Tonys Weekend Dilemma!

Hi there Broadway-goers!

I'll be visiting NYC for Tonys weekend in an attempt to catch three shows that'll represent a nice cross-section of this year's prospective Tony nominees -- as an LA to NY transplant this past year, I've been in a constant state of agony about missing the bulk of this year's season!

I already have tickets for WAR PAINT the evening of Saturday 6/10 (not gonna miss that one!). I also already have tickets to HELLO DOLLY! and DEAR EVAN HANSEN in September, and saw SUNSET BOULEVARD in February, which is why they're absent here. So I'm looking to book TWO of the below shows to fill my Saturday and Sunday matinee slots with two "can't-miss" experiences...and also a fun, well-rounded Tonys weekend!

Which two, based on your own viewing or the buzz around them, are THE shows should I make it a date to go see!?

Many thanks in advance for your help with this truly trying Broadway dilemma.

Mournfully in LA,

- J

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OPTIONS FOR TONYS WEEKEND:

AMELIE
ANASTASIA
BANDSTAND
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
COME FROM AWAY
A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2
THE GLASS MENAGERIE
GROUNDHOG DAY
INDECENT
THE LITTLE FOXES
MISS SAIGON
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812
OSLO
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
PRESENT LAUGHTER
THE PRICE
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION
SIGNIFICANT OTHER
SWEAT

Updated On: 3/23/17 at 02:39 PM

Anastasia and Miss Saigon.

Great Comet for musicals.

Oslo for straight plays.

Come from away.

Another for Come From Away. A must see. I'm convinced it will beat DEH for best musical.

Updated On: 3/23/17 at 04:04 PM

Another vote for Anastasia and Great Comet.

Thank you so much everyone for all the feedback! Do you think I need to be concerned about missing THE GLASS MENAGERIE? As a lifelong fanatic of Tennessee, Joe, and Sally, I hate the thought of missing it -- but c'est la vie...

Glass Menagerie is amazing. Very well done and u like any other play, the way it's staged and done. Excellent cast as well. I recommend sitting as close as possible also.

Come from Away by a mile

Sweat is a really powerful piece of theater that will stay with you for a long time...

I would recommend Come From Away and the Great Comet. Also, heard good things about Bandstand and Groundhog Day but haven't seen them yet.

Personally, I would recommend Hadestown for sure as it is generally accepted as the frontrunner for best musical. I found this seasons musicals to be quite weak so I would recommend seeing 2 plays. The Ferryman and What the Constitution Means to me were both fantastic.

But if you prefer another musical, then I would say if you're in the mood for something light and funny and see the possible winner of best leading actor in a musical, go with Tootsie. If you want to see an edgy but highly polarizing reinterpretation of a beloved show, go with Oklahoma!

I know I listed more than 3 but all are such different vibes and really depend on your preferences :)