May Trip

[PattiBeanieHeatherFan]

Posted: 4/1/22 at 11:52am

Yes, I know… another “What Should I See” Post..

I have a trip coming up in May (the week after Tony noms), and I currently have this schedule.

 

Tuesday Evening - Funny Girl

Wednesday Matinee - Company

Wednesday Evening - Into the Woods

 

i have space for 4 more shows on Thursday Matinee (I think Phantom is the only show, and I’ve never seen it, is it worth it?), Thursday night, Friday night and Saturday matinee. I am torn on if I should refund my Funny Girl ticket or keep it in hopes of seeing Benko.. I also don’t know what else to see.. I don’t get to New York often, so this is a treat. I’ve seen Wicked (with Rachel Tucker), Chicago (with Rumer Willis) and If/Then and have loved them all. Any suggestions of what might be available for last minute TKTS/rush/lottery or if there’s something I absolutely have to see and should buy the ticket in advance? I’m not interested in seeing CFA, Hamilton or DEH due to being able to stream them. 

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 4/1/22 at 12:13pm

Why would someone who is a "Beanie fan" refund their Funny Girl ticket?

You're seeing 3 revivals, so you should see some newer work and plays. A Strange Loop, Six, Hadestown, For Colored Girls, etc. Also look at the notable Off-Bway nonprofits.

[JasonC3]

Posted: 4/1/22 at 12:28pm

If you see Phantom do it via TKTS or rush as tickets are almost always available.

[ImAProphet]

Posted: 4/1/22 at 1:03pm

JasonC3 said: "If you see Phantom do it via TKTS or rush as tickets are almost always available."

This. I can almost guarantee you'll win the lottery for a Thursday matinee.

[stoptheworld38]

Posted: 4/1/22 at 1:31pm

Hadestown!!

Also if you can manage to score tickets (easier said than done) I've heard almost nothing but rave reviews about Suffs at the Public.

[PattiBeanieHeatherFan]

Posted: 4/1/22 at 2:39pm

ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "Why would someone who is a "Beanie fan" refund their Funny Girl ticket?."

 

I am a huge fan of Beanie, but I also am a huge fan of great singing, which does not sound like is the case. I don’t want to leave being disappointed after spending so much money on a ticket.

 

[TheaterMe]

Posted: 4/1/22 at 2:52pm

We are in the midst of a similar trip.  We've seen Music Man, Six, Phantom, Funny Girl, Tina, SUFFs, Paradise Square, Little Prince, Little Girl Blue.  We have left to see Company, MJ, and The Minutes.

Phantom: I've seen Phantom before and still loved it.  I think the cast right now is exceptional.  
Music Man: loved it (even though I thought most singing was average)
Six: loved it
SUFFS: loved it
Tina: enjoyed it
Paradise Square: loved it
Little Prince: didn't enjoy it. couldn't understand narrator and it seemed a cheap Cirque De Soleil gig.
Little Girl Blue: loved it. An amazing performance.
Funny Girl: enjoyed parts of it.  Being second preview hoping it gets better.  Disappointed.
 

[Dan6]

Posted: 4/1/22 at 3:31pm

Not sure what you mean by being able to stream DEH; if you're talking about the movie, that disaster really shouldn't keep you from experiencing the very different show. I second the suggestions of Hadestown and Six, both of which are must-sees.  Can't speak to Music Man, Paradise Square, Strange Loop, or Mr. Saturday Night, all of which I have tickets for on my own April/May trip (which also includes the three you already have set for yours), but I've heard good to great things about all of them.  And while your post suggests you're more into musicals than plays, there are a lot of good or promising play options available (some of which are also on my schedule), including How I Learned to Drive, Hangmen, The Minutes, American Buffalo, Take Me Out, Birthday Candles, Plaza Suite, Potus, and The Skin of Our Teeth.