Shows for my trip

[tombomb31]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 12:42pm

I'm coming to NYC on June 6 and 7 to see The Tonys. I have room for 3 shows while I'm there. 

I think that I have come to the conclusion that my 3 shows will be The Audience, On the 20th Century, and The Vist.

Have I made good choices? I'm open to being swayed!

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 12:43pm

No room for Fun Home?

[tombomb31]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 12:46pm

I dont really know too much about it. Which show on my list is it worthy of replacing?

[n2nbaby]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 12:49pm

While I haven't seen any of these yet, I would personally replace The Audience with Fun Home. I've been addicted to the recording and the raves it has been getting makes it a must see. Finally seeing it at the end of the month and I can't wait.

[tombomb31]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 12:51pm

I was a little iffy about The Audience, since its not a musical, but I LOVE Helen Mirren, and figured that seeing her on stage may not be a possibility for me again.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 1:05pm

Doesn't sound like you're "open to being swayed"

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 1:09pm

How on earth can we help you, a stranger, figure out which shows will be best for you?  Impossible.

 

For every show out there, new and old, there are folks that loved it and folks that hated it.  You just need to make a decision and you can't worry about "the show not chosen".

[TheGingerBreadMan]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 1:12pm

If you are absolutey set on wanting to see Helen Mirren, go with The Audience. If you can deal with missing her, see Fun Home. 

 

 

[steven22]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 1:53pm

Go and see Fun Home. 100%. 

[JPeterman]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 2:06pm

Of the shows on Broadway/Off-Broadway now, and that I have seen, here are the ones I think are the cream of the crop ... Hamilton, Curious Incident, Gentleman's Guide, Fun Home, Hedwig, and Something Rotten. 

A second tier of shows to me would be Wolf Hall, Beautiful, Les Miz (if Ramin is on), Skylight, and Fashions for Men at the Mint Theatre.  I have not seen the King and I yet but I have heard it is well done also.

I was a little disappointed with The Audience.  Helen Mirren was excellent as an actress, but the play itself was not nearly as good as Curious Incident.  I did not think it was as interesting, creative, or as smoothly executed as Curious Incident.

The Visit was a real disappointment to me as well.  The overall idea of the musical is intriguing, but the book itself was poorly done, in my opinion.  Roger Rees was a real disappointment for me.  Of course Chita has the stage presence of a queen.

On the 20th Century is a solid choice, but please consider Curious Incident (if you have not seen it), Fun Home and the others listed above. 

A weekend of Fun Home, Curious Incident, and on the 20th Century would be wonderful.

 

Updated On: 4/3/15 at 02:06 PM

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 2:09pm

Hamilton is not on Broadway yet.

[GreasedLightning]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 2:14pm

I think he is aware considering he said Broadway/OFF-BROADWAY. 

 

Christ. Get the stick out of your ass. 

[JPeterman]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 2:17pm

Thanks GreasedLightning, but in neonlight's defense, I edited the message and added Off-Broadway after his comment. I loved Hamilton so much, I definitely didn't think of it at the Public as Off-Broadway!

Updated On: 4/3/15 at 02:17 PM

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 2:20pm

Thanks JPeterman. The only one with a stick up their ass is you, GreasedLightning.

I totally agree that Hamilton is incredible, but considering tickets are scarce at the Public, I can't recommend it.

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 2:26pm

Settle down ladies!!!

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 2:34pm

But Hamilton won't be playing anywhere on the dates the OP WILL be in the city.

[FishermanBob]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 5:15pm

Haven't we already had this discussion with the OP?

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1081554#4648374

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 4/3/15 at 5:20pm

Saw Something Rotten last night. Heartily recommend it.