Squeezing in two shows....
Squeezing in two shows....
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Squeezing in two shows....#1
Posted: 5/18/26 at 12:00pm
So, I was thrilled that the Heated Rivalry Parody (don't judge me) had a 5 pm show on Fridays, until I realized that nearly every Bway show now starts at 7 on fridays! (which normally I don't mind) IS it possible to get from one to the other (I'm thinking Balusters) in time? I'm thinking it's too close, but I don't really pay attention to how fast (or slow) I actually walk!
Hotels are crazy expensive right now, and was really trying to limit myself to one overnight.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Squeezing in two shows....#2
Posted: 5/18/26 at 12:34pm
HEATED RIVALRY runs about 90 minutes with no intermission. Factoring in that the show may start 5 minutes past 5pm, logistically there’s no way you can make it from W. 27th Street to W. 47th Street by 7pm. It’s a 35-40 minute walk.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Squeezing in two shows....#3
Posted: 5/18/26 at 12:50pm
That's what I was afraid of. Grrr.
Thank you for the insight.
Squeezing in two shows....#4
Posted: 5/18/26 at 12:56pm
Skip the curtain call and take the subway. You'll be fine.
Squeezing in two shows....#5
Posted: 5/18/26 at 12:58pm
It actually may be doable if you don't mind cutting it close. You can book it to the 7 at Hudson Yards- about a 10 min walk- and get off at 42nd. It would take about 20-25 mins.
Squeezing in two shows....#6
Posted: 5/18/26 at 2:28pm
if you do want to see Balusters, it would probably be better to take the C/E to 50th Street, but you'd still be cutting it close/assuming a decently quick walking speed.
Squeezing in two shows....#7
Posted: 5/18/26 at 2:40pm
What about Mexodus at 8 pm? Definitely doable.
Updated On: 5/18/26 at 02:40 PMStand-by Joined: 11/15/13
Squeezing in two shows....#8
Posted: 5/18/26 at 8:22pm
7pm shows on Friday nights are absolutely ridiculous to me! That said, you could definitely make it if you take a cab/uber.
Squeezing in two shows....#9
Posted: 5/18/26 at 9:21pm
A car going into the belly of the beast before curtain will be a nightmare. Just hop on the E/C to 50th.
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
Squeezing in two shows....#10
Posted: 5/18/26 at 10:31pm
bwaylvsong1 said: "7pm shows on Friday nights are absolutely ridiculous to me! That said, you could definitely make it if you take a cab/uber."
You definitely do NOT live in NYC. 🤣🤣🤣
Stand-by Joined: 11/15/13
Squeezing in two shows....#11
Posted: 5/18/26 at 11:08pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "bwaylvsong1 said: "7pm shows on Friday nights are absolutely ridiculous to me! That said, you could definitely make it if you take a cab/uber."
You definitely do NOT live in NYC. 🤣🤣🤣"
Completely wrong, I have lived in Brooklyn my whole life and went to HS, grad school, and work in Manhattan… but I’m such a local that I always walk or take public transportation so forgot about traffic 🤣
Squeezing in two shows....#12
Posted: 5/18/26 at 11:49pm
BrodyFosse123 said: "bwaylvsong1 said: "7pm shows on Friday nights are absolutely ridiculous to me! That said, you could definitely make it if you take a cab/uber."
You definitely do NOT live in NYC. 🤣🤣🤣"
And neither do you.
Squeezing in two shows....#13
Posted: 5/19/26 at 11:11am
Although a car into the Times Sq area is a nightmare, the Heated Rivalry venue is pretty far west, between 10th and 11th avenues. She could take a car down the less busy 10th ave and get off at 47th and 9th and walk. I don't know that it would save time compared to taking the subway, but it would largely avoid the theater district traffic jams.
Edit: wait, forgot it was a 5pm curtain on a weekday. Still within rush hour when she would be getting out.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Squeezing in two shows....#14
Posted: 5/19/26 at 11:28am
Thanks everyone for the responses, I might toy with taking the subway...but I hate the idea of leaving before curtain calls.
To the suggestion of Mexodus, I've already seen it.
Squeezing in two shows....#15
Posted: 5/19/26 at 11:37am
If you're comfortable doing it and the weather is amenable, a Citibike would also be a very effective- and easily the fastest- option.
Squeezing in two shows....#16
Posted: 5/19/26 at 11:41am
Animal Wisdom has a 9pm curtain on Fridays if you’re in wanting to squeeze in a show and not have to rush. Odds are also good you could get a literal rush ticket for it and still have time to grab food nearby beforehand.
Updated On: 5/19/26 at 11:41 AM
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/4/04
Squeezing in two shows....#17
Posted: 5/19/26 at 8:52pm
ColorTheHours048 said: "Animal Wisdom has a 9pm curtain on Fridays if you’re in wanting to squeeze in a show and not have to rush. Odds are also good you could get a literal rush ticket for it and still have time to grab food nearby beforehand."
Yeah but then she would have to sit through Animal Wisdom.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Squeezing in two shows....#18
Posted: 5/20/26 at 9:58am
I def don't want to see just "any" show, just to fill a spot!
Again, thanks to all for the info/suggestions.
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Squeezing in two shows....#19
Posted: 5/20/26 at 1:49pm
I figured it out! By going Sat (instead of Friday) Balusters has an 8 curtain! Easy peasy! (Well, easier!)
The Balusters has some weird changes for its last 2 weeks...down to 7 shows/week, and even the Sat night shows go to a 7pm start.
Squeezing in two shows....#20
Posted: 5/20/26 at 3:02pm
Glad you worked out a schedule that wouldn't stress you out! Hope you enjoy everything!
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Squeezing in two shows....#21
Posted: 5/20/26 at 4:26pm
Kad said: "Glad you worked out a schedule that wouldn't stress you out! Hope you enjoy everything!"
Thanks, Kad, I hope so, too! (Sometimes the best fixes are really the easiest ones!)
Squeezing in two shows....#22
Posted: 5/20/26 at 7:40pm
ROCKY HORROR does 8 pm curtains, if that's helpful information!
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Squeezing in two shows....#23
Posted: 5/21/26 at 8:47am
Already been! But thanks for the suggestion.
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