Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

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Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/23/15 at 8:16pm

I used to live in NYC and once I figured out how to work TDF/rushes/lottos I was able to see everything. I moved away about a year ago so I'm not able to see everything anymore. I booked a trip from Dec 24-29 JUST to see shows. Does anyone have any recommendations for must-sees from the newer offerings? I'm more of a Broadway/Musical person but would absolutely consider plays and off-Broadway. I've seen everything that's been around for more than 2 years and I've seen The Color Purple, Hamilton, An American in Paris and Hand to God. I'm thinking I'll have room for 4-5 shows.

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/23/15 at 8:21pm

Recommend:
THE KING AND I

THERESE RAQUIN

Disrecommend:

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

KING CHARLES III

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/23/15 at 8:31pm

Spring Awakening, for sure! Especially since it's ending in a month

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/23/15 at 8:54pm

Someone in a Tree2 said: "Recommend:
THE KING AND I

THERESE RAQUIN

Disrecommend:

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

KING CHARLES III

Couldn't disagree more. King Charles is probably one of the best plays on broadway in the past couple of years.

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/23/15 at 9:07pm

- "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" if you haven't yet

- "Invisible Thread" at Second Stage if it's still running is a must-see!

- I really loved the new production of "Fiddler

-"The King and I"

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/23/15 at 9:45pm

Spring, Fiddler, Dames, Fun Home

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/23/15 at 9:55pm

The King and I, Something Rotten, King Charles III, and Curious Incident

A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/23/15 at 10:11pm

Chicago....Dames at Sea

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/23/15 at 10:16pm

Curious Incident and Spring Awakening. Hands down.

#10

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/23/15 at 10:22pm

King and I

Fiddler on the Roof

Something Rotten

Noises Off

King Charles III or School of Rock

"Anything you do, let it it come from you--then it will be new." Sunday in the Park with George

#11

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/24/15 at 10:52am

Add "The Color Purple" to the list.

#12

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/24/15 at 11:05am

Yes to Fun Home, Curious Incident, The Color Purple & Spring Awakening(don't love the play but this production is just AWESOME).

#13

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/24/15 at 11:17am

KathyNYC2 said: "Yes to Fun Home, Curious Incident, The Color Purple & Spring Awakening(don't love the play but this production is just AWESOME)."

AGREE.

#14

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/24/15 at 11:43am

Curious Incident, A View From The Bridge, Fun Home, Something Rotten

#15

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/24/15 at 12:35pm

Lazarus is sold out but has a lottery starting 12/28. They also release some last minute tickets at full price.

#16

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/24/15 at 9:53pm

Thanks everyone! I'm going to prioritize Spring Awakening, The King and I and School of Rock and then see what else I have time for. I saw The Color Purple on a planned trip here last week (was the only thing I got a chance to see) and Fun Home when it was at The Public. I attempted The Curious Incident last year but was not in a good place emotionally that night so I left in the middle of the first act. Might give it another go.

#17

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/24/15 at 10:56pm

Broadway: School of Rock

Off-Broadway: Clever Little Lies

Updated On: 12/24/15 at 10:56 PM

#18

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/24/15 at 11:05pm

Oh I missed in your original post that you saw the Color Purple. I would go for School of Rock then out of the ones you mentioned...so fun.

#19

Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

Posted: 12/25/15 at 12:17am

Fun Home, Spring Awakening, Curious Incident, and A View From the Bridge are all must-sees imo. King Charles III is also excellent.

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