how to fill 2 slots

Taking a last minute business trip to NYC and it looks like I'll only have 2 slots available to see shows. As we've discussed on this board, there are so many shows running, but so few to really see or get excited about. I can't remember the last time I was in a situation like this, where I'm choosing from a long list of shows, but none that I'm dying to see.

So I thought I'd put it out there and see what you all think. I wonder, are there any "must sees" this season? Here's my short list. Please keep in mind that I've taken Carousel and MFL off the list because I don't want to ruin my Carousel memories having seen the great Lincoln Center version. And My Fair Lady - not really interested in this production. I've also taken Spongebob off the list because I never ever watched the show and it doesn't interest me.

So here goes, not in any order:

Mean Girls, The Band's Visit, The Boys in the Band, Frozen, Three Tall Women, Once on this Island (saw the original, do I need to see this?)

(if it's not on here, I've either seen it or I have no interest)

All suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Yes, you need to see Once on This Island. The 360 seating is stunning and the cast is spectacular. You won't regret it!

Thank you everyone so far for your suggestions. Interesting that all of the comments were similar.

So, Is Mean Girls that bad? Is it not even fun? How would you compare it with Legally Blonde, which I did NOT enjoy? I could be totally wrong, but it seems like a similar type of show.

I can attest to Mean Girls being bad. So is Frozen. Not worth the money.

I'd easily go with The Band's Visit and Three Tall Women, hands-down. Once on This Island would be my third choice.

I know that its terrible to say, but I saw both parts of Angels in America in the cinema so I don't feel like that's the best option for me. Plus I don't have the time to see both parts. (Yes, I realize there's no replacing live performance!!)

If you can get down to Union Square, I HIGHLY recommend In And Of Itself. It's an amazing story telling magic (I know) show that left me speechless. 75 minutes that really made me think. I saw it about 24 hours ago and I am still flipped out.



I second The Bands Visit. Small, touching, amazing piece of theater. Pulling for a Tony award for best musical. If you can get a ticket for the mezz off to the right.

Updated On: 5/4/18 at 01:37 AM

haterobics said: "I'd knock Frozen off the list, and probably Mean Girls, and then anything else you see should be great."

I too would opt out of Frozen. Just pop in the Disney DVD and you're in for a better ride (imho). However, any chances of reconsidering on the Spongebob front? I've never seen a single SBSP episode, knew almost nothing about the characters or the content of the cartoon and LOVED the musical. It was what Broadway should always be: Fun, Colorful, Entertaining, and Ingenious.

Otherwise, I'd vote Once on this Island.

everythingtaboo said: "So...is it wrong when Isaw the question how to fill 2 slots, my first thought was to look up Eiffel Tower in Urban Dictionary?"

Haha I had the same reaction and then remembered what site I was on...

OP, definitely don't miss Once On This Island - it's a totally different production than the original! For your other, I'd say Band's Visit (it's polarizing here, but clearly critically loved... really your call if it's your cup of tea) or Three Tall Women.

(FWIW, I saw Mean Girls last night and had a blast! Shouldn't win the Pulitzer, but a very entertaining night of theater.)

Pick 2 of these 3:

Three Tall Women, Bands Visit and Once On This Island.

I thought Bands Visit was good, not great. Maybe I expected too much since everyone has been praising it so much. I saw it with the guy from Oslo in the lead, maybe it comes off better with Tony Shalhoub. OOTI and Three Tall Women are both great.

The other shows you are interested in are not in the same league as these three.

Updated On: 5/4/18 at 04:59 PM

So...is it wrong when I saw the question how to fill 2 slots, my first thought was to look up Eiffel Tower in Urban Dictionary?

Is it wronger that I immediately thought of RobbieJ?

Anyway, The Band's Visit and Once on This Island.

I also strongly suggest you do not miss Three Tall Women.

thanks again for the suggestions.

the two times I went to buy tickets for 3 Tall Women, all of the main orchestra seats were being sold as Premium for $299. There were just a couple of very bad orchestra seats at $169.

It looked that way for several dates. Its great that so many people are recommending the show, but I don't want to see it badly enough to spend $310 (total with fees, etc).