Coming to NYC in June - what to see??

[bill732]

Posted: 1/8/10 at 8:22am

Hi all... I'm coming to NYC at the beginning of June from the UK, and was wondering what musicals are likely to be good to see then?? I go to a lot of shows in London, so would really prefer to see something that I can't see over here...

Is the Addams Family likely to be good? I've heard mixed things, and it seems pretty easy to get tickets (on Ticketmaster at least), so I was wondering if it's going to bomb??

All help very gratefully received!!

[FrontRowCenter2]

Posted: 1/8/10 at 10:24am

Hey Bill732 - welcome to the board!

If you're looking to see shows not in London and/or not likely to get to the West End - I would recommend The Addams Family soley based on the cast (I'm not seeing it until March here in NY). I would also recommend getting tickets for Promises, Promises again because of Chenowith and Sean Hayes (loved the show when I saw it in its original run).

Not on sale yet, but should be open in April are also Come Fly Away (Twyla Tharp's Sinatra dance show a la Movin' Out) and Green Day's American Idiot.

I'll be in London 3rd week of April w/ tix for Priscilla, Love Never Dies and Sister Act (so far!)
Updated On: 1/8/10 at 10:24 AM

[followyourbliss23]

Posted: 1/8/10 at 12:17pm

'addams family' has gotten pretty bad word of mouth from chicago, but 'american idiot' should be good. other non london shows i would recommendd

musicals:
-fela!
-rock of ages (goofy, but fun)
-in the heights (if you haven't seen it yet)

plays:
-behanding in spokane (love mcdonagh)
-fences (great cast)

[Fanb]

Posted: 1/8/10 at 12:36pm

I saw "The Addams Family" in Chicago (an early preview) with a packed house that responded VERY enthusiastically, and have friends in Chicago who were not able to buy tickets late in the run. It is a very exciting show. Nathan Lane is FANTASTIC.

I'm also excited about "Come Fly Away" and "American Idiot" but I have not seen them.