This could have also gone into IMHO, but it’s about shows, so I did a coin toss and put it here.
My wife and I are taking a much needed mini-vacation to NYC next week. We’re actually staying across the river in Newark, and plan on riding the train in every morning. The cost and extra time is still less than what we would have been paying for an equivalent hotel in the city. Since I know nothing of what is currently playing, I’m hoping that some of our NYC resident dopers will be able to give recommendations for shows. For the most part we like light-hearted comedies or musicals. We liked “Wicked” and the last time we were in the city we saw “Curtains” with David Hyde Pierce. Both were excellent. So, any great recommendations?
Anyone? I’ll give this one bump, then I guess we’ll randomly pick something. I usually like to stay away from a broadway production of something else. Like Lion King or Totally Blond. Not that I doubt they’re very good shows, but more because I’d like the opportunity to see something new rather than another version of a story I’ve already seen.
I really liked Rock of Ages. If you are between 20-40 and listened to the radio growing up you will probably enjoy it just as much as I did! Mamma Mia! is also excellent. In The Heights is good but it is a bit different and not everyone’s cup of tea.
Do NOT see The Addams Family. I’ve heard nothing but horrible things about it from people who really love the theater.
I just saw this - it’s utterly fantastic. Hard to describe - imagine if Blue Man Group performed in a nightclub, was exceedingly dark in tone, and not blue. And involved people flying through the air in really bizarre ways. And treadmills! And a pool!
Honestly, I was really skeptical when I heard about this show. But it is, quite literally, jaw-dropping. You should see this - but don’t pay full price, there’s no need. They start selling $26 rush tickets two hours before every performance - get in line three hours before the performance, and you should get the cheap tickets. (Everyone is standing, so there are no “good” or “bad” seats). Even if you don’t get a rush ticket, they hand out discount tickets to the people standing in line - so you can still get tickets for $35/each, as opposed to the normal $80.
It’s supposed to be really great - and Al Pacino is reprising his role as Shylock! Getting tickets requires real dedication, though. I ended up seeing Fuerza Bruta because I couldn’t get the Shakespeare tickets, even though I joined the ticket line at six in the morning. (I was told I needed to be there by 3). People often camp in the line overnight.