What to see?
What to see?
Julian2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/10/06
#0What to see?
Posted: 10/2/06 at 10:43pm
Ok, I am going to New York for the very first time for the express purpose of seeing some shows. I am having a bit of difficulty deciding what. I know what I like, but I only have time for four shows, and consolidation is not my strongest suit. I have no clue when I would be back to New York to see shows again, but very likely it won't be anytime soon, proably a few years. I am a TOTAL theatre queen, so i'm pretty much open to anything. I am going January 4-7, Fri-Sun, (but no time for sunday shows). My pool is something like Grey Gardens / A Chorus Line / Spring Awakeing / Wicked / Mary Poppins / The Apple Tree. My current set is everything but MP and GG. Thanks for any help in advance. AH! So many choices!
P.S. If this is a completely stupid question, just yell at me and let it quietly pass into obscurity 
. But if not, or your just helpful, THANKS!
jess20882
Broadway Star Joined: 9/21/06
#1re: What to see?
Posted: 10/2/06 at 10:46pm
Well if I were coming to NYC for the first time (which I'm not - I live here and unfortunately have gotten into the habit of blowing all of my paychecks on shows 
It sucks for my income but I've also seen almost everything out there...)
So, I'll give you my opinion of the four shows I would choose. I'm sure some will agree and some will disagree but here goes (in no order...):
A Chorus Line
Mary Poppins
Wicked
The Color Purple
But whatever you see, enjoy!
#2re: What to see?
Posted: 10/2/06 at 10:52pm
Though this only adds to your conundrum, you should consider seeing the Company revival, as well.
#3re: What to see?
Posted: 10/2/06 at 10:53pm
It's going to be nearly impossible to get tickets to Wicked and A Chorus Line.
Because none of these are open, I recommend reading about the shows, and see what you think you will like the most. Also - what are your favorite shows? I really don't know what to recommend...
LizzieCurry: No, you're more memorable
#4re: What to see?
Posted: 10/2/06 at 10:53pmDouble post
LizzieCurry: No, you're more memorable
#5re: What to see?
Posted: 10/2/06 at 10:56pm
Avenue Q
A Chorus Line
Company
Spring Awakening
If only from the shows you listed:
Mary Poppins
Spring Awakening
A Chorus Line
Grey Gardens or The Apple Tree
and also if your interested The Grinch has 11 am Sat matinees I think.
#6re: What to see?
Posted: 10/2/06 at 11:08pm
I wouls say...(in this order)
A Chorus Line
The Apple Tree
Gray Gardens
Spring Awakening
Mary Poppins
Julian2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/10/06
#7re: What to see?
Posted: 10/2/06 at 11:10pmOnly have time for four, so I guess I'll take your suggestion just w/o MP.
#8re: What to see?
Posted: 10/3/06 at 9:51am
I recommend:
Wicked
Spelling Bee
A Chorus Line
Drowsy Chaperone
Updated On: 10/3/06 at 09:51 AM
coolkid11776
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/23/06
#9re: What to see?
Posted: 10/3/06 at 2:14pmSEE RENT IT IS AN AMAZING SHOW THEY DO A Lotter for 20$ tickets in the first 2 rows
#10re: What to see?
Posted: 10/3/06 at 2:29pm
if it were me i would try to get a ticket to A Chrous Line now. you can't go wrong with that show. in addition, i'd pick The Apple Tree.
if you're going to want to see Wicked i'd recommend getting your ticket for that now too. keep in mind theatre is in high demand so b*tches are taking all the seats.
i know what it's like to come to NYC for the first time though :) i secretly get giddy every weekend when i come down from Boston
#11re: What to see?
Posted: 10/3/06 at 2:34pm
If you can only see 4 shows, I would choose:
Grey Gardens
A Chorus Line
Spring Awakening
The Apple Tree
MARY POPPINS and WICKED will be around for years.
#12re: What to see?
Posted: 10/3/06 at 2:35pmright, the only reason i didn't mention GG was because you said everything but that. GG won't be around that long so i'd snatch that baby up quick!
#13re: What to see?
Posted: 10/3/06 at 2:36pm
See me! 
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
actor
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/14/06
#15re: What to see?
Posted: 10/3/06 at 3:36pm
A Chorus Line
Wicked
Mary Poppins or DRS
Drowsy Chaperone
bwayondabrain
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/05
#16re: What to see?
Posted: 10/3/06 at 6:48pm
THE WEDDING SINGER
THE APPLE TREE
GREY GARDENS
THE COLOR PURPLE
#17re: What to see?
Posted: 10/3/06 at 7:21pmOMFG i lyke tottally didn't now RENT had a lotto. And for only 20$$$$ i gotta go try it now! omfg!
MandaGurl
Understudy Joined: 1/31/05
#18re: What to see?
Posted: 10/3/06 at 7:23pm
The Wedding Singer!!! Such a fantastic fun show!!
-Amanda*
#19re: What to see?
Posted: 10/3/06 at 7:28pmAlthough it's not on your list, you should consider going to see Drowsy Chaperone. It's fantastic and the present cast is phenomenal. I'm assuming that the cast isn't going to change too dramatically between now and your trip and you should take the chance to see it with the amazing cast that's there now. It's awsome!!
#20re: What to see?
Posted: 10/3/06 at 11:22pm
Drowsy Chaperone (A must see INHO)
Spring Awakenings (Loved it Off Broadway)
Grey Gardens (So you can say you saw it at Tony time!)
The Color Purple
I always try to see something new as I only get to New York once or twice a year.
Julian2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/10/06
#21re: What to see?
Posted: 10/4/06 at 10:01pmBump
#22re: What to see?
Posted: 10/5/06 at 9:24ampersonally, i'd go and see whatever is new (just to see the OBC), or one of the revivals.
#23re: What to see?
Posted: 10/5/06 at 9:31am
Me! 
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
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