What to see??????

I am coming over to New York for the first time in May. Me and my boyfriend are going to see as many shows as we can, as we always go to london and need a change, but we don't know what to see.

Can anyone help me? What are the best shows? and is there anything good opening before then? also is there anywhere where you can find out what shows are up at the half price booth in time square

Please help me!!!!

Rob

don't leave out HAIRSPRAY! Must see show!

I recommend Phantom (if you haven't seen it already =-D)

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Wicked and Thoroughly Modern Millie

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Rent, Wicked, Avenue Q, Hairspray, Assassins, Little Shop

but don't forget Off-Broadway: If you missed the UK tour, then I cannot recommend De La Guarda highly enough. One of the most amazing theatrical experiences!

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They do it safely. They audience member is rigged in a harness and attached to the cast member as well. They obviously don't make someone do it if they don't want to. Most people do, though. It occurs at a moment in the show when the cast and the audience are completely integrated in the performance. because there are no seats, the show takes place all around the audience as well as within them. It gives new meaning to the term "audience participation". It does not seem that only one or two people are included. The entire audience is actually participating in the show. It is handled so beautifully, that not once during the entire show, do you ever experience the "fourth wall". It is almost like watching a football game directly from the field running alongside the players (but without the danger of physical harm).

I took my parents to the final performance of the UK tour. It was the height of London's hottest summer on record and my parents (well into their 50s) were concerned about the heat and not having chairs. The theatre was surprisingly well air-conditioned (especially for London) and the moment the show began, my parents forgot about any comfort concerns. Both of them were so moved by the show, they were sorry they couldn't see it again during the same trip. At the next trip to New York, my father ran out to see it again immediately.

***For anyone out there who has not yet seen it, don't let this wonderful opportunity pass by. It almost closed once...but luckily, was saved.

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Phantom has great singing, and 42nd Street has great dancing, but Thoroughly Modern Millie has both, plus it's very funny. Sutton Foster will likely be replaced by Susan Egan by then, but it's still "the best musical in town, bar none". All 3 are usually available at tkts or through discounts at broadwaybox.com.

Musicals:
My new favorite is Avenue Q. It is a must see! Others:
Caroline Or Change- Public
Wonderful Town
Millie- Marquis
Hairspray
42nd Street
Urinetown
Wicked
The Producers only if Gary Beach is in it!
Plays-
Take Me Out
I am My Own Wife
The Violet Hour
Golda's Balcony
Hope you have a great trip. At the end of your trip when you have seen at least 5 shows go and see Forbidden Broadway the best show of all!
Have fun! I love NY THEATER!

Updated On: 12/14/03 at 04:35 PM

Wicked might slow down by May so if you can grab good seats see it! Also, Wonderful Town is a great evening at the theatre.. nice and sweet. Either way, you will love both shows.

Avenue Q, Hairspray and Wonderful Town I hear Wicked is must see--need to see it myself.

don't forget the plays--I hear that Henry IV and I Am My Own Wife are both stunning--need to see them myself.

=)

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RENT and WICKED are two must sees!!! hope you enjoy your trip to NY! Happy Holidays!

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