Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
#1Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 12:20am
Hi everyone. I'll be going on a trip to NYC in May the week after I graduate from college! I've already booked tickets for Sweeney Todd with 2 friends, and will also be doing a two-show Saturday for Parade and Kimberly Akimbo! I have one slot left for a Friday evening show, and am trying to decide between Some Like It Hot and New York, New York. I wanted to even out the variety of shows I'm seeing with a big classic musical, and those two shows definitely fit the bill. Below I listed a rationale to see either show:
Some Like It Hot: I already love the score and have heard amazing things about J. Harrison Ghee and the choreography. As a classic musical comedy, this would most likely be the lightest show thematically/emotionally out of my current lineup to even everything out, especially with the other shows being darker and/or heavier. At the top of my budget, I could potentially get a 5th-row side orchestra seat.
New York, New York: I also love Kander & Ebb's work and would love to see what seems to be the season's biggest show on a technical scale. I would love to see the choreography and scenic elements live, though I've heard of issues with the book and runtime, and that seating at the St. James Theatre can be hit or miss. I could get a good mid-mezzanine aisle seat for less than a similar mezzanine seat for Some Like It Hot.
Thank you for your help! Would love to hear everyone's input!
BdwyFan
Featured Actor Joined: 3/1/10
#4Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 1:00am
&JULIET Skip both of the other ones.
PipingHotPiccolo
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/22
#5Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 1:22am
Its not even close: Some Like It Hot. Which has a plot and an audience laughing along with it.
#6Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 2:18am
Some like it hot is far superior to NYNY.
#7Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 2:34am
Some Like it Hot by a mile. J Harrison Ghee gave the second best performance of this season (after the sublime Sara Bareilles’ Tony worthy performance of the Baker’s Wife). His 11 o’clock number “You Could have Knocked Me Over With A Feather” is worth the price of admission alone. A true powerhouse performance that was very raw and heartfelt.
I agree with a previous poster about & Juliet though. NYNY won’t even be a second choice.
#8Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 2:34am
NEW YORK, NEW YORK was way more interesting than SOME LIKE IT TEPID. Go to to NY, don't even think about it.
#9Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 8:00am
SLIH was 2.5 hours of fun and smiles. NYNY was… not that. Highly reccomend the former.
inception
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/13
#10Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 8:48am
You are already seeing the three new musicals most people would recommend, I'd try to see one of the hot plays - either Goodnight Oscar or Prima Facie
BETTY22
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/29/13
#11Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 9:26am
That's a tough choice. Both are great.
I guess it's about personal taste - not quality.
#12Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 10:00am
Some Like It Hot - no contest.
#14Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 10:25am
If these are your only options, SOME LIKE IT HOT by a country mile.
Honestly, I’d see BAD CINDERELLA again before going back to NY, NY.
I would also STRONGLY recommend DANCIN’
EAPEAPMO
Understudy Joined: 3/25/23
#15Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 10:37am
Given your criteria, I'd say go for NYNY. The set and technical elements in NYNY I think are unmatched by any new show on Broadway and the price is very reasonable if you rush (I think front row can be like $30 from what I've heard?). If you can't rush, then TKTS also has a lot of good orchestra seats as well for 50% off on most days. The runtime is now listed at 2:35 down from 3:00 when it first launched, so I haven't seen since the first preview but it seems like a lot has been cut. SLIH is an excellent show as well and would be better for plot and storyline, it handles gender fluidity very well and JHG + Borle are an excellent duo! I found those songs to blend together a bit though and saw more variety/memorable one-offs/hits in NYNY.
Ultimately, since your criteria for SLIH is "light," and your criteria for NYNY is "biggest show on a technical scale," I'd say you can get "light" with NYNY with a feel-good ending but you won't get the same "biggest show" feeling with SLIH, so I'd say NYNY. Can't go wrong with either... I thoroughly enjoyed both and think they're the two best new shows this year.
NotASoundtrack
Swing Joined: 11/13/22
#17Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 2:28pm
Not sure why the board suddenly has so much hate for NYNY, but I saw both SLIH and NYNY in the same day and preferred NYNY. I will say that I don’t think the 2 are comparable in the first place, as NYNY has more of a golden age MGM feel with less depth vs. SLIH which is more updated with a solid, linear storyline. Both are enjoyable and there’s not “wrong” choice imo, but NYNY is more unique.
