Help me pick a show? 3rd NYC visit

If you make it in time, definitely see One Man, Two Guvnors. It was absolute comedic joy.

We're going Aug 24th - 27th. Is that still playing? I see that at TKTS all the time. That should be easy to get tickets too.

I'll second One Man, Two Guvnors. Probably the funniest thing I've ever seen.

I second Newsies. I saw it a few weeks ago and loved it: electrifying dancing, a memorable score, appealing orphans, great pacing. Judging from the other shows you've liked, I think you'll really enjoy Newsies. Once, on the other hand, is subtle and quiet, and it did not hold my interest the way Newsies did. (Then again, I loved War Horse, so our taste must be different.)

I haven't seen Nice Work If You Can Get It because I'm not a big Matthew Broderick fan, but you may like that as well, depending on how you feel about him.

I loved One Man, Two Guvnors also. I would say if you like Benny Hill, Monty Python and Mr. Bean, One Man will right up your alley! I'm seeing it again next month!

Enjoy your trip!

Updated On: 7/19/12 at 04:10 PM

Newsies - may be a kid-oriented show, but I enjoyed it and the story was interesting.

Once - I went not knowing the story and was not all that hyped on going, but I REALLY enjoyed it - a well written show that doesnt have HIGHT energy dancing but the music really fits this show, the dancing "movement" is very interesting and it really was a unique experience. If you go, be sure to arrive early and have a drink at the bar on stage (they do it before the show and during intermission). Before the show, the performers are on stage playing music. Like I said, a unique experience.

One Man Two Guvnors - another one I went to reluctantly (not my kind of humor) but James Cordon was incredibly funny and really made the show - performances across the board were fun along with the small band that plays before the show and during intermission.

The Best Man - could not see this as my theater spaces were all booked up - disappointed I missed this production. I have heard nothing but good things about it (original cast).

Peter and the Starcatcher - a little disappointed in this as the story was a little hard for me to follow for some reason. But a lot of people LOVED this show.

Clybourne Park - missed seeing it off-Broadway and at ACT in San Francisco, saw it on my last visit a week before the Tony Awards. I thought it was just OK and really loved Other Desert Cities better. But, it is a quality play with great performances. I liked the first act much better than the second, but others I have talked to thought the second act was much better - go figure.

Evita - had a ticket and passed on it - the original production was my first musical and it was the first or second replacement after Patti LuPone (have also seen 2 touring productions in Boston and SF). I prefer an Evita that can really belt and sing the part. I would suggest seeing this with the alternate (DiCicco - spelling?). The rest of it looks interesting.

Ghost - had a ticket and passed on it as well - I think I would have enjoyed the technical aspects of the production but was unsure of the rest of it so booked One Man 2 Guvnors instead.

Hope this helps...

Updated On: 7/19/12 at 04:41 PM

if you're looking for big flashy sets, then you should definitely check out GHOST

Going by the rankings on your list, I'd also recommend Ghost.

I echo what everyone has said about One Man! Also, Peter and the Starcatcher!

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Based on your list, I highly recommend Peter & the Starcatcher

nice work if you can get it

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