NY Trip: What shows would you recommend?

[Elfuhbuh]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 12:22pm

Hello all! I'm new to this board, but I figured it would be fun to get some second opinions. So my grandmother is taking me to New York as a graduation trip. (Super excited!) The trip will be from June 19 to June 23. She has bought tickets to If/Then, and is going to buy some for Les Miserables, too. Since we are staying for five days, she has asked me what other shows I would like to see. Given all the new things that are opening this season, I cannot decide what else to see, so I was hoping some of you may be able to assist me in making my choice. What shows would you recommend, musicals in particular? Please note that neither of us are picky, so any content that is particularly "offensive" in a show won't bother us. Thank you in advance!

Updated On: 3/27/14 at 12:22 PM

[Wee Thomas2]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 12:29pm

Welcome to the board!

Are you restricting yourself to B'way? Or are you up for something a little different Off Broadway?

[macnyc]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 12:33pm

Are you graduating from high school, or college? That might make a difference in what we recommend.

[ARTc3]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 12:49pm

How willing are you and your grandmother to stand through something like, HERE LIES LOVE, or explore through something like, Sleep No More?

[oasisjeff]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 12:57pm

Two girls on the town... should see Naked Boys Singing, no?

[Queen of the Night]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 1:01pm

Pippin or Kinky Boots if you can get tickets for those. We also liked A Gentleman's Guide to love and murder.

[perfectlymarvelous]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 1:03pm

Check out A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder for sure, I absolutely adored it. Matilda and Pippin are also wonderful.

[Elfuhbuh]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 1:57pm

Thank you for the suggestions! To answer a couple questions: I am graduating high school, if that helps any, and we would be willing to see something Off-Broadway as well. I have been texting my grandmother, and she agrees that something like Pippin or Matilda would be fun to see. :)

[FishermanBob]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 3:20pm

I would definitely include Pippin. Great show but keep in mind, the leads are changing next week so doublecheck that they are successfully settling in. Try the lotteries for Kinky Boots and Book of Mormon. Nothing to lose there. If you want to take a break from the musicals and see a play, All The Way (especially if you like history) and Of Mice and Men (assuming the reviews are good) might be worth considering.

[Emmaloucbway]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 5:12pm

I also recommend A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.

[muscle23ftl]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 7:54pm

Kinky Boots is amazing, Pippin is good, and I'd see Carly Rae Jepsen and Fran Drescher in Cinderella. I say stay away from Matilda.

[WJR2]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 8:21pm

some of my favorites right now:
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Beautiful: A Carole King Musical
Buyer/Cellar
Book of Mormon
Newsies

Have a great time, and welcome! :)

[jkstheatrescene]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 8:26pm

I'd say of the newer shows, Bridges of Madison County, Gentleman's Guide and After Midnight (since you already have If/Then) And of the longer running shows, Pippin definitely! (I disagree about staying away from Matilda - I loved it - but I can see where it might be an acquired taste.)

[RevoltingChild23]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 8:43pm

I'm graduating from high school this year too and actually just spend a week in NYC. I would definitely recommend Pippin, Matilda and Kinky Boots. All incredible shows that I thoroughly enjoyed and I saw Pippin with my grandmother who adored it!

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 9:01pm

Put Matilda at the top of your list. An absolute *must* see. Matilda and If/Then are the best things playing on Broadway IMO.

[ethan231h]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 9:02pm

Pippin is absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 9:37pm

I agree with Kinky Boots ( a MUST) & Matilda (though with Matilda, I would definitely recommend getting familiar with the music before you go). I am probably one of the few here who was "meh" about Pippin but since so many people love it, I would go.

[HighFlyingAdored97]

Posted: 3/27/14 at 10:29pm

Hello! I'm about your age. I would recommend Matilda, Pippin, and Cabaret. I also enjoyed The Bridges of Madison County, but it might not be your taste. Have a great time while you're here!

[Elfuhbuh]

Posted: 3/28/14 at 12:18am

Hey, so with all this put into consideration, my grandmother has bought tickets to Pippin. We're very excited! Thanks guys. :)

[nicnyc]

Posted: 3/28/14 at 12:59am

Bridges of Madison County is really wonderful. You might even be able to get tix a TKTS booth

[avyrocks]

Posted: 3/28/14 at 1:29am

I second nicnyc. Bridges of Madison County! :) Truly beautiful. I see A LOT of shows but this is the one that sticks with me and keeps me going back. Love the score, the cast, and the way the story is told.

[mbelle46]

Posted: 3/28/14 at 7:10am

if you want a great funny night see Murder for Two or Gentlemens Guide. Beautiful is also really good. When I doubt see matilda, pippin or kinky boots.