Spring Trip to NYC help please

#1

Spring Trip to NYC help please

Posted: 11/14/07 at 1:37pm

It is very hard to keep up (unless one reads every thread every day) so please be kind.

I was able to get good seats at normal (not premier/premium) prices to Young Frankenstein so I am planning a trip to NYC March 19-23.

New shows that I know about are Little Mermaid, Sunday in the Park with George, South Pacific.

Any word on when Cry Baby is supposed to open?
I believe that I will miss A Catered Affair by a few days.
I know In the Heights got good reviews but not sure if I want to see that.
No Guys and Dolls, right?

Anthing else I am missing?

Thanks!

#2

re: Spring Trip to NYC help please

Posted: 11/14/07 at 1:40pm

Well, Since you are going in the Spring, Why not see SPRING awakening, that is If it reopens after the strike. It's a great show with great music it has an amazing young cast.

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#3

re: Spring Trip to NYC help please

Posted: 11/14/07 at 1:52pm

I have seen most if not all the currently running musicals except for Grease and Les Miz.
I wanted to know about the new ones then fill in spare day with repeat visits!
I enjoyed (in August) Spring Awakening by the way. First Row Center seats!

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Posted: 11/14/07 at 9:06pm

If you enjoyed Spring Awakening, do see In The Heights. I saw it twice Off-B'way, it was just terrific then, and will be even better for B'way.

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re: Spring Trip to NYC help please

Posted: 11/17/07 at 10:38am

OK, I will consider adding "In the Heights" to the list of shows.
So far I have tickets to "Young Frankenstein" and "Sunday in the Park with George".

#6

re: Spring Trip to NYC help please

Posted: 11/17/07 at 11:24am

Cry Baby does not have any official opening date. Playbill had a story a couple of weeks/months back that mentioned they would try for a March 1st opening. Guys and Dolls has been delayed, the producers used a lame excuse about the upcoming strike being an issue (writers strike, not union one) so not sure how that would have been an issue. If anything, you'd figure stars would have been more willing to take the time to be on Broadway since the writers strike could go on quite awhile. A Catered Affair begins previews 3/25, you didn't list your travel dates.

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Posted: 11/29/07 at 3:07pm

I suppose I should add "Gypsy" to my list of shows to see?
I missed the last revival.

March 19 - Available
March 20 - Available
March 21 - Young Frankenstein
March 22 - (2PM) Sunday in the Park with George
March 22 - (8PM) Available
March 23 - South Pacific

#8

re: Spring Trip to NYC help please

Posted: 11/29/07 at 3:13pm

Hi Steve-

I have not heard from you for the longest time...

Definitely- GYPSY

I probably recommend- CRY BABY & IN THE HEIGHTS.

J*

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Posted: 11/29/07 at 3:53pm

definitely definitely definitely see in the heights.

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#10

re: Spring Trip to NYC help please

Posted: 12/4/07 at 12:29pm

Thanks for the recommendations.

I disappeared from the Board during the Strike.

Updated On: 12/4/07 at 12:29 PM

#11

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Posted: 12/4/07 at 12:33pm

IN THE HEIGHTS is a must!

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#12

re: Spring Trip to NYC help please

Posted: 12/4/07 at 7:59pm

-delete-

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Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer Actions speak louder than words. (Tick, Tick... BOOM!)

Updated On: 12/4/07 at 07:59 PM

#13

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Posted: 12/4/07 at 10:40pm

Just adding my vote for IN THE HEIGHTS.

#14

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Posted: 1/9/08 at 1:20pm

Based on everyone's input I purchased "In the Heights" tickets but still have 2 slots available and 3 shows I am interested in: Little Mermaid, Cry Baby and Gypsy.

March 19 - In The Heights
March 20 - Available
March 21 - Young Frankenstein
March 22 - (2PM) Sunday in the Park with George
March 22 - (8PM) Available
March 23 - South Pacific

#15

re: Spring Trip to NYC help please

Posted: 1/9/08 at 1:23pm

Steve,

Have you seen Xanadu yet? It's really a joy. But I can appreciate your wanting to see new stuff.

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Posted: 1/9/08 at 1:35pm

You seem to just have musicals listed. If you want to see a play, "August: Osage County", in my opinion, is a must see. I am planning to fly back to NYC to see it again. (Along with other shows). Passing Strange is also on my list as is the 39 Steps. All new shows.

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Posted: 1/9/08 at 1:43pm

I would add a play or two to that list---The Seafarer or The Homecoming are a couple that are on my list.

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Posted: 1/9/08 at 1:46pm

definitely see AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY

#19

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Posted: 1/9/08 at 4:26pm

Little Mermaid and Gypsy! TLM was really good despite of what a few people are saying, and Gypsy is going to be great!

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Posted: 1/9/08 at 4:31pm

Hey, Steve! Tow more open slots? Definitely see THE LITTLE MERMAID and GYPSY.

#21

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Posted: 1/9/08 at 4:40pm

Steve- what wrong with you? .... GYPSY..hello !! like what I said in the other.. you are not REALLY a certifiable theater queen...w/o Gypsy ! (just kiddin')

I'd probably go with ... A CATERED AFFAIR or CRY BABY or PASSING STRANGE perhaps....THE LITTLE MERMAID is a little like "for kids"... I dont know I have not seen the show yet.. I will see it this weekend...but IF I dont live like 200 miles away from NYC ...I guess.. I'll skip it! Who knows... I might like it.. so I should not be saying that? How about a PLAY?

Ed- Steve already saw Xanadu last Summer.

J*

Updated On: 1/9/08 at 04:40 PM

#22

re: Spring Trip to NYC help please

Posted: 1/9/08 at 4:49pm

jaystarr...Saw Mermaid in Denver. I think adults will like it. I took a group of 25 adults and they all enjoyed it. I did too.

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