Help me with my NYC trip this week!

choitoy said: "My sister and I kinda planned a last minute trip to New York City this week around her early summer purchase of a ticket to Springsteen on Broadway. So I have a multi-part question to ask of the board.

1. Our flight arrives at 4:00 on Tuesday at JFK. We usually take a SuperShuttle into the city (we’re staying Midtown), but I was wondering if there’s a faster/cheaper way to get into the city, maybe in time to make a 7:30 or 8:00 show? Would taking the train or a taxi be better? Or (since it is rush hour), should we just go out to a nice dinner that night (any cool places to eat?).
2. My sister only boughtone ticket to Springsteen on Broadway, so I have a Wednesday evening free. Any one with any suggestions? I have on a shortlist: “Ordinary Days”, “King Kong” (anyone know if there’s any gunshots in this?), “A Chorus Line” gala at City Center, “The Prom”, “To Kill A Mockingbird”, “Trainspotting”, “The Chinese Lady”. Anyone seen these (well not “Chorus Line” yet since it hasn’t started) or have any other suggestions? [The shows we are already seeing are: “Pretty Woman”, “Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish”, “The Cher Show”, “Wild Goose Dreams”, “The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui”, and “Torch Song”. We also already seen most of the big shows that opened this season back in June].
3. Similarly, our return flight leaves EWR at 6:40 on Sunday. Would there be enough time to squeeze in a short and early starting show on that day and still make it to the airport on time? I think the only show I can see that fits that criteria is “A Lifespan of a Fact” (it starts at 1:30 and is only 85 minutes, so it should be done by 3:00ish). Again, is there a cheaper/faster option than the SuperShuttle, like a taxi or the train?

Thank you everyone!"



sunday show- lifespan of a fact is the only one you could probably make it on time with. but you'd be cutting it real close.

fastest way in- a train to midtown would take an hour to an hour 15 assuming theres no delays (LOL good luck with that). an uber or anything else will be an 1hr45min or more depending how bad traffic is.

I wouldn't stress it, and just go out to a nice dinner, or even ice skating at rock center.

choitoy said: "My sister and I kinda planned a last minute trip to New York City this week around her early summer purchase of a ticket to Springsteen on Broadway. So I have a multi-part question to ask of the board.

1. Our flight arrives at 4:00 on Tuesday at JFK. We usually take a SuperShuttle into the city (we’re staying Midtown), but I was wondering if there’s a faster/cheaper way to get into the city, maybe in time to make a 7:30 or 8:00 show? Would taking the train or a taxi be better? Or (since it is rush hour), should we just go out to a nice dinner that night (any cool places to eat?).
2. My sister only boughtone ticket to Springsteen on Broadway, so I have a Wednesday evening free. Any one with any suggestions? I have on a shortlist: “Ordinary Days”, “King Kong” (anyone know if there’s any gunshots in this?), “A Chorus Line” gala at City Center, “The Prom”, “To Kill A Mockingbird”, “Trainspotting”, “The Chinese Lady”. Anyone seen these (well not “Chorus Line” yet since it hasn’t started) or have any other suggestions? [The shows we are already seeing are: “Pretty Woman”, “Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish”, “The Cher Show”, “Wild Goose Dreams”, “The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui”, and “Torch Song”. We also already seen most of the big shows that opened this season back in June].
3. Similarly, our return flight leaves EWR at 6:40 on Sunday. Would there be enough time to squeeze in a short and early starting show on that day and still make it to the airport on time? I think the only show I can see that fits that criteria is “A Lifespan of a Fact” (it starts at 1:30 and is only 85 minutes, so it should be done by 3:00ish). Again, is there a cheaper/faster option than the SuperShuttle, like a taxi or the train?

Thank you everyone!"

Trainspotting is a very "unique" show. I enjoyed myself, but if a raunchy night at the theater doesn't bother you, then you might like it. I laughed quite alot, because I couldn't believe what was taking place in the theater and how some audience members were reacting to it. It has quite a bit of full male nudity and without giving anything away, alot of gross, nasty scenes. There is quite a bit of audience participation and if you are lucky or unlucky to be chosen by the cast members, very close interactions with the nudity. The only loud scene I remember is the very first scene which takes place in a rave. As you enter to be seated, the music is quite loud and the cast are dancing. Although it may be too late at this point, check out tickets on Goldstar. I got my ticket for free, only paying a $9.50 ticket fee. I think that may be one of the reasons I did like it.

Updated On: 11/14/18 at 07:08 AM

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