English theatre-goer coming to new york!!

[JenniferWren]

Posted: 2/12/07 at 10:28am

I am coming to u.s in april and really wanna know which broadway show to see... can only afford to see one so which do u think will be the best??.. definately should be something i can't see in the west end.. apart from that i have no ideas.. what about the color purple?

[MimiJudith]

Posted: 2/12/07 at 10:34am

I recommend Grey Gardens.

[tazber]

Posted: 2/12/07 at 10:48am

Grey Gardens. See it while Ebersole is in it.

[Esparzafan]

Posted: 2/12/07 at 12:40pm

Check out Spring Awakening.

[karen24]

Posted: 2/12/07 at 12:57pm

I think it's really hard to recommend just one "must-see" show unless we know more about what you really like and what you've seen already. Are you sure you can only afford to see one show? There's the discount ticket booth (TKTS) near Times Square; you can get same-day tickets there for nearly half-price (depending on the show and the seats.) There are also student rush tickets available for many shows, and even standing room at some.
That said, the ones that I think I would see if I were visiting NY would be Grey Gardens, Spring Awakening, Spamalot, Drowsy Chaperone and Company. But I'd definitely suggest that you read up on each show you're considering to see which ones seem most appealing. Hairspray and Jersey Boys are also a lot of fun!
Karen

[Weez]

Posted: 2/12/07 at 1:20pm

Drowsy Chaperone is coming to the West End, so I wouldn't bother seeing it in NY if you want Broadway-only shows.

[ClumsyDude15]

Posted: 2/12/07 at 1:27pm

Jersey Boys

See it!
Its amazing.

[AnaGFan]

Posted: 2/12/07 at 1:37pm

Depends on your taste. What shows do you like?

[Julian2]

Posted: 2/12/07 at 1:55pm

Grey Gardens
110 in the Shade
Hairspray
The Big Voice: God or Merman? (Off-Broadway)

I think these are some of the best examples of the American Musical Theatre that will be running in April. If you use TKTS and/or BroadwayBox.com, you might be able to see two.

[sidwich]

Posted: 2/12/07 at 3:27pm

Well, first of all prepare yourself for the shock of the U.S. ticket prices. New York ticket prices are substantially higher than those in London. But on the good side, generally food, hotel, etc. will be cheaper.

[JudasIscariot]

Posted: 2/12/07 at 3:35pm

Company! Go see Company!

[WickedGeek28]

Posted: 2/12/07 at 5:34pm

Grey Gardens
Company
A Chorus Line

[TWSFan4Ever]

Posted: 2/12/07 at 5:50pm

A Chorus Line
Mary Poppins
Jersey Boys

[javertjunky]

Posted: 2/12/07 at 5:57pm

-Les Miz
-Rent
-Jersey Boys
-Spring Awakening
-The Producers