Orchestrating a two show day - to rush or not to rush + off Broadway recs

[99pandas]

Posted: 5/21/18 at 2:01pm

Moving back to NYC after 3 years away. I’ll be back about a week before my new job starts on June 11. Goal: see as many shows as possible in that week! I’ll be rushing/entering lottos for most shows, but currently do have tickets to both Kinky Boots and Three Tall Women for Wednesday, June 6.

On Sunday, June 11 I’m thinking about doing Sweeney Todd at 2 pm and Spongebob at 6:30 pm. This order would allow me to get home a bit earlier to bed before my job starts the next day, I’d also prefer to end on a lighter show. I’m wondering if I should try to rush Spongebob before Sweeney? The box office doesn’t open until 12, so it seems like a bit of running around (Spongebob rush, down to Sweeeney, back up to Spongebob). Should I just buy a ticket to Spongebob in advance?

Any other lighter fare shows to see on Sunday night? Besides Once On This Island, I just saw this while in NYC searching for a new apt.

If rush/lottos don’t work out, I’m looking into Off Broadway shows. One that caught my eye was Single Rider. I’ve never seen anything that was brand spanking new, so it could be a fun experience. Has anyone seen this? Or have other Off Broadway recommendations?

Thank you!!

[lightguy06222]

Posted: 5/21/18 at 2:07pm

www.broadwayforbrokepeople.com

[99pandas]

Posted: 5/21/18 at 2:12pm

Yes, I do know that website and it is very helpful. But logistically I’m not sure if rushing Spongebob before a Sweeney Todd matinee would be doable/worth the savings.

[frogs_fan85]

Posted: 5/21/18 at 2:38pm

Going from the Palace down to Barrow Street or vice versa is going to take you 20 minutes tops, you can easily do this with hours to spare.

[JSquared2]

Posted: 5/21/18 at 2:58pm

If you're going to be living here, why the need to pack in as much as possible in the first few days?  Will your new job schedule allow you the time to see shows?  Why not just see a matinee and then get a good night's sleep before your first day at the new job?

 

[Eliza2]

Posted: 5/21/18 at 3:02pm

99pandas said: "On Sunday, June 11 I’m thinking about doing Sweeney Todd at 2 pm and Spongebob at 6:30 pm."

I'm assuming you meant Sunday June 10 - and Spongebob only has a 2pm show that day since the Tony Awards are that night.