Stores in New York where I might find....?

[fiyero8132]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 6:22pm

I'm always on the look out for Broadway posters, out of print scores/cast recordings, second hand scores/sheet music/cast recordings...Does anyone know where I might find this stuff in the city? Thanks in advance for your help.

[GYPSY1527]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 6:23pm

C-O-L-O-N-Y

[astonishing1985]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 6:23pm

My favorite store is the store at the Marriot Hotel.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 6:24pm

I used to say Footlight but now it is only Online. I cannot believe I am saying this

[fiyero8132]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 6:25pm

Urghhh. Colony is sooo expensive! Where is footlight located?

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 6:26pm

Regretfully, only on line. They closed their store months ago. It was near Strand bookstore near Union Square

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 6:27pm

Triton Gallery is the best for posters. It's right across the street from The Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
Updated On: 3/19/06 at 06:27 PM

[fiyero8132]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 6:28pm

Thanks for the tips guys. Any place that specializes in used sheet music and cds?

[Sporti2005]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 6:29pm

if your'e looking for out-of-print scores, they're bound to be expensive. colony is a good bet.

but wait, second hand stuff?? there's no way you've completely exhausted eBay.

[Fabrizio2]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 6:30pm

Colony is quite expensive. I like the store "Broadway New York" at the Marriott Marquis, but you won't find anything used.

Try eBay, although I hate it because I have been scammed so many times, but if you need anything, I know a guy who has everything out of print, which is where I got my Lerner and Lowe (sp?) score of The Little Prince.

[fiyero8132]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 6:32pm

Fabrizio, I've gotten some scores from someone like that too. Are his initials ML???

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 6:33pm

I find that bookstores in obscure/small towns tend to have the best stuff. This is morbid, but a lot of people give away their parents' old stuff after they die and sometimes you can run into gold mines.
Updated On: 3/19/06 at 06:33 PM

[Fabrizio2]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 6:34pm

Fiyero, I actually don't know his name. I got it through someone else. I will ask if you want me to.

[fiyero8132]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 6:35pm

That's very kind of you. But I do know a guy who has just about every score under the sun. It's just that the pricing is a little steep......

[Fabrizio2]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 6:36pm

Mine was $10.00 what was yours? I think we have the same person. All I know is that he lives in Manhattan.

[Katurian2]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 7:21pm

For out of print posters and other show stuff, I also like Broadway New York, right next to the Marriot Marquee Hotel.

[TheActr97J]

Posted: 3/19/06 at 11:13pm

Spirit of Broadway, in Times Square next to the Olive Garden had a bunch of assorted memorabilia like shirts and keychains from already closed shows, as well as a decent selection of posters (I got Urinetown).

[Elphaba]

Posted: 3/20/06 at 12:20am

I've found more hard to find cast recordings at Virgin Records in Times Square....and they are on average $5 less than Colony.......while I find the Colony staff helpful, their prices are expensive.......sure they have to make a profit, and they don't have the number of stores as Virgin, but........I'd rather pay less.

[TheatreDiva612]

Posted: 3/20/06 at 12:24am

Oh! Last year, I bought some broadway CD at Colony, then 30 minutes later my friends wanted to go to Virgin, and I saw the same exact CD for like $6 cheaper. I was so pissed. So yeah, I know what you mean, Elphaba.

[Elphaba]

Posted: 3/20/06 at 12:43am

and, actually I just bought 4 things from Footlights, and was happily surprised at their prices......

I mean if I were rich, I'd love to always buy from the little guy, rather than the mega-company......

and then there are amazon.co.uk, or amazon.com.de
but shipping from Europe can cost as much as the cd....arrgh

they now have Aida, and We will Rock You, german cast recordings....but I just can't deal with the shipping charge right now......my small little "up yours" to them......sigh