Help choose between a few shows

Hi,

I'm coming over the city for a couple of days in a bit more than a week.

I think I can catch 2 shows and I'm hesitating between a few and was hoping you guys could help me out. I also wrote why I am interested in each.

Waitress: I love that second song they did at the Tony's a few years ago. I thought the first song they did at the Tony's was just ok. But haven't heard the other songs. If Jessie Mueller was still in the show I would be even more interested.

Anastasia: mainly because I really like Ramin as a performer. I also really like Once upon a December.

School of rock: seems like such a fun show. That performance at the Tony's was quite amazing.

Kinky books: interested to see how Brendon Urie is on Broadway. Was pretty sad to have missed out on seeing Billie Joe Armstrong on Broadway a few years ago, so somehow thinking I should see this...I love a great rock and roll voice.

Sunset boulevard: I think quite nice to get to see a revival done by the same actress who did the original. I also read some good reviews about it. But other than reading a quick summary I don't know much about the show and haven't heard any songs.

My favorite shows include Once, Hedwig, Dear Evan Hansen.

I will also try out for the online lottery for Hamilton for each night I'm there. So I will be buying tickets only a couple of hours before show time.

Updated On: 5/28/17 at 06:50 PM

If Ramin is the only reason you want to see Anastasia, I think you will be disappointed. His part isn't that big and is pretty lacking. I enjoyed the show since I loved the movie, but it could have easily been 90 minutes and still worked.

I second Waitress and Sunset Blvd. School of Rock is a good backup, it's a fun show. I haven't seen Kinky Boots, so can't comment there. It wasn't on your list, but I gotta suggest Groundhog Day if the others fall through.

Regarding the Hamilton lottery: The online lottery is in the morning and you'll know by 11am or 1pm if you've won depending on if there are 2 shows or 1. Just wanted to be sure you knew and didn't miss the window to enter, I may have misread your post. It's also worth checking the cancellation line, you can get lucky and have a short wait sometimes.

Updated On: 5/28/17 at 07:12 PM

Without a doubt Sunset boulevard, however those are some very good shows so the second option is up to you. I adore every single one you mentioned.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! It seems like Sunset Boulevard is a popular choice, so I'll go with that one as my first show :)


10086Sundays said: "

Regarding the Hamilton lottery: The online lottery is in the morning and you'll know by 11am or 1pm if you've won depending on if there are 2 shows or 1. Just wanted to be sure you knew and didn't miss the window to enter, I may have misread your post. It's also worth checking the cancellation line, you can get lucky and have a short wait sometimes.
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Thanks for the tip about the lottery! I didn't know the lottery was that early (I think in the past it ended only at like 4pm), that sure would help to plan more accordingly, though I mean what are the chances of winning the lottery really, but I thought why not try!

Updated On: 5/28/17 at 10:09 PM

I'll cast yet another vote for Sunset Boulevard, and as a fellow fan of Mr. Karimloo, I'd also recommend that you skip Anastasia.