Last Minute Trip to NYC - need recs

[AirJewels]

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.  

[Someone in a Tree2]

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

Recommend:
THE KING AND I

THERESE RAQUIN

 

Disrecommend:

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

KING CHARLES III

[VonTrappFamilySinger]

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

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

[levinb]

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. 

[LuminousBeing]

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"

[ChildofEarth]

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

Spring, Fiddler, Dames, Fun Home

[little_sally]

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

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

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

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

Chicago....Dames at Sea

[TheGingerBreadMan]

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

Curious Incident and Spring Awakening. Hands down. 

[Robbie2]

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

[YouWantitWhen????]

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

Add "The Color Purple" to the list.

[KathyNYC2]

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).

[ethan231h]

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.

[TerrenceIsTheMann]

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

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

[jbird5]

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.

[AirJewels]

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. 

[stevenycguy]

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

[KathyNYC2]

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.

 

[perfectlymarvelous]

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.