#1Show Recommendations
Posted: 7/21/17 at 1:34pm
Hi! I am heading to New York in August and already have tickets to the The Great Comet, and I was looking to get opinions on what else to see. I would definitely prefer something on the cheaper side (under $100 per ticket would be great) so I'm open to straight plays as well!
I have already seen Waitress, BOM, and Dear Evan Hansen and I have no interest in Miss Saigon or Hello Dolly.
Margo319
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/15
#3Show Recommendations
Posted: 7/21/17 at 1:37pm
Groundhog Day for sure!
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10086Sundays
Broadway Star Joined: 5/5/17
#4Show Recommendations
Posted: 7/21/17 at 1:38pm
I third Groundhog Day, it's at TKTS for under $100. Close to curtain you can get great center orchestra seats.
Updated On: 7/21/17 at 01:38 PM
#5Show Recommendations
Posted: 7/21/17 at 1:39pm
You're already seeing the best new show, so you're already off to a good start...
Doll's House Part 2 is usually a cheap(er) ticket, no clue how the new cast is yet, though. Was an easy rush when I saw it.
I really loved Groundhog Day, and it is growing on me more and more now that I'm listening to the OBCR. Lottery is easy to win, and if you don't the lottery loser seats are arguably even better than the winners (albeit $30 more, but still in the $60s)
Bandstand is a fun show, albeit not my favorite, but I picked up a ticket at around 5p for the evening show for $35, partial view, front row of mezz.
Margo319
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/15
#6Show Recommendations
Posted: 7/21/17 at 1:40pm
Andy Karl is such a dream, and he is SO kind. I support the show as much as I can because of that. It's really a great show regardless, and it fits your budget! If you go, I hope you enjoy the hell out of it! Oh, and I totally understand your non interest in Dolly. Have you heard their cast recording? YUCK.
Acetic Acid
Swing Joined: 5/27/17
#8Show Recommendations
Posted: 7/21/17 at 2:17pm
I'd highly recommend seeing Anastasia. If you're seeing 18th century Russia, why not see 19th century Russia too? Lol.
There are mezz tickets for $99 available in August still (not obstructed view either - avoid box tickets which are usually $109).
LxGstv
Broadway Star Joined: 11/22/16
#9Show Recommendations
Posted: 7/21/17 at 3:46pm
Groundhog Day is alright. I will agree that Andy Karl seems super nice, unfortunately that doesn't elevate the material though.
I think the best shows on Broadway right now are plays... A Doll's House part 2 is brilliant and The Play That Goes Wrong is hysterical. Both have rush tickets that are around $30.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#10Show Recommendations
Posted: 7/21/17 at 3:48pm
Always Groundhog Day.
The Play That Goes Wrong is absolutely hysterical, too.
Margo319
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/15
#12Show Recommendations
Posted: 7/26/17 at 12:59pm
Thoughts on School of Rock, 1984, The Play That Goes Wrong, and Doll's House Part 2??
Updated On: 7/26/17 at 12:59 PM
#13Show Recommendations
Posted: 7/26/17 at 1:13pm
Give Bandstand and Anastasia a try! Both are excellent shows (although I've only seen Anastasia, Bandstand has a beautiful recording and covers important subject matters) Tickets to Anastasia can be a little more expensive than you'd like, but it's totally worth it!
Updated On: 7/26/17 at 01:13 PM