Squeezing in two shows....

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.  

That's what I was afraid of.   Grrr.

 

 

Thank you for the insight.

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. 

What about Mexodus at 8 pm?  Definitely doable.

Updated On: 5/18/26 at 02:40 PM

A car going into the belly of the beast before curtain will be a nightmare. Just hop on the E/C to 50th.

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 🤣 

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. 

Updated On: 5/19/26 at 11:11 AM

If you're comfortable doing it and the weather is amenable, a Citibike would also be a very effective- and easily the fastest- option. 

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. 

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. 

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!)

 

Already been! But thanks for the suggestion.