New Work to see on my New York trip in March
New Work to see on my New York trip in March
cjmclaughlin10
Broadway Star Joined: 6/26/15
#1New Work to see on my New York trip in March
Posted: 2/5/22 at 8:49am
Planning my first Theatre Trip of 2022 March 7-13 and I already have tickets for Plaza Suite and The Music Man. I like all my trips to have a mix of shows (Broadway/Off Broadway, Play/Musical, Comedy/Drama). Since I think I have Commercial Broadway Revivals with Stars covered, I would appreciate posters opinions on the new work coming up Off-Broadway (I realize tat none of these have started previews, so I’m looking for Educated Guesses)
shows on my radar are:
On Sugarland
Confederates
SUFFS
Intimate Apparel (hoping for an extension)
Here is a list of shows I have already seen: most of the stuff from previous seasons, SIX, Company, Girl From The North Country, Little Shop of Horrors
If anyone feels that I’m missing anything (music/dance/comedy events can also be included) please feel free to put it on my radar
With Gratitude,
CJM
adotburr
Broadway Star Joined: 10/6/21
#2New Work to see on my New York trip in March
Posted: 2/5/22 at 8:57amHadestown
she/her . “everything’s legal in new jersey”
cjmclaughlin10
Broadway Star Joined: 6/26/15
#3New Work to see on my New York trip in March
Posted: 2/5/22 at 9:01am
Already saw (and enjoyed) it! I am including that show from 2018/19 in “Shows from Previous seasons” that I mentioned in my original post
recommendation is much appreciated though!
adotburr
Broadway Star Joined: 10/6/21
#4New Work to see on my New York trip in March
Posted: 2/5/22 at 9:07am
It wasn’t in your original post above so I wouldn’t have know if you’ve seen it or not…
she/her . “everything’s legal in new jersey”
kurtal
Leading Actor Joined: 12/28/21
#5New Work to see on my New York trip in March
Posted: 2/5/22 at 9:20am
You've listed the ones that I'm most eagerly anticipating. Others that are on my radar:
Black No More (seeing it next week)
Space Dogs
To My Girls (the cast looks great, but I know literally nothing about it)
lachri5
Featured Actor Joined: 1/4/11
#6New Work to see on my New York trip in March
Posted: 2/5/22 at 1:01pm
Aside from your list, I have 2 more that I'm very looking forward to:
- Dead Outlaw by David Yazbek
- Oratorio for Living Things by Heather Christian
cjmclaughlin10
Broadway Star Joined: 6/26/15
#7New Work to see on my New York trip in March
Posted: 3/6/22 at 3:28am
so, the time of my trip is officially here! I will be in town the 7-11 and am wondering if there are any options for Monday night (besides Six, because I have already seen it). Again, please feel free to include comedy, dance or other cultural events in your recommendations
It is disappointing that SUFFS is no longer an option on the 10th, but I am between Confederates, The Chinese Lady, English and Prayer for the French Republic for my final slots
any guidance is greatly appreciated
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#8New Work to see on my New York trip in March
Posted: 3/6/22 at 6:41am
I've heard good things about English and Prayer. Have a terrific time!
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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#9New Work to see on my New York trip in March
Posted: 3/6/22 at 8:16am
Prayer is very good. Thought-provoking with excellent performances and direction. Interesting dramatic structure. The 3 hours flew by.
I just secured tickets for English. Happy that our fellow BWWer kurtal shared promo code ENG25 - enabling $25 seat for any remaining performance.
Have fun on your trip!
#11New Work to see on my New York trip in March
Posted: 3/6/22 at 10:14am
Gosh, I really don’t envy your tough decision. IMO this has been a really strong winter for Off-Broadway.
English, Prayer, and Chinese Lady are all fantastic plays, and while I haven’t seen Confederates yet, Morisseau is one of my favorite playwrights.
Prayer was probably my personal favorite of the bunch, but that’s partly because it addressed a lot of themes and questions that have been on my mind a lot recently, and that resonate with me deeply as a young secular Jewish person. And it’s also a really strong piece of writing.
The Chinese Lady has a really smart central concept/structure - it had heart and humor, but it’s also genuinely educational about this historical figure, and feels very relevant in its subject matter; a great example of how looking at history can give us insight into how we got to where we are today. The writing maybe isn’t as pristine as the other 2 plays here, but the overall concept and effect of the play is really strong, as are the performances.
English is probably the most traditional play of the 3; it’s a solid piece of writing, with resonant themes and cohesive character development. And the production/direction/acting all help to bring out a quiet, human vulnerability to the piece.
cjmclaughlin10
Broadway Star Joined: 6/26/15
#12New Work to see on my New York trip in March
Posted: 3/6/22 at 3:27pm
thanks to everyone for their responses! I think I'm going to go with Prayer and English for now (going to wait till I hit NYC to make any official decisions and try to get rush tickets for the shows I want)
In regards to Monday Night, has anyone ever done Broadway Mondays at Hardware Bar (or Queens on Thursday night at Industry)????? Thoughts are appreciated
RippedMan
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
#13New Work to see on my New York trip in March
Posted: 3/6/22 at 3:39pmHardware is a lot of fun and Industry is great too. I'd probably just do both. They're close enough. Get a drink at both and see which you prefer.
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