Can't decide between...

I recommend Parade or Shucked.

I didn't hate Bad Cinderella in London but it was just okay. I've seen worse and far better. They've changed the lyrics for some songs for Broadway, for the worse in my opinion, so I recommend it even less.

If your trip is in late April maybe wait for the reviews to come out for Shucked? Or even March 8, I'm sure there will be reviews here from the preview period. I'm definitely intrigued because I love a show that makes me laugh, and supporting new musicals, but it could be terrible. Then it makes an easy choice for Parade!

Thanks for this advice!

Waiting to hear what others on here think about Shucked may be a smart move. I noticed earlier today that there are fantastic orchestra seats for $200, and thought about just taking the leap.

Typically, I'd jump at seeing a new ALW show, but I've been hesitant, after reading comments on here.

Updated On: 2/5/23 at 10:07 PM

BdwayLife said: "Thanks for this advice!

Waiting to hear what others on here think about Shucked may be a smart move. I noticed earlier today that there are fantastic orchestra seats for $200, and thought about just taking the leap.

Typically, I'd jump at seeing a new ALW show, but I've been hesitant, after reading comments on here.

"

Well they have those same Shucked orchestra seats on for $69 during previews. I still wouldn't pay that without knowing what I'm getting into.

Right now it looks like something that could be another POS like Kpop & open in March & be closed by April.

inception said: "BdwayLife said: "Thanks for this advice!

Waiting to hear what others on here think about Shucked may be a smart move. I noticed earlier today that there are fantastic orchestra seats for $200, and thought about just taking the leap.

Typically, I'd jump at seeing a new ALW show, but I've been hesitant, after reading comments on here.

"

Well they have those same Shucked orchestra seats on for $69 during previews. I still wouldn't pay that without knowing what I'm getting into.

Right now it looks like something that could be another POS like Kpop & open in March & be closed by April."

Thanks inception! My trip is late April.

I’m in the same boat. Coming to NY at the end of May/first week of June for a week so have space for 7 shows. Planning and buying my tickets is my favourite part of organizing the trip. So far I have tickets for:

Sweeney Todd

& Juliet

Camelot

Days of Wine and Roses



I try and see a couple plays and really want to see new material. Not interested in Parade but am considering the following:

Kimberly Akimbo

Room

Life of Pi

Fat Ham

New York New York depending on the reviews

I saw Fat Ham at the Public last Summer. It was amusing, but not too deep. It is inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet, but ends up being more of a comedy with dramatic moments. Marcel Spears, the lead, is a sitcom TV actor and this feels sort of like one of those "special episodes" 80's sitcoms would have where dramatic life lessons get learned.

Have you considered Leopoldstadt?