NYMF 2009

#1

NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/2/09 at 9:58pm

So NYMF tickets went on sale yesterday and I'm having a really hard time picking what I should see. What are you guys looking forward to and getting tickets to? I know NYMF can be hit and miss but I'm trying to avoid the duds as I don't exactly have unlimited funds lol. Looks like a lot of stuff has really good casts. What have people heard about different shows?

#2

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/2/09 at 10:49pm

The one i bought tix for first was "The Last Smoker in America."
Also "Fat Camp" has a lot of good buzz around it.....

No one can REALLY tell what the duds are, some of them haven't even started rehearsal yet..... but most things look promising!

#3

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/2/09 at 10:59pm

Cool, yeah "The Last Smoker in America" sounds interesting, Alice Ripley is in it right, how is that working? I haven't heard much about "Fat Camp." thoughts anyone else?

#4

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/2/09 at 11:26pm

JUDAS & ME has one of the most impressive casts I've seen assembled for a NYMF show in quite some time.

Barbara Walsh, Leslie Kritzer, Ann Harada, and Jennifer Laura Thompson? Sign me up.

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#5

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/2/09 at 11:30pm

i heard that kate rockwell is a show, but i am not sure which title... but i would love to see her in something! and def seeing "judas and me" and also "hurricane" and "academy"... i have heard that "fat camp" is hilarious as well.

#6

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/2/09 at 11:37pm

Alice Ripley will be a recorded voice throughout the show. So she's sort of in it.

#7

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/2/09 at 11:44pm

AHHH. Sweet just so happy I get to hear that voice haha. Judas and Smoker def have the best casts

#8

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/2/09 at 11:49pm

Kate Rockwell's in F#@KING UP EVERYTHING.

I already have tix to JUDAS & ME (because of the cast) and FAT CAMP (because I loved PEREZ at Fringe last year), still deciding on the rest.

#9

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/3/09 at 5:24am

Here's what I have tickets to see at NYMF 2009, in order:

Liberty
Whatever Man
Mo Faya
The Greenwood Tree
Under Fire
Marrying Meg
Encore!
R.R.R.E.D: A Secret Musical
The Nightingale and the Satin Woman
The Cure
Andy Warhol Was Right
Fantasy Football:The Musical?
Max Understood
My Illustrious Wasteland
My Scary Girl
Judas and Me
Rated RSO
The Toymaker
Hurricane
F#@king Up Everything
Academy
Lighter
Seeing Stars
Gay Bride of Frankenstein
Fat Camp
Open the Dark Door
The Happy Embalmer
All Fall Down
Anjou, A Tale of Horror
Live! Nude! Girl!
Plagued: A Love Story
Cross That River

I'm going to have a very busy three weeks.

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#10

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/3/09 at 10:27am

A friend of mine was in a reading of Fat Camp a year or two ago and I got to see it. It was really great! Funny, touching, the music was catchy... I'm really looking forward to seeing the changes they've made. Should be a hit!

#11

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/3/09 at 11:26am

I LOVE NYMF so much! It's always a crap shoot with what shows will be good, but I usually have fun.

Right now I have tickets to:
Judas & Me
Under Fire
Fantasy Football
Fat Camp
Whatever Man
The Happy Embalmer
All Fall Down
Lighter
The Gay Bride of Frankenstein
Cross That River
Academy
Plagued
F**king Up Everything
Street Lights
The Last Smoker in America

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#12

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/3/09 at 1:46pm

I'm only in New York until Oct 1, so I had limited choices. Went for Judas & Me and Max Understood. Just heard that the delightful Michael Winther is part of the Max Understood cast, so I'm all excited about that.

By the way, how's general admission for these NYMF shows? Do people line up to get a good seat or how does it work?

#13

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/3/09 at 2:40pm

I got the Silver Membership so I'll be seeing (at least) 8, which are:

Judas & Me
Whatever, Man
Fat Camp
Fantasy Football
F*CKing Up Everything
ll Fall Down
Academy
Plagued

It works similar to Fringe where people line up inside/outside the theater, and once doors open they start shuffling people in. If you are a member, though, you can be the first to get in before the common folk.

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#14

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/3/09 at 3:08pm

I just bought tickets to Judas and Me, Last Smoker in America and Fat Camp. So happy to see JLT and Felicia Finley on a new york stage again! plus I loved both wedding singer and side show so really want to see what those writers have done this time!

Thinking about another 2 or 3 still undecided though. Have you guys heard anything about R.R.R.E.D. A Secret Musical, loved Katie Thompsons Birdland show a few months ago so curious to see how that is...

#15

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/4/09 at 12:34am

bump

#16

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/4/09 at 12:58am

I've bought for Judas and Me already, and think I'm going to buy for Fat Camp and Anjou, a Tale of Horror. Also waiting for some more casts to be released.

#17

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/4/09 at 1:08am

i think we can expect katie thompson's RRRED to be fantastic, knowing what a stellar performer and writer she is.

#18

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/4/09 at 1:21am

Is Anjou the only non-professional/student show?

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#19

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/4/09 at 11:32am

so glad to hear that about RRRED! just bought my tickets for it!

#20

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/5/09 at 1:55pm

I heard today that Patrick Jude had been cast in a show, but when I tried searching for which one I had no luck. Does anyone know if he has indeed been cast, and if so in which production? Thanks!

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#21

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/7/09 at 10:51pm

Updated On: 9/8/09 at 10:51 PM

#22

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/7/09 at 11:33pm

Updated On: 9/7/09 at 11:33 PM

#23

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/7/09 at 11:36pm

Oh, shill...

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Listen, I don't take my clothes off for anyone, even if it is "artistic". - JANICE

#24

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/7/09 at 11:40pm

Alrighty then. Not trying to sell anything to anyone , just suggesting good theater.

Updated On: 9/7/09 at 11:40 PM

#25

re: NYMF 2009

Posted: 9/9/09 at 10:06pm

I have a couple shows on my radar but haven't ordered any tickets. I want to see Clear Blue Tuesday but the times don't work for me at all. That's one thing that drives me batty about the NYMF (or most festivals actually). The times are so batty! lol

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