Which shows should I see?

So I've totally blown my budget on B'way musicals this year and then some, having seen Great Comet, Come from Away, DEH, Hello Dolly!, Sunset Blvd, Waitress, plus POTO and Cats tickets for me and my mom. I've also seen the plays Oslo, Little Foxes, and Six Degrees of Separation.

Right now I'm debating between three choices:

1. See Bandstand and Groundhog Day, two musicals I haven't seen but are on TDF

or

2. See Waitress again with Sara Bareilles before she leaves because I loved her so much the first time

or

3. See Donna Murphy in Hello Dolly!

I can ONLY pick one of these choices if I wish not to go bankrupt.

Just as a frame of reference, I LOVED DEH and Waitress because of their tuneful scores and emotional subject matters. I loved seeing Dolly! but am interested in what Donna Murphy would bring to the role. I've listened to Groundhog Day and Bandstand and so far the numbers don't catch my ear except for "Seeing You." I thought Come From Away was nice and enjoyable but it isn't something I'd rush to see again.

Updated On: 5/8/17 at 06:51 PM

I'd love to see Murphy in Dolly. I also want to see Karl in GHD. Le sigh.

The only shows with deadlines are Waitress, because Bareilles is leaving the show, and perhaps Groundhog Day, because who knows what the injured Karl will do once awards season is done. Hello, Dolly isn't closing anytime soon. Is there some urgency that I'm missing about seeing Donna Murphy right now, if you're really strapped for cash at the moment?

Updated On: 5/8/17 at 08:55 PM

As far as I know, she only has that reputation because she was ill during the run of Wonderful Town. I think her vocal troubles are behind her now, otherwise I doubt she would agree to Dolly.

Im seeing Waitress again tomorrow. Can't wait. Todaytix had 30% discounts.

Also seeing GHD on Sunday.

Updated On: 5/9/17 at 05:18 PM

poisonivy2 said: "bear88 said: "The only shows with deadlines are Waitress, because Bareilles is leaving the show, and perhaps Groundhog Day, because who knows what the injured Karl will do once awards season is done? Hello, Dolly isn't closing anytime soon. Is there some urgency that I'm missing about seeing Donna Murphy right now, if you're really strapped for cash at the moment?

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Doesnt Donna Murphy have a history of poor attendance?



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She is only doing one show per week. I can't imagine her having attendance issues.

poisonivy2 said: "Well Waitress tmrw and GHD on Sunday is my final choice. Donna Murphy I think can wait.

By the way for GHD I used todaytix and got side mezz seats. Anyone know how the view is from those seats? I don't think I've ever been in the August Wilson."

Enjoy GHD, it's my favorite of the season. I've heard conflicting reports about the mezz for it. If you're far back, the view might not be great. If it isn't, talk to the ushers at orchestra level during intermission, there will probably be better seats avail.