I'm trying to be economical and use some discounts from Playbill.com for my next visit to NYC in May. Looking for something for myself and 18 year old DD. I thought about Altar Boyz, or perhaps something else off Broadway? Or one of the discounted shows on Broadway:
33 Variations
9 to 5
August: Osage County
Avenue Q
Blithe Spirit
Chicago
Desire Under the Elms
Exit the King
God of Carnage
Guys and Dolls
Hair
Impressionism
Irena's Vow
Mary Stuart
Next to Normal
Reasons To Be Pretty
Rock of Ages
The 39 Steps
The Norman Conquests
The Phantom of the Opera
The Philanthropist
Waiting for Godot

Any thoughts?

It depends what you and dd like.

Chicago - around a long time, but a great musical
Blithe Spirit - Noel coward done beautifully. Angela Lansbury and cast are wonderful.
Impressionism - not a play with a lot of 'depth,' but I enjoyed it. Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen are both good.
August: Osage County - great drama with occasional levity - long performance.
Avenue Q - clever and different
Phantom - a classic
Irena's Vow - saw it off Broadway - good, true story - wouldn't be a top rec for a visitor.

Are you only seeing one play?

I would stick to Broadway - there are some very good choices.

Another place to check out discounts is broadwaybox.com. I agree go with a Broadway show. Of ur list I would say Chicago or Phantom, as they are classics and real Broadway experiences for visitors. If were me, I'd wait and hit the tkts booth and go see more than one show.

I would axe Reasons to be Pretty from the list. While NYTimes
gave LaBute glowing reviews, the constant & sophomoric
cursing was tedious.

I saw Guys and Dolls with my 23-year-old daughter last weekend and it was fun for both of us. I also support vabarone's advice to see a classic, such as Phantom.

The 39 Steps is very entertaining - have you seen any of the "Tuna Texas" shows? It's a similar format.

Thanx so much. I was leaning toward Chicago and Phantom. I may narrow it down and let DD help me pick.

I've liked all the plays I've seen - Hairspray (original cast), Mama Mia, Lion King, COlor Purple, Wicked. While I loved the movie, Mama Mia was my least fave play of all. Not sure why.