What show tonight?
What show tonight?
pacificnorthwest
Broadway Star Joined: 5/29/03
#1What show tonight?
Posted: 12/16/22 at 7:35am
On the train headed up to NYC and in the rare position of having an unfilled theater slot for a weekend trip. Tomorrow night I’m seeing Kimberly Akimbo but tonight is open. I’ve been leaning toward 1776, more out of curiosity about it as a theater experiment than a deep desire to see it.
Would love to hear pros and cons on that and any other thoughts on what anyone thinks is must-see theater — plays or musicals.
Thanks!
#2What show tonight?
Posted: 12/16/22 at 7:54am
1776 is a great show!! Don’t listen to what the critics said about it. It’s a modern take on this classic show. I would recommend it to anyone as it enters its final weeks.
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince
pacificnorthwest
Broadway Star Joined: 5/29/03
#4What show tonight?
Posted: 12/16/22 at 8:38am
No problem! Hope you enjoy it!
The idea is to work and to experiment. Some things will be creatively successful, some things will succeed at the box office, and some things will only - which is the biggest only - teach you things that see the future. And they're probably as valuable as any of your successes. -Harold Prince
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#5What show tonight?
Posted: 12/16/22 at 9:27am
Just keep in mind, not everyone feels this way - not just the critics. It tries to be modern, but really doesn't say much. I saw it in Boston, and pretty much disliked most of it. And I LOVE 1776.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
pacificnorthwest
Broadway Star Joined: 5/29/03
#6What show tonight?
Posted: 12/16/22 at 9:33am
Thanks! I appreciate that perspective. What else among the newer offerings would you recommend?
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#7What show tonight?
Posted: 12/16/22 at 10:27am
Into the woods is delightful, &Juliet is really fun, and most people I know have loved Some Like It Hot (I haven't seen it yet)
If you want a play, Leopoldstadt is the way to go.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#8What show tonight?
Posted: 12/16/22 at 10:35am
The Piano Lesson or Into the Woods.
I would have said Kimberly Akimbo but you're seeing that tomorrow night. I didn't care for SLIH at all but I;m apparently the only one?
#9What show tonight?
Posted: 12/16/22 at 11:41am
Beetlejuice, A Strange Loop or Funny Girl. If you can get tix to any of those.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
GingerSnaps2
Chorus Member Joined: 9/11/18
#10What show tonight?
Posted: 12/16/22 at 3:22pm
It’s a great night for last minute theater tickets! It’s chilly and rainy, and every show recommended in this thread except Funny Girl is up on the TKTS board along with almost every new show of this season. Enjoy your weekend!
Updated On: 12/16/22 at 03:22 PM
pacificnorthwest
Broadway Star Joined: 5/29/03
#11What show tonight?
Posted: 12/17/22 at 10:51am
Thank you all for the help! I ended up seeing the magnificent Into the Woods. last night. I've been a little off my theater game lately (hadn't made up from the DC area since summertime) and was under the impression the ITW was sold out, at least for any "affordable" seat. But I ended up with a good one in the mid-mezzanine.
Now trying to decide if I'm to keep wandering today or go to a matinee.
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