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loisco Sep 18th, 2008 01:34 PM

I give up! Need help finding a Broadwayplay..
 
I thought I could do it alone..I have spent hours reading reviews. Need recommendations...we've seen the usual favorites like Producers, Phantom..

We like drama, great music, (we are opera lovers) nothing too funky ..

I don't think my 80 year old husband wlll like Jersey Boys which I would like so please let me hear what you loved. Only in NY fof a few days..

Thanks

NeoPatrick Sep 18th, 2008 01:49 PM

Would you like a really great drama well acted -- think Long Day's Journey Into Night, for example?
If so, August, Osage County is a must.

South Pacific (if you can get tickets)?


Centralparkgirl Sep 18th, 2008 02:13 PM

I'm not sure when you're arriving and I second NP's suggestions above.

Add 'Gypsy' to musicals.

Also, the following dramas are in previews now, discount tix available and all with what appear to be strong casts:

'A Man for All Seasons'
'Equus'
'All My Sons'


Rhea58 Sep 18th, 2008 04:59 PM

ditto Neo's & Centralpark's comments. Tickets may be hard for A Man for All Seasons**, however,
All My Sons were reported as slow but may have picked up.
** Frank Langella is fabulous in it

happytrailstoyou Sep 18th, 2008 05:20 PM

My choices would be:

Boeing, Boeing
A Man for All Seasons
Gypsy
August: Osage County

All of which are excellent and available at a discount: http://www.broadwaybox.com/



skatedancer Sep 18th, 2008 05:48 PM

south pacific if you can get tickets!!

loisco Sep 19th, 2008 07:50 PM

No one has mentioned A Tale of Two Cities????...

HowardR Sep 20th, 2008 04:29 AM

That's because it wasn't treated too kindly by the critics.

NeoPatrick Sep 20th, 2008 06:40 AM

And because you asked for "great music". While some people have enjoyed Tale of Two Cities, I don't think anyone has referred to it as "great music".

TC Sep 20th, 2008 07:39 AM

Totally agree -- August - Osage County for drama and South Pacific for music. Both are amazing.

lisettemac Sep 20th, 2008 07:44 AM

Gypsy would be my choice, but I'm a Patti LuPone fan.

mclaurie Sep 20th, 2008 07:52 AM

You don't say when you're coming. Pal Joey will be opening in Nov. with some great music.

mclaurie Sep 20th, 2008 07:58 AM

I'll add some of these shows can be gotten on discount using codes on the left column of broadwaybox.com Gypsy and August Osage for ex. I don't remember if you mentioned where you'd finally decided to stay, but South Pacific is actually playing at Lincoln Center if you're staying near there. It's just impossible to get tickets. If you're willing to pay over the face value, a broker like the sold out section of broadwaybox.com or www.applause-tickets.com might have some.

loisco Sep 20th, 2008 11:19 AM

Coming Nov. 11 for 3 days.

TC Sep 20th, 2008 11:24 AM

If you really want South Pacific tickets, don't forget about <b>&quot;Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS&quot;.</b> You pay twice face value for house seats (Center Orchestra) and the money above and beyond the price of the ticket goes to the AIDS foundation as a charitable donation. So much better than paying scalpers.

They are a wonderful organization to work with. Just phone the number and tell the volunteer what show you'd like to see and what dates you are available. They will check and call you back within a day if they can get the tickets.

212-840-0770, ask for Care Tix.

http://broadwaycares.stores.yahoo.net/caretix.html

loisco Sep 21st, 2008 09:15 AM

My...I am feeling old..I saw Gypsy and South Pacific years and years ago.Not sure I want to see them again.

We have not seen Wicked nor Liion King.Comments?...thanks again for your patience.

loisco Sep 21st, 2008 09:48 AM

I decided on Osage County...thanks...

happytrailstoyou Sep 21st, 2008 07:25 PM


You made a great choice. I envy you. I talked a friend into seeing it when she went to NYC over Labor Day and she sent me a bouquet in thanks.



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