looking for someone to see a show with
looking for someone to see a show with
Joslin Carson
Swing Joined: 9/10/17
#1looking for someone to see a show with
Posted: 9/10/17 at 12:24pm
Hi, I am coming to NYC for the first time in November (from Oregon) and I would like to see several shows-- Dear Evan Hansen, Wicked, Clockwork Orange and Book of Mormon for sure. The two friends I was going to go with have backed out but I still want to go. Just wondering if there is anyone who would want to go see any of those with me? My dates are fairly flexible End of October through middle of November.
#2looking for someone to see a show with
Posted: 9/10/17 at 12:27pm
Don't be afraid to go alone. I really love seeing shows by myself. I feel like I can pay fuller attention, and sometimes you end up having nice conversations with strangers sitting near you.
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greenifyme2
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/17
#3looking for someone to see a show with
Posted: 9/10/17 at 12:49pm
I love going by myself! Getting 1 great seat is way easier than trying to get 2 or 3 seats together.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#4looking for someone to see a show with
Posted: 9/10/17 at 12:58pm
1. Not the safest thing to look for a stranger to meet up with you while advertising you'll be alone. While I'm sure 99.8% of the folks on here are trustworthy....it only takes one to change your life. And that person could be a lurker that doesnt even post here.
2. I do NYC & shows by myself frequently. I love it, embrace "you" time. No one to compromise with over restaraunts or activities with either.
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Phantom4ever
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/17/07
#5looking for someone to see a show with
Posted: 9/10/17 at 1:10pm
I gave up on trying to find reliable people to go to Broadway shows with me. Broadway is popular, but to find another person willing to fork over $150 for a show months from now and have them guarantee they won't back out before then is next to impossible. The best I used to be able to do was get people to commit to a show and a night and then hope they showed up with the cash.
I love New York, but New Yorkers in particular will put their job ahead of social obligations. So after about the 5th time a New York friend backed out of $150 ticket on the day of the show with a simple "what do you want me to do? I have to work late. Can't help it", I gave up. It is simply not worth the aggravation I go by myself and I see what I want when I want and I spend what I'm comfortable with on the tickets. And gues what. I can still meet my friends afterward for drinks. Nobody is gonna back out of that : )
beaemma
Featured Actor Joined: 11/24/09
#6looking for someone to see a show with
Posted: 9/10/17 at 3:33pm
I'm a woman and have been traveling to New York and seeing shows there alone for almost fifty years. I have never felt odd or uncomfortable going on my own, although some people view it that way. I sometimes miss being able to converse about the show with a friend afterward, but that's no reason to skip seeing it at all. Yes, it's easier to get a good single ticket and nice not to worry about another person's preferences on show choice or other plans for the evening. I frequently get involved in interesting discussions of the show with strangers during intermission.
#7looking for someone to see a show with
Posted: 9/10/17 at 3:52pm
I agree with all the above. I come to NYC annually and since 2012 almost always see shows alone and love it solo unless I'm going with friends who are reliable and I'm compatible with. In fact last year, I made plans to go with someone I met at the Hamilton lottery in 2015 (neither of us won, naturally). Still had a good time, but he turned out to be a Trumpster and kept making unsolicited passes at me throughout the weekend. Plus, I ended up compromising on some of the shows I wanted to see. (I wanted to see Eclipsed) This year I let him and other true friends (who wanted to invite themselves to my vacation; they love how I make the most of my NYC trips) know that I would be too busy to spend much time with them plus they'd have trouble keeping up with me. They got the message and I'll get NYC to myself for 5 1/2 glorious days in November. I'm seeing 6 shows, have reservations at my favorite restaurants, and am saving up for some shopping adventures. My only regret is I won't be there longer.
So, go solo. And enjoy.
I echo what others say. By going alone, you'll have great conversations with strangers (tourists and New Yorkers alike). You might even make new friends.
jirbau
Swing Joined: 9/10/17
#8looking for someone to see a show with
Posted: 9/10/17 at 4:11pm
I am also going to NYC for the first time this November with some friends who are not really into musicals/plays. Reading some of the messages above, I totally agree that it will be great too if I can go to shows alone since I don't have to compromise with the shows and price of the tickets. However, if you can find a friend with similar interests that will be great too.