Candice Malkin
Understudy Joined: 3/17/11
#18Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 2:41pm
I saw them both. I was so looking forward to SLIH and was soooo disappointed. I loved NYNY. I dont understand all the sudden hate. It was feel good theatre with amazing choreography. And its interesting that they were both queens in 6. I thought the actress in SLIH was miscast and the one in NY was excellent. I did also love Shucked - a real pleasant surprise!!!!
dan94
Stand-by Joined: 5/17/15
#19Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 3:07pm
Neither show is perfect but I loved NYNY. Stro and Nicholaw aren't in the same universe when it comes to creating choreography and telling story through dance. There was an excitement around NYNY that I did not feel at SLIH.
As for all the hate NYNY is getting, I think it's clear the Shuberts sent out their lackeys out because they feel threatened. I can imagine not loving NYNY, but I can't imagine thinking anything worse than "that was fine if forgettable". People are talking about NYNY like it's the second coming of In My Life. The hatred is so outsized it beggars belief.
pethian
Leading Actor Joined: 5/23/22
#20Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 3:29pm
dan94 said: "As for all the hate NYNY is getting, I think it's clear the Shuberts sent out their lackeys out because they feel threatened. I can imagine not loving NYNY, but I can't imagine thinking anything worse than "that was fine if forgettable". People are talking about NYNY like it's the second coming of In My Life. The hatred is so outsized it beggars belief."
Wow. This never occurred to me. I had heard this was a Rudin trick but did not know it was more widely done. How sad.
NotASoundtrack
Swing Joined: 11/13/22
#21Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 3:36pm
pethian said: "dan94 said: "As for all the hate NYNY is getting, I think it's clear the Shuberts sent out their lackeys out because they feel threatened. I can imagine not loving NYNY, but I can't imagine thinking anything worse than "that was fine if forgettable". People are talking about NYNY like it's the second coming of In My Life. The hatred is so outsized it beggars belief."
Wow. This never occurred to me. I had heard this was a Rudin trick but did not know it was more widely done. How sad.
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I’d never heard of this tactic until recently, but as someone who adored NYNY, and noticed the sudden influx of hate for the show (and I mean HATE), I agree it seems something is up. I never post but felt compelled to share my positive thoughts on the show. It’d be a shame for whoever those bad reviewers are to dissuade people from seeing the show.
dan94
Stand-by Joined: 5/17/15
#22Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 4:15pm
The thing is, a lot of the criticisms leveled at the show by the "hate it" group are valid. But the overall tenor of the responses is way outsized. You would have to think it's the worst thing that's played Broadway ever the way they talk. And that is why it comes off as disingenuous.
#23Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 4:40pm
dan94 said: "As for all the hate NYNY is getting, I think it's clear the Shuberts sent out their lackeys out because they feel threatened. I can imagine not loving NYNY, but I can't imagine thinking anything worse than "that was fine if forgettable". People are talking about NYNY like it's the second coming of In My Life. The hatred is so outsized it beggars belief."
Bruh, I wish I was a paid Shubert lackey set out to criticize the show - at least I’d have my money back.
But alas, I and many others are average theatre goers who had expectations and got what they felt was an overhyped, underwhelming Turkey.
mshalo18
Featured Actor Joined: 10/29/22
#24Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 5:29pm
I haven't seen either show- but that GMA performance was a complete turnoff for NYNY.
PipingHotPiccolo
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/22
#25Some Like It Hot or New York, New York?
Posted: 4/16/23 at 7:05pm
pethian said: "dan94 said: "As for all the hate NYNY is getting, I think it's clear the Shuberts sent out their lackeys out because they feel threatened. I can imagine not loving NYNY, but I can't imagine thinking anything worse than "that was fine if forgettable". People are talking about NYNY like it's the second coming of In My Life. The hatred is so outsized it beggars belief."
Wow. This never occurred to me. I had heard this was a Rudin trick but did not know it was more widely done. How sad.
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While I'm sure this is very real, the criticism of this show is coming from regular Board users, who are quite obviously not paid shills. Try again.
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