Off to New York for 2 weeks...any suggestions?

[Demitri2]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 10:23am

Am leaving this weekend for my annual Spring theater going trip to NY. So far I have tickets for (in order):

"Spelling Bee"
"Virginia Wolf"
"DRS"
"Little Women"
"Spamalot"
"Chitty"
"Dessa Rose"

I still have 5 slots open and figure I'll check out TKS but most everything is being offered at www.Broadwaybox.com so I still have time to secure tickets through them which I'd prefer. I've tried reading all I can on what's playing but always find it helpful to hear first hand opinions from folks who've seen a show. I've seen everything that opened through 2004 except "Fiddler", "Movin' Out" and "Avenue Q" (I know...it won the Tony but I fear listening to the OCR might have ruined it for me) and saw "Piazza" in Seattle and though I love musicals...straight plays also interest me. So any suggestions would be truly appreciated. Thanks in advance...:)

[iflitifloat]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 10:35am

Read RobbieJ's review of Streetcar, and I'm sure you will want to add that to your list. I would also consider Doubt.

Robbie's review

Updated On: 4/21/05 at 10:35 AM

[MissChanandlerBong]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 10:36am

If you're interested in plays, try the two best plays this year - The Pillowman and Doubt. When they duke it out come Tony time you'll be able to say you saw them both.

There's also Altar Boyz, just a block west of where you'll be seeing Spelling Bee. It's a feel-good show that is a lot of fun and has fun music, great choreography (you can say you saw Chris Gattelli's work before he blew up on Broadway!), and the Boyz aren't so bad to look at either. If you like that kind of thing.

[Hanna from Hamburg]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 10:38am

DEFINITELY GO TO AVENUE Q. I was afraid of the same thing with knowing the cast recording so well. It's completely amazing to see these talented actors / puppeteers perform. Don't want to spoil anything for you, but I feel that you would NOT be disappointed with choosing to see Avenue Q. Most of the originals are still performing and Barrett Foa (who took over for John T) is an AMAZING replacement. Also, even though I haven't seen it yet, you might want to go see Altar Boyz. I hear it's a fun evening.

[Corine2]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 11:18am

Pick up City Info magazine.
See:
Avenue Q
Doubt
Forbidden Broadway
Dessa Rose
Wicked
Hairspray (Bruce Vilanch is funny, )
Tom D'Angora
A day in Chinatown- WO HOP- For dim sum
Little Italy- Angelo's on Mulberry Street
Stroll
Tribeca film festival- Showpeople
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The New Museum
MOMA
MO SEX
Coffee at the Big Cup

Updated On: 4/21/05 at 11:18 AM

[Demitri2]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 11:38am

Thanks Corinne...have been considering "Showpeople". It sounds great. Have you heard anything about it yet? I think it opens on the 25th at Tribeca and then plays at the Regal Battery later next week. Thanks If, Bong and Hanna...your input has really been helpful. Feel free to keep them coming folks!...:)))

[MissNY]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 12:28pm

You should definately see Ave Q, even if you know the cast recording by heart, its nothing compared to seeing it in person. I would also recommend All Shook Up, it's a lot of fun. For straight plays I agree with the recomendations of Doubt and Pillowman

[BroadwayBaby6]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 12:35pm

All Shook Up is great fun.....Pillowman is definitely a MUST.

[uncageg]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 12:37pm

I hear Alter Boyz is fun. I plan to see it while there next month.

[broadwayguy2]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 12:38pm

sweet carity!

[Corine2]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 1:11pm

Opening Night is sold out but it plays a few other times:
WWW.TRIBECAFILMFESTIVAL.ORG

[Hanna from Hamburg]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 2:26pm

Don't know if you've ever seen Dame Edna, but she's a LOT of fun, too. And you shouldn't have any problems getting tickets because she's been running at low % for a while.

[Corine2]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 2:55pm

Yes. Dame Edna is faboo. She isn't exactly the nicest kid in town though.
But I adore her anyway.
Closes May 1st. I love the purple haired bitch.
Wave your gladiola POSSUM.
Dimitri-
If you see Dame Edna, ask for the first row of Mezz. Otherwise you could be labelled a friend of Kenny. Trust me. Sit upstairs.
I went twice. First time the last row of the orch second first row Mezz.
She is ruthless.
"YOU YOU YOU, THE SHOW IS ALL ABOUT YOU".....
and she makes fun of you, you, you!
Updated On: 4/21/05 at 02:55 PM

[decotodd]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 7:02pm

I'm flying out for a long weekend (leaving Thursday eve) so I've got Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to see, say, 4 shows.

Spelling Bee
Piazza
Doubt

the toss up is btween DRS or Sweet Charity? Which choice would you make??

No desire to see Spamalot (never a Python fan) nor Chitty.

[Roddick19]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 7:10pm

Doubt and The Pillowman, -- two plays that can't steer you wrong.

[Sporti2005]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 7:12pm

be excited to see DRS!! (see my review..it ROCKED!)

[cturtle]

Posted: 4/21/05 at 8:52pm

definitely hire one of those bicycle rickshaw boyz for a ride through central park ... especially if you'll be in nyc with your sweetie