Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!

[CompletlyNakedStatue]

Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#1

Posted: 1/28/07 at 10:32pm

I'm going to New York for just 3 days in early March, mostly to visit my sister, get my headshots re-done, and take a couple lessons with my old (and best ever) voice teacher.

BUT I must see some shows while I'm there. I'm thinking I'll be able to see 3. I guess could catch a Wed. matinee as well, but that would REALLY be pushing it. I will be there Wed. March 7 thru Fri. March 9 (and leave early on Sat. the 10th.)

I definitely want to see Spring Awakening, that's at the top of my list. I'm also considering Les Miserables because Lea Salonga will have just gone into the show, but I have seen that show already (more times than I care to admit.)

What else should I think about seeing?

FYYI, last time I was in NYC I saw Piazza and the Pillow Man... loved them both. (And went to NYU from 2000-04, and saw almost every major Bway show during that time.)
Updated On: 1/28/07 at 10:32 PM

[SDav 10495]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#2

Posted: 1/28/07 at 10:36pm

Definitely try to catch the amazing Christine Ebersole and Mary Louise Wilson in Grey Gardens. It's not just them--the show itself is also smart, funny, and moving--but they're a good reason to see it now while you have the chance.

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[Caroline-Q-or-TBoo]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#2

Posted: 1/28/07 at 10:39pm

COMPANY

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[dancingthrulife04]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#3

Posted: 1/28/07 at 10:41pm

Les Miserables, Company, and for something totally different... The Apple Tree.

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[WalkOn]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#4

Posted: 1/28/07 at 10:42pm

GREY GARDENS

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re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#5

Posted: 1/28/07 at 10:45pm

Hey! I'll be there to FINALLY see Grey Gardens during the beginning of that week. :)

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[NathanLaneStalker]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#6

Posted: 1/28/07 at 10:53pm

Company and Beauty and the Beast (It's closing soon and it's worth seeing for John Tartaglia!)

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[colleen_lee]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#7

Posted: 1/28/07 at 10:58pm

Of what is open right now, my Top 3 would be: Spring Awakening, Grey Gardens and Company.

Pirate Queen will have just opened in previews if you want to take a chance on something.

Curtains will also be in previews....just the cast itself makes that show a "can't miss".

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[theaterdude87]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#8

Posted: 1/28/07 at 11:03pm

Spring Awakening is worth it, you won't be disapointed at all.

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[DRSisLove]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#9

Posted: 1/28/07 at 11:18pm

Definitley THE APPLE TREE. Its one of the best nights I've had since SPRING AWAKENING.

[Caroline-Q-or-TBoo]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#10

Posted: 1/28/07 at 11:21pm

did i mention... COMPANY

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[shesamarshmallow]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#11

Posted: 1/28/07 at 11:22pm

Company & Grey Gardens

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[CompletlyNakedStatue]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#12

Posted: 1/28/07 at 11:25pm

I really love Company, I will probably try to see that. Gosh I'm going to have a hard time choosing... Spring Awakening, Grey Gardens, Les Miserables....

Nay to Beauty and the Beast, I saw it once in New York (with the lovely Sarah Uriarte) and once on tour (with Fred Inkley and Kim Huber)... and I worked with Sarah Litzsinger. I'm just BatB'd out. :)

[munkustrap178]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#13

Posted: 1/28/07 at 11:26pm

GREY GARDENS

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[CompletlyNakedStatue]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#14

Posted: 1/29/07 at 9:18am

Bumping this to see if I can get a for more recs this morning :) thanks everyone.

[luvtheEmcee]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#15

Posted: 1/29/07 at 9:24am

Another vote for Company.

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re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#16

Posted: 1/29/07 at 9:26am

Grey Gardens, The Apple Tree, Company.

in that order :)

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[D2]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#17

Posted: 1/29/07 at 9:29am

Have you seen ...SPELLING BEE? JERSEY BOYS? THE DROWSY CHAPERONE? They've all been running a while but they are still good choices.

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re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#18

Posted: 1/29/07 at 5:03pm

Go to Beauty and the Beast if you want to waste your money, (Tartaglia is not that good.) I say SPRING AWAKENING for something new and THE APPLE TREE for something differet.

I would say COMPANY but I really didn't like it that much. It was enjoyable, but I would never see it (this way) again. The best part of the show is "Being Alive"

[purpleprince101]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#19

Posted: 1/29/07 at 5:05pm

Hairspray!

[snl89]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#20

Posted: 1/29/07 at 5:08pm

anyone who's seen ANY of my posts recently will know what I'm about to say, but I dont care because I love it and want to promote it, so SPRING AWAKENING

seriously, its one of the most incredible theater experiences I've had so far. Especially if you already have an interest in it, which you seem to, you will NOT regret seeing it.

and the cast is WAY too talented and sweet for their own good.

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Updated On: 1/29/07 at 05:08 PM

[dramaqueen2]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#21

Posted: 1/29/07 at 5:21pm

definitely a good choice with spring awakening, that is a must-see in my opinion.

i don't see the big fuss with grey gardens, but that is just my opinion. but if you loved piazza and pillowman.. as i did as well.. maybe consider seeing company, or apple tree. both which are supposed to be a good show.

hope your trip goes well! enjoy! =)

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[EugLoven]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#22

Posted: 1/29/07 at 5:25pm

COMPANY
CURTAINS
GREY GARDENS
SPRING AWAKENING

[ragdoll4390]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#23

Posted: 1/29/07 at 5:47pm

Definitley see Grey Gardens
Jersey Boys

choose to be happy:0)-Grey Gardens

[AudreyTwoTwo]

re: Very short NYC trip... what should I see?!#24

Posted: 1/29/07 at 8:44pm

If you didnt see Drowsy Chaperone, that's really funny and short. I also think Company would be good, and Jersey Boys (if you can get tickets). Also, I have heard Grey Garden is good too.

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