Hi from NY - 3 days, 3 shows

Just thought I'd post a quick hello from NYC. Arrived Sunday afternoon and saw Accent on Youth that evening - a very genteel comedy, nicely played by the three main leads (David Hyde Pierce esp, although I am open to a charge of bias where he is concerned - one of my all-time favourite actors). However the play could perhaps do with trimming down / tightening up a bit before opening night.

I finally saw 9-5 last night and it lived up to all expectations. The staging and choreography were very creative and I thought all three leading ladies acquitted themselves wonderfully. Standout for me was definitely Alison Janney - she was sublime (and so friendly and gracious at the stage door too).

Off to see God of Carnage from Standing Room shortly - really looking forward to this one. Will report back later/tomorrow if anyone's interested.

Btw, it's a horribly wet and windy evening here at the mo. :-<

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Updated On: 4/15/09 at 06:02 PM

You are my main man at the moment, I am relying on you to be my eyes and ears, for when I go over.

Glad you are enjoying yourself.

How are you keeping yourself entertained during the day?

I leave Sunday night, Musical-Matt leaves tomorrow morning, not sure about UKTheatreKid or TIGG though.

I tried to post again last night but my hotel's wi-fi went a bit screwy.

boyfromoz: Much as I adore DHP, I'd probably recommend God of Carnage over Accent on Youth purely because SRO is such a bargain and you can see everything perfectly. It's a much more high-octane piece and is the finished article, whereas, like I said above, AOY probably needs some fine-tuning. It really depends what you're in the mood for. I haven't seen Exit the King, not really a fan of absurdism.

Have to say I had a wonderful time last night. You can always find interesting people to chat to in SRO / rush / lottery queues and stage door crowds in NY and the last 3 nights have been no exception. As I said, SRO at God of Carnage is well worth doing and the performances from all 4 actors are top-notch. I even managed to snatch an autograph and a picture with Mr Gandolfini afterwards. :)

Because GoC let out so early I decided to toddle round to the AoY stage door afterwards. I didn't get to see DHP on Sunday, so thought I'd try and get my playbill signed last night instead. There were only 5 other folks waiting and security actually let us wait inside the stage door out of the pouring rain - very nice of them. When DHP eventually arrived he chatted and posed for everyone and made my night by recognising me! The man is a class act, on and off stage.

Off to see 9 to 5 again tonight and have splashed out on a discounted balcony ticket for Blithe Spirit tomorrow. Good times!

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Btw, if anyone's looking for recommendations of things to do away from theatre, I'd thoroughly recommend Scott's Pizza Tours (www.scottspizzatours.com) - I love walking and I love pizza, so this was perfect; a 3 hour guided tour of some of the best pizzerias in Little Italy (with free slices thrown in), plus a look at some of the associated businesses instrumental in pizza history. Very quirky but great fun!

P.S. sgv123: I leave Sunday

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Seen some shows in my time....

Updated On: 4/15/09 at 07:32 AM

Is GoC returning to the UK with a different cast?

Mama, totally agree about 9 to 5 - I've already gone three times and plan to go again tomorrow night.

TIGG, also totaly agree about NY theatre crowds at stage door/rush etc. At 9 to 5 last Friday I met a BroadwayBoarder and we ended up hanging out between the rush and the show as well as since.

Will report back on Blithe Spirit this afternoon