Trip for NYC newbie

[theatretenor2]

Good afternoon, BWW!

We are going to be in NYC this weekend (from Virginia) to see Hello, Dolly and Dear Evan Hansen with a friend who has never been to a Broadway show. She's been to many musical theatre shows, just never on Broadway. She's mid-40s. We planned this trip before seeing Bette and Ben, so we are seeing again for her. My partner and I are coming back in early April to see Frozen, My Fair Lady and Angels in America.

We will have an open afternoon for a matinee this Saturday, and I was curious what we should see. Hopefully something we haven't seen before to add some freshness to this trip. :) Bonus if we can get a good deal on tickets.

We have seen Chicago, Phantom, Lion King, BOM, Avenue Q, Wicked, The Band's Visit, Kinky Boots, Mean Girls (in D.C.), Beautiful, and Come From Away. 

[kaykordeath]

If you're that open/flexible, I'd say hit the TKTS booth in Times Square for discounted tickets day of the show.

[mikey2573]

I would strongly recommend the revival of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. 

[theatretenor2]

mikey2573 said: "I would strongly recommend the revival of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND."

Any good deals?

[taylortrensch]

theatretenor2 said: "mikey2573 said: "I would strongly recommend the revival of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND."

Any good deals?"

Unfortunately there's no OOTI discount code (which I really think there should be), but they've been at TKTS lately and you can always try their lottery/TodayTix. 

[BroadwayConcierge]

OOTI is fantastic. I'd recommend it as well.

If you wanted to maybe throw a play in the mix, consider Three Tall Women, for which there are many discounts available. I am very much a musical person, but this show was simply riveting and brilliant. World-class acting performances with stunning direction and a gorgeous set.

[KathyNYC2]

Waitress!!! Theatermania has a great deal for select performances through March 29. Buy one full price ticket, get the second for $10. It's certainly worth checking out.

[poisonivy2]

Carousel? It's a classic show with a pretty iconic score that I think newbies respond to immediately.

[theatretenor2]

The group wants to know why OOTI vs Aladdin?

[BroadwayConcierge]

theatretenor2 said: "The group wants to know why OOTI vs Aladdin?"

Aladdin is extremely generic. The only thing that was ever special and unique about the show was James Monroe Iglehart's performance, and he left the show a while ago.

This OOTI is a unique, gorgeously staged, stunningly directed production with incredible performances. I promise that you will feel many things during the show. At Aladdin, the only thing you might feel is an urge to go to sleep.

[theatretenor2]

mikey2573 said: "I would strongly recommend the revival of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND."

We were able to get 30% off tickets at TKTS this morning for today's matinee. So excited!

[mailhandler777]

Escape To Margaritaville would be my choice. Not the best but a lot of fun.

[Dollypop]

Why don't you see HELLO, DOLLY! again? That's what I'd do.

[theaterguy11]

I strongly recommend My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center. The Vivian Beaumont is the most unique venue on Broadway and in my view the best the city has to offer. The show is spectacular and lush. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Please remember to learn how to walk briskly on NYC sidewalks when they are crowded (as in the theatre district).  Locals will shoot daggers at you if your hogging up the sidewalk.  Word of warning.

[MarkBearSF]

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "Please remember to learn how to walk briskly on NYC sidewalks when they are crowded (as in the theatre district). Locals will shoot daggers at you if your hogging up the sidewalk. Word of warning."

Savvy urban visitors will do that as well.
Also - re Aladdin vs OOTI - Another reason is that the tour of Aladdin is excellent and not a lot different from the Broadway version, so you may have opportunities to see it closer to your home, whereas this production of OOTI will not tour (regardless of what the producer, Ken Davenport, says)

Edit - I just saw the earlier post where you saw OOTI at a discount. Perhaps my argument will further conform your wise choice (and I loved the Aladdin tour a few months ago.)