What to see: Sunday matinee & Monday eve

[Elke]

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! :)

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

Posted: 1/23/09 at 4:02pm

Go 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]

Posted: 1/23/09 at 5:35pm

I would say August: OC, Little Mermaid

[dramamama611]

Posted: 1/23/09 at 5:49pm

DEFINITELY August.

And 39 Steps.


Not much plays on Monday nights, though.

[Elke]

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.

[Drunk Chita Rivera]

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]

Posted: 1/23/09 at 6:38pm

August is leaps and bounds a better show. Not even in the same ballpark.

[Elke]

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!

[TonyVincent]

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.

[Dollypop]

Posted: 1/23/09 at 10:46pm

I love THE FANTASTICKS, so I vote for that one!

[lesmis]

Posted: 1/24/09 at 8:43am

I recommend Ave Q on Monday.

[broadwayfan7]

Posted: 1/24/09 at 10:04am

August Osage County and Avenue Q. Have fun!

[Theatreboy49]

Posted: 1/24/09 at 11:46am

I second A:OC and Ave. Q

[Elke]

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