Recent Broadway Plays We've Enjoyed
Jun 26th, 2008, 05:31 AM
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Recent Broadway Plays We've Enjoyed
Boeing Boeing
I want to thank everyone who posted reviews of this play here. My parents are in town this week and I advised them to pick this show at the Tkts booth if it was available based on reading a few positive reports.
We picked up orchestra seats (on the side but still a good view). I thought Christine Baranski, who plays the French maid, stole every scene she was in.
I left the theater thinking that I really should attend more plays; I've always just gone when I have family or friends in town.
What are some plays that you've enjoyed lately?
I want to thank everyone who posted reviews of this play here. My parents are in town this week and I advised them to pick this show at the Tkts booth if it was available based on reading a few positive reports.
We picked up orchestra seats (on the side but still a good view). I thought Christine Baranski, who plays the French maid, stole every scene she was in.
I left the theater thinking that I really should attend more plays; I've always just gone when I have family or friends in town.
What are some plays that you've enjoyed lately?
Jun 26th, 2008, 09:52 AM
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If coming to NYC, don't forget the best theater option in NY Shakespeare in the Park. Hamlet ends its run on Sunday. Hair begins July 22nd.
http://www.publictheater.org/content/view/126/219/
http://www.publictheater.org/content/view/126/219/
Jun 26th, 2008, 10:00 AM
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Ryan - only if you're prepared to spend the day on line for two tickets. Many tourists can't devote a day to that. It is a great experience though - very special with a view of the castle in the background!
Jun 26th, 2008, 10:47 AM
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An editor here at work went the other night; his friend was in line at 6:30 am and was able to get two tickets at 1pm. Commitment pays off-- I would like to see Hair so thanks for the heads up. I think I'd have to take the day off...or find a very good friend to endure the wait.
Jun 26th, 2008, 02:19 PM
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Loved August: Osage County --but most of the cast is leaving post-Tony's, except Amy Morton. South Pacific is amazing - but I doubt one can get tickets for it still. In the Heights is a high energy, vibrant musical, well worth its Tony award.
Also saw, Gypsy (o.k. if you love Patti Lupone), The Country Girl (awful) and Dangerous Liasons (just o.k.)
Also saw, Gypsy (o.k. if you love Patti Lupone), The Country Girl (awful) and Dangerous Liasons (just o.k.)
Jun 26th, 2008, 08:13 PM
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Don't forget off Broadway. This trip we've seen some great stuff there, as we'd seen many of the older shows on Broadway. Adding Machine is fascinating. Port Authority has three of the best actors you'll ever see on a stage together in New York. See Reasons to be Pretty off Broadway before it moves to Broadway next year. Three on a Couch is a bizarre, but well done play.
What's more you see these off Broadway shows for half of what you pay for Broadway (discounts on both counted in).
I think November with Nathan Lane was terribly funny with a great cast. It's closing in mid July, so hurry to see it. Lots of good seats at discount.
What's more you see these off Broadway shows for half of what you pay for Broadway (discounts on both counted in).
I think November with Nathan Lane was terribly funny with a great cast. It's closing in mid July, so hurry to see it. Lots of good seats at discount.
Jun 29th, 2008, 06:06 AM
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'The 39 steps'
'Sunday in The Park With George'
'Mel Brooks New Musical Young Frankenstein' (yes, that is the full title)
All wonderful and very entertaining, and all seen June 24th and 25th. More details in trip report to follow soon.
'Sunday in The Park With George'
'Mel Brooks New Musical Young Frankenstein' (yes, that is the full title)
All wonderful and very entertaining, and all seen June 24th and 25th. More details in trip report to follow soon.
Jun 29th, 2008, 12:22 PM
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With our trip drawing to a close, of the 23 plays and musicals we've seen this month in NYC -- one stands way out ahead of all the others -- August: Osage County. I found it mesmerizing and astounding!
Jul 27th, 2008, 07:52 PM
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To Those in New York Ctiy,
Does anyone know if the Ticket Discount Booth is open the week of December 7 at the South Street Seaport?
I usually stand in line forever at the Times Square location.
Is it difficult in December to get to the South Street Seaport booth?
Thanks for any help.
Does anyone know if the Ticket Discount Booth is open the week of December 7 at the South Street Seaport?
I usually stand in line forever at the Times Square location.
Is it difficult in December to get to the South Street Seaport booth?
Thanks for any help.
Jul 27th, 2008, 08:28 PM
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travelbonnie, you can check the site: www.tdf.org to find more information of the 3 discount ticket booths (hours, cash or credit card, etc...)
I went to 4 shows the past week: Spamalot, Young Frankenstein, Grease, and Spring Awakening. They are all well done and enjoyable.
For these 4 shows, I got the tickets from the South Street Seaport discount booth. ( Yes, four times! ) The line was not very long, and I used my umbrella for shade under the hot sun.
I went to 4 shows the past week: Spamalot, Young Frankenstein, Grease, and Spring Awakening. They are all well done and enjoyable.
For these 4 shows, I got the tickets from the South Street Seaport discount booth. ( Yes, four times! ) The line was not very long, and I used my umbrella for shade under the hot sun.
Jul 28th, 2008, 07:09 PM
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A quick comment in response to the earlier post about the difficulty in getting tickets to the Shakespeare in the Park productions. My husband and I were in NYC last week and wanted to see the Hair production in Central Park on Thursday (July 24). We wandered over from the Met at about 1 p.m. and stood in a very short line for about 1 minute. We got two tickets - not seated together but that wasn't a problem - and had a wonderful evening. Maybe we were just lucky, but it was easy, wonderful and FREE! Gets no better...
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