Summer in Broadway

[joanlegorreta]

Summer in Broadway#0

Posted: 1/6/06 at 12:39am

Hi! I'm from Mexico city, I'm having a trip to NYC next summer, and I'm not quite sure of what musicals I will able to see at that time, I mean, what shows are opening or still on the run. Could you figure it out?

[theatreboi11]

re: Summer in Broadway#1

Posted: 1/6/06 at 2:14am

Well since summer is about 6 months away it is hard to tell. However good possibilities that will still be running are:
Wicked
Phantom of the Opera
Mama Mia
Avenue Q
Spamalot
Dirty Rotten Scoundrals
Spelling Bee
Color Purple
The Producers
Rent
Lion King
Beauty and the Beast
Tarzan

(Martha Graham from a letter to Agnes de Mille) "There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening That is translated through you into action, And because there is only one of you in all time, This expression is unique. If you block it, It will never exist through any other medium And be lost. The world will never have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, Nor how valuable it is, Nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours, clearly and directly, To keep the channel open. You do not even have to believe in yourself or your work. You have to keep open and aware Directly to the urges that motivate you. Keep the channel open. No artist is pleased. There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction, A blessed unrest that keeps us marching And makes us more alive than others."

[iliketheater]

re: Summer in Broadway#2

Posted: 1/6/06 at 2:21am

i agree with theatreboi11 & would add Sweeny, Lion King, Chicago, and Mary Poppins (& maybe the Wedding Singer) to the list.

what have you seen and how many shows do you intend on seeing while you're here?

[joanlegorreta]

re: Summer in Broadway#3

Posted: 1/6/06 at 4:06pm

Well, I've never been on Broadway, and I'm expecting to see AT LEAST 5 shows including: Wicked, The lion king, Lestat, The color purple and Rent (I hope).
And maybe not just see musicals, do u know any play opening at that time (August)?

[Isabella2]

re: Summer in Broadway#4

Posted: 1/6/06 at 4:09pm

please add sweeney to that list. you won't regret it.

[joanlegorreta]

re: Summer in Broadway#5

Posted: 1/6/06 at 4:56pm

Oh ok, thank you Isabella, and I really hope to see Cindy Lauper in the Threepenny opera.
Just another question: Are the tickets expensive in Broadway?

[neocomposer]

re: Summer in Broadway#6

Posted: 1/6/06 at 4:58pm

Yes ranging from 36-101 dollars. But you can get discount tickets as a member of playbill club (free) or TDF (costs money) You can also buy student rush, general rush, or standing room only tickets for 20-30 dollars. Or go to the TKTS booth for half price tickets.

"That Sondheim kid has a big future."-Nathan Lane

[joanlegorreta]

re: Summer in Broadway#7

Posted: 1/6/06 at 5:03pm

Ok, thanks 4 the information! I'd better start saving hehe

[rebels]

re: Summer in Broadway#8

Posted: 1/6/06 at 9:13pm

If you're still considering shows, I'd highly recommend "Jersey Boys"! Jersey Boys rocks! It has a great story, great cast, and the most incredible music of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons!

This show is just plain fun!!!

It's playing at least through 8/31/06 (and probably for years to come!)

Jersey Boys Blog: www.jerseyboysblog.com

[ljay889]

re: Summer in Broadway#9

Posted: 1/6/06 at 9:22pm

CHICAGO without a doubt will still be running in ths summer.