November
November
JudyDenver
Chorus Member Joined: 1/19/16
#2November
Posted: 7/1/18 at 6:44pm
I would wait and see how Pretty Woman is like. Your two other options are great but you don’t need to rush and make a decision
(Also who knows— you might get to see all of them. I I took a trip 2 years ago and could only see 2 and ended up getting a cheap ticket to Waitress and saw three)
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#3November
Posted: 7/1/18 at 7:13pm
I assume you don't get into the city often? After November, when is likely the next time you WILL get into the city?
My gut instinct is to go with MFL and TBV....they are both really lovely shows and shouldn't be missed.
May I ask why you are trying to make the decision this early however?
#4November
Posted: 7/1/18 at 8:22pm
I loved The Band’s Visit when I saw it in November and hope to see it again this November. I’d get my ticket now as it is selling quite well post-Tony Awards.
I know I’m in the minority here, but I just got back from my NYC summer vacation and was disappointed in My Fair Lady. If you go, I say get as close to the stage as possible because that’s probably only way I would have possibly felt more emotionally involved. I was Row L in the Orchestra. There were things I liked. Butz is a treasure. And Ambrose’s voice is stunning.
In regards to Pretty Women, it got pretty mixed reviews and disappointing word of mouth out-of-town. I expect the New York critics to be even harsher. I don’t know if that will matter though. I think there is a chance it’ll be another example of a show with mixed reviews that thrives at the box office because it has accurately targeted its demographic ala Mean Girls.
#5November
Posted: 7/1/18 at 8:29pm
I would say My Fair lady and Pretty Woman. Pretty Woman was amazing in Chicago despite what the critics thought with some incredible performances from most of the cast (Aside from Kazee, but not that it's Karl, I suspect it will be better). I know that Pretty Woman has made some changes, and probably will continue to, but it is a must see.
JudyDenver
Chorus Member Joined: 1/19/16
#6November
Posted: 7/2/18 at 10:47am
I live in Denver and only visit NYC every few years. I always buy tickets early to get the best possible seating (I don't want to buy premium). My good friend in NYC thinks I should not rush to get tickets now, that a surprise could appear.
Perhaps I should get the Band's Visit now and wait to see what happens with Pretty Woman?
lightguy06222
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/3/06
#8November
Posted: 7/2/18 at 10:55am
JudyDenver said: "I live in Denver and only visit NYC every few years. I always buy tickets early to get the best possible seating (I don't want to buy premium). My good friend in NYC thinks I should not rush to get tickets now, that a surprise could appear.
Perhaps I should get the Band's Visit now and wait to see what happens with Pretty Woman?"
I think that’s a good plan. Loved, loved, loved The Band’s Visit. It’s a more subtle musical: more like Fun Home and Once. So you have to consider if you are attracted to those types of musicals. Try to get front Orchestra for The Band’s Visit. It’s a very intimate show so closer is definitely better.
I was disappointed in My Fair Lady.
#9November
Posted: 7/2/18 at 11:53am
My .02 is to book The Band's Visit now (this one merits being your "sure thing" and I agree with the recommendation to go for front orchestra, but not the first two rows because the stage is a bit high) and then wait to see what the word of mouth is like for Pretty Woman. I previously had no interest in Pretty Woman, but that's changed since Andy Karl came aboard.
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JudyDenver
Chorus Member Joined: 1/19/16
#12November
Posted: 7/2/18 at 12:40pm
JudyDenver said: "For the two matinees on our November weekend, Orchestra is 100% sold out. Would we be disappointed with the two or third row of the mezzanine?"
Hmmm...Telecharge is showing available orchestra tickets for every November weekend matinee. What site are you using?
JudyDenver
Chorus Member Joined: 1/19/16
vanbrig
Stand-by Joined: 10/16/17
#15November
Posted: 7/3/18 at 2:03pm
Well if you do end up having to get mezzanine, don't be disappointed. I sat in mid-mezzanine of the Barrymore for both TBV and Curious Incident, and I thoroughly enjoyed it for both shows. It's a pretty intimate theatre overall, and in my opinion TBV is a good enough show that it's enjoyable even if you don't get your preferred seat choice.
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