Going to NYC this August. I was there about 5 years ago and saw Blue Man Group and really enjoyed it. I've also already seen Stomp. A friend of mine has suggested seeing "De La Guarda". It sounds a little similar to Blue Man in that it is high-energy and interactive. Has anyone see it and have any comments?

Thanks!

We were just in NYC this past March and like you, enjoyed BMG and wanted something different. De La Guarda was really interesting, you stand through the entire show and things fall out of the sky on you... great rhythms... wild dancing (YOU may be dancing).. wear cool/comfortable clothes..try to stand near the middle. The only negative was that at various points during the show, if you are standing on the outter perimeters of the audience, you will be asked to move and/or get out of the way of performers and stage crew who must support the dancers that are hanging on bungee like cords above your head... my husband was snarled at by a stage hand.. repetedly though my husband was trying his best to move to the appropriate place his way was blocked by other audience members. The stage hand was pretty nasty and yes, it did take us WAY out of the moment... otherwise it was really different, but we liked BMG better.

La Guarda is definitely worthwhile and by all means follow the advice of standing near the middle - you'll get a better view of some portions of the action and won't have to move as much. We weren't snarled at but did repeatedly have to move. Also off Broadway and very worthwhile (if and only if you're a fan of her music) is "Love, Janis". It's a musical/dramatic tribute based on the music, diary and letters of Janis Joplin. Don't get the expendsive seats at cafe tables in the front - they're actually too close to the stage. It's a small theatre - the $35 seats in the back are plenty close enough but the $55 seats in the center section are more comfortable (better chairs).

Hi there...My husband and I were in NYC in March of this year and saw De La Guarda... It was awesome. We went on the suggestion of a friend who would tell us nothing about it other than not to wear nice clothes and go with an open mind. We also saw the Lion King and Stomp on this same visit and DeLa Guarda was by far our favorite. Something you can only see in New York. I would recommend this show to anyone looking to have GREAT FUN in New York.

I didn't see it but my bro and sister did. THere is no seating so you stand for 3 hours. They thought it was GOOD but it all depends on what your tolerance is. They did not find it very similar to Blue Man nor Stomp. Some parts are sexual in nature so it depends on the ages of your guests. Sorry I can't really describe it further,but I wouldn't consider it a Blue Man alternative from what I've been told.

Thank you all for the great input. Especially with the advice on where to stand.

When you buy tickets, do they give you a section, or do you just have to try to hurry up and stand in the center when you get there?

It's general admission and as people arrive the staff gently moves peopl to one end of the room to fill it up. Best bet is to get there about 10-15 minutes before the performance starts and just keep moving or re-situating yourself to stay somehere towards the center - doesn't have to be exactly in the center but just in that that general area.

I recently saw Fully Committed (off-broadway) and loved it! It is a one man show about the restuarant business. It was very funny and well acted! The theatre is small (all seats are great!) and is located in the Village. I highly recommend it!

De La Guarda, in my opinion seems a bit tacky.

I just saw De La Garda last night so it is fresh in my mind. I'm not sure what the person is talking about who said you stand for three hours. I suggest getting there just before it starts as everyone is held in a crowded bar area until ten minutes before it starts anyway and it makes absolutely no difference when you get there as to where you will end up, as the earliest people in door are ushered to the veryback edges of the room, but you can freely move when it starts. We were not snarled at, but gently nudged by the staff to move to allow things to happen. The entire show is just over one hour - last night including a bit of an encore for curtain call was a total of 65 minutes. It is fun and enjoyable. I'd call it Cirque Soleil on LSD with audience participation. It is not theatre, but makes for a fun evening. We especially liked it because it was over so early (9:10) that we could have dinner afterwards at Union Square Cafe -- very close.