Yet another advice-seeking thread

Hi! I made a strikingly similar thread like this over a year ago to ask how a broke college student could get Hamilton tix. Needless to say, I did not end up booking a flight and subsequently did not see Chris Jackson nor Lin. Or The Color Purple!

BUT the time has finally come when I do, indeed, have airfare booked...okay, it's to Boston, but I plan on leaving for NYC from Boston on the morning of the 24th. (I hear Chinatown Bus is the best way to to get to NYC from Boston?) I'll be traveling solo and I plan on booking a cheap airbnb by the end of the day. Any recs on the area I should stay or airbnb recs?

Getting to the real point of this thread, what shows are a must to see? I'll be there for shows on the 24-26. At this point, I think I will go ahead and buy tix to Kinky Boots and A Bronx Tale. I would *love* to see DEH, but I already know that they're going to be extra hard to come by after The Tony Awards air. I thought about adding Charlie to the list to see that Monday night, but the reviews make it sound terrible.

Spam me with your discount codes (I remember there being some sort of thread for those) if you leave me some advice. What is the best way for a student to get discounts? Again, I want to go ahead and buy at least two tickets beforehand. I don't want deal with lines a week and a half after the Tony!

Thanks all!

Updated On: 6/8/17 at 01:33 AM

Hi! I love shows, both musicals and straight plays, that can make me cry. I want a show that will leave me thinking about it for days. Thanks for asking!

Zoumiz said: "Hi! I love shows, both musicals and straight plays, that can make me cry. I want a show that will leave me thinking about it for days. Thanks for asking!



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If you like crying (lol), I would definitely see Miss Saigon

Saw Charlie a few nights ago and was nervous about it based on reviews, but it was really fun and well done I think.... Christian Borle was spectacular, too.

OSLO is a great choice for a play, and is cheap via LincTix for excellent seats. Groundhog Day, The Great Comet, and A Doll's House Part 2 are all great choices as well.

You didn't say which month you'll be travelling in, so I'm assuming you mean June. I consider the following to be "must see" shows currently playing:

Sunset Boulevard (final performance is June 25)

Groundhog Day

Come From Away (worth the premium price)

Dear Evan Hansen (worth the premium price)

Also, if you enjoy epic, sweeping productions like I do, I would also recommend Miss Saigon.

Finally, 1984 will definitely make you think, but be forewarned that it is a brutal experience unlike anything I've ever seen on the stage.

Updated On: 6/9/17 at 10:38 AM

I have taken the train from Boston to Penn Station and it was fairly inexpensive, but I booked pretty far in advance. Also, if you are open to seeing many different shows, Stub Hub could be a great choice for you on the day of the show. On the train down I was looking at Hamilton tix for that evening's performance and there were many available. Prices kept dropping and about an hour before showtime, a single aisle seat in orchestra was $300 - may sound $$$$ but great price for Hamilton.

Zoumiz, I'd go to show-score.com and search for the shows your interested in, then go the where it says "discounts" and "deals" (two different sections, but both give discount codes), find the best deal from there then, when you get to new york, go to the B.O (unless online there are very limited seats) and buy there (avoid the fees).