What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve
What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve
#1What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve
Posted: 1/23/09 at 3:04pm
I will be in NY from January 30 until February 5 to see shows. All my theatre slots are booked except for the Sunday matinee and the Monday evening. And I'm having trouble deciding what to see.
Basically I'm considering these: Uncle Vanya, August: OC, Little Mermaid (just to see Heidi as Ursula), Celebrity Autobiography, 39 Steps, The Fantasticks, Forbidden Broadway and You're Welcome America.
Any opinions? Thanks, everyone! :)
#2re: What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve
Posted: 1/23/09 at 4:02pmGo see August Osage County! NOW! I would see that on Sunday, because it's so long you don't want to get out so late.
dg22894
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#2re: What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve
Posted: 1/23/09 at 5:35pmI would say August: OC, Little Mermaid
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#3re: What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve
Posted: 1/23/09 at 5:49pm
DEFINITELY August.
And 39 Steps.
Not much plays on Monday nights, though.
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#4re: What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve
Posted: 1/23/09 at 5:52pm
Thanks. I'd love to see August: OC. But now that you mentioned the long running time... I realised that it won't fit into my schedule. If the show starts at 3pm, it'll end around 6:20pm. And I'm seeing Mamma Mia! (I knoooooow, hehe) at 7pm, so that seems a little risky. 
#5re: What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve
Posted: 1/23/09 at 6:32pm
It couldn't be that close but you may want some time to stretch your legs or eat.
Or just skip Mama Mia...
dramamama611
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#6re: What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve
Posted: 1/23/09 at 6:38pmAugust is leaps and bounds a better show. Not even in the same ballpark.
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#7re: What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve
Posted: 1/23/09 at 6:50pm
Oh yeah, I don't doubt that for a second. I got my Mamma Mia ticket months ago on a whim after seeing the movie. And I had no idea that my theatre slots would fill up so quickly.
I may try seeing both. I'll sprint to the Winter Garden and if I'm too late, then so be it...
Thanks again!
#8re: What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve
Posted: 1/23/09 at 7:59pm
You will have NO problem getting to Mamma Mia. You'll have time to grab a bite at one of the fast food places on the way, too.
As for the other show, I'd recommend Forbidden Broadway, then 39 Steps.
However, it looks like the only Monday shows are Avenue Q, Chicago, and Phantom.
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#9re: What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve
Posted: 1/23/09 at 10:46pmI love THE FANTASTICKS, so I vote for that one!
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#10re: What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve
Posted: 1/24/09 at 8:43amI recommend Ave Q on Monday.
#11re: What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve
Posted: 1/24/09 at 10:04amAugust Osage County and Avenue Q. Have fun!
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#12re: What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve
Posted: 1/24/09 at 11:46amI second A:OC and Ave. Q
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"I am sorry but it is an unjust world and virtue is only triumphant in theatricle performances" The Mikado
#13re: What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve
Posted: 1/24/09 at 12:41pm
Thanks, everyone. I've already seen Avenue Q on Broadway and I'm seeing the London production next month, so I prefer to see something else. I am most likely going for A:OC on Sunday and Forbidden Broadway on Monday.
Edited to add: how's orchestra, seat F1 for A:OC?
Updated On: 1/24/09 at 12:41 PM
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