Broadway flea market 2023 collectors unite!!

Greetings fellow collectors,

It is that time of the year when I travel from Montreal to New York City to attend the Broadway flea market. Having attended many times in the past, it would be my pleasure again to offer to look out for items on your wish list as well if you are not able to attend this year. You can message me either here or privately for items on your wish list.
This year, I will be checking out the Hadestown, Hamilton, A beautiful noise, Kimberly Akimbo, Phantom, Back to the future,Moulin Rouge Hadestown, and Sweeney Todd tables.
Look forward to hearing from all of you!

Updated On: 9/24/23 at 08:53 PM

Last year The New York Theatre Workshop had some RENT-related items. Has anyone head anything about what they may possibly have at their table this year?



Thanks!

northlandfan said: "Looking at the weather forecast, it looks like it’s going to be great weather the weekend of the flea market. By the way, does anybody know if the Broadway actors still sign playbills after the show or do they just wave and quickly leave. I do collect signed, playbills and wondering if I should stage door or just donate and get a copy at one of the flea market tables."

It depends on the actor but I've definitely had Playbills signed recently!

Last year, a strange Loop had many fantastic items at their table, including a $60 bundle including a tote bag, autographed playbill and a Tony voter book which was very impressive. They also had props from the show autographed by the actors at very reasonable prices,. Towards the end of the day I noticed they still had quite a lot left over. I’m sure there will be some for sale this year at one of the tables. Wondering if some of you will be first timers this year at the flea market?

Updated On: 9/26/23 at 05:09 PM

Coming in from Ottawa (Close to Montreal!) for the flea. Haven't figured out my game plan yet. Mostly I like props and costumes and other stuff that is hard to get unless you know someone. the tony voter books are pretty cool too.

Thankful I'm not a phantom phan as I expect that will be the crazy busy table this year.

northlandfan said: "Last year, a strange Loop had many fantastic items at their table, including a $60 bundle including a tote bag, autographed playbill and a Tony voter book which was very impressive. They also had props from the show autographed by the actors at very reasonable prices,. Towards the end of the day I noticed they still had quite a lot left over. I’m sure there will be some for sale this year at one of the tables. Wondering if some of you will be first timers this year at the flea market?"

Oh girl, I know. I was one of the three lucky people who dropped $150 on Usher’s chimes signed by Jaquel (which L. Morgan, James, JAM, and Jason signed at the table, and I got everyone else and MRJ at subsequent shows.)

northlandfan said: "Looking at the weather forecast, it looks like it’s going to be great weather the weekend of the flea market. By the way, does anybody know if the Broadway actors still sign playbills after the show or do they just wave and quickly leave. I do collect signed, playbills and wondering if I should stage door or just donate and get a copy at one of the flea market tables."

It varies by show and by actor, even more than it did before the pandemic. But my experience during the summer was that more people were signing than last year! It really does depend. Tf you want the full cast, though, your best bet is still probably Flea because not everyone signs at the door but the companies do make an effort to have everyone sign some playbills/window cards for the event.

Listener said: "Wick3 said: "Rainah said: "Coming in from Ottawa (Close to Montreal!) for the flea. Haven't figured out my game plan yet. Mostly I like props and costumes and other stuff that is hard to get unless you know someone. the tony voter books are pretty cool too.

Thankful I'm not a phantom phan as I expect that will be the crazy busy table this year."

Some of the hottest items in the silent auction are Phantom memorabilia!

https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/item.action?id=342861779

https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/item/item.action?id=342861840"

Wow. Pricey stuff! Although didn't someone say in the Flea Market thread last year that they had a monkey music box signed by ALW then too? Is this an annual item they make available?

Awesome 20$ find with the RENT Playbill, northlandfan! That's the kind of find that makes it all worthwhile.

....is the atmosphere hectic those first few hours? People pushing to the front of tables and snatching things away?"

OH absolutely. People try to push to the front and essentially see what there is, and almost lay claim to it before the tables even open. It's insane. No etiquette or anything. It's like everyone for themselves

It will vary from year to year. Having learned the best deals are always in the afternoon, I plan to just stop by in the afternoon with cash in hand. Yes you can use credit card but I felt I got better deals using cash.

Just putting on people's radar that on Saturday the 30th there is an annual 44th Street Block Association flea market between 9th and 10th avenue from 9am-5pm, I have found some unexpected theater finds amongst the random tables in years past

Could the rain/flooding possibly cause the Flea to be postponed this year?

Hey My Broadway Friends!



I am unable to make it to the Flea Market this year. I do have a request. If you find anything RENT please let me know or message me and I will gladly reimburse you.

If anyone going would be so kind/generous as to keep their eyes peeled for any unusual/rare (but reasonably priced - say $30 -$40ish or less) Come From Away and/or Hadestown items I would be very grateful! In particular if they have the Hadestown t-shirts with the 2021 September reopening date (size small or medium ideally) and re-opening and/or closing cast signed CFA playbills, and/or the pride one with the longest-running show sticker and/or button. Will gladly reimburse you for whatever it is selling for there plus any shipping cost🙂 (Please do not offer if you are going to significantly upcharge me)

In addition if anyone finds a magnet and/or pin from any of the following:
-Matilda
-Once On This Island
-The Band’s Visit
-Anastasia (pin, have magnet)
-DEH
-Company (2022)
-Waitress
(Trying to collect them from shows I’ve seen that I don’t have them for)

Thanks in advance!