New York Trip Aug 21-15th

1) No. Every area is safe and there are always cops out 24/7 everywhere you go. This is a very safe city.
2) Upper East Side. It's like the suburbs, but in the city. Nothing going on there.
3) The final Broadway in Bryant Park is August 14th, so it looks like you'll be missing it, but HAIR in Central Park plays through August 31st and tickets are free.

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You wouldn't be able to tell it was night if it wasn't dark. The streets are just as bust (if not more so) late at night. There are Broadway type stores everywhere, but if you want merchandise from shows, you have to get it at that show...They don't sell them in the stores, atleast I've never seen it, plus thats what one of the guys that worked in a store told me. Wicked is really good.

Have fun

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I think you'll really enjoy In The Heights! Also, look into Grand Slam, right next to ROXY in Times Square. It's a souvenir store that sells all types of NYC things. Have a wonderful trip!

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With the exception of CDs, show merchandise will ALWAYS be cheaper at the theatre.

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Subways are $2.

make time for the fringe festival ...

fringenyc.org

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Most buses, including Greyhound, come to the Port Authority terminal, 8th Ave and 40th St, an easy walk to Times Square.
Penn Station is about 8 blocks south. In either case, you will need a subway for the East Village or the upper West Side. Get a metrocard from one of the machines at any staion. They have various deals, take a moment and decide what's best for you.

As long as you're staying in the East Village, make some time to explore that neighborhood as well. Also the West Village, and Washington Square area. I know you're under age, but try to sneak in for a look in Marie's Crisis, 51(or53 I'm not sure)Grove St, just west of 7th Ave late Friday and Saturday night-a great sing along piano bar jam packed with Broadway fans. You might also enjoy Blue Man Group, off Broadway near the East Village.

The store at the Marquis is great! just west of the Marquis stage door at 211 W45th. They have most of the stuff that you can only otherwise get at the shows. tkts line is a few steps west through the tunnel and the booth is on 46th. Bring cash.

Just avoid Central Park, especially north of the reservois (around 80th) late at night, and you'll be alright.
Have a great trip!

You all are being so much help,i cant begin to thank you all enough.


jeffrey
www.jeffreybowers.com

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Ignore lindyhopper24's post. He just joined today to shill his website.

As for TKTS:

Try to get there before it starts so you can get what you want.

Actually, it doesn't matter what time you get there, because throughout the day, new tickets are released at various times, all different seat locations, depending on the show, so availability is always up in the air. Also, if you want to see a play as opposed to a musical, there is a "Plays Only" line which you can go on and surpass the monumental musicals line. There is usually NOBODY in the Plays line, because most folks don't know about it. Just walk up to the far left window that has a sign that says "PLAYS ONLY" on it.

It's right next to the theatre where Cry-Baby is playing,

CRY-BABY closes this Sunday, so by the time you get here, it will either be dark or something new will be playing there.

Another store that you MUST check out is Triton Gallery, in the theatre district. They have TONS of recent and very old Broadway/theatre-related posters. They are THE spot to get theatre posters in NYC. Triton is at 630 9th Avenue, at 45th Street, and is open Monday - Saturday from 10am - 6pm.

Another show you should check out is BASH'd: A GAY RAP OPERA, which actually won Best Musical at the Fringe Festival last summer.

The Off-Broadway premiere of BASH'd is playing at the Zipper Factory, and it is a must-see. See https://www.myspace.com/bashd to hear some songs. Also see my avatar for their cool artwork.

I also recommend checking out at least one of the TONS of shows playing at the Fringe, as whatever2 mentioned above, as it will be playing when you are visiting.

URINETOWN began at the Fringe Festival, and ended up going to Broadway and winning three Tony Awards, so you never know what cool funky show you may catch there.

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Updated On: 6/19/08 at 08:58 AM

and the winner for the pot calling the kettle black

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Patash, I would agree with Foster. I saw it on Monday night and there was an older gentleman next to me that really enjoyed it. I think it is very accessible to pretty much anyone. It is most engaging. Enjoy, should you get to see it!

I've always had the best luck at TKTS by showing up late- half hour or less before show time. No line and still plenty to choose from- as long as you're adventurous.

And if you're alone, it never hurts to ask if they have any single seats laying around. I scored the last ticket to Wild Party that way and have been grateful ever since.