Two show days: what do you do in between them?- Page 2

[moorfx]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 12:04pm

I visit NY several times a year. Weather permitting, I've done the following:

Take a walking tour.  There are dozens available from food & bars to museums & landmarks to art & architecture; there's always something knew to learn.

Ride the subway. The Bronx Zoo, the unisphere in Queens, Coney Island, etc, are accessible without being exhausting. 

On those cold and rainy days I treat myself to a bit of pampering. A haircut, a massage, a mani-pedi. 

But mostly I eat, drink and nap. 

[sppunk]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 12:11pm

JBroadway said: "If you're looking fora more restful option, I recommend hanging out in the Signature Center on 42nd and 10th Ave. It's further away than, say, the Mariott, but it's a more welcoming environment. (recently,the Mariott has become increasingly unaccommodating to people hanging out in the lobby - not that they kick people out, but they got rid of some of the comfy chairs, and covered up the electricaloutlets).

So yeah, for me - Signature Center is the way to go. Grab a book, grab a newspaper, play on your phone, or just sit and chat with your +1. Whatever you want - like I said, this is great if you're looking to rest and recharge."

This is excellent - I forget about the SC entirely and didn’t know it was a good place to sit and relax. Thanks!

The Marquis is far too busy / loud for us to hangout at for more than 10 minutes. 

[mailhandler777]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 12:40pm

JBroadway said: " (recently,the Mariott has become increasingly unaccommodating to people hanging out in the lobby - not that they kick people out, but they got rid of some of the comfy chairs, and covered up the electrical outlets)."

Probably because people would sit there for hours. 

[broadwayindie]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 12:41pm

Eat and then get to theatre wayyyy too early

[pacificnorthwest]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 1:05pm

Take a nap. Or try to. 

I sometimes come up on Saturdays for matinees, just a day trip. But if I'm seeing two shows, I've got to stay overnight. I usually do a little shopping or window shopping and get something to eat. But I need some rest to make the most of a second show. Color me old, I guess. 

[PatrickDC]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 1:10pm

Now I have friends that live in NYC so I can hang out with them, but in the past when I did my solo theater weekends, I would go back to my hotel and nap. Since I took a red eye the day before, I usually needed a nap ... since I can’t sleep on planes no matter how tired I am. I stayed at Club Quarters on 45th, which is just a couple blocks from TS, so closer than your hotel. I’d then grab a quick dinner and get to the theater about 7’ish to people watch and soak in the buzz and energy of people rushing to shows (something we don’t have here in San Francisco) and maybe say hello to a performer or two heading to the stage door. 

[RWPrincess]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 2:51pm

8th floor Marriott Marquis—there is a restaurant and a bar area that serves food. I like going here because it tends to be less crowded and less rushed than other area restaurants. And the food is decent by hotel standards. They also have a nice gift shop.

Hudson Yards

Even if you don’t like Times Square, there are a number of museums/exhibits in the area: Madame Tussaud’s, National Geographic, Gulliver’s Gate, MOMA. You may be able to find discounts on Goldstar or Groupon.

Bowlmor Lanes on 44th St has bowling and multiple food options as well

Shopping

Movie theaters on 42nd St

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[Eliza2]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 3:30pm

The Paramount Hotel also has a nice lobby that's usually fairly quiet and dimly lit, so more relaxing than the Marquis lobby. Lots of comfy seating.  

[goodlead]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 3:33pm

I have several times had standing room for two shows in the same day.  In that case, the only good solution is to find a place to sit down for hours.  The Algonquin Hotel lobby works fine.

[DianaD3]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 3:44pm

SRO is brutal. I did it twice for DEH and Chicago.

[jbird5]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 4:44pm

Maybe considering the logistics when you plan your weekend. Yesterday I saw Kiss Me, Kate and my second show was Suicide Forest out at the Bushwick Starr so it made sense to go to my hotel as it was on the way.

[Mm882]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 4:57pm

-Take the subway to Williamsburg and check out Schmorgasburg. It’s an open air food festival with beautiful views of nyc. Lots of cool mom and pop shops and you could try a ton of new things.
-Take the ferry to red hook via lower Manhattan. The boat ride is awesome and you could go eat amazing seafood at Brooklyn crab. There’s also free mini golf and cornhole and tons of arcade games
-if you don’t have to leave manhattan check out the lobster boat for dinner. Tasty food and cool views

[vegas3]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 5:56pm

Besides eating and enjoying a good drink, I like to hit the vintage stores.  I often find nice bargains.

[VernonGersch]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 6:41pm

back in the day, back when i was in high school and college - the gaiety theater.   now thats the perfect thing to do in between shows.

[ArtMan]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 7:39pm

VernonGersch said: "back in the day, back when i was in high school and college - the gaiety theater. now thats the perfect thing to do in between shows."

Between shows, I will go to the second floor of the Marriot and sit at the tables, near the bathrooms.  Unwind, read my playbills, or read a magazine.  Then I sit and watch the number of guys who go into the bathroom and stay for a really long time. It doesn't take a rocket scientist  to figure out what they are doing.  The amusing thing is watching the number of men who do it while their wives/girlfriends are waiting on them.

Updated On: 3/24/19 at 07:39 PM

[ArtMan]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 7:39pm

double post
 

Updated On: 3/24/19 at 07:39 PM

[Eliza2]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 7:47pm

vegas3 said: "Besides eating and enjoying a good drink, I like to hit the vintage stores. I often find nice bargains."

any stores in particular that you'd recommend?

[ArtMan]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 8:12pm

Eliza2 said: "vegas3 said: "Besides eating and enjoying a good drink, I like to hit the vintage stores. I often find nice bargains."

any stores in particular that you'd recommend?"

The Housing Works thrift shop on 9th Avenue.  You can usually snatch some really good cast cds for $1.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 8:21pm

sppunk said: "Since we live about 3 hours from the city, we do three show weekends to save travel time. We for the past few trips have been aimless between Saturday’s matinee and evening performances. Even with a long dinner at 1.5 hours, we still have often almost 2 hours to kill. We stay about a 30 minute walk from most theaters (east of TS) so going to the hotel and back is a bit of a waste. 

We’ve done the drama bookshop to death. And the conventional book store. We despise Times Square. We’ve walked every neighborhood in Manhattan multiple times. 

What do you do? We are looking for new ideas!

 "


Take the 7 train to Hudson Yards and climb The Vessel https://www.hudsonyardsnewyork.com/

 

[Tom5]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 8:47pm

Ride the 57th Street crosstown bus back and forth. Never boring, if you're not.

[bwaylvsong]

Posted: 3/24/19 at 9:13pm

On two-show days, I usually eat at a restaurant that’s a bit of a walk from the theatre district and then have coffee and/or dessert elsewhere. It also helps to account for the running times and pick a longer matinee than evening performance.

[VirginiaK]

Posted: 3/25/19 at 1:40pm

I don't like that kind of time-killing schedule where you don't want to go too far away.

I would take a crosstown bus or the 7 train or the Times Square/Grand Central shuttle, depending where your hotel is, and just rest there because I like to prioritize being mentally un-fatigued for an evening show. Though you sound as if you're fine with lots of stimulation!!