake."

What Dame said.  This show features the best music on Broadway. 

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/2/25 at 10:48pm

mridl

ey2 said: "a few comments/suggestions. I'm not sure how often you visit NYC but a few things to consider.

Just In Time - We'll see how much Groff can sell tickets but I think this show is DOA. Who the F*** is Bobby Darin?
yes I now who he is but nobody else under the age of 50 does. This will not sell.

 

Yeah, well those over 50 people kept A BEAUTIFUL NOISE open for 2 years and it is currently on tour. 



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