Looking for some guidance…

[SaraBeth302]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:23pm

For my sister’s birthday I wanted to get her tickets to see Hairspray, she has never seen any show “on Broadway”. My original plan, because of scheduling and lack of vacation days, was to just come to NYC for the one night and then drive back home. My question is…would it be too much to try to see two shows, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, in one day? What is the best way to get tickets?

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:26pm

Not at all. I'm doing that this summer as well.

I would say try BroadwayBox.com and get discount tickets, if you don't want to pay full price. What other show were you planning on seeing?

Have fun!!

[little_sally]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:27pm

I don't think it would be too much to see two shows in one day. It just depends how far you live from NYC. If you feel like driving back from NYC after two shows is too much, then go for one. I think that's totally up to you. But I personally don't think it's too much.

I think the best way to get tickets is to use a Broadwaybox discount. You can usually get good seats for a fair price. And you can insure you'll have tickets when you get to the city. TKTS is a good way too, except you can't guarantee what it'll offer.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:28pm

Yes, it's possible to see 2 shows on the same day -- where a matinee is applicable. You didn't state from WHERE you're driving into the city from. Also, the evening show will end around 10:30pm-ish (depending on the show), so you'll be exhausted and tired to drive back to wherever you're driving back to.

[SaraBeth302]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:32pm

Not really sure which other show to see. She really wanted to see Hairspray and really can't decide on a second one.

We live about 10 hours away. So, we are going to drive in on a Friday and then drive home on Sunday morning.

[Born To Reign]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:35pm

How old are you both?

[me2]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:38pm

When I make it to NYC, I go to 2 shows a day on Saturdays and Wednesday, even Sundays when they are playing.

Of the shows I've seen, I bet SPELLING BEE would be a great choice. Of the shows I haven't seen, perhaps CURTAINS, LEGALLY BLONDE, or MARY POPPINS.
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[SaraBeth302]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:39pm

25 and 22

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:41pm

You're expecting to drive 10 hours back after a full day in the city?

You're OUT OF YOUR MIND!

Everyone on here has easily done the 2-shows-in-one-day bit (as I have many, many times), but we're staying IN the city -- not driving 10 hours afterwards.

You gotta rethink this or stay in the city overnight.

[Born To Reign]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:42pm

See Legally Blonde. And don't let the biddies on this board talk you out of it.

(Edit: Legally Blonde if you see a second show. Hairspray is terrific, and in great shape for being 5 years old)

Updated On: 7/6/07 at 03:42 PM

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:44pm

I have to agree with Brody (wow, that's a first!). Ten hours and two shows may be a bit too much.

[SaraBeth302]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:48pm

So two shows on a Saturday, sleeping over, and drving home Sunday? Would that make me less crazy?

[Princeton78]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:51pm

I've driven 5 hours to the city, done 2 shows and driven back the same day...believe me....about 1/2 way home, you'd give anything to have not seen that second show.

[Born To Reign]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:52pm

Yes. And I, for one, am glad you are so enthusiastic! But stay safe! Don't put yourself in danger of falling asleep at the wheel.

[SaraBeth302]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 3:55pm

No No, we were planning on staying on Sautrday night. I am pretty sure that seeing two shows and then driving 10 hours home would be craziness.

Now we just have to pick our other show.

[musicalsFan]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 4:00pm

But to get here in time for the 2pm matinee on a Saturday when you have a 10-hour drive means, you'd have to leave home at 2am at the latest.

I'm not sure how awake you are going to be.

[viola13]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 4:08pm

If you read her other post, she's coming in Friday night.

I say Spelling Bee, out of the shows I've seen.

[musicalsFan]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 4:21pm

That was confusing.

Okay, if she's staying somewhere enroute on Friday, then of course, this plan is doable.

Her trouble may be finding a reasonably priced hotel for Saturday night in NYC.

[SaraBeth302]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 4:32pm

To clear things up (so sorry for all of this confusion)...

Staying somewhere Friday night, maybe somewhere in PA
Two shows on Saturday
Staying at a friend's apartment Saturday night
Driving home Sunday morning

Let me just say, I am very surprised/thankful for the concern for our well being!!

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 4:35pm

Well, that makes more sense. Then yeah, two shows in one day wouldn't be so bad.

[Anakela]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 4:43pm

This sounds like a fun birthday!!

I would ditto Born To Reign's suggestion of Legally Blonde for the second show.

Or- there are many people who are loving and obsessed with Xanadu these days (I admit I am not one of them), and if that might be a show that you two would enjoy you should check into the onstage seating of Xanadu for your second show- especially for a birthday treat for someone who is seeing her first shows "on Broadway" that day, onstage seating could be a fun experience.

[SaraBeth302]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 4:44pm

Sorry for being so needy but...

Would you recommend seeing a show we have seen on tour or seeing something totally new?

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 4:51pm

Well, I would see something new.


I personally suggest A Chorus Line. You really can't go wrong with that. It's a great show.

[musicalsFan]

Posted: 7/6/07 at 5:16pm

There've been people who manage to squeeze 3 shows into one day, so your plan to see 2 is not in the least bit unusual.

Before I moved to the area, I took Amtrak in Saturday morning, see 2 shows, stay in hotel, see 1 show, leave Sunday evening.