My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Talico
Swing Joined: 11/5/15
#1My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 11:49am
Hello everyone!
Next week I'll be going to NYC, it's my first trip and I'm really excited! I'll be arriving on friday morning and I'll be there for a week, so I was wondering if you guys could help me out filling some time slots that I have.
Right now, this is what I already have tickets for:
- Sunday: Les Mis
- Monday: Spring Awakening
- Tuesday: Book of Mormon
- Wednesday: Phantom of the Opera
- Thursday: Hamilton
As you can see, I still haven't made my mind for Friday (if I'm not too tired from the long flight) and Saturday night. Right now I'm not considering matinees, but I can change my mind about that. Considering everything that I said, can you guys help me pick more shows?
Thanks!
PS: English is not my first language, I'm sorry for my mistakes :)
Updated On: 11/5/15 at 11:49 AM
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#2My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 11:52am
Great picks so far. I'd recommend An American in Paris, Curious Incident, Fun Home, Gentleman's Guide, The King and I, Something Rotten!, and Wicked.
Updated On: 11/5/15 at 11:52 AM
#3My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 11:52am
Definitely Fun Home, it's the best show on Broadway right now. I also recommend The King and I for classic Broadway done superbly, and Gentleman's Guide, which is a fun show that's closing in a couple months.
And your English is fine.
broadwaysfguy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/14
#4My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 11:57am
if youve never seen it, go with Wicked
otherwise fun home
c0113g3b0y
Leading Actor Joined: 9/16/15
#5My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 11:59am
Allegiance.
The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#6My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 12:05pm
Do you already have your tickets to Hamilton?
#7My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 12:12pm
neonlightsxo said: "Do you already have your tickets to Hamilton? "
It is under the heading "Right now, this is what I already have tickets for:"
Cupid Boy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/5/13
#9My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 12:15pm
Something Rotten! And if you're looking to change it up and throw a play in there, Curious Incident. If you can get a ticket to The King and I, I also highly recommend that.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
smidge
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/16/06
#10My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 12:29pm
I also recommend The King and I. Classic show and it will give you a chance to explore Lincoln Center.
#11My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 12:29pm
My Suggestions Are:
Aladdin
An American in Paris
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Fun Home
Jersey Boys
The King & I
The Lion King
Matilda
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#12My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 12:51pmhaterobics, I don't think it said that when I posted. But OK. correct away.
#13My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 1:20pm
Fun Home, great show and unique experience in the round
Wicked or the King and I for a "big show" experience
I like a good rhyme more than a good time
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#14My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 1:34pm
Rotten
Beautiful
Gentlemen's Guide
Poster Emeritus
#15My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 2:17pm
Chicago
"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)
Updated On: 11/5/15 at 02:17 PM
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#16My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 2:31pm
I must add, now that I think about it, since this is your first trip to NYC, you must see Wicked. I'm making that a requirement for you.
#17My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 2:33pm
Wicked has toured globally at this point, no? One can have never been to NYC and still have attended productions of Wicked and Chicago, for that matter.
ggersten
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/06
#18My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 2:42pm
All that singing and dancing - why not take in a play? King Charles III or Curious Incident or Hand to Gd or Gin Game because when else are you going to have a chance to see James Earl Jones and Cecily Tyson on stage together?
Egglondon
Chorus Member Joined: 5/29/14
#19My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/5/15 at 5:33pm
First time is the best. Have a great time. :)
#20My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/6/15 at 9:14am
Fun Home, Fun Home, Fun Home. Also, Fun Home. :)
If you're interested in plays, Hand to God and Curious Incident are both excellent.
KathyNYC2
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/2/10
#21My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/6/15 at 10:05am
Fun Home, Matilda, and Kinky Boots (since you are gong before the star Billy Porter leaves on Nov 20). You should be able to get tickets to the last two without much issue..Fun Home is more up in the air.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#22My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/6/15 at 10:11am
Rotten & On Your Feet
Poster Emeritus
MCfan2
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/29/06
#23My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/6/15 at 10:50am
I saw Gentleman's Guide and The King & I on my recent trip and would definitely recommend both. Also Daddy Long Legs if you'd like to try a small off-Broadway show -- my friends and I loved it. Have a great time!
#24My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/6/15 at 9:49pm
My vote is Fun Home! It's lovely and moving.
Enjoy your trip.
Sam2
Stand-by Joined: 9/23/15
#25My first trip to NYC - Picking shows
Posted: 11/6/15 at 9:52pm
Everything but Jersey Boys. U do not want to do that to urself. If u're into plays I would recommend A view from the bridge and Therese Raquin.
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