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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#1
Posted: 11/5/15 at 11:49am

Hello everyone!

Next week I'll be going to NYC, it's my first trip and I'm really excited! I'll be arriving on friday morning and I'll be there for a week, so I was wondering if you guys could help me out filling some time slots that I have.

Right now, this is what I already have tickets for:

- Sunday: Les Mis

- Monday: Spring Awakening

- Tuesday: Book of Mormon

- Wednesday: Phantom of the Opera

- Thursday: Hamilton

As you can see, I still haven't made my mind for Friday (if I'm not too tired from the long flight) and Saturday night. Right now I'm not considering matinees, but I can change my mind about that. Considering everything that I said, can you guys help me pick more shows?

Thanks!

PS: English is not my first language, I'm sorry for my mistakes :)

Updated On: 11/5/15 at 11:49 AM

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#2
Posted: 11/5/15 at 11:52am

Great picks so far. I'd recommend An American in Paris, Curious Incident, Fun Home, Gentleman's Guide, The King and I, Something Rotten!, and Wicked.

usn120 said: "Really... REALLY...? It's been 8 years and you thought it was worth bumping to share that you THINK Broadway "Star" Alex Wyse is Jewish?"

Updated On: 11/5/15 at 11:52 AM

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#3
Posted: 11/5/15 at 11:52am

Definitely Fun Home, it's the best show on Broadway right now. I also recommend The King and I for classic Broadway done superbly, and Gentleman's Guide, which is a fun show that's closing in a couple months.

And your English is fine.

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#4
Posted: 11/5/15 at 11:57am

if youve never seen it, go with Wicked

otherwise fun home

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#5
Posted: 11/5/15 at 11:59am

Allegiance.

The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#6
Posted: 11/5/15 at 12:05pm

Do you already have your tickets to Hamilton?

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#7
Posted: 11/5/15 at 12:12pm

neonlightsxo said: "Do you already have your tickets to Hamilton? "

It is under the heading "Right now, this is what I already have tickets for:"

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#8
Posted: 11/5/15 at 12:14pm

See Fun Home!

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#9
Posted: 11/5/15 at 12:15pm

Something Rotten! And if you're looking to change it up and throw a play in there, Curious Incident. If you can get a ticket to The King and I, I also highly recommend that.

A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#10
Posted: 11/5/15 at 12:29pm

I also recommend The King and I. Classic show and it will give you a chance to explore Lincoln Center.

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#11
Posted: 11/5/15 at 12:29pm

My Suggestions Are:
Aladdin
An American in Paris
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Fun Home
Jersey Boys
The King & I
The Lion King
Matilda

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#12
Posted: 11/5/15 at 12:51pm

haterobics, I don't think it said that when I posted. But OK. correct away.

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#13
Posted: 11/5/15 at 1:20pm

Fun Home, great show and unique experience in the round
Wicked or the King and I for a "big show" experience

I like a good rhyme more than a good time

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#14
Posted: 11/5/15 at 1:34pm

Rotten

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#15
Posted: 11/5/15 at 2:17pm

Chicago

"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)

Updated On: 11/5/15 at 02:17 PM

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#16
Posted: 11/5/15 at 2:31pm

I must add, now that I think about it, since this is your first trip to NYC, you must see Wicked. I'm making that a requirement for you.

usn120 said: "Really... REALLY...? It's been 8 years and you thought it was worth bumping to share that you THINK Broadway "Star" Alex Wyse is Jewish?"

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#17
Posted: 11/5/15 at 2:33pm

Wicked has toured globally at this point, no? One can have never been to NYC and still have attended productions of Wicked and Chicago, for that matter.

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#18
Posted: 11/5/15 at 2:42pm

All that singing and dancing - why not take in a play? King Charles III or Curious Incident or Hand to Gd or Gin Game because when else are you going to have a chance to see James Earl Jones and Cecily Tyson on stage together?

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#19
Posted: 11/5/15 at 5:33pm

First time is the best. Have a great time. :)

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#20
Posted: 11/6/15 at 9:14am

Fun Home, Fun Home, Fun Home. Also, Fun Home. :)

If you're interested in plays, Hand to God and Curious Incident are both excellent.

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#21
Posted: 11/6/15 at 10:05am

Fun Home, Matilda, and Kinky Boots (since you are gong before the star Billy Porter leaves on Nov 20). You should be able to get tickets to the last two without much issue..Fun Home is more up in the air.

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Posted: 11/6/15 at 10:11am

Rotten & On Your Feet

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My first trip to NYC - Picking shows#23
Posted: 11/6/15 at 10:50am

I saw Gentleman's Guide and The King & I on my recent trip and would definitely recommend both. Also Daddy Long Legs if you'd like to try a small off-Broadway show -- my friends and I loved it. Have a great time!