re: Is this OVERKILL?

[fugazi]

Posted: 10/30/06 at 7:08pm

Hello again everyone! I made a post a few days ago, and with the assistance of the forum members I decided on which shows to see. Now I need to know if this is overkill; I don't want to become burned out of Broadway! Keep in mind, however, that aside from a psychology convention (which I don't need to attend too much of) Broadway is the other reason I am even in New York! This is what I have scheduled:

1. Tuesday: I arrive. No musicals.
2. Wednesday: 2:00- The Drowsy Chaperone, 8:00- Jersey Boys
3. Thursday: 8:00- Wicked
4. Friday: 8:00- Grey Gardens
5. Saturday: 2:00- Spring Awakening, 8:00- Hairspray
6. Sunday: I head home!

Is six shows too many over four days? This is my first time in New York, and all I *really* want to do is watch musicals. I won't be back for many years, and I am blessed to have everything paid for on this trip! I just want to know if this is too much! Thank you soooooo much!

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 10/30/06 at 7:09pm

If you want to see them all it's not to many at all. Have fun!


Updated On: 10/30/06 at 07:09 PM

[whatyouown223]

Posted: 10/30/06 at 7:10pm

I say fit as many shows in as humanly possible.

[Mother's Younger Brother]

Posted: 10/30/06 at 7:10pm

I think you kinda answered your own question. If all you want to do is see musicals, then do it.

Every time I go to NY, I see as many shows as I possibly can -- which usually means a show in every possible time slot, like you're doing. Personally, I love it.

Updated On: 10/30/06 at 07:10 PM

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 10/30/06 at 7:12pm

I've done 8 shows in 4 days before (in London). You'll be fine.

[aspiringactress]

Posted: 10/30/06 at 7:15pm

I'm a new yorker born and raised and I do this sort of thing every once and a while. Especially if it's a school vacation and I'm not going away. It's fun.

[neddyfrank2]

Posted: 10/30/06 at 7:16pm

I am doing 6 shows over 3 days.

Saturday Matinee- Grey Gardens
Saturday Night- Jersey Boys
Sunday Morning-The Grinch
Sunday Matinee- The Apple Tree
Sunday Night- Spring Awakening
Monday Night- Company

[fugazi]

Posted: 10/30/06 at 8:12pm

Thanks again. For some reason I didn't envision other people being as fanatical as I am; I guess I am wrong! I just didn't want to gorge myself and then regret it halfway through. Sounds like that hasn't happened to most of you!

[shesamarshmallow]

Posted: 10/30/06 at 8:30pm

I'm doing 11 in 7 days in December, and on the day I arrive back in LA I'm seeing the first preview of 13.

[dented146]

Posted: 10/30/06 at 9:33pm

That won't burn you out; it will just make you more of a Broadway addict. The only thing likely to suffer are your hands from all the clapping. Have fun!

[LondonSean]

Posted: 10/30/06 at 9:45pm

I live in London, I see a show more or less every night (West End, fringe, out of town), I saw over 365 a few years ago (I was on an awards panel though)! All my holidays involve theatre or opera (shows in NY, Edinburgh Festival, Ring Cycle and plays in Berlin, Opera and dance in Paris, Stratford upon Avon for the RSC etc).

I'm in NY in November (20-29):
Mon: Heartbreak House
Tues: Little Dog Laughed
Wed: Company and The Vertical Hour
Thurs (Thanksgiving): Radio City (I am a tourist!) and Spring Awakening
Fri: Butley and A Chorus Line
Sat: Voyage and Grey Gardens
Sun: The Drowsy Chaperon and Tarzan (I know...)
Mon: The Barber of Seville (at The Met)
Tues: The Apple Tree

That's 14 in 9 days (if you count Radio City?), plus I was thinking about seeing a short matinee on Wed 29 before my evening flight (I must resist...)! Possibly also The Grinch if I have a free morning away from the museums.

Should I be admitting to this odd behaviour?

[eyekanspehl]

Posted: 10/31/06 at 12:32am

In my opinion, if you were planning to see the same show more than once in that period of time, it might be overkill. But since it appears as though you want to see different shows, then my answer is no.

[BroadwayRandy0711]

Posted: 10/31/06 at 12:54am

Last December we saw 6 shows in 5 days. I did not have a problem seeing all of the shows. The only thing that happened was I got sick from standing at the stage door in the cold waiting for the cast to come out. If you cut that out or at least keep it to a minimal, I think that you should be ok. I am only seeing 3 shows this next trip in December. I was actually in NYC just last week and saw 9 shows in 12 days.

[steel84]

Posted: 10/31/06 at 12:59am

I did 12 shows in 6 days one time, I would do it. Esp. if you don't get to NYC that often. Take advantage when you can.

[FeelingElectric]

Posted: 10/31/06 at 8:02am

Last month, I saw 21 different shows in 8 days between Broadway, the NYMF, and Spelling Bee in Baltimore. I had an absolute blast! Like Steel84 said, take advantage when you can.

[FrontRowCenter2]

Posted: 10/31/06 at 8:40am

Go for it - cause if you hold back you'll only regret it once you get home.