Posted: 7/1/18 at 6:39pm
Should I commit to My Fair Lady and The Band's Visit for the first weekend in November now
or should I wait and see how Pretty Woman is received? I can only choose two.
Posted: 7/1/18 at 6:44pm
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?
Posted: 7/1/18 at 8:22pm
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.
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?
Posted: 7/2/18 at 10:49am
bands visit was a snooze. pretty woman looks awful.
My Fair Lady was beautiful and lovely
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.
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.
Posted: 7/2/18 at 12:01pm
Posted: 7/2/18 at 12:30pm
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?
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?
Posted: 7/2/18 at 1:17pm
I just looked on Telecharge for Nov 3 and 4 matinee both days showed zero availability. Must be a glitch. I'll check back later.
Posted: 7/2/18 at 1:20pm
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.