#9looking for someone to see a show with
Posted: 9/10/17 at 4:21pm
While I'm sure 99.8% of the folks on here are trustworthy....it only takes one to change your life.
Indeed, so for anybody considering taking up the OP's offer, please remember that he too could be a serial killer...
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mpkie
Broadway Star Joined: 6/21/15
#10looking for someone to see a show with
Posted: 9/10/17 at 5:16pm
Jay Lerner-Z said: "Indeed, so for anybody considering taking up the OP's offer, please remember that he too could be a serial killer..."
^hahaha
Echoing others, don't hesitate to go by yourself. I go to shows often by myself and never feel awkward. It's been one of my regrets that I didn't starting doing this sooner.
Cat Guy
Leading Actor Joined: 3/17/17
#11looking for someone to see a show with
Posted: 9/10/17 at 6:19pm
I, too, have almost always gone to shows by myself. I prefer it that way. Last night, I saw the touring production of "An American in Paris" (wonderful, by the by). Had a perfect evening, chatting with the lady on my left and the gentleman on my right before the show and at intermission. Don't be afraid to enjoy your own company. Whatever your decision, be smart and be safe.
#12looking for someone to see a show with
Posted: 9/10/17 at 6:51pm
Yes, I have had wonderful experiences because I was sitting by myself.
In 2012, I stood/sat in line for SRO evening tickets for Book of Mormon (first in line btw) for 6 hours in 40 degree weather. The young woman who joined me in line shortly after stayed with me and of course we both got standing room only tickets although we didn't win the lottery. LOL We are friends to this day!
In 2015, though the Trumpster that I mentioned earlier was sitting right behind me (because we couldn't get seats together at TKTS) at American in Paris... when the cast came out to do the Broadway Cares charity push after the show..this was right after the bombing in Paris.… The cast mentioned that they had the preliminary out of town tryouts in Paris for the show and their thoughts were with Paris right now. I started bawling uncontrollably. Some anonymous woman came over and hugged me and told me it was going to be okay. To this day, I have no idea if she was an usher (I don't think so) or a fellow patron.
I have had several wonderful conversations at restaurants (aka Sardi's) with strangers that I would'v likely not had if I had been with someone else.
Do. Not. Worry. You're gonna have a fabulous time! And everyone will be jealous afterward.
#13looking for someone to see a show with
Posted: 9/10/17 at 7:31pm
Like everyone else is saying - go solo! I am almost always on my own for shows, and I much prefer it. Most of the shows I've gone with others have been on my recommendations and its been hit and miss with them liking it or not. So i'm usually worrying whether they like it or not, instead of just enjoying it myself. You've selected a great group of shows. Go enjoy yourself! You never feel alone in NYC - there's too many people around!! and you can always strike up a conversation with those sitting around you - I've met some really amazing theatre people that way :)
#14looking for someone to see a show with
Posted: 9/11/17 at 1:49am
I take semiannual trips to NYC. Occasionally, I bring someone, but most of the time I go alone. Each trip, I see 6-8 shows. I love my trips. As others mentioned, it is hard to find someone that can see 6-8 Broadway shows in NYC. Certainly, I would love to have company, but unfortunately I can never find someone that loves Broadway as much as I do.
If you go alone, just be smart and be safe. Manhattan is safe, but you can also get yourself into trouble very easily.
Not to be confused with Dave19.
#15looking for someone to see a show with
Posted: 9/11/17 at 8:24pm
I used to go see B'way shows with one of my closest friends, but she moved to the West Coast six years ago, and doesn't come East that often. So I've started going to shows alone this summer (Sunset, Comet and Dolly yesterday) and LOVE it. My tickets have been great, and there's no hassle on after-theater plans (which I did have with her often; she was a 'controlling individual' to say the least). Now I meet different friends for dinner after the show (I usually do a Sunday matinee) and have a great time.
