Must see shows of Summer 2017?
Must see shows of Summer 2017?
Must see shows of Summer 2017?#1
Posted: 7/25/17 at 5:53pm
I'm traveling to NYC for a weekend. Wondering if anyone could recommend 1-2 "must see" shows on Broadway or Off-Broadway right now?
Have recently seen DEH, Great Comet and Indecent. Open to plays or musicals!
Must see shows of Summer 2017?#2
Posted: 7/25/17 at 5:57pm
Groundhog Day. A Doll's House, Part 2. Hamlet (didn't see it, but the only must-see summer-only show)
Must see shows of Summer 2017?#3
Posted: 7/25/17 at 5:58pm
I loved an off Broadway play, The Government Inspector, which is at New World Stages. It's hilarious! Michael Urie is a hoot, and the rest of the cast is great too. But it's playing only until Aug. 20. Click through to buy tickets:
http://www.redbulltheater.com/the-government-inspector
Must see shows of Summer 2017?#4
Posted: 7/25/17 at 6:01pm
I'd suggest maybe Groundhog Day, Sweeney Todd, or even Sleep No More (more so an immersive experience but I've heard amazing things from everyone who's gone to see it).
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
Must see shows of Summer 2017?#5
Posted: 7/25/17 at 6:02pm
Hello, Dolly!, Sweeney Todd, and A Doll's House Part 2.
Groundhog Day is a cheap option, but I didn't particularly care for it. Check out the music and see if you like what you hear before you buy your ticket.
Broadway Star Joined: 5/5/17
Must see shows of Summer 2017?#7
Posted: 7/25/17 at 6:51pm
Groundhog Day, Sweeney Todd, A Doll's House Pt 2.
The Play That Goes Wrong - Maybe not must see, but if you want to see a play and laugh, it's there.
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/15/04
Must see shows of Summer 2017?#8
Posted: 7/25/17 at 7:25pm
Hello, Dolly! Everything else you will forget about soon after.
Must see shows of Summer 2017?#9
Posted: 7/25/17 at 8:14pm
How often do you get to the city? For instance, I think both Come From Away and Groundhog Day are must sees, but if you want to do Sweeney, for example, you might want to pick Groundhog Day because that will close before Come From Away, which you should see while Jenn is in, at least.
Must see shows of Summer 2017?#10
Posted: 7/26/17 at 8:07am
Come From Away
Groundhog Day
Dear Evan Hansen (good luck)
Miss Saigon
"Michael Riedel...The Perez Hilton of the New York Theatre scene"
- Craig Hepworth, What's On Stage
Must see shows of Summer 2017?#11
Posted: 7/26/17 at 9:39am
Lot666 said: "Come From Away
Groundhog Day
Dear Evan Hansen (good luck)
Miss Saigon"
Well, considering they said they already saw DEH, I don't think much luck is needed there.
Must see shows of Summer 2017?#12
Posted: 7/26/17 at 10:26am
I fall into the "absolutely loved Groundhog Day" camp and highly recommend it. The show surprised me with its emotional depth (as well as amazing stagework & humor) when I first saw it, and I've been back many times since. Andy Karl is giving the best performance of his career in my opinion --- it's worth seeing it for him alone.
Also, I am not confident the show will be open through rest of year, although I hope it will, so that also makes it a must-see for summer!
Must see shows of Summer 2017?#15
Posted: 7/26/17 at 11:23am
bandit964 said: "Go see Dolly! with Donna Murphy!
Second this. Unless you are willing to spend a fortune, no need to miss the show. Donna Murphy: incredibly versatile with great voice. 5 Tony nominations and 2 wins. Would have more if she did more (and performed in shows where she was eligible).
I am not sure ADHP2 is a must see without Laurie Metcalfe -- to me, it is a lot of great ideas, wrapped in a playlet; however, if you want to see at least one non-musical, there are really slim pickings. Right this minute, I think 1984 is the only other option. For comedy, there is always 'The Play That Went Wrong'.
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