Help me plan my February trip to Broadway?

[Felm_heart]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 2:04am

Well... I planned an epic trip to Broadway a few months ago. I was so excited that I'd be able to see Gypsy, and that was back when it was still supposed to close March 1st. Now with all of these shows closing... I honestly don't know what I'm supposed to go see when February comes around. Anyone care to give me some recommendations?

I'm arriving early morning on Thursday, February 12th... I leave at like 6 PM on Sunday, February 15th. I've already seen Wicked, Spamalot, Spring Awakening, Lion King, and Phantom. It'd be nice to see maybe two musicals and one play. I'm also interested in a backstage tour of Wicked on that Saturday morning. Has anyone done that, and is it interesting?

As I said, I'm at a complete loss about where I should go, so anything is helpful. Thank you so much!

[legally_popular]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 2:19am

In the Heights (especially before Lin leaves)
Billy Elliot
August: Osage County

[singalongsong2]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 2:59am

Definitely see In The Heights

[mormonophobic]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 5:34am

If this helps at all, look at my signature. I am kind of in a similar boat in that I was planning on seeing Gypsy. In fact, not realizing the ever-changing dates of shows, I even planned to rush a few times and go to the final performance. I also already had a ticket to the now pushed-forward Hair. I would recommend In The Heights and (just based on word-of-mouth and the fact that you have enough time to get a good ticket) South Pacific. This will be around the time Szot returns, so you'd get to see a Tony-winning performance. But yeah, check my signature for show ideas. I also plan on trying to catch 33 Variations, Distracted, and possibly Forbidden Broadway, since I've never seen it and it is closing, amongst others.


Updated On: 1/4/09 at 05:34 AM

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 8:10am

In The Heights, you may even catch Lin's last.
August Osage County

[CyCoSpAz2]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 8:14am

Avenue Q

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 8:38am

For your play you really should not miss August: Osage County.

I also highly recommend In The Heights and Billy Elliot (if you can score tickets).

Guys and Dolls will also be in previews by then; or take a chance on The Story of My Life.

[feline0favenueQ]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 10:48am

In The Heights

Also, RENT is in Newark that week, if you are interested. Updated On: 1/4/09 at 10:48 AM

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 11:28am

I don't think there is a "backstage" tour of Wicked. Acoording to their site, The Emerald Curtain tour does not take you backstage for insurance purposes. They "bring backstage out front to you".

[broadwayboy1]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 11:35am

For the play, see August: Osage County (I have not seen it but I am going by reviews from others). For two musicals, definitely see In the Heights and Billy Elliot.

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 12:06pm

I have not seen the current cast but I saw the original and August: Osage, in my opinion, is a must see. Granted it is going on tour, but the current Broadway cast looks good. Even though I saw it on Broadway, I plan to see it again on tour.

[Felm_heart]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 12:20pm

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate all the responses. I'm pretty sure that I'll get to August: Osage County and In The Heights. And then I think it'll be either Billy Elliot or Forbidden Broadway... hmm.

[PiraguaGuy2]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 12:24pm

In the Heights
Billy Elliot
South Pacific
Shrek
August: Osage County NEEDS to be your play.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 12:24pm

If you can get tickets to BE...don't even consider FB! They are incomparable.

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 12:25pm

If you haven't seen Altar Boyz, consider it also. A really fun and funny show. I also really had fun at Fuerzabruta.

[oohshizz146]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 2:31pm

Make sure you see In The Heights

[dg22894]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 2:41pm

I did the backstage of wicked and really liked it. It is worth going to. U might also want to check out Planet Broadway. I would see In The Heights, August, and Billy but if u cannot get tickets to billy I would recommend Shrek.

[rjjn]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 5:13pm

In the Heights is amazing, definitely should be one of your two musicals. Avenue Q is also good if you can't get tickets for some of the big-time ones.

Updated On: 1/4/09 at 05:13 PM

[Phantom of London]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 5:17pm

Definitely Billy Elliot and Osage County!!!

[pushdabutton]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 7:04pm

I highly recommend In The Heights and August: Osage County.

[CapnHook]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 7:55pm

If you miss BILLY ELLIOT and AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY then you will miss the best musical and best play that Broadway has seen in YEARS. And that's not saying it for the sake of saying it. They are truly go-out-of-your-way-to-see shows.

[sabrelady]

Posted: 1/4/09 at 8:04pm

Behind the Emerald Curtain I think it's called. You have an opportunity to see the original scale model sets plus many of the original costumes up close ( but behind ropes) there are 2 films one dealing w the creation and running of the show Plus a shorter one showing a load in to a theatre both are interesting. There is a a Q&A session w the "guides" usually chorus members who tell some interesting behind the scenes stories. Then out to the kiosk to buy souvenier merch. The Performers also stick around for photos and questions. So- u decide if its worth $25.00 for about 1hr 10 mins