Visiting Jan 9-10 the Present or Waitress, Monday shows

Hi everyone

I'll be visiting NYC on January 9 and 10th.


For January 10, really wanted to re Dear Evan Hansen but it is sold out so I am debating either The Present or Waitress.

i know they are completely different but I want to ask which show you think is the better show/production.

i have never seen any play as whenever I visit I have limited time there and always go for musicals but this time I feel like I wouldn't mind giving a try at a play.

The Present is a limited engagement and has the usually wonderful Cate Blanchett but Jessie Mueller will be leaving Waitress soon and I hear she is great.

My favourite show is Once, followed by Hedwig.

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i would also like to ask where can I find a list of shows that will not be dark on Monday January 9th. Only managed to find a list of shows playing each day of the week over the holiday season but not for after that.

Thanks!

Updated On: 12/22/16 at 08:14 AM

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "I just did some research, and neither of those shows will be performing on January 9th.



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I think you misread his question..the decision between the two shows mentioned is for Tuesday the 10th. Additionally, he/she is looking for another Monday show.

I haven't see the Present so I can't compare- but I certainly would recommend Waitress.

As for which show, it's a simple matter of preference...

If your never seen a play before, there are worse things than starting with Cate Blanchett. Loved her performance and thought it was simply incredible...

If you feel like something lighter and shorter, go for Waitress. You can certainly do worse than seeing Jessie.

KathyNYC2 said: "Jeffrey Karasarides said: "I just did some research, and neither of those shows will be performing on January 9th."

I think you misread his question..the decision between the two shows mentioned is for Tuesday the 10th. Additionally, he/she is looking for another Monday show.

I haven't see the Present so I can't compare- but I certainly would recommend Waitress."

Well from what I've been hearing, definitely catch The Present.

Have you thought of doing standing room for Evan Hansen?

They are completely different shows, but I enjoyed The Present more (since I'm a big Cate Blanchett fan). If you feel like watching a 3 hour Chekhov adaptation with superb acting from the leads go see The Present. If you want a emotionally resonant, small little musical with a great score and leads, go see Waitress. Sorry I can't help you more than that as they're practically impossible to compare.

Playbill has a weekly schedule of Broadway shows that they'll release the week of, but that's probably too last minute for you. I suggest going to the show's your thinking of seeing's websites and checking their performance calendars.

Hey blueshadows, I'll be there at about the same time (6th - 9th). I have tix to Sweet Charity and Falsettos and have three slots to fill. I was just asssuming DEH would fill one of them, but all the shows that weekend are completely sold out - I knew it was popular, but didn't realize it was that popular! I'm thinking "The Present" will take a slot for me over "Waitress" since the latter will tour (although I'm sure Jessie is great).

BTW, I checked on DEH tix for my May trip and seats are already relatively limited for then!