irishgator1
Featured Actor Joined: 5/3/16
#1Broadway in the fall vs. winter/early spring?
Posted: 9/20/17 at 11:08am
I usually can plan a work trip to NYC and pretty much can choose from anywhere between Oct. through May or June to travel. Are there more shows available in the winter/early spring months vs. the next few months? I seem to recall people saying discounts also tended to be more available in the winter months. I can only plan one trip so I want to make sure I go when the most shows tend to be happening.
#2Broadway in the fall vs. winter/early spring?
Posted: 9/20/17 at 11:10am
I'd say go in the Spring if you can. March/April are when most of the new shows will be opening. Discounts will be easy to come by (for the most part) while shows are in previews.
Melanie73
Stand-by Joined: 5/17/17
#3Broadway in the fall vs. winter/early spring?
Posted: 9/20/17 at 11:29am
Personally, I'm also planning a trip in spring because so many shows I want to see will be open then, such as Once on This Island, Carousel, My Fair Lady, Band's Visit, and Hello Dolly with Bernadette Peters.
bear88
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/26/16
#4Broadway in the fall vs. winter/early spring?
Posted: 9/20/17 at 12:12pm
I have gone in April the past two years, and it does seem like the ideal time to see Broadway shows. May is probably a little better, because then everything has opened. Only downsides: You miss the fall shows that have closed, and the hits cost more.
Am I missing anything, at least in terms of Broadway shows?
bear88
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/26/16
#5Broadway in the fall vs. winter/early spring?
Posted: 9/20/17 at 12:12pm
I have gone in April the past two years, and it does seem like the ideal time to see Broadway shows. May is probably a little better, because then everything has opened. Only downsides: You miss the fall shows that have closed, and the hits cost more.
Am I missing anything, at least in terms of Broadway shows?
irishgator1
Featured Actor Joined: 5/3/16
#6Broadway in the fall vs. winter/early spring?
Posted: 9/20/17 at 12:34pm
Thanks! I was hoping to see Ghost Quartet in late Oct and combine it with my work trip, but seeing as how I'm having a hard time getting the dates confirmed, I don't think I'll be able to see it. Didn't know if I should plan for later this fall then or wait. To be honest, I'm not that excited by the new offerings at the moment; I've seen Frozen in Denver and will skip the Broadway debut, and am seeing The Band's Visit on a personal trip in early Oct.
cali8
Chorus Member Joined: 11/6/16
#7Broadway in the fall vs. winter/early spring?
Posted: 9/20/17 at 6:50pm
I agree on spring. Most of the new shows I'm really looking forward to this season -- My Fair Lady, Carousel, Angels in America, Mean Girls, Harry Potter -- are all opening in March/April. irishgator1, I have a list of preview, opening, and closing dates at www.broadwaynowandnext.com, which may help answer your question about when more shows are available.
irishgator1
Featured Actor Joined: 5/3/16
#8Broadway in the fall vs. winter/early spring?
Posted: 9/21/17 at 6:57am
cali8 said: "I agree on spring. Most of thenew shows I'm really looking forward to this season -- My Fair Lady, Carousel, Angels in America, Mean Girls, Harry Potter -- are all opening in March/April. irishgator1, I have a list of preview, opening, and closing dates at www.broadwaynowandnext.com, which may help answer your question about when more shows are available."
Cali8, this site is amazing! Thank you; it's just what I need and I've bookmarked it for much future use!
BWAY Baby2
Broadway Star Joined: 11/10/14
#9Broadway in the fall vs. winter/early spring?
Posted: 9/21/17 at 9:15am
For me- Three Tall Women- with Glenda Jackson and Laurie Metcalfe- and Denzel in Iceman- does it get any better than that for things to look forward to- got great tickets to both- for me- these are the two must-sees of the season. I never loved Angels In Amerca- I guess I am weird- and unless they have some must-see star playing Eliza- Anne Hathaway ? for some reason Lauren Ambrose is not all that much of a draw for me- not so interested. I live in Atlanta so I cannot see everything- and another MFL does not do it for me unless the leads are people I love.
Updated On: 9/21/17 at 09:15 AM
cali8
Chorus Member Joined: 11/6/16
#10Broadway in the fall vs. winter/early spring?
Posted: 9/21/17 at 8:51pm
irishgator1, I'm happy you find the site helpful!
