It's Not A Comeback...It's A Return: My Trip to NYC: Sept. 17-20, 2021.

When the news came out that Broadway was returning beginning on Sept. 14th, I was so thrilled. I had hoped to get a ticket for SIX, but it sold out.

Fri. Sept. 17th: Chicago

Sat. Sept 18th: Wicked 8 p.m.

Sun. Sept. 19th: Chicago --2:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

If something materializes for a 2:30 / 3:00 p.m. show for Sept. 18th, I'll take a look at it. I'm traveling using Southwest and staying at the Washington Jefferson. I've stayed there before. It's near the Gershwin Theatre. I have a Hotels.com voucher for the Mayfair on 49th St. that I (unfortunately) can only use if that hotel is open for business (which it's not). I noticed on the Southwest page that I have to take some sort of form that is required by the State of New York. I can only fill it out prior to the actual travel date. I was last in NYC in December 2018. I went to SF in 2019. I had planned on being in NYC in June 2020, but...... Even though I am fully vaccinated with 2 Pfizer doses, I plan on wearing a mask / face covering. I'll be wearing my Covid card hanging around my neck. I have never been to NYC in September, so I'm not sure what to expect regarding the weather. Still, I am eagerly anticipating seeing theatre after such a long absence.

Well, I had thought of going during the Thanksgiving weekend, but I didn't want to wait any longer. The last time I saw a Broadway-related show was in October 2019 (when I saw a concert version of "Chicago" in Dallas). I'm not sure any of the cast members from March 2020 have been asked back. Christine Pedi was talking about it recently on Sirius XM on Broadway. How does it work out when Broadway returns? Would the last contracts be honored? Or would cast members have to sign new contracts? I have no idea how that will work out. I hope Emma Pittman gets her chance as Roxie (as she won the Search For Roxie contest). I'm also wondering who will become the new "Chicago" choreographer. We shall see.

I was looking into off-Broadway, but I didn't seeing anything for that week. I understand how the Book of Mormon is an appealing show to many, but it's not a show I would see.

That's an interesting idea Sutton. Idk if I could swing another NYC trip 3 months after. My choices for my doomed June 2020 trip included Phantom and Moulin Rouge. Sigh.

I feel your pain Patti, I'm coming in early Aug for a wedding and was hoping something would be open, but it looks like I'm just a tad too early.

What New York City and State will require of people coming to NYC in September is likely to change between today and your departure.

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "In all the times I've visited NYC, i have never been to Brooklyn."

Take the subway over, then walk back over the bridge. If it's a nice day, great picture taking and memories.

I would love to go to Brooklyn if I had a tour guide. I am not comfortable with heights in bridges. I can barely walk a small section of the Golden Gate Bridge. I might try a tour bus.

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "I would love to go to Brooklyn if I had a tour guide. I am not comfortable with heights in bridges. I can barely walk a small section of the Golden Gate Bridge. I might try a tour bus."

What? The subway goes there so you don’t have to deal with heights. People go to Brooklyn. This isn’t the 1800’s.

What is the status of Pedi's eyesight?

How much will it affect her ability to perform?

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "In all the times I've visited NYC, i have never been to Brooklyn."

Some of us who were born in Manhattan and lived here our whole lives don’t go to Brooklyn that often. Don’t feel bad. Brooklyn don’t care!

The borough is much better than the musical